Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work

Join us in the creation of several new Canadian plays by local Indigenous artists. Throughout June 2026, we will be hosting readings each Friday at the Central Branch of the Calgary Public Library. All readings are free to attend, either virtually or in-person.

Reading Dates

Friday, June 5: 2:30-6pm
Calgary Public Library, Central Branch

Friday, June 12: 2:30-6pm
Calgary Public Library, Central Branch

Friday, June 19: 2:30-6pm
Calgary Public Library, Central Branch

Playwrights:
Sarah Buffalo
Deedra Salange Ladouceur
Janine Owlchild
Garret Smith
Jared Tailfeathers with Frankenfilms
Wendy Walker

Elder:
Adrian Wolfleg

Dramaturg & Co-facilitator:
Marshall Vielle

Participating artists:
Jonelle Belcourt, Geordie Cowan, Nikko Hunt, Maria One Spot, Nakota Starr Tobias, and Naima Youngpine.