Exploring the Potential of Norris Arm Native Living History Theatre

Project Description
Objective:
To preserve and interpret our cultural history through theatre/living re-enactment.

Background:
Previous archaeological digs have revealed the presence of Aboriginal cultures from the Maritime Archaic to the present. Evidence shows that the Norris Arm area was probably the major salmon processing site in Central Newfoundland and possibly the whole Island. These were warm weather gatherers who frequented the site on an annual basis to fish the waters of Rattling Brook for salmon, as well as hunt the abundant supply of animals that frequented the forest. This story needs to be preserved as well as presented to the public in a theatre setting.

Roles for Memorial University:
Research and develop a plan to produce and present this information to the public through theatre/living re-enactment.

Partnering Organization(s)
Lead: Exploits Valley Development Corporation and Norris Arm Heritage Society

Contact
Norris Arm Heritage Society
Cyril Langdon. Ph. 653-2289. cyril.langdon@nf.sympatico.ca
Gordon Goulding. Ph. 653-2326 gagoulding@nf.sympatico.ca

Locations
Norris Arm
Grand Falls-Windsor - Baie Verte - Harbour Breton
Zone 12 - Exploits Valley

Industry Sectors
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Performing arts, spectator sports and related industries (Arts, entertainment and recreation)

Thematic Categories
Aboriginal Peoples
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Theatre (Arts, Culture & Heritage)

Departments
Faculty of Arts (STJ)
Theatre, Division of Fine Arts (GC)