University of Regina Colloquium 2015

September 8 & 9, 2015

AT THE EDGES: IMPROVISING TURTLE ISLAND

Regina Improvisation Studies Centre (the University of Regina IICSI site) proudly presents a stream of academic and artistic explorations investigating improvisation during the Performing Turtle Island Conference.

The Schedule

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

12:00 PM Reception Lunch and Book Launch.

  • Join us to celebrate the launch of: “Spontaneous Acts: The Improvisation Studies Reader” edited by Rebecca Caines and Ajay Heble., from Routlege Press (London and New York)
  • FREE LUNCH!

12:45 PM

  • Keynote Address: Supported by the University of Regina Faculty of Social Work Petra Kuppers (University of Michigan; Goddard College; Olimpias)
  • Salamanders and Survivance: Elemental Play (Video conference live link with Goddard College MFA in Interdisciplinary Art Practices- Port Townsend)

1:30 PM Panel Talk

Roundtable: At the Edges of Water and Land: Improvisation and Indigeneity (Video conference live link with McGill University). An exploration of improvisation and Indigenous performance practices with:

  • Rebecca Caines, chair
  • Heather Igloliorte, moderator in Montreal
  • Rick Kotowich
  • Amanda Schenstead
  • Jo-Ann Episkenew
  • Erin Goodpipe
  • Charity Marsh

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

9 AM-10 AM

Workshop: Meeting Ground led by Petra Kuppers. A movement and storytelling workshop that brings us together in respectful greeting