Anne Shirley Theatre Company has long prided ourselves around our mission to make theatre and the performing arts as accessible and inclusive as possible. A rich diversity of experiences and cultures is essential for us to be able to fulfill our values and reflect our community. Anne Shirley Theatre Company welcomes and aims to serve all, regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, citizenship, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, neuro-diversity, religious beliefs, language, age, socio-economic background, and the various positionalities and intersections of these identities. We stand for the inclusion, protection, and celebration of diverse voices and establishing working practices that ensure equitable treatment wherever possible. You are not just welcome here, you are wanted.
ASTC is committed to:
- Acknowledging the reality and presence of marginalization and prejudice in our society at its known, implicit, and systemic levels
- Diversifying our circles of those who influence ASTC and of those who benefit from our presence
- Providing all of ASTC's total membership with information and resources regarding mental health & workplace safety
- Communicating our values and beliefs with all new members
- Being receptive to call ins and maintain open minds and hearts in order to further grow our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion learnings
- Extending fairness, dignity, and respect to all who pass through our networks
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. As a visitor to this land, we have an important responsibility to acknowledge the grounds on which we are privileged to gather in pursuit of higher education. We believe that it is not only important to recognize the Mississauga for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations, but to honour those teachings through our daily interactions today and forever.
To learn more about Indigenous history and actions you can take, please view the resources below: Whose Land is a web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist users in identifying Indigenous Nations,
territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada, as well as inform users about the history behind each
community in order to develop a better relationship with the land.
2. Curve Lake First Nation
Curve Lake First Nation is a Mississauga Ojibway First Nation located in Peterborough County of Ontario.
3. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
4. Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada & The 94 Calls to Action
To learn more about Indigenous history and actions you can take, please view the resources below: Whose Land is a web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist users in identifying Indigenous Nations,
territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada, as well as inform users about the history behind each
community in order to develop a better relationship with the land.
2. Curve Lake First Nation
Curve Lake First Nation is a Mississauga Ojibway First Nation located in Peterborough County of Ontario.
3. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
4. Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada & The 94 Calls to Action
