History Gwaandak Theatre Society is a non-profit professional theatre company founded in Whitehorse, Yukon by theatre artists Leonard Linklater and Patti Flather in 1999. One meaning of “Gwaandak” in the Gwich’in language is “storyteller.” In 2007, Gwaandak became a legally registered non-profit society with a board of directors. Since 2000, Gwaandak Theatre has played a prominent role in development, presentation and touring of new Canadian plays reflecting Aboriginal, northern and diverse experiences, for youth and adult audiences. Vision Internationally recognized Gwaandak Theatre illuminates Indigenous and Northern stories around the world. Mission Gwaandak Theatre develops, produces and tours professional plays to empower Indigenous and Northern voices. Gwaandak Theatre’s programming includes new play development, readings, productions and tours. Gwaandak Theatre’s programming includes new play development, readings, premieres, productions and tours. The activity plan is centered on the following: 1. Develop new theatre with particular focus on revealing transformative stories, perspectives, voices (new play development and playwright residencies) 2. Provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Northern artists to gain professional experience and exposure on regional, national and international stages (productions, premieres, presentations, play readings, touring) 3. Foster relationships regionally, nationally and internationally with partners and communities in order to develop and share compelling stories 4. Offer professional training and mentorship opportunities to emerging and established artists (workshops, apprenticeships, internships)