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Sing for the Black: From the Act to Treaty

Uncle Joe Geia

Summer 2024

My story is a story of challenge, success, sadness, joy, ongoing struggle and love. My show From Rations to Wages to Treaty is a curated story of song and images that speak to the experiences of many Indigenous people, focusing on those who have shown strength and given inspiration, so that all our stories can continue. From Rations to Wages to Treaty documents and sings these eras and what occurred and continues to occur for Indigenous peoples during these times. It has also become the template for my PhD thesis.

It tells the story of my family and the leaders over multiple generations who have made significant inroads to the betterment of our peoples through activism, strength and resilience.

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