TRACEY NEPINAK

Playwright

BIOGRAPHY

Tracey has Cree/Scottish roots in the Peguis First Nation. She is the daughter of a residential school survivor. Tracey grew up in the fallout of a failed residential school system, yet still believes in reconciliation, creating understanding and awareness through theatre. Tracey began her theatre training in Vancouver in the late 80's at Spirit Song Native Theatre School. She moved home to Manitoba, completed a BA Honours degree in theatre. Tracey has only recently begun writing, in the premiere Pinaymootang Writer's Circle with RMTC. Recent theatre, film and directing credits include: The War Being Waged (Prairie Theatre Exchange); Songid‹ ewin - Director (Sarasvati), Burden of Truth - Rose (Eagle Vision).