The Third Colour

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Two ancient spirits, reborn as Indigenous women Agatu and Head Full of Lice, navigate their pasts and the complex history of Indigenous-settler relations in Canada. They must relearn their identities and the land's history through allegorical tales, confronting themes of colonialism, trauma, and cultural disconnect. Ian Ross blends humor and absurdity to explore the tensions between reconciliation and radical change, prompting questions about bridging two worlds or starting anew.