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Urban Ink uplifts Indigenous and diverse voices through storytelling and performance. Always was, always will be, sacred Indigenous land.
Since 2001, Urban Ink – along with our circle of artists – have broken barriers through stimulating story, performance, and media. As we look ahead to our future, we strive to continue an Indigenized practice that centres Indigenous and diverse voices, making space for our communities across Turtle Island. OUR MISSION
Urban Ink uplifts Indigenous and diverse voices through storytelling and perform
”Having support from Urban Ink really helped me build my confidence, knowing that there was support around the project” - Cheyenne Scott.
Indigenous stories going from paper to the stage is what fuels Urban Ink to invest in the next generation of storytellers. Seeing what is possible, and what can be accomplished when a community comes together to support unique voices in theatre, music, dance, and film.
Join our community today! Help support the future of bold new performance by donating to Urban Ink today through the link in our bio 💌
We are honoured to spotlight playwright and director Cheyenne Scott. Cheyenne is a longtime collaborator at Urban Ink, captivating audiences with her performance on stages across Turtle Island on several productions of Children of God. Now, she is ready to share with the world her thrilling new work, Wolf Cull, an Urban Ink and Longhouse Theatre co-production featured in the upcoming season at the Cultch 🐺
Find her full interview at the link in our bio and learn about the 10 year process of bringing Wolf Cull to the stage. Season Passholders at the Cultch are now able to book their seats for Wolf Cull! Visit the Cultch’s website for more information.
Your support helps artists like Cheyenne create daring new Indigenous stories for the stage. Donate today to Urban Ink and help bring these powerful works to life 💌
“My experience working with Urban Ink has shown me what happens when we support and believe in an artist, their values and cultural background.” - Ralph Escamillan
At Urban Ink, we are proud to support artists like Ralph in developing ambitious new work and bringing powerful stories to the stage. Creating groundbreaking performance takes time, care, collaboration, and community support.
Your donation helps artists develop new works, workshop ideas, collaborate with creative teams, and ultimately bring these stories to audiences and communities.
Donate to Urban Ink, here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/urban-ink-production-society/
06/10/2026
Call for Urban Ink’s New Artistic Director📢📢
Urban Ink is seeking an Artistic Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of artistic growth, cultural leadership, and organizational sustainability. The role will carry on the legacy and work built over these last 25 years, work that has positioned Urban Ink as a renowned production company striving for artistic excellence and representation for Indigenous and diverse voices.
Urban Ink strongly encourages applications from individuals who are members of marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities, especially those who identify as: Indigenous or people of colour, or people living with disabilities.
Find the full job description on our website (link in bio)! The deadline to apply is July 10, 2026.
MY HOUSE is a bold new work by artist, choreographer, and performance creator Ralph Escamillan. Created with Fakeknot, co-produced by Urban Ink and presented by the Dance Centre, MY HOUSE comes to Vancouver June 19-20.
Watch Ralph’s full interview on our Youtube channel and help support the future of bold new performances by donating to Urban Ink today (link to donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/urban-ink-production-society/ )
At Urban Ink, we believe artists deserve the support and space to create fearlessly.
This June, we’re inviting you to meet the artists behind the stories. We begin with Writer & Director Rylan Friday and his award-winning short TERROR/FORMING.
Since working with Rylan on this production, Urban Ink has been witness to his expanding career as a filmmaker and producer. Visit our Youtube page for the full interview with Rylan to learn more about what he learned along the way and where this experience has taken him to.
Help support the future of bold new performance by donating to Urban Ink, here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/urban-ink-production-society/
05/29/2026
Starwalker received 10 (!!) nominations from which recognizes the best in Film and Television from the province of British Columbia. We couldn’t be happier to be in the company of these other incredible films this year! 💫💃
We are so grateful to be seen and recognized by our industry, in categories that highlight the work of so many incredible members of the team. Starwalker is an Indigenous, Q***r story from Vancouver’s Eastside, and we are honoured to have our team In The Starlight 🥹✨
The nominees are!
Corey Payette
BEST DIRECTION & BEST SCREENWRITING
Jeffrey Follis
BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE
Christian Díaz Durán
BEST PICTURE EDITING
Ian Mrozewski & Parham Banafsheh
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Wes Swales, Corey Payette, Alex Penney, Sean Bayntun, Coby Degroot, Scott F. Thompson
BEST SOUND
Anna Shearing, Chloe Bohonos, Jennifer Stenner, Ana Pflug
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Alaia Hamer, Tiffany Bishop,Sarah Sosick, Halley Fulford
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Jessica Hawkins, Brandon Wou, Victoria Mcnair, Isabel Cooke, Candice Harvey
BEST MAKE-UP
Jessica Hawkins, Alaia Hamer, Devon Perez
BEST HAIRSTYLING
“Loons” by Cris Derksen 💛
Video of Cris Derksen performing at the Vancouver Playhouse for the TRANSFORM Festival in November 2025.
05/06/2026
How does the creature manifest within and how do we track, hunt, and transform it?
We are thrilled to announce the Vancouver premiere of Cheyenne Scott’s Wolf Cull at the Historic Theatre from April 1-11, 2027 as part of The Cultch’s Warrior Festival🐺
Wolf Cull, is an edgy modern thriller where young Indigenous women utilize their traditional knowledge and relationship with the land to overcome their internal trauma. In the near future five young women – Rebel, Leader, Brawn, Wildcard and Skeptic – are drawn by a shared dream to the hunting grounds, where they uncover mysterious tracks that challenge their skills and the group’s fragile unity. A story of hope that empowers the women to defeat the shapeshifting creature.
Wolf Cull has been in development with Urban Ink since 2019 which has included a workshop production of the show as part of the 2025 TRANSFORM Festival at the Vancouver Playhouse, and we’re so excited for Vancouver audiences to experience it!
05/06/2026
How does the creature manifest within and how do we track, hunt, and transform it?
We are thrilled to announce the Vancouver premiere of Cheyenne Scott’s Wolf Cull at the Historic Theatre from April 1-11, 2027 as part of The Cultch Warrior Festival! 🐺
Wolf Cull, is an edgy modern thriller where young Indigenous women utilize their traditional knowledge and relationship with the land to overcome their internal trauma. In the near future five young women – Rebel, Leader, Brawn, Wildcard and Skeptic – are drawn by a shared dream to the hunting grounds, where they uncover mysterious tracks that challenge their skills and the group’s fragile unity. A story of hope that empowers the women to defeat the shapeshifting creature.
Wolf Cull has been in development with Urban Ink since 2019 which has included a workshop production of the show as part of the 2025 TRANSFORM Festival at the Vancouver Playhouse, and we’re so excited for Vancouver audiences to experience it!
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