Kim Senklip Harvey facts for kids

Kim Senklip Harvey is a talented Canadian artist. She is an actress, a playwright (someone who writes plays), and a director. She is famous for her play called Kamloopa: An Indigenous Matriarch Story. This play won a big award, the Governor General's Award for English-language drama, in 2020.

Kim Harvey is from the Syilx and Tsilhqot’in First Nations. Her family also has connections to the Dakelh, Secwepemc, and Ktunaxa communities.

Kim Harvey's Journey in Theatre

Kim studied theatre at the University of British Columbia. After she graduated, she acted in plays for a while. However, she started to feel tired because she often had to play Indigenous women who were shown in a sad or weak way. She wanted to tell stories that showed the strength and power of Indigenous women.

Advocating for Children

Because of this, Kim decided to take a break from theatre. She started working as an advocate for Indigenous children. An advocate helps speak up for people and supports them, especially children who are in the care of the government.

Returning to the Stage

In 2017, Kim Harvey returned to the world of theatre. She began writing her play Kamloopa. Her main goal was to create a story that showed the true strength and spirit of Indigenous women. This play helped to bring new and important stories to the stage.

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