Where Have All The Buffalo Gone?

Ages: Grades 4–12
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Revisit History

Move through time at this powerful Métis story that helps us remember and understand our past. Where Have All The Buffalo Gone, follows two Métis souls as they journey through seven important moments in Métis history — from the birth of Métis nations on the plains to the colonization driven by the fur trade, the disappearance of the buffalo, and the rise of the Métis Association of Alberta.

This moving tale weaves together stories, a life-sized buffalo puppet, with true historical events to explore the love, loss, and resilience of Treaty 6’s Métis peoples. At its heart, this story celebrates the rich lessons and love stories of the buffalo. Watch the video below.

Producing Company: Axis Theatre

Country: BC, Canada

Genre: Theatre

Show length: 55 minutes

Resources: Study Guide

Ages: Grades 4–12

Curriculum Connections:

Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12

Venue: Waterfront Theatre  
1412 Cartwright St 
Vancouver, BC

TICKET INFORMATION

FOR SCHOOLS:

  • $12+GST /ticket for one show
  • $11+GST/ticket for two shows

Accessibility Information

Accessibility:

A visual story with detailed info will be available right here by the end of February. 
A visual story helps you decide if this show is right for you / your child(ren) or lets you prepare for the experience. 

We are assessing what shows will have a Relaxed Performance, check back here in February. 

Lights
No blackouts 
No intense lighting effects

Sound
Background music
Loud sounds

Content
Residential schools

Show times & Tickets

In person

Tuesday, May 27  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:25 AM  Q&A Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:25 PM  Get tickets 
Wednesday, May 28  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:25 AM  Q&A Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:25 PM  Get tickets 
Thursday, May 29  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:25 AM  Q&A Get tickets 
12:30 PM – 1:25 AM  Get tickets 
Friday, May 30  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:25 AM  Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:25 PM  Get tickets 

Show highlights

Rave Reviews

My class absolutely loved the show – the story, acting, puppet, lighting and set have all been talked about in our debriefs! They enjoyed all of the magic you created. Thank you as well for the Q&A at the end. Very enriching for our young audience.

S. Marriott, Norma Rose Point Elemenary 

The play was a perfect length offering an ideal amount of time to grasp the whole story. It is visually appealing for younger kids (the life size Buffalo is amazing) while the difficult material of the play is very educational for older kids.

Q. McGregor, Kitsilano Secondary (Grade 11) 

I loved the play. The play was so so so fun to watch. Thank you for the amazing play.

Grade 4 Student