The Mush Hole

The Cultch & Urban Ink present: The Mush Hole A theatrical dance performance about Canada’s first Indian residential school, The Mohawk Institute, a.k.a. The Mush Hole. From 1828 to 1970, State and Church systems worked to sever Indigenous children from their families, culture, and language. Through the eyes of two generations of Survivors, The Mush Hole evokes the raw, unflinching realities of this legacy. Featuring a powerhouse all-Indigenous cast, the performance fuses visceral movement, haunting cinematic imagery, and a stirring original score to summon the experiences still held within the school’s bricks and mortar. Inspired by Survivors’ testimonials, The Mush Hole is not only a reckoning, it’s a radiant story of resistance, remembrance, and the courage to find light in even the darkest places. “The Mush Hole is a story about hope and finding light in dark places, as much as it speaks to intergenerational trauma, it screams resilience. Every single element represented on stage comes from survivors sharing their experiences with us” —Santee Smith; Creator, Director, and Performer Presented as part of TRANSFORM Festival 2025 For more information and tickets, visit thecultch.com/event/the-mush-hole