An all-indigenous burlesque troupe is set to grace the stage of the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay Saturday night.

Virago Nation says it will captivate with its empowering message of body positivity, infused with artistry, culture, sass and a certain amount of glitter.

Performer Monday Blues says the collective, from varying Nations across Canada, come together to do theatre, burlesque, spoken word and storytelling in the hopes of rematriating Indigenous sexuality.

Rematriation is a women-led movement particularly associated with Indigenous communities and signifies the process of reconnecting with one’s ancestral roots and recognizing the role of women in those societies.

Like many art forms, burlesque’s history is steeped in colonial and patriarchal idealisms of sexuality and performance. Virago Nation says its mission is to reveal a new narrative – one of power, creativity, and liberation.

The event does contain nudity and mature content, and is recommended for those over 19 years old. You can grab tickets, and learn more, at Sid Williams Theatre.