Christa Couture

bug: an invitation to not look away

Christa — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:26:18 +0000

bug carries wisdom to impart to people of all backgrounds. Toronto, you can see it at Theatre Passe Maraille until February 22.

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It’s official: I’m publishing a book

Christa — Wed, 08 May 2019 18:53:49 +0000

I've been writing the book for a long time now, but after a slow start, the pieces have fallen into place quickly this year.

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Three years ago, I wrote a story for every song on my new album — now, you can read them

Christa — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:15:45 +0000

Three years has passed since Long Time Leaving came out. -- enough time, I think, for those stories to sit quietly on postcards. Now, I’m sharing the song stories here -- no postage (or hand cramping) required.

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How I learned to celebrate in 2018

Christa — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:04:23 +0000

I'm so often set on the hard things in life getting their due that I might have forgotten how to shine light on joy and accomplishment, too.

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I guest hosted Tapestry on CBC and got to talk about my two favourite things

Christa — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:33:51 +0000

"Stumps and Sadness, the Christa Couture story," I said to producer Michelle Parise and we doubled with laughter.

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That time I went viral — for my pregnancy photos

Christa — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:45:52 +0000

When I posted the photos online, I had no idea how far the pictures would spread.

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The first time on camera with my leg off — and at 8 months pregnant

Christa — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:47:08 +0000

I did a photoshoot near the end of my pregnancy last fall, not just to capture the moment but to try something for the first time -- and to hopefully make a dent in poor representation of disabled bodies.

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Two upcoming shows — and a baby!!

Christa — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:04:42 +0000

Yes, that photo is me and a brand new just-hours-old baby -- MY baby, in fact, who came into the world in October.

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Nominated, performing, and pregnant: the best of the Indigenous Music Awards!

Christa — Mon, 22 May 2017 21:24:54 +0000

Any and every major Indigenous arts event feels like Christmas -- at least the part where it brings everyone together. (My favourite part.)

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How my name helped me back on stage

Christa — Mon, 08 May 2017 15:44:33 +0000

Since my thyroidectomy last year, I have not sang on stage. If I'm not a singer, what do I do?

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