Canada's performing arts community is mourning the loss of an Indigenous playwright who shared a piece of the nation's dark history through musical theatre. The 60-year-old was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sunday while walking near her home in Alliston, Ont. after she had wrapped up a five-week workshop with more than a dozen Sheridan College students on her latest production. Elliott died on Sunday - after wrapping up a five week workshop with Sheridan College students. The National Arts Centre in Ottawa issued a statement saying it would honour Elliott by flying its flags at half-staff for three days.

Source: CBC News October 17, 2017 22:30 UTC