In Drew Hayden Taylor's play "Someday," the themes of redemption and reconciliation play pivotal roles in driving the narrative and deepening the emotional complexity of the characters. This essay explores how these themes manifest in the lives of the Wabung family as they navigate the emotional turbulence of reunification and the quest for closure. The play serves as a poignant exploration of the long-lasting effects of the Sixties Scoop, a period during which many Indigenous children in Canada were forcibly removed from their families and placed in foster homes or adopted by non-Indigenous families. Taylor masterfully uses the characters' journeys to highlight the necessity of confronting past traumas to achieve personal and familial healing. Redemption in "Someday" is intricately tied to the character of Anne Wabung, who has spent years yearning for the return of her daughter Janice, taken from her during the Sixties Scoop. Anne's redemption is portrayed through her relentless hope and unwavering love. She states, "I have my memories of Frank." And now of you,. And they’re in colour" (Taylor 2). This quote encapsulates Anne's enduring love and hope, underscoring her belief in the possibility of redemption through familial bonds. Furthermore, her act of giving Janice a cherished photograph signifies her attempt to bridge the …show more content…
His story about the Cree girl illustrates the broader context of cultural dislocation experienced by many Indigenous people: "Think about it. This teenager, raised in the city, forcibly taken from the white family she grew up with and loved, shipped off to this isolated reserve way up north, where she didn’t know anybody, or even the language" (Taylor 3). Rodney's narrative serves as a stark reminder of the challenges Janice faces in reconciling her past with her present, and it reinforces the play’s call for understanding and empathy in the process of