The Flin Flon Cowboy

Drawing on the unique power of the arts, this innovative offering combines live theatre performance with experiential learning.

A performance of The Flin Flon Cowboy at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto will serve as a launch pad for discussion and reflection around the role that narrative methods play in framing our understanding of inequities and inclusion in healthcare.

A Q&A with the creative team geared towards a health professional audience will follow the performance, as well as a debrief and reflective writing activity facilitated by Dr. Sarah Kim (Medical Education Health Humanities Theme Lead, Temerty Faculty of Medicine).

Ultimately, participants will deepen their reflection on the intersectionality of disability with mental health, addiction, sexuality, and homelessness. Participants will also develop a deeper understanding of how arts-based pedagogical tools encourage dialogue and reflection on critical issues around marginalized populations in healthcare.

About the Play

The Flin Flon Cowboy is a new autobiographical musical that chronicles the extraordinary life of Ken Harrower, a gay disabled artist and singer. Set to the sounds of original country music, Ken’s story begins in the enigmatic town of Flin Flon, Manitoba, and unfolds through his harrowing experiences as a child with a disability in Winnipeg’s foster care system. Defying expectations and refusing to submit to life in an institution, Ken escapes the prairies and embarks on a journey to find connection and belonging in Toronto’s vibrant gay community.

Content Warnings:

• Depictions of Violence
• Depictions of Self-Harm
• Strong Language
• Sexual Content
• References to Sexual Assault
• References of Suicidal Ideation
• Mentions of Substance Abuse and Addiction

Learning Objectives

By the end of this theatre performance and workshop participants will be able to:

• Define the concept of structural violence and how it relates to the social determinants of health
• Describe the use of applied theatre in health professional training
• Demonstrate reflexivity through discussion of themes involving disability, accessibility, and mental health

Target Audience

Addressing several critical themes related to inequities and inclusion in healthcare, this workshop supports a collaborative learning environment open to health professional learners from all disciplines, clinicians, faculty-educators, healthcare providers, all those interested in accessibility issues in healthcare, and all those interested in the use of the arts as an education tool in the health professions.

Venue

The performance and workshop will take place in person at Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2P3).

Fee

• Program Fee: $65
• For Students and Residents: $15

All amounts are in Canadian Dollars (CAD $) and are subject to 13% HST.

Cancellation

Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable.

The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel events. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. Registration fees for events cancelled by the University will be refunded. However, the University will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause.

Accreditation

College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+® (Group Learning):
This 1 credit(s)-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 3.5 Mainpro+® credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 3.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

American Medical Association – AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designation
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-royal-college-physicians-surgeons-canada

European Union for Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.