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Maggie Andrew wins two, DeeDee Austin one at Music N.S. Awards – The Laker
November 12, 2024 WAVERLEY/FALL RIVER: Two local musicians were among the ones recognized with hardware at the Music Nova Scotia Awards on Nov. 10 in Wolfville. Waverley’s Maggie Andrew won two awards — African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year and New Artist Recording of the Year for her album Day Job. Meanwhile, Fall River’s […]
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Read MoreNico Williams wins Sobey Art Award $100,000 grand prize
Nico Williams the winner of the $100,000 2024 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s richest prize for contemporary visual arts. The announcement was made this evening during an online broadcast of the celebration held at the National Gallery of Canada. The remaining shortlisted artists – Taqralik Partridge, Judy Chartrand, Rhayne Vermette, June Clark, and Mathieu Léger – […]
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Read MoreIsland artists celebrated at annual PEI Arts Awards
Nov 08, 2024 Island artists were recognized for their excellence at the 2024 PEI Arts Awards ceremony. The awards honour outstanding achievements in the arts and culture community. The following recipients were distinguished at the annual gala: Artist of the Year Award: Tanya Davis Gertie & Henry Purdy Emerging Visual Arts Bursary: JoAnna Howlett Leo […]
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Read MoreIndigenous artists featured in musical film ‘Walking Through the Fire’ – CHCH
November 8, 2024 ‘Walking Through The Fire’ is a musical film experience brought to us by 3x JUNO nominees Sultans of String. The film features award-winning First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists from across Turtle Island/Canada. Sultans of Swing member Chris McKhool and Ts’msyen singer/songwriter Shannon Thunderbird joined us to discuss the film. The Hamilton […]
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Read MoreInside the new Montreal exhibition celebrating Inuit art – CBC
November 8, 2024 Uummaqutik: essence of life at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) features works from 70 Inuit artists. Over the next five years, it will present a rotation of about 120 works. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6558322
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Read MoreTkaronto Music Festival returns to the city to highlight Indigenous artists – Global News
Nov 8, 2024 Tkaronto Music Festival is back in Toronto building on the success of last year’s event to shine a light on Indigenous music excellence. Performer and award-winning musician, Sebastian Gaskin chat with Ross Hull about Tkaronto’s historical significance. Read More: https://globalnews.ca/video/10860388/tkaronto-music-festival-returns-to-the-city-to-highlight-indigenous-artists/
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Read MoreGrease with an Indigenous twist coming to Cranbrook – e-know
November 8, 2024 Rock with Bear Grease, a hilarious and culturally relevant twist on the classic musical, Grease! Featuring an all-Indigenous cast and the creative genius of Crystle Lightning and MC RedCloud, this show is a celebration of Indigenous humour, pride, and talent. Join us for a night of music, laughter, and love as Bear […]
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Read MoreThe First Quebec-made from the Indigenous Perspective Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) Launches on November 8
MONTRÉAL,Nov. 8, 2024 – The upcoming launch of Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) on Friday, November 8, will mark a pivotal moment in video game history. Centered around a narrative exploration, this interactive drama is the first Quebec-made game to address Indigenous realities and present them from the perspective of the communities themselves. In the context […]
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Read MoreRenowned Singer-Songwriter William Prince To Be Awarded The 2024 Canada’s Walk of Fame Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour
(Toronto, ON) November 7, 2024 – Canada’s Walk of Fame, the nation’s premiere celebration of Canadian excellence, proudly announces William Prince as this year’s recipient of the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour, an annual recognition that celebrates the achievements of Canadian musicians who have used their voices and talent to inspire and drive positive impact […]
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Read MoreSix Saskatoon theatre productions to explore in November – The Star Phoenix
Nov 07, 2024 November theatre productions explore loss, revenge, cultural storytelling traditions and the upcoming holiday season. The theatre season has started up again and there are all kinds of shows to see this month. Whether you’re looking for a drama, comedy, musical or something in between, Saskatoon’s theatre companies have you covered. Saskatoon Summer […]
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