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SUMMARY:Theatre Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, Brian Wainwright has worn just about every hat imaginable\, including educator\, director\, performer\, and technician. To this day\, Brian continues to work with NACC as a fly rigger\, piano tuner\, and set builder. Join him for this two-hour workshop is designed for community performing arts groups who want to learn more about how to safely operate in the NACC space. \n\n\n\nParticipants will get a practical\, walkthrough-based introduction to our backstage areas\, and the load-in/load-out process – all with a focus on safety. \n\n\n\nRegistration is free for this two-hour workshop. The workshop will be held at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. Registration is not required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/theatre-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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SUMMARY:James Ehnes
DESCRIPTION:James Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity\, serene lyricism and unfaltering musicality\, Ehnes is a favourite guest at the world’s most celebrated concert halls.  \n\n\n\nEhnes has an extensive discography and has won many awards for his recordings\, including two Grammy Awards\, three Gramophone Awards and twelve Juno Awards\, the most of any classical musician in history. In 2021\, Ehnes was announced as the recipient of the coveted Artist of the Year award at the 2021 Gramophone Awards which celebrated his recent contributions to the recording industry\, including the launch of a new online recital series entitled ‘Recitals from Home’ which was released in June 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent closure of concert halls. \n\n\n\nEhnes began violin studies at the age of five\, became a protégé of the noted Canadian violinist Francis Chaplin aged nine\, and made his orchestral debut with L’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal aged 13. He continued his studies with Sally Thomas at the Meadowmount School of Music and The Juilliard School\, winning the Peter Mennin Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Music upon his graduation in 1997. \n\n\n\nHe is a Member of the Order of Canada and the Order of Manitoba\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada\, and an honorary fellow of the Royal Academy of Music\, where he is a Visiting Professor. Since 2024\, he has been Professor of Violin at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. \n\n\n\nEhnes will embark on his 50th birthday recital tour in his native Canada\, with performances in every province and territory. The setlist of his 50th birthday recital tour features an original composition by the NWT’s own Carmen Braden. This composition was commissioned by the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre in support of the creation of new work in the NWT and local artists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarmen Braden is a creator and performer of new\, beautiful and sometimes weird music. She is a two-time Juno Award nominated force in the world of new music\, hailing proudly from the Northwest Territories. Moving smoothly between genres of composing and songwriting\, Carmen is recognized as a “brilliant\, young Yellowknife-based composer” (Ottawa Citizen) an “acoustic ambassador of the Canadian Subarctic” (Musicworks). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarmen’s work in music\, theatre\, songwriting and dance has been performed across Canada and beyond\, from Atlin BC to Helsinki\, Finland. Her work has a special focus on northern themes as well as the influences of play and parenthood. \n\n\n\nCarmen has released four albums to national acclaim. Her contemporary classical compositions are regularly commissioned and performed across Canada and are being increasingly recorded across Canada and beyond. \n\n\n\nCarmen is an Associate Composer with the Canadian Music Centre\, and is signed to Truant Artist Management for representing her compositional work. She is actively engaged as a contemporary classical composer as well as a performer of her original quirky songs throughout Canada. \n\n\n\nquirky and clever… à la Joni Mitchell THE WHOLENOTEabout Carmen Braden’s songwriting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/james-ehnes/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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SUMMARY:Morningside Music Bridge in Inuvik
DESCRIPTION:An international scholarship program for gifted artists aged 12–18\, Morningside Music Bridge brings together the finest emerging artists to perform on an international stage and measure themselves against the absolute best performers globally. \n\n\n\nSince its inception in 1997\, more than 1\,000 young artists from almost every continent have benefited from the barrier-free music-making experience offered by Morningside Music Bridge. Their alumni have become today’s leading classical musicians\, performing on stages around the world\, holding key positions with the best orchestras\, and teaching at the top music schools. Equally important are the cultural bridges and lifelong friendships Morningside Music Bridge participants\, guest artists\, and partner organizations enjoy. \n\n\n\nMorningside Music Bridge is pleased to collaborate with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre to commemorate the 30th anniversary tour of the Morningside Music Bridge\, its first tour to the Northwest Territories. \n\n\n\nWith the Morningside Music Bridge International Quartet\, they will be bringing four exceptional MMB alumni artists\, as well as the NWT’s own Wesley Hardisty\, across the NWT for a special concert series. The MMB International Quartet consists of Anna Stube (violin)\, Emad Zolfaghari (viola)\, Brandon Leonard (cello)\, Irene Huang (piano)\, and Wesley Hardisty (fiddle). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty\, Guest Musician \n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is Dene First Nation from Tulita and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson) Northwest Territories. Wesley is a vibrant fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator who started playing the fiddle at age 12. \n\n\n\nNotable performances include: the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, the Inuvik 2011 Truth and Reconciliation Commission National event\, and the National Arts Centre events Canada Scene and Northern Scene. His album 12:12 won the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in 2012. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley is an instructor for the Kole Crook Fiddle Association. As a student through the program\, he performed for William and Kate in Yellowknife on their 2011 Royal Tour of Canada. He attended the Gulf Island School of Performing Arts and was formally in the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Mentorship Program\, mentored by acclaimed violinist/producer/composer Jesse Zubot. \n\n\n\nThis mentorship led to a contribution to Jesse’s music score for the Bones of Crows TV Series\, nominated for 12 Canadian Screen Awards. Wesley’s contributions with Carmen Braden and the Canadian Chamber Choir led to a nomination for a JUNO award Classical Album of the Year\, for their album Where Waters Meet. Wesley is a highly sought-after musician\, collaborator\, and commissioned for many projects with fiddle players\, classical ensembles\, and singer-songwriters. \n\n\n\nHe mentors in mentorship programs and provides valuable feedback to up and coming musicians. Wesley stays involved in the not-for-profit sector by serving on the Board of Directors as the Vice President of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre\, taking part in the Atti! Indigenous Artists Collective Committee and Salt Spring Island Foundation Committee. Since 2023\, he has been involved with V’ni Dansi workshops and performances\, which aims to educate both the aspects of Métis history and culture in schools and communities. He is also an ambassador for the Downie-Wenjack Fund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Stube\, violin \n\n\n\nHailed a “sensation.. brilliant display of poise and virtuosity” (Classical Voice North America)\, Latvian violinist Anna Štube (b. 2005) has astounded audiences with her depth of expression throughout her international performance career\, devoted to sharing the compassion and humanity of music. Anna has made festival appearances as a featured guest artist at the Banff International String Quartet Festival\, Toronto Summer Music\, and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHer numerous accolades include First Prize at the OSM Manulife Competition as their youngest-ever winner\, the Glenn Gould School’s 2024 Corcoran Concerto and Chamber Music Competitions\, and Grand Prize at the Canadian Music Competition. Anna is featured on the Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble’s studio album released by CHANDOS Records in fall 2025\, invited to create the inaugural recording of the Kanitz Violin Sonata with acclaimed pianist Kevin Ahfat. The album received resounding praise from the industry’s most prolific platforms including Gramophone\, The Strad\, and BBC Classical Music. Anna has also collaborated with preeminent ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet\, Calidore String Quartet\, Emerson Quartet\, and the New Orford String Quartet. She has worked with celebrated musicians such as Midori\, James Ehnes\, and Pinchas Zukerman\, among many others. Anna recently performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in their 2024/25 season as a MacLachlan Ridge Emerging Artist\, having made her solo debut with the CPO at age 13. With regular appearances in Toronto’s Koerner Hall as well as a recent concert with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra and Earl Lee\, Anna has also played with ensembles including the Niagara Symphony Orchestra\, National Ballet Orchestra of Canada\, Calgary Civic Symphony\, and Kensington Sinfonia. Twice the recipient of the prestigious Sylva Gelber Award\, Anna currently studies at The Glenn Gould School with Jonathan Crow. She plays on a 1667 Andrea Guarneri violin and Fétique bow\, generously loaned by CANIMEX Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nEmad Zolfaghari\, viola \n\n\n\nCanadian violist Emad Zolfaghari came to international attention after winning the first prize and audience prize at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition. Emad was accepted into the Curtis Institute of Music at age 16\, where he earned his bachelor’s degree studying with Hsin-Yun Huang\, Misha Amory and Roberto Diaz. In fall 2026\, Emad will attend the Juilliard School\, studying with Cynthia Phelps and Hsin-Yun Huang as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther major competition prizes include winning the Klein\, ArsClassica\, Morningside Music Bridge\, Johansen\, Tokyo and the OSM international competitions. He also was awarded Charlotte White’s Salon de Virtuosi Career grant in 2024\, won the Nobuko Imai Förderpreis at the Kronberg Academy and was listed as one of CBC Music’s 30 under 30 Hot Classical Musicians. \n\n\n\nSolo appearances include the Tokyo Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony\, Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, l’Orchestre Métropolitain under the baton of Yannick Nezet-Seguin\, National Philharmonic\, Oakville Chamber Orchestra\, Peninsula Symphony and more. \n\n\n\nEmad continues to perform at renowned music festivals\, such as Marlboro\, ChamberFest Cleveland\, ChamberFest West\, Four Seasons and Music in the Vineyards\, among others. \n\n\n\nEmad currently plays on a fine 1700 Matteo Goffriller viola on generous loan from the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation\, and a Eugène Sartory bow from CANIMEX\, inc. His studies are generously supported by a Sylva Gelber Foundation award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon Leonard is a twenty-year-old cellist from Stone Mountain\, Georgia. He studied with Karen Freer of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the Talent Development Program and currently studies with Natasha Brofsky at the Juilliard School as a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. He was the winner of the 2023 National Sphinx Competition and has soloed with orchestras such as the Atlanta Symphony\, Indianapolis Symphony\, and the Hilton Head Symphony. He has attended summer music camps\, including the Center Stage Strings program and the Morningside Music Bridge program.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAs a member of the Sycamore Trio\, he won 1st prize at WDAV’s Young Chamber Musicians Competition and 2nd prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2022. Most recently\, he was a prizewinner at the 2025 Washington International Competition for Strings. \n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing up in Toronto\, Irene Huang began her piano studies at age three and earned her ARCT Performance Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours with Distinction in 2018. She also studied violin from the age of four\, receiving the Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal for the highest ARCT violin mark in Ontario in 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrene has extensive experience collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists in a wide range of settings\, including recitals\, competitions\, festivals\, and examinations. She has served as pianist of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra\, collaborative pianist for the North Toronto Songbirds\, and composer-in-residence for the Chinese Artists Society of Toronto Youth Orchestra\, working closely with young artists in both solo and chamber contexts. \n\n\n\nAs a pianist\, Irene has performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, Jordan Hall\, Roy Thomson Hall\, Koerner Hall\, and Kilbourn Hall\, and has participated in festivals including Morningside Music Bridge\, Connecticut Summerfest\, and the Wintergreen Music Festival. \n\n\n\nAlongside her collaborative work\, Irene is a passionate composer. Her piece “Face the Music” won first prize in the United Nations’ Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge and was featured at its inaugural International Day for Disarmament event in 2023. Her orchestral work “The Light of Yule” received the Promising High-School Composer Prize from the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra\, and her composition “Deaf Pillows” was selected for premiere at Carnegie Hall by the Musical Life Foundation. In 2024\, Irene’s string orchestra work “Still Small Voice” premiered at Jordan Hall. Most recently\, her song “BE HAPPY!” won first prize at Sparks & Wiry Cries’ songSLAM. \n\n\n\nOf all thing’s music\, Irene is particularly passionate about championing works by emerging composers and enjoys engaging directly with them to explore interpretive possibilities. She is currently pursuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/morningside-music-bridge-in-inuvik/
LOCATION:Igloo Church / Our lady of Victory Parish\, Inuvik\, NT\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,Inuvik,NACC Presents
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SUMMARY:Morningside Music Bridge in Norman Wells
DESCRIPTION:An international scholarship program for gifted artists aged 12–18\, Morningside Music Bridge brings together the finest emerging artists to perform on an international stage and measure themselves against the absolute best performers globally. \n\n\n\nSince its inception in 1997\, more than 1\,000 young artists from almost every continent have benefited from the barrier-free music-making experience offered by Morningside Music Bridge. Their alumni have become today’s leading classical musicians\, performing on stages around the world\, holding key positions with the best orchestras\, and teaching at the top music schools. Equally important are the cultural bridges and lifelong friendships Morningside Music Bridge participants\, guest artists\, and partner organizations enjoy. \n\n\n\nMorningside Music Bridge is pleased to collaborate with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre to commemorate the 30th anniversary tour of the Morningside Music Bridge\, its first tour to the Northwest Territories. \n\n\n\nWith the Morningside Music Bridge International Quartet\, they will be bringing four exceptional MMB alumni artists\, as well as the NWT’s own Wesley Hardisty\, across the NWT for a special concert series. The MMB International Quartet consists of Anna Stube (violin)\, Emad Zolfaghari (viola)\, Brandon Leonard (cello)\, Irene Huang (piano)\, and Wesley Hardisty (fiddle). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty\, Guest Musician \n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is Dene First Nation from Tulita and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson) Northwest Territories. Wesley is a vibrant fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator who started playing the fiddle at age 12. \n\n\n\nNotable performances include: the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, the Inuvik 2011 Truth and Reconciliation Commission National event\, and the National Arts Centre events Canada Scene and Northern Scene. His album 12:12 won the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in 2012. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley is an instructor for the Kole Crook Fiddle Association. As a student through the program\, he performed for William and Kate in Yellowknife on their 2011 Royal Tour of Canada. He attended the Gulf Island School of Performing Arts and was formally in the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Mentorship Program\, mentored by acclaimed violinist/producer/composer Jesse Zubot. \n\n\n\nThis mentorship led to a contribution to Jesse’s music score for the Bones of Crows TV Series\, nominated for 12 Canadian Screen Awards. Wesley’s contributions with Carmen Braden and the Canadian Chamber Choir led to a nomination for a JUNO award Classical Album of the Year\, for their album Where Waters Meet. Wesley is a highly sought-after musician\, collaborator\, and commissioned for many projects with fiddle players\, classical ensembles\, and singer-songwriters. \n\n\n\nHe mentors in mentorship programs and provides valuable feedback to up and coming musicians. Wesley stays involved in the not-for-profit sector by serving on the Board of Directors as the Vice President of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre\, taking part in the Atti! Indigenous Artists Collective Committee and Salt Spring Island Foundation Committee. Since 2023\, he has been involved with V’ni Dansi workshops and performances\, which aims to educate both the aspects of Métis history and culture in schools and communities. He is also an ambassador for the Downie-Wenjack Fund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Stube\, violin \n\n\n\nHailed a “sensation.. brilliant display of poise and virtuosity” (Classical Voice North America)\, Latvian violinist Anna Štube (b. 2005) has astounded audiences with her depth of expression throughout her international performance career\, devoted to sharing the compassion and humanity of music. Anna has made festival appearances as a featured guest artist at the Banff International String Quartet Festival\, Toronto Summer Music\, and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHer numerous accolades include First Prize at the OSM Manulife Competition as their youngest-ever winner\, the Glenn Gould School’s 2024 Corcoran Concerto and Chamber Music Competitions\, and Grand Prize at the Canadian Music Competition. Anna is featured on the Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble’s studio album released by CHANDOS Records in fall 2025\, invited to create the inaugural recording of the Kanitz Violin Sonata with acclaimed pianist Kevin Ahfat. The album received resounding praise from the industry’s most prolific platforms including Gramophone\, The Strad\, and BBC Classical Music. Anna has also collaborated with preeminent ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet\, Calidore String Quartet\, Emerson Quartet\, and the New Orford String Quartet. She has worked with celebrated musicians such as Midori\, James Ehnes\, and Pinchas Zukerman\, among many others. Anna recently performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in their 2024/25 season as a MacLachlan Ridge Emerging Artist\, having made her solo debut with the CPO at age 13. With regular appearances in Toronto’s Koerner Hall as well as a recent concert with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra and Earl Lee\, Anna has also played with ensembles including the Niagara Symphony Orchestra\, National Ballet Orchestra of Canada\, Calgary Civic Symphony\, and Kensington Sinfonia. Twice the recipient of the prestigious Sylva Gelber Award\, Anna currently studies at The Glenn Gould School with Jonathan Crow. She plays on a 1667 Andrea Guarneri violin and Fétique bow\, generously loaned by CANIMEX Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nEmad Zolfaghari\, viola \n\n\n\nCanadian violist Emad Zolfaghari came to international attention after winning the first prize and audience prize at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition. Emad was accepted into the Curtis Institute of Music at age 16\, where he earned his bachelor’s degree studying with Hsin-Yun Huang\, Misha Amory and Roberto Diaz. In fall 2026\, Emad will attend the Juilliard School\, studying with Cynthia Phelps and Hsin-Yun Huang as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther major competition prizes include winning the Klein\, ArsClassica\, Morningside Music Bridge\, Johansen\, Tokyo and the OSM international competitions. He also was awarded Charlotte White’s Salon de Virtuosi Career grant in 2024\, won the Nobuko Imai Förderpreis at the Kronberg Academy and was listed as one of CBC Music’s 30 under 30 Hot Classical Musicians. \n\n\n\nSolo appearances include the Tokyo Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony\, Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, l’Orchestre Métropolitain under the baton of Yannick Nezet-Seguin\, National Philharmonic\, Oakville Chamber Orchestra\, Peninsula Symphony and more. \n\n\n\nEmad continues to perform at renowned music festivals\, such as Marlboro\, ChamberFest Cleveland\, ChamberFest West\, Four Seasons and Music in the Vineyards\, among others. \n\n\n\nEmad currently plays on a fine 1700 Matteo Goffriller viola on generous loan from the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation\, and a Eugène Sartory bow from CANIMEX\, inc. His studies are generously supported by a Sylva Gelber Foundation award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon Leonard is a twenty-year-old cellist from Stone Mountain\, Georgia. He studied with Karen Freer of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the Talent Development Program and currently studies with Natasha Brofsky at the Juilliard School as a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. He was the winner of the 2023 National Sphinx Competition and has soloed with orchestras such as the Atlanta Symphony\, Indianapolis Symphony\, and the Hilton Head Symphony. He has attended summer music camps\, including the Center Stage Strings program and the Morningside Music Bridge program.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAs a member of the Sycamore Trio\, he won 1st prize at WDAV’s Young Chamber Musicians Competition and 2nd prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2022. Most recently\, he was a prizewinner at the 2025 Washington International Competition for Strings. \n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing up in Toronto\, Irene Huang began her piano studies at age three and earned her ARCT Performance Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours with Distinction in 2018. She also studied violin from the age of four\, receiving the Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal for the highest ARCT violin mark in Ontario in 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrene has extensive experience collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists in a wide range of settings\, including recitals\, competitions\, festivals\, and examinations. She has served as pianist of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra\, collaborative pianist for the North Toronto Songbirds\, and composer-in-residence for the Chinese Artists Society of Toronto Youth Orchestra\, working closely with young artists in both solo and chamber contexts. \n\n\n\nAs a pianist\, Irene has performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, Jordan Hall\, Roy Thomson Hall\, Koerner Hall\, and Kilbourn Hall\, and has participated in festivals including Morningside Music Bridge\, Connecticut Summerfest\, and the Wintergreen Music Festival. \n\n\n\nAlongside her collaborative work\, Irene is a passionate composer. Her piece “Face the Music” won first prize in the United Nations’ Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge and was featured at its inaugural International Day for Disarmament event in 2023. Her orchestral work “The Light of Yule” received the Promising High-School Composer Prize from the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra\, and her composition “Deaf Pillows” was selected for premiere at Carnegie Hall by the Musical Life Foundation. In 2024\, Irene’s string orchestra work “Still Small Voice” premiered at Jordan Hall. Most recently\, her song “BE HAPPY!” won first prize at Sparks & Wiry Cries’ songSLAM. \n\n\n\nOf all thing’s music\, Irene is particularly passionate about championing works by emerging composers and enjoys engaging directly with them to explore interpretive possibilities. She is currently pursuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/morningside-music-bridge-in-norman-wells/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion\, 25 MacKenzie Dr\, Norman Wells\, NT\, X0E 0V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Norman Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T193000
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SUMMARY:Morningside Music Bridge
DESCRIPTION:An international scholarship program for gifted artists aged 12–18\, Morningside Music Bridge brings together the finest emerging artists to perform on an international stage and measure themselves against the absolute best performers globally. \n\n\n\nSince its inception in 1997\, more than 1\,000 young artists from almost every continent have benefited from the barrier-free music-making experience offered by Morningside Music Bridge. Their alumni have become today’s leading classical musicians\, performing on stages around the world\, holding key positions with the best orchestras\, and teaching at the top music schools. Equally important are the cultural bridges and lifelong friendships Morningside Music Bridge participants\, guest artists\, and partner organizations enjoy. \n\n\n\nMorningside Music Bridge is pleased to collaborate with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre to commemorate the 30th anniversary tour of the Morningside Music Bridge\, its first tour to the Northwest Territories. \n\n\n\nWith the Morningside Music Bridge International Quartet\, they will be bringing four exceptional MMB alumni artists\, as well as the NWT’s own Wesley Hardisty\, across the NWT for a special concert series. The MMB International Quartet consists of Anna Stube (violin)\, Emad Zolfaghari (viola)\, Brandon Leonard (cello)\, Irene Huang (piano)\, and Wesley Hardisty (fiddle). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty\, Guest Musician \n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is Dene First Nation from Tulita and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson) Northwest Territories. Wesley is a vibrant fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator who started playing the fiddle at age 12. \n\n\n\nNotable performances include: the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, the Inuvik 2011 Truth and Reconciliation Commission National event\, and the National Arts Centre events Canada Scene and Northern Scene. His album 12:12 won the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in 2012. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley is an instructor for the Kole Crook Fiddle Association. As a student through the program\, he performed for William and Kate in Yellowknife on their 2011 Royal Tour of Canada. He attended the Gulf Island School of Performing Arts and was formally in the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Mentorship Program\, mentored by acclaimed violinist/producer/composer Jesse Zubot. \n\n\n\nThis mentorship led to a contribution to Jesse’s music score for the Bones of Crows TV Series\, nominated for 12 Canadian Screen Awards. Wesley’s contributions with Carmen Braden and the Canadian Chamber Choir led to a nomination for a JUNO award Classical Album of the Year\, for their album Where Waters Meet. Wesley is a highly sought-after musician\, collaborator\, and commissioned for many projects with fiddle players\, classical ensembles\, and singer-songwriters. \n\n\n\nHe mentors in mentorship programs and provides valuable feedback to up and coming musicians. Wesley stays involved in the not-for-profit sector by serving on the Board of Directors as the Vice President of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre\, taking part in the Atti! Indigenous Artists Collective Committee and Salt Spring Island Foundation Committee. Since 2023\, he has been involved with V’ni Dansi workshops and performances\, which aims to educate both the aspects of Métis history and culture in schools and communities. He is also an ambassador for the Downie-Wenjack Fund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Stube\, violin \n\n\n\nHailed a “sensation.. brilliant display of poise and virtuosity” (Classical Voice North America)\, Latvian violinist Anna Štube (b. 2005) has astounded audiences with her depth of expression throughout her international performance career\, devoted to sharing the compassion and humanity of music. Anna has made festival appearances as a featured guest artist at the Banff International String Quartet Festival\, Toronto Summer Music\, and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHer numerous accolades include First Prize at the OSM Manulife Competition as their youngest-ever winner\, the Glenn Gould School’s 2024 Corcoran Concerto and Chamber Music Competitions\, and Grand Prize at the Canadian Music Competition. Anna is featured on the Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble’s studio album released by CHANDOS Records in fall 2025\, invited to create the inaugural recording of the Kanitz Violin Sonata with acclaimed pianist Kevin Ahfat. The album received resounding praise from the industry’s most prolific platforms including Gramophone\, The Strad\, and BBC Classical Music. Anna has also collaborated with preeminent ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet\, Calidore String Quartet\, Emerson Quartet\, and the New Orford String Quartet. She has worked with celebrated musicians such as Midori\, James Ehnes\, and Pinchas Zukerman\, among many others. Anna recently performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in their 2024/25 season as a MacLachlan Ridge Emerging Artist\, having made her solo debut with the CPO at age 13. With regular appearances in Toronto’s Koerner Hall as well as a recent concert with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra and Earl Lee\, Anna has also played with ensembles including the Niagara Symphony Orchestra\, National Ballet Orchestra of Canada\, Calgary Civic Symphony\, and Kensington Sinfonia. Twice the recipient of the prestigious Sylva Gelber Award\, Anna currently studies at The Glenn Gould School with Jonathan Crow. She plays on a 1667 Andrea Guarneri violin and Fétique bow\, generously loaned by CANIMEX Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nEmad Zolfaghari\, viola \n\n\n\nCanadian violist Emad Zolfaghari came to international attention after winning the first prize and audience prize at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition. Emad was accepted into the Curtis Institute of Music at age 16\, where he earned his bachelor’s degree studying with Hsin-Yun Huang\, Misha Amory and Roberto Diaz. In fall 2026\, Emad will attend the Juilliard School\, studying with Cynthia Phelps and Hsin-Yun Huang as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther major competition prizes include winning the Klein\, ArsClassica\, Morningside Music Bridge\, Johansen\, Tokyo and the OSM international competitions. He also was awarded Charlotte White’s Salon de Virtuosi Career grant in 2024\, won the Nobuko Imai Förderpreis at the Kronberg Academy and was listed as one of CBC Music’s 30 under 30 Hot Classical Musicians. \n\n\n\nSolo appearances include the Tokyo Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony\, Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, l’Orchestre Métropolitain under the baton of Yannick Nezet-Seguin\, National Philharmonic\, Oakville Chamber Orchestra\, Peninsula Symphony and more. \n\n\n\nEmad continues to perform at renowned music festivals\, such as Marlboro\, ChamberFest Cleveland\, ChamberFest West\, Four Seasons and Music in the Vineyards\, among others. \n\n\n\nEmad currently plays on a fine 1700 Matteo Goffriller viola on generous loan from the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation\, and a Eugène Sartory bow from CANIMEX\, inc. His studies are generously supported by a Sylva Gelber Foundation award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon Leonard is a twenty-year-old cellist from Stone Mountain\, Georgia. He studied with Karen Freer of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the Talent Development Program and currently studies with Natasha Brofsky at the Juilliard School as a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. He was the winner of the 2023 National Sphinx Competition and has soloed with orchestras such as the Atlanta Symphony\, Indianapolis Symphony\, and the Hilton Head Symphony. He has attended summer music camps\, including the Center Stage Strings program and the Morningside Music Bridge program.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAs a member of the Sycamore Trio\, he won 1st prize at WDAV’s Young Chamber Musicians Competition and 2nd prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2022. Most recently\, he was a prizewinner at the 2025 Washington International Competition for Strings. \n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing up in Toronto\, Irene Huang began her piano studies at age three and earned her ARCT Performance Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours with Distinction in 2018. She also studied violin from the age of four\, receiving the Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal for the highest ARCT violin mark in Ontario in 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrene has extensive experience collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists in a wide range of settings\, including recitals\, competitions\, festivals\, and examinations. She has served as pianist of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra\, collaborative pianist for the North Toronto Songbirds\, and composer-in-residence for the Chinese Artists Society of Toronto Youth Orchestra\, working closely with young artists in both solo and chamber contexts. \n\n\n\nAs a pianist\, Irene has performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, Jordan Hall\, Roy Thomson Hall\, Koerner Hall\, and Kilbourn Hall\, and has participated in festivals including Morningside Music Bridge\, Connecticut Summerfest\, and the Wintergreen Music Festival. \n\n\n\nAlongside her collaborative work\, Irene is a passionate composer. Her piece “Face the Music” won first prize in the United Nations’ Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge and was featured at its inaugural International Day for Disarmament event in 2023. Her orchestral work “The Light of Yule” received the Promising High-School Composer Prize from the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra\, and her composition “Deaf Pillows” was selected for premiere at Carnegie Hall by the Musical Life Foundation. In 2024\, Irene’s string orchestra work “Still Small Voice” premiered at Jordan Hall. Most recently\, her song “BE HAPPY!” won first prize at Sparks & Wiry Cries’ songSLAM. \n\n\n\nOf all thing’s music\, Irene is particularly passionate about championing works by emerging composers and enjoys engaging directly with them to explore interpretive possibilities. She is currently pursuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/morningside-music-bridge/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
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SUMMARY:Morningside Music Bridge in Fort Simpson
DESCRIPTION:An international scholarship program for gifted artists aged 12–18\, Morningside Music Bridge brings together the finest emerging artists to perform on an international stage and measure themselves against the absolute best performers globally. \n\n\n\nSince its inception in 1997\, more than 1\,000 young artists from almost every continent have benefited from the barrier-free music-making experience offered by Morningside Music Bridge. Their alumni have become today’s leading classical musicians\, performing on stages around the world\, holding key positions with the best orchestras\, and teaching at the top music schools. Equally important are the cultural bridges and lifelong friendships Morningside Music Bridge participants\, guest artists\, and partner organizations enjoy. \n\n\n\nMorningside Music Bridge is pleased to collaborate with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre to commemorate the 30th anniversary tour of the Morningside Music Bridge\, its first tour to the Northwest Territories. \n\n\n\nWith the Morningside Music Bridge International Quartet\, they will be bringing four exceptional MMB alumni artists\, as well as the NWT’s own Wesley Hardisty\, across the NWT for a special concert series. The MMB International Quartet consists of Anna Stube (violin)\, Emad Zolfaghari (viola)\, Brandon Leonard (cello)\, Irene Huang (piano)\, and Wesley Hardisty (fiddle). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty\, Guest Musician \n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is Dene First Nation from Tulita and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson) Northwest Territories. Wesley is a vibrant fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator who started playing the fiddle at age 12. \n\n\n\nNotable performances include: the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, the Inuvik 2011 Truth and Reconciliation Commission National event\, and the National Arts Centre events Canada Scene and Northern Scene. His album 12:12 won the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in 2012. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley is an instructor for the Kole Crook Fiddle Association. As a student through the program\, he performed for William and Kate in Yellowknife on their 2011 Royal Tour of Canada. He attended the Gulf Island School of Performing Arts and was formally in the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Mentorship Program\, mentored by acclaimed violinist/producer/composer Jesse Zubot. \n\n\n\nThis mentorship led to a contribution to Jesse’s music score for the Bones of Crows TV Series\, nominated for 12 Canadian Screen Awards. Wesley’s contributions with Carmen Braden and the Canadian Chamber Choir led to a nomination for a JUNO award Classical Album of the Year\, for their album Where Waters Meet. Wesley is a highly sought-after musician\, collaborator\, and commissioned for many projects with fiddle players\, classical ensembles\, and singer-songwriters. \n\n\n\nHe mentors in mentorship programs and provides valuable feedback to up and coming musicians. Wesley stays involved in the not-for-profit sector by serving on the Board of Directors as the Vice President of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre\, taking part in the Atti! Indigenous Artists Collective Committee and Salt Spring Island Foundation Committee. Since 2023\, he has been involved with V’ni Dansi workshops and performances\, which aims to educate both the aspects of Métis history and culture in schools and communities. He is also an ambassador for the Downie-Wenjack Fund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Stube\, violin \n\n\n\nHailed a “sensation.. brilliant display of poise and virtuosity” (Classical Voice North America)\, Latvian violinist Anna Štube (b. 2005) has astounded audiences with her depth of expression throughout her international performance career\, devoted to sharing the compassion and humanity of music. Anna has made festival appearances as a featured guest artist at the Banff International String Quartet Festival\, Toronto Summer Music\, and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHer numerous accolades include First Prize at the OSM Manulife Competition as their youngest-ever winner\, the Glenn Gould School’s 2024 Corcoran Concerto and Chamber Music Competitions\, and Grand Prize at the Canadian Music Competition. Anna is featured on the Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble’s studio album released by CHANDOS Records in fall 2025\, invited to create the inaugural recording of the Kanitz Violin Sonata with acclaimed pianist Kevin Ahfat. The album received resounding praise from the industry’s most prolific platforms including Gramophone\, The Strad\, and BBC Classical Music. Anna has also collaborated with preeminent ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet\, Calidore String Quartet\, Emerson Quartet\, and the New Orford String Quartet. She has worked with celebrated musicians such as Midori\, James Ehnes\, and Pinchas Zukerman\, among many others. Anna recently performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in their 2024/25 season as a MacLachlan Ridge Emerging Artist\, having made her solo debut with the CPO at age 13. With regular appearances in Toronto’s Koerner Hall as well as a recent concert with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra and Earl Lee\, Anna has also played with ensembles including the Niagara Symphony Orchestra\, National Ballet Orchestra of Canada\, Calgary Civic Symphony\, and Kensington Sinfonia. Twice the recipient of the prestigious Sylva Gelber Award\, Anna currently studies at The Glenn Gould School with Jonathan Crow. She plays on a 1667 Andrea Guarneri violin and Fétique bow\, generously loaned by CANIMEX Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nEmad Zolfaghari\, viola \n\n\n\nCanadian violist Emad Zolfaghari came to international attention after winning the first prize and audience prize at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition. Emad was accepted into the Curtis Institute of Music at age 16\, where he earned his bachelor’s degree studying with Hsin-Yun Huang\, Misha Amory and Roberto Diaz. In fall 2026\, Emad will attend the Juilliard School\, studying with Cynthia Phelps and Hsin-Yun Huang as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther major competition prizes include winning the Klein\, ArsClassica\, Morningside Music Bridge\, Johansen\, Tokyo and the OSM international competitions. He also was awarded Charlotte White’s Salon de Virtuosi Career grant in 2024\, won the Nobuko Imai Förderpreis at the Kronberg Academy and was listed as one of CBC Music’s 30 under 30 Hot Classical Musicians. \n\n\n\nSolo appearances include the Tokyo Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony\, Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, l’Orchestre Métropolitain under the baton of Yannick Nezet-Seguin\, National Philharmonic\, Oakville Chamber Orchestra\, Peninsula Symphony and more. \n\n\n\nEmad continues to perform at renowned music festivals\, such as Marlboro\, ChamberFest Cleveland\, ChamberFest West\, Four Seasons and Music in the Vineyards\, among others. \n\n\n\nEmad currently plays on a fine 1700 Matteo Goffriller viola on generous loan from the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation\, and a Eugène Sartory bow from CANIMEX\, inc. His studies are generously supported by a Sylva Gelber Foundation award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon Leonard is a twenty-year-old cellist from Stone Mountain\, Georgia. He studied with Karen Freer of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the Talent Development Program and currently studies with Natasha Brofsky at the Juilliard School as a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. He was the winner of the 2023 National Sphinx Competition and has soloed with orchestras such as the Atlanta Symphony\, Indianapolis Symphony\, and the Hilton Head Symphony. He has attended summer music camps\, including the Center Stage Strings program and the Morningside Music Bridge program.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAs a member of the Sycamore Trio\, he won 1st prize at WDAV’s Young Chamber Musicians Competition and 2nd prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2022. Most recently\, he was a prizewinner at the 2025 Washington International Competition for Strings. \n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing up in Toronto\, Irene Huang began her piano studies at age three and earned her ARCT Performance Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours with Distinction in 2018. She also studied violin from the age of four\, receiving the Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal for the highest ARCT violin mark in Ontario in 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrene has extensive experience collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists in a wide range of settings\, including recitals\, competitions\, festivals\, and examinations. She has served as pianist of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra\, collaborative pianist for the North Toronto Songbirds\, and composer-in-residence for the Chinese Artists Society of Toronto Youth Orchestra\, working closely with young artists in both solo and chamber contexts. \n\n\n\nAs a pianist\, Irene has performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, Jordan Hall\, Roy Thomson Hall\, Koerner Hall\, and Kilbourn Hall\, and has participated in festivals including Morningside Music Bridge\, Connecticut Summerfest\, and the Wintergreen Music Festival. \n\n\n\nAlongside her collaborative work\, Irene is a passionate composer. Her piece “Face the Music” won first prize in the United Nations’ Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge and was featured at its inaugural International Day for Disarmament event in 2023. Her orchestral work “The Light of Yule” received the Promising High-School Composer Prize from the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra\, and her composition “Deaf Pillows” was selected for premiere at Carnegie Hall by the Musical Life Foundation. In 2024\, Irene’s string orchestra work “Still Small Voice” premiered at Jordan Hall. Most recently\, her song “BE HAPPY!” won first prize at Sparks & Wiry Cries’ songSLAM. \n\n\n\nOf all thing’s music\, Irene is particularly passionate about championing works by emerging composers and enjoys engaging directly with them to explore interpretive possibilities. She is currently pursuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/morningside-music-bridge-in-fort-simpson/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, Fort Simpson
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,Fort Simpson,NACC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T200414Z
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SUMMARY:Morningside Music Bridge in Hay River
DESCRIPTION:An international scholarship program for gifted artists aged 12–18\, Morningside Music Bridge brings together the finest emerging artists to perform on an international stage and measure themselves against the absolute best performers globally. \n\n\n\nSince its inception in 1997\, more than 1\,000 young artists from almost every continent have benefited from the barrier-free music-making experience offered by Morningside Music Bridge. Their alumni have become today’s leading classical musicians\, performing on stages around the world\, holding key positions with the best orchestras\, and teaching at the top music schools. Equally important are the cultural bridges and lifelong friendships Morningside Music Bridge participants\, guest artists\, and partner organizations enjoy. \n\n\n\nMorningside Music Bridge is pleased to collaborate with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre to commemorate the 30th anniversary tour of the Morningside Music Bridge\, its first tour to the Northwest Territories. \n\n\n\nWith the Morningside Music Bridge International Quartet\, they will be bringing four exceptional MMB alumni artists\, as well as the NWT’s own Wesley Hardisty\, across the NWT for a special concert series. The MMB International Quartet consists of Anna Stube (violin)\, Emad Zolfaghari (viola)\, Brandon Leonard (cello)\, Irene Huang (piano)\, and Wesley Hardisty (fiddle). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty\, Guest Musician \n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is Dene First Nation from Tulita and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson) Northwest Territories. Wesley is a vibrant fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator who started playing the fiddle at age 12. \n\n\n\nNotable performances include: the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, the Inuvik 2011 Truth and Reconciliation Commission National event\, and the National Arts Centre events Canada Scene and Northern Scene. His album 12:12 won the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in 2012. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley is an instructor for the Kole Crook Fiddle Association. As a student through the program\, he performed for William and Kate in Yellowknife on their 2011 Royal Tour of Canada. He attended the Gulf Island School of Performing Arts and was formally in the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Mentorship Program\, mentored by acclaimed violinist/producer/composer Jesse Zubot. \n\n\n\nThis mentorship led to a contribution to Jesse’s music score for the Bones of Crows TV Series\, nominated for 12 Canadian Screen Awards. Wesley’s contributions with Carmen Braden and the Canadian Chamber Choir led to a nomination for a JUNO award Classical Album of the Year\, for their album Where Waters Meet. Wesley is a highly sought-after musician\, collaborator\, and commissioned for many projects with fiddle players\, classical ensembles\, and singer-songwriters. \n\n\n\nHe mentors in mentorship programs and provides valuable feedback to up and coming musicians. Wesley stays involved in the not-for-profit sector by serving on the Board of Directors as the Vice President of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre\, taking part in the Atti! Indigenous Artists Collective Committee and Salt Spring Island Foundation Committee. Since 2023\, he has been involved with V’ni Dansi workshops and performances\, which aims to educate both the aspects of Métis history and culture in schools and communities. He is also an ambassador for the Downie-Wenjack Fund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Stube\, violin \n\n\n\nHailed a “sensation.. brilliant display of poise and virtuosity” (Classical Voice North America)\, Latvian violinist Anna Štube (b. 2005) has astounded audiences with her depth of expression throughout her international performance career\, devoted to sharing the compassion and humanity of music. Anna has made festival appearances as a featured guest artist at the Banff International String Quartet Festival\, Toronto Summer Music\, and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHer numerous accolades include First Prize at the OSM Manulife Competition as their youngest-ever winner\, the Glenn Gould School’s 2024 Corcoran Concerto and Chamber Music Competitions\, and Grand Prize at the Canadian Music Competition. Anna is featured on the Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble’s studio album released by CHANDOS Records in fall 2025\, invited to create the inaugural recording of the Kanitz Violin Sonata with acclaimed pianist Kevin Ahfat. The album received resounding praise from the industry’s most prolific platforms including Gramophone\, The Strad\, and BBC Classical Music. Anna has also collaborated with preeminent ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet\, Calidore String Quartet\, Emerson Quartet\, and the New Orford String Quartet. She has worked with celebrated musicians such as Midori\, James Ehnes\, and Pinchas Zukerman\, among many others. Anna recently performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in their 2024/25 season as a MacLachlan Ridge Emerging Artist\, having made her solo debut with the CPO at age 13. With regular appearances in Toronto’s Koerner Hall as well as a recent concert with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra and Earl Lee\, Anna has also played with ensembles including the Niagara Symphony Orchestra\, National Ballet Orchestra of Canada\, Calgary Civic Symphony\, and Kensington Sinfonia. Twice the recipient of the prestigious Sylva Gelber Award\, Anna currently studies at The Glenn Gould School with Jonathan Crow. She plays on a 1667 Andrea Guarneri violin and Fétique bow\, generously loaned by CANIMEX Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nEmad Zolfaghari\, viola \n\n\n\nCanadian violist Emad Zolfaghari came to international attention after winning the first prize and audience prize at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition. Emad was accepted into the Curtis Institute of Music at age 16\, where he earned his bachelor’s degree studying with Hsin-Yun Huang\, Misha Amory and Roberto Diaz. In fall 2026\, Emad will attend the Juilliard School\, studying with Cynthia Phelps and Hsin-Yun Huang as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther major competition prizes include winning the Klein\, ArsClassica\, Morningside Music Bridge\, Johansen\, Tokyo and the OSM international competitions. He also was awarded Charlotte White’s Salon de Virtuosi Career grant in 2024\, won the Nobuko Imai Förderpreis at the Kronberg Academy and was listed as one of CBC Music’s 30 under 30 Hot Classical Musicians. \n\n\n\nSolo appearances include the Tokyo Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony\, Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, l’Orchestre Métropolitain under the baton of Yannick Nezet-Seguin\, National Philharmonic\, Oakville Chamber Orchestra\, Peninsula Symphony and more. \n\n\n\nEmad continues to perform at renowned music festivals\, such as Marlboro\, ChamberFest Cleveland\, ChamberFest West\, Four Seasons and Music in the Vineyards\, among others. \n\n\n\nEmad currently plays on a fine 1700 Matteo Goffriller viola on generous loan from the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation\, and a Eugène Sartory bow from CANIMEX\, inc. His studies are generously supported by a Sylva Gelber Foundation award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon Leonard is a twenty-year-old cellist from Stone Mountain\, Georgia. He studied with Karen Freer of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the Talent Development Program and currently studies with Natasha Brofsky at the Juilliard School as a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. He was the winner of the 2023 National Sphinx Competition and has soloed with orchestras such as the Atlanta Symphony\, Indianapolis Symphony\, and the Hilton Head Symphony. He has attended summer music camps\, including the Center Stage Strings program and the Morningside Music Bridge program.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAs a member of the Sycamore Trio\, he won 1st prize at WDAV’s Young Chamber Musicians Competition and 2nd prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2022. Most recently\, he was a prizewinner at the 2025 Washington International Competition for Strings. \n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing up in Toronto\, Irene Huang began her piano studies at age three and earned her ARCT Performance Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours with Distinction in 2018. She also studied violin from the age of four\, receiving the Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal for the highest ARCT violin mark in Ontario in 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrene has extensive experience collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists in a wide range of settings\, including recitals\, competitions\, festivals\, and examinations. She has served as pianist of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra\, collaborative pianist for the North Toronto Songbirds\, and composer-in-residence for the Chinese Artists Society of Toronto Youth Orchestra\, working closely with young artists in both solo and chamber contexts. \n\n\n\nAs a pianist\, Irene has performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, Jordan Hall\, Roy Thomson Hall\, Koerner Hall\, and Kilbourn Hall\, and has participated in festivals including Morningside Music Bridge\, Connecticut Summerfest\, and the Wintergreen Music Festival. \n\n\n\nAlongside her collaborative work\, Irene is a passionate composer. Her piece “Face the Music” won first prize in the United Nations’ Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge and was featured at its inaugural International Day for Disarmament event in 2023. Her orchestral work “The Light of Yule” received the Promising High-School Composer Prize from the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra\, and her composition “Deaf Pillows” was selected for premiere at Carnegie Hall by the Musical Life Foundation. In 2024\, Irene’s string orchestra work “Still Small Voice” premiered at Jordan Hall. Most recently\, her song “BE HAPPY!” won first prize at Sparks & Wiry Cries’ songSLAM. \n\n\n\nOf all thing’s music\, Irene is particularly passionate about championing works by emerging composers and enjoys engaging directly with them to explore interpretive possibilities. She is currently pursuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/morningside-music-bridge-in-hay-river/
LOCATION:Assumption Catholic Church\, Hay River\, NT\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,Hay River,NACC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
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SUMMARY:Morningside Music Bridge in Fort Smith
DESCRIPTION:An international scholarship program for gifted artists aged 12–18\, Morningside Music Bridge brings together the finest emerging artists to perform on an international stage and measure themselves against the absolute best performers globally. \n\n\n\nSince its inception in 1997\, more than 1\,000 young artists from almost every continent have benefited from the barrier-free music-making experience offered by Morningside Music Bridge. Their alumni have become today’s leading classical musicians\, performing on stages around the world\, holding key positions with the best orchestras\, and teaching at the top music schools. Equally important are the cultural bridges and lifelong friendships Morningside Music Bridge participants\, guest artists\, and partner organizations enjoy. \n\n\n\nMorningside Music Bridge is pleased to collaborate with the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre to commemorate the 30th anniversary tour of the Morningside Music Bridge\, its first tour to the Northwest Territories. \n\n\n\nWith the Morningside Music Bridge International Quartet\, they will be bringing four exceptional MMB alumni artists\, as well as the NWT’s own Wesley Hardisty\, across the NWT for a special concert series. The MMB International Quartet consists of Anna Stube (violin)\, Emad Zolfaghari (viola)\, Brandon Leonard (cello)\, Irene Huang (piano)\, and Wesley Hardisty (fiddle). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty\, Guest Musician \n\n\n\nWesley Hardisty is Dene First Nation from Tulita and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson) Northwest Territories. Wesley is a vibrant fiddle player\, composer\, and collaborator who started playing the fiddle at age 12. \n\n\n\nNotable performances include: the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics\, the Inuvik 2011 Truth and Reconciliation Commission National event\, and the National Arts Centre events Canada Scene and Northern Scene. His album 12:12 won the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in 2012. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWesley is an instructor for the Kole Crook Fiddle Association. As a student through the program\, he performed for William and Kate in Yellowknife on their 2011 Royal Tour of Canada. He attended the Gulf Island School of Performing Arts and was formally in the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Mentorship Program\, mentored by acclaimed violinist/producer/composer Jesse Zubot. \n\n\n\nThis mentorship led to a contribution to Jesse’s music score for the Bones of Crows TV Series\, nominated for 12 Canadian Screen Awards. Wesley’s contributions with Carmen Braden and the Canadian Chamber Choir led to a nomination for a JUNO award Classical Album of the Year\, for their album Where Waters Meet. Wesley is a highly sought-after musician\, collaborator\, and commissioned for many projects with fiddle players\, classical ensembles\, and singer-songwriters. \n\n\n\nHe mentors in mentorship programs and provides valuable feedback to up and coming musicians. Wesley stays involved in the not-for-profit sector by serving on the Board of Directors as the Vice President of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre\, taking part in the Atti! Indigenous Artists Collective Committee and Salt Spring Island Foundation Committee. Since 2023\, he has been involved with V’ni Dansi workshops and performances\, which aims to educate both the aspects of Métis history and culture in schools and communities. He is also an ambassador for the Downie-Wenjack Fund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Stube\, violin \n\n\n\nHailed a “sensation.. brilliant display of poise and virtuosity” (Classical Voice North America)\, Latvian violinist Anna Štube (b. 2005) has astounded audiences with her depth of expression throughout her international performance career\, devoted to sharing the compassion and humanity of music. Anna has made festival appearances as a featured guest artist at the Banff International String Quartet Festival\, Toronto Summer Music\, and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHer numerous accolades include First Prize at the OSM Manulife Competition as their youngest-ever winner\, the Glenn Gould School’s 2024 Corcoran Concerto and Chamber Music Competitions\, and Grand Prize at the Canadian Music Competition. Anna is featured on the Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble’s studio album released by CHANDOS Records in fall 2025\, invited to create the inaugural recording of the Kanitz Violin Sonata with acclaimed pianist Kevin Ahfat. The album received resounding praise from the industry’s most prolific platforms including Gramophone\, The Strad\, and BBC Classical Music. Anna has also collaborated with preeminent ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet\, Calidore String Quartet\, Emerson Quartet\, and the New Orford String Quartet. She has worked with celebrated musicians such as Midori\, James Ehnes\, and Pinchas Zukerman\, among many others. Anna recently performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in their 2024/25 season as a MacLachlan Ridge Emerging Artist\, having made her solo debut with the CPO at age 13. With regular appearances in Toronto’s Koerner Hall as well as a recent concert with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra and Earl Lee\, Anna has also played with ensembles including the Niagara Symphony Orchestra\, National Ballet Orchestra of Canada\, Calgary Civic Symphony\, and Kensington Sinfonia. Twice the recipient of the prestigious Sylva Gelber Award\, Anna currently studies at The Glenn Gould School with Jonathan Crow. She plays on a 1667 Andrea Guarneri violin and Fétique bow\, generously loaned by CANIMEX Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nEmad Zolfaghari\, viola \n\n\n\nCanadian violist Emad Zolfaghari came to international attention after winning the first prize and audience prize at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition. Emad was accepted into the Curtis Institute of Music at age 16\, where he earned his bachelor’s degree studying with Hsin-Yun Huang\, Misha Amory and Roberto Diaz. In fall 2026\, Emad will attend the Juilliard School\, studying with Cynthia Phelps and Hsin-Yun Huang as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther major competition prizes include winning the Klein\, ArsClassica\, Morningside Music Bridge\, Johansen\, Tokyo and the OSM international competitions. He also was awarded Charlotte White’s Salon de Virtuosi Career grant in 2024\, won the Nobuko Imai Förderpreis at the Kronberg Academy and was listed as one of CBC Music’s 30 under 30 Hot Classical Musicians. \n\n\n\nSolo appearances include the Tokyo Philharmonic\, Montreal Symphony\, Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, l’Orchestre Métropolitain under the baton of Yannick Nezet-Seguin\, National Philharmonic\, Oakville Chamber Orchestra\, Peninsula Symphony and more. \n\n\n\nEmad continues to perform at renowned music festivals\, such as Marlboro\, ChamberFest Cleveland\, ChamberFest West\, Four Seasons and Music in the Vineyards\, among others. \n\n\n\nEmad currently plays on a fine 1700 Matteo Goffriller viola on generous loan from the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation\, and a Eugène Sartory bow from CANIMEX\, inc. His studies are generously supported by a Sylva Gelber Foundation award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon Leonard is a twenty-year-old cellist from Stone Mountain\, Georgia. He studied with Karen Freer of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the Talent Development Program and currently studies with Natasha Brofsky at the Juilliard School as a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. He was the winner of the 2023 National Sphinx Competition and has soloed with orchestras such as the Atlanta Symphony\, Indianapolis Symphony\, and the Hilton Head Symphony. He has attended summer music camps\, including the Center Stage Strings program and the Morningside Music Bridge program.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAs a member of the Sycamore Trio\, he won 1st prize at WDAV’s Young Chamber Musicians Competition and 2nd prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2022. Most recently\, he was a prizewinner at the 2025 Washington International Competition for Strings. \n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing up in Toronto\, Irene Huang began her piano studies at age three and earned her ARCT Performance Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours with Distinction in 2018. She also studied violin from the age of four\, receiving the Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal for the highest ARCT violin mark in Ontario in 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrene has extensive experience collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists in a wide range of settings\, including recitals\, competitions\, festivals\, and examinations. She has served as pianist of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra\, collaborative pianist for the North Toronto Songbirds\, and composer-in-residence for the Chinese Artists Society of Toronto Youth Orchestra\, working closely with young artists in both solo and chamber contexts. \n\n\n\nAs a pianist\, Irene has performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, Jordan Hall\, Roy Thomson Hall\, Koerner Hall\, and Kilbourn Hall\, and has participated in festivals including Morningside Music Bridge\, Connecticut Summerfest\, and the Wintergreen Music Festival. \n\n\n\nAlongside her collaborative work\, Irene is a passionate composer. Her piece “Face the Music” won first prize in the United Nations’ Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge and was featured at its inaugural International Day for Disarmament event in 2023. Her orchestral work “The Light of Yule” received the Promising High-School Composer Prize from the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra\, and her composition “Deaf Pillows” was selected for premiere at Carnegie Hall by the Musical Life Foundation. In 2024\, Irene’s string orchestra work “Still Small Voice” premiered at Jordan Hall. Most recently\, her song “BE HAPPY!” won first prize at Sparks & Wiry Cries’ songSLAM. \n\n\n\nOf all thing’s music\, Irene is particularly passionate about championing works by emerging composers and enjoys engaging directly with them to explore interpretive possibilities. She is currently pursuing her studies at the Eastman School of Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/morningside-music-bridge-in-fort-smith/
LOCATION:St John’s Anglican Church\, 135 McDougal Rd\, Fort Smith\, NT\, X0E 0P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T202324Z
UID:10000327-1792783800-1792783800@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Brent Butt
DESCRIPTION:Born in Tisdale\, Saskatchewan\, Brent Butt discovered early that being funny was a good way to get attention. Brent honed his comedy in school and at the age of 20 moved to the city to pursue a career in stand-up. Within months\, he was headlining top clubs in Toronto\, and within a couple of years he was touring internationally and appearing at major festivals. \n\n\n\nHis television specials quickly secured his reputation as one of the funniest people in the country\, but he was also busy creating his own TV series – a sitcom called CORNER GAS. It became an instant hit with unprecedented ratings and numerous accolades including an International Emmy Award nomination and was named “Funniest Show on TV” by TV Guide readers. Canada’s favourite comedy is now shown in over 26 countries including the US. The series finale became “the highest-rated on record for a Canadian scripted series since it began keeping track in 1994.” Brent’s follow-up series HICCUPS ran for two seasons. \n\n\n\nIn 2013 Brent was honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to community and country. That same year Brent’s first feature film entitled NO CLUE and directed by Carl Bessai was released. Brent wrote\, starred in and produced the film under his Sparrow Media banner. The highly anticipated feature film return to Dog River with CORNER GAS: THE MOVIE saw the entire beloved cast reunited to the delight of rabid fans and new fans alike and the movie would go on to receive a special Golden Screen Award at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards. Re-imagined by creator and star Brent Butt\, an all-new animated version of the iconic comedy franchise entitled CORNER GAS: ANIMATED debuted in 2018. The animated series immediately became the #1 rated show in the history of Canada’s The Comedy Network and a popular main stay on streamer CRAVE TV. So successful in fact\, the animated series is now also streaming in the United States on Amazon’s free streaming service IMDB TV and a French language version has been launched. Brent and the series have won multiple Canadian Screen Awards and Leo Awards including Best Animated Program\, Best Performance and Best Animation Writing so far. \n\n\n\nThe fourth and final season of CORNER GAS: ANIMATED is now available. Most recently\, Brent’s first novel HUGE debuted to great fanfare\, immediately becoming the #1 Fiction Bestseller in Canada and it remains on the Top Ten list to date. With Brent performing\, writing\, executive producing\, and even directing\, there is little doubt that the future holds many untold achievements for one of Canada’s brightest stars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkye Plowman has been no stranger to stages in Yellowknife since 2013\, and has been a featured comic at the Snowcastle\, the Arctic Comedy Festival\, and The Ever Late Show\, and has recorded with Just for Laughs Originals and CBC’s Laugh Out Loud. She is also a well-known MC\, lending her talents to Folk On the Rocks\, NWT Pride\, and Boolesque (as Rex Holmes). When not holding a microphone\, Skye is a bartender\, which is just standup comedy\, but with more audience participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Highly inappropriate yet astutely clever and deeply hilarious SKYE’S HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA TEACHER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/brent-butt/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T200134Z
UID:10000347-1795635000-1795635000@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Lumber in Inuvik
DESCRIPTION:All at once\, Jack Bennett got dumped\, fired\, and evicted\, and\, worst of all\, his beloved dog died. All he’s got now is a truck and a chainsaw. He decides to leave Alberta and flee north\, really far north\, into the Yukon. There he finds a new purpose in starting his own wood harvesting business. Join Jack around the fire as he tells his story of finding community in unlikely places and connecting with his home and heritage in an unconventional way. \n\n\n\nThis new one-person play from the Yukon – written\, produced\, and starring Métis theatre artist Colin Wolf – features storytelling\, comedy\, a chainsaw (or two!)\, and just enough therapy to hold the good ship Jack Bennet together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThumbs Up Good Work Theatre\, created by Métis siblings Caleigh Crow & Colin Wolf in 2014\, focuses on the creation of new indie projects that explode out of the black box and into apartments and parks. Their storytelling looks twice at our relationships with each other and acts out on behalf of those not served by the status quo. Thumbs Up has produced multiple world premieres that have gone on the be published – The Born Again Crow by Caleigh Crow which was a governor general award winner for literary drama and CoyWolf by Colin Wolf which has been nominated for an Indigenous Voices Award for published prose. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin (Bourke) Wolf is a Métis (MNA) performer\, theatre maker\, and activist from the North-East of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary)\, AB on Treaty 7 Territory. Colin\, and many of his family\, are Metis Nation of Alberta Citizens. Wolf has relational ties to the Metis communities in Northern Alberta including Lac Labiche\, Donatville\, and Fort Chipewyan. Wolf graduated with a BFA in Performance from the University of Lethbridge in 2014 and then spent the next 5 years making theatre all over the prairies with dear friends\, trusted colleagues\, and complicated colonial institutions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHis theatre work has focused on the development of new\, Indigenous\, and politically activated theatre. Wolf co-founded Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre with his sister Caleigh Crow in 2013 when they recognized a gap for independent\, Indigenous\, and working-class artists in the prairies. After cutting his teeth in TYA\, on regional stages\, and in Indie theatre in the prairies Wolf felt the call of the North and moved to Whitehorse in October 2019 to serve as the Artistic Director at Gwaandak Theatre Society on the Territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Wolf’s most recent play CoyWolf\, a hope-punk thriller navigating grief\, was published in fall 2025 by the Playwrights Canada Press and nominated for a 2026 Indigenous Voices Award. \n\n\n\nCreative Credits\n\n\n\nColin Wolf ………………………………………… Playwright\, Performer\, ProducerNathan Howe ……………………………………………………………………….. DirectorSydney Moore ……………………………………Assistant Director/Co-ProducerJensine Emiline Trondson ………………………….Costume /Tour TechnicianJesse Fulcher Gagnon ………………..Sound Composition/Tour TechnicianWhitten Jason ………………………………………………………..Lighting DesignerMackenzie Spellman ……………………………………………………Grant SupportRebecca Ballarin ……………………………………………………….. Admin Support@__sabrena.s ……………………………………Stage Manager/Tour Technician \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/lumber-in-inuvik/
LOCATION:Midnight Sun Complex\, Inuvik\, NT\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T195948Z
UID:10000348-1795807800-1795807800@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Lumber in Norman Wells
DESCRIPTION:All at once\, Jack Bennett got dumped\, fired\, and evicted\, and\, worst of all\, his beloved dog died. All he’s got now is a truck and a chainsaw. He decides to leave Alberta and flee north\, really far north\, into the Yukon. There he finds a new purpose in starting his own wood harvesting business. Join Jack around the fire as he tells his story of finding community in unlikely places and connecting with his home and heritage in an unconventional way. \n\n\n\nThis new one-person play from the Yukon – written\, produced\, and starring Métis theatre artist Colin Wolf – features storytelling\, comedy\, a chainsaw (or two!)\, and just enough therapy to hold the good ship Jack Bennet together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThumbs Up Good Work Theatre\, created by Métis siblings Caleigh Crow & Colin Wolf in 2014\, focuses on the creation of new indie projects that explode out of the black box and into apartments and parks. Their storytelling looks twice at our relationships with each other and acts out on behalf of those not served by the status quo. Thumbs Up has produced multiple world premieres that have gone on the be published – The Born Again Crow by Caleigh Crow which was a governor general award winner for literary drama and CoyWolf by Colin Wolf which has been nominated for an Indigenous Voices Award for published prose. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin (Bourke) Wolf is a Métis (MNA) performer\, theatre maker\, and activist from the North-East of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary)\, AB on Treaty 7 Territory. Colin\, and many of his family\, are Metis Nation of Alberta Citizens. Wolf has relational ties to the Metis communities in Northern Alberta including Lac Labiche\, Donatville\, and Fort Chipewyan. Wolf graduated with a BFA in Performance from the University of Lethbridge in 2014 and then spent the next 5 years making theatre all over the prairies with dear friends\, trusted colleagues\, and complicated colonial institutions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHis theatre work has focused on the development of new\, Indigenous\, and politically activated theatre. Wolf co-founded Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre with his sister Caleigh Crow in 2013 when they recognized a gap for independent\, Indigenous\, and working-class artists in the prairies. After cutting his teeth in TYA\, on regional stages\, and in Indie theatre in the prairies Wolf felt the call of the North and moved to Whitehorse in October 2019 to serve as the Artistic Director at Gwaandak Theatre Society on the Territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Wolf’s most recent play CoyWolf\, a hope-punk thriller navigating grief\, was published in fall 2025 by the Playwrights Canada Press and nominated for a 2026 Indigenous Voices Award. \n\n\n\nCreative Credits\n\n\n\nColin Wolf ………………………………………… Playwright\, Performer\, ProducerNathan Howe ……………………………………………………………………….. DirectorSydney Moore ……………………………………Assistant Director/Co-ProducerJensine Emiline Trondson ………………………….Costume /Tour TechnicianJesse Fulcher Gagnon ………………..Sound Composition/Tour TechnicianWhitten Jason ………………………………………………………..Lighting DesignerMackenzie Spellman ……………………………………………………Grant SupportRebecca Ballarin ……………………………………………………….. Admin Support@__sabrena.s ……………………………………Stage Manager/Tour Technician \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/lumber-in-norman-wells/
LOCATION:Mackenzie Mountain School\, 13 Woodland Drive\, Norman Wells\, NT\, X0E0B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T195828Z
UID:10000349-1796067000-1796067000@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Lumber in Fort Simpson
DESCRIPTION:All at once\, Jack Bennett got dumped\, fired\, and evicted\, and\, worst of all\, his beloved dog died. All he’s got now is a truck and a chainsaw. He decides to leave Alberta and flee north\, really far north\, into the Yukon. There he finds a new purpose in starting his own wood harvesting business. Join Jack around the fire as he tells his story of finding community in unlikely places and connecting with his home and heritage in an unconventional way. \n\n\n\nThis new one-person play from the Yukon – written\, produced\, and starring Métis theatre artist Colin Wolf – features storytelling\, comedy\, a chainsaw (or two!)\, and just enough therapy to hold the good ship Jack Bennet together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThumbs Up Good Work Theatre\, created by Métis siblings Caleigh Crow & Colin Wolf in 2014\, focuses on the creation of new indie projects that explode out of the black box and into apartments and parks. Their storytelling looks twice at our relationships with each other and acts out on behalf of those not served by the status quo. Thumbs Up has produced multiple world premieres that have gone on the be published – The Born Again Crow by Caleigh Crow which was a governor general award winner for literary drama and CoyWolf by Colin Wolf which has been nominated for an Indigenous Voices Award for published prose. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin (Bourke) Wolf is a Métis (MNA) performer\, theatre maker\, and activist from the North-East of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary)\, AB on Treaty 7 Territory. Colin\, and many of his family\, are Metis Nation of Alberta Citizens. Wolf has relational ties to the Metis communities in Northern Alberta including Lac Labiche\, Donatville\, and Fort Chipewyan. Wolf graduated with a BFA in Performance from the University of Lethbridge in 2014 and then spent the next 5 years making theatre all over the prairies with dear friends\, trusted colleagues\, and complicated colonial institutions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHis theatre work has focused on the development of new\, Indigenous\, and politically activated theatre. Wolf co-founded Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre with his sister Caleigh Crow in 2013 when they recognized a gap for independent\, Indigenous\, and working-class artists in the prairies. After cutting his teeth in TYA\, on regional stages\, and in Indie theatre in the prairies Wolf felt the call of the North and moved to Whitehorse in October 2019 to serve as the Artistic Director at Gwaandak Theatre Society on the Territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Wolf’s most recent play CoyWolf\, a hope-punk thriller navigating grief\, was published in fall 2025 by the Playwrights Canada Press and nominated for a 2026 Indigenous Voices Award. \n\n\n\nCreative Credits\n\n\n\nColin Wolf ………………………………………… Playwright\, Performer\, ProducerNathan Howe ……………………………………………………………………….. DirectorSydney Moore ……………………………………Assistant Director/Co-ProducerJensine Emiline Trondson ………………………….Costume /Tour TechnicianJesse Fulcher Gagnon ………………..Sound Composition/Tour TechnicianWhitten Jason ………………………………………………………..Lighting DesignerMackenzie Spellman ……………………………………………………Grant SupportRebecca Ballarin ……………………………………………………….. Admin Support@__sabrena.s ……………………………………Stage Manager/Tour Technician \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/lumber-in-fort-simpson/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, Fort Simpson
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T195702Z
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SUMMARY:Lumber in Hay River
DESCRIPTION:All at once\, Jack Bennett got dumped\, fired\, and evicted\, and\, worst of all\, his beloved dog died. All he’s got now is a truck and a chainsaw. He decides to leave Alberta and flee north\, really far north\, into the Yukon. There he finds a new purpose in starting his own wood harvesting business. Join Jack around the fire as he tells his story of finding community in unlikely places and connecting with his home and heritage in an unconventional way. \n\n\n\nThis new one-person play from the Yukon – written\, produced\, and starring Métis theatre artist Colin Wolf – features storytelling\, comedy\, a chainsaw (or two!)\, and just enough therapy to hold the good ship Jack Bennet together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThumbs Up Good Work Theatre\, created by Métis siblings Caleigh Crow & Colin Wolf in 2014\, focuses on the creation of new indie projects that explode out of the black box and into apartments and parks. Their storytelling looks twice at our relationships with each other and acts out on behalf of those not served by the status quo. Thumbs Up has produced multiple world premieres that have gone on the be published – The Born Again Crow by Caleigh Crow which was a governor general award winner for literary drama and CoyWolf by Colin Wolf which has been nominated for an Indigenous Voices Award for published prose. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin (Bourke) Wolf is a Métis (MNA) performer\, theatre maker\, and activist from the North-East of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary)\, AB on Treaty 7 Territory. Colin\, and many of his family\, are Metis Nation of Alberta Citizens. Wolf has relational ties to the Metis communities in Northern Alberta including Lac Labiche\, Donatville\, and Fort Chipewyan. Wolf graduated with a BFA in Performance from the University of Lethbridge in 2014 and then spent the next 5 years making theatre all over the prairies with dear friends\, trusted colleagues\, and complicated colonial institutions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHis theatre work has focused on the development of new\, Indigenous\, and politically activated theatre. Wolf co-founded Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre with his sister Caleigh Crow in 2013 when they recognized a gap for independent\, Indigenous\, and working-class artists in the prairies. After cutting his teeth in TYA\, on regional stages\, and in Indie theatre in the prairies Wolf felt the call of the North and moved to Whitehorse in October 2019 to serve as the Artistic Director at Gwaandak Theatre Society on the Territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Wolf’s most recent play CoyWolf\, a hope-punk thriller navigating grief\, was published in fall 2025 by the Playwrights Canada Press and nominated for a 2026 Indigenous Voices Award. \n\n\n\nCreative Credits\n\n\n\nColin Wolf ………………………………………… Playwright\, Performer\, ProducerNathan Howe ……………………………………………………………………….. DirectorSydney Moore ……………………………………Assistant Director/Co-ProducerJensine Emiline Trondson ………………………….Costume /Tour TechnicianJesse Fulcher Gagnon ………………..Sound Composition/Tour TechnicianWhitten Jason ………………………………………………………..Lighting DesignerMackenzie Spellman ……………………………………………………Grant SupportRebecca Ballarin ……………………………………………………….. Admin Support@__sabrena.s ……………………………………Stage Manager/Tour Technician \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/lumber-in-hay-river/
LOCATION:Riverview Cineplex\, Hay River\, NT\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T195443Z
UID:10000351-1796326200-1796326200@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Lumber in Fort Smith
DESCRIPTION:All at once\, Jack Bennett got dumped\, fired\, and evicted\, and\, worst of all\, his beloved dog died. All he’s got now is a truck and a chainsaw. He decides to leave Alberta and flee north\, really far north\, into the Yukon. There he finds a new purpose in starting his own wood harvesting business. Join Jack around the fire as he tells his story of finding community in unlikely places and connecting with his home and heritage in an unconventional way. \n\n\n\nThis new one-person play from the Yukon – written\, produced\, and starring Métis theatre artist Colin Wolf – features storytelling\, comedy\, a chainsaw (or two!)\, and just enough therapy to hold the good ship Jack Bennet together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThumbs Up Good Work Theatre\, created by Métis siblings Caleigh Crow & Colin Wolf in 2014\, focuses on the creation of new indie projects that explode out of the black box and into apartments and parks. Their storytelling looks twice at our relationships with each other and acts out on behalf of those not served by the status quo. Thumbs Up has produced multiple world premieres that have gone on the be published – The Born Again Crow by Caleigh Crow which was a governor general award winner for literary drama and CoyWolf by Colin Wolf which has been nominated for an Indigenous Voices Award for published prose. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin (Bourke) Wolf is a Métis (MNA) performer\, theatre maker\, and activist from the North-East of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary)\, AB on Treaty 7 Territory. Colin\, and many of his family\, are Metis Nation of Alberta Citizens. Wolf has relational ties to the Metis communities in Northern Alberta including Lac Labiche\, Donatville\, and Fort Chipewyan. Wolf graduated with a BFA in Performance from the University of Lethbridge in 2014 and then spent the next 5 years making theatre all over the prairies with dear friends\, trusted colleagues\, and complicated colonial institutions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHis theatre work has focused on the development of new\, Indigenous\, and politically activated theatre. Wolf co-founded Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre with his sister Caleigh Crow in 2013 when they recognized a gap for independent\, Indigenous\, and working-class artists in the prairies. After cutting his teeth in TYA\, on regional stages\, and in Indie theatre in the prairies Wolf felt the call of the North and moved to Whitehorse in October 2019 to serve as the Artistic Director at Gwaandak Theatre Society on the Territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Wolf’s most recent play CoyWolf\, a hope-punk thriller navigating grief\, was published in fall 2025 by the Playwrights Canada Press and nominated for a 2026 Indigenous Voices Award. \n\n\n\nCreative Credits\n\n\n\nColin Wolf ………………………………………… Playwright\, Performer\, ProducerNathan Howe ……………………………………………………………………….. DirectorSydney Moore ……………………………………Assistant Director/Co-ProducerJensine Emiline Trondson ………………………….Costume /Tour TechnicianJesse Fulcher Gagnon ………………..Sound Composition/Tour TechnicianWhitten Jason ………………………………………………………..Lighting DesignerMackenzie Spellman ……………………………………………………Grant SupportRebecca Ballarin ……………………………………………………….. Admin Support@__sabrena.s ……………………………………Stage Manager/Tour Technician \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/lumber-in-fort-smith/
LOCATION:Roaring Rapids Hall\, Ft. Smith\, NT\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T183002Z
UID:10000328-1796499000-1796499000@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Lumber
DESCRIPTION:All at once\, Jack Bennett got dumped\, fired\, and evicted\, and\, worst of all\, his beloved dog died. All he’s got now is a truck and a chainsaw. He decides to leave Alberta and flee north\, really far north\, into the Yukon. There he finds a new purpose in starting his own wood harvesting business. Join Jack around the fire as he tells his story of finding community in unlikely places and connecting with his home and heritage in an unconventional way. \n\n\n\nThis new one-person play from the Yukon – written\, produced\, and starring Métis theatre artist Colin Wolf – features storytelling\, comedy\, a chainsaw (or two!)\, and just enough therapy to hold the good ship Jack Bennet together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThumbs Up Good Work Theatre\, created by Métis siblings Caleigh Crow & Colin Wolf in 2014\, focuses on the creation of new indie projects that explode out of the black box and into apartments and parks. Their storytelling looks twice at our relationships with each other and acts out on behalf of those not served by the status quo. Thumbs Up has produced multiple world premieres that have gone on the be published – The Born Again Crow by Caleigh Crow which was a governor general award winner for literary drama and CoyWolf by Colin Wolf which has been nominated for an Indigenous Voices Award for published prose. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin (Bourke) Wolf is a Métis (MNA) performer\, theatre maker\, and activist from the North-East of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary)\, AB on Treaty 7 Territory. Colin\, and many of his family\, are Metis Nation of Alberta Citizens. Wolf has relational ties to the Metis communities in Northern Alberta including Lac Labiche\, Donatville\, and Fort Chipewyan. Wolf graduated with a BFA in Performance from the University of Lethbridge in 2014 and then spent the next 5 years making theatre all over the prairies with dear friends\, trusted colleagues\, and complicated colonial institutions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHis theatre work has focused on the development of new\, Indigenous\, and politically activated theatre. Wolf co-founded Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre with his sister Caleigh Crow in 2013 when they recognized a gap for independent\, Indigenous\, and working-class artists in the prairies. After cutting his teeth in TYA\, on regional stages\, and in Indie theatre in the prairies Wolf felt the call of the North and moved to Whitehorse in October 2019 to serve as the Artistic Director at Gwaandak Theatre Society on the Territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Wolf’s most recent play CoyWolf\, a hope-punk thriller navigating grief\, was published in fall 2025 by the Playwrights Canada Press and nominated for a 2026 Indigenous Voices Award. \n\n\n\nCreative Credits\n\n\n\nColin Wolf ………………………………………… Playwright\, Performer\, ProducerNathan Howe ……………………………………………………………………….. DirectorSydney Moore ……………………………………Assistant Director/Co-ProducerJensine Emiline Trondson ………………………….Costume /Tour TechnicianJesse Fulcher Gagnon ………………..Sound Composition/Tour TechnicianWhitten Jason ………………………………………………………..Lighting DesignerMackenzie Spellman ……………………………………………………Grant SupportRebecca Ballarin ……………………………………………………….. Admin Support@__sabrena.s ……………………………………Stage Manager/Tour Technician \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/lumber/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T183213Z
UID:10000338-1796551200-1796580000@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Creating A New Play Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Colin (Bourke) Wolf is a Métis (MNA) performer\, theatre maker\, and activist from the North-East of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary)\, AB on Treaty 7 Territory. Colin\, and many of his family\, are Metis Nation of Alberta Citizens. Wolf has relational ties to the Metis communities in Northern Alberta including Lac Labiche\, Donatville\, and Fort Chipewyan. Wolf graduated with a BFA in Performance from the University of Lethbridge in 2014 and then spent the next 5 years making theatre all over the prairies with dear friends\, trusted colleagues\, and complicated colonial institutions. \n\n\n\nHis theatre work has focused on the development of new\, Indigenous\, and politically activated theatre. Creating a New Play is a workshop geared towards adult participants\, suitable for ages 15+. Participants will be taught about the process of creating a new one-person play and be given tools to be able to start their own new work creation process \n\n\n\nOnly 14 slots are available for this one day workshop.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be held off-site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/creating-a-new-play-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T184658Z
UID:10000335-1797069600-1797184800@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Stage Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Betty-Lou Hushlak is a seasoned stage manager\, production manager\, and instructor. She recently returned to Theatre Network (Edmonton) to stage mange the premiere of Colleen Murphy’s Jupiter. A previous credit at Network includes Café Daughter\, which toured to the National Arts Centre\, The Belfry Theatre\, the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre\, Belgrade (Serbia)\, and Herceg Novi (Montenegro). In addition to her work on productions\, Betty is a long-time Stage Management instructor and a member of the Fine Arts Faculty at the University of Lethbridge. \n\n\n\nThis two-day workshop will provide experienced and aspiring stage managers alike with practical skills in stage management\, from pre-production until post-production. \n\n\n\nOnly 16 slots are available for this two day workshop.  \n\n\n\nDay One will be held off-site. Day Two will be held at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. Each day runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm with a one hour break. Lunch not provided.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/stage-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270110T100000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T185620Z
UID:10000336-1799575200-1799575200@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Fly Rigging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wes Jenkins is a theatrical consultant with Down Stage Right Industries Ltd. Wes has literally been behind the scenes in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. Supporting and enabling art and artists is what he does across Canada\, into the United States and as far as China. Starting at the Banff Centre as a design student\, he has moved on to work in theatres across Canada. \n\n\n\nAs a theatrical consultant\, he has inspected theatrical rigging and is working on rigging design projects from coast to coast. He is a world traveller and an accomplished cook. \n\n\n\nWes will be leading a one-day class that illustrates the fundamentals of stage rigging and the cooperative efforts required to ensure the safe suspension of loads over people. \n\n\n\nOnly 16 slots are available for this one day workshop.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be hosted at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre from 10:00am to 6:00pm with a one hour break. Lunch not provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/fly-rigging-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024953
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T185943Z
UID:10000329-1801314000-1801314000@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Ginalina
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSing\, dance\, and explore folk songs from Canada\, Morocco\, Korea\, Estonia\, Cuba\, West Benin\, China\, and beyond. Through rhythms\, songs\, and different languages\, you’ll discover the sounds of the world and come together for an unforgettable community concert experience. \n\n\n\nPresented by 5x Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Ginalina on guitar\, world-travelled Afro-Cuban Toto Berriel on congas\, and acclaimed guzheng (ancient Chinese zither) musician Michelle Kwan\, Sing the World! will captivate audiences young and old. Music is inspired from Ginalina’s debut fusion folk release and latest “remembered and remixed” album. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/ginalina/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T190752Z
UID:10000330-1801324800-1801324800@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:La Passe Des Géants
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUne fée qui n’a pas froid aux yeux et un satyre un peu peureux devront former une drôle d’équipe pour aller passer les épreuves de La passe des Géants. Ils devront s’unir pour affronter les obstacles et réussir leur Passage pour devenir des géants. Ils rencontreront une roche plutôt négative\, un oiseau enchanteur et devront avoir l’aide des enfants présents pour achever cette aventure. C’est un spectacle participatif où les enfants seront amenés à prendre part activement dans l’aventure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/la-passe-des-geants/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T171240Z
UID:10000339-1801854000-1801854000@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Next Zone Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:NEXT ZONE is a Denmark-based company working with open style dance. Choreographer Lene Boel works with dancers from different street dance backgrounds such as popping\, locking\, electro\, breakdance\, hip hop\, and new circus. She creates a distinct choreographic language which is unique for each production and very visceral. \n\n\n\nRegistration can be made through Yellowknife Dance Collective. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/next-zone-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T231616Z
UID:10000245-1801942200-1801942200@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:NEXT ZONE
DESCRIPTION:NEXT ZONE is a Denmark based company working with OPEN STYLE DANCE.  Choreographer Lene Boel works with dancers from different street dance backgrounds such as popping\, locking\, electro\, break dance\, hip hop\, and new circus. She creates a distinct choreographic language which is unique for each production and very visceral. The pieces challenge the language of the human body and what it can express through very articulated and highly physical dance. Dealing with contemporary themes interlacing with the past\, present\, and future the performances communicate to audience of all ages through non-verbal movement\, original music\, and sustainable atmospheric light.  \n\n\n\nTRANSHUMANIST features two dancers balancing between both the artificial and the human\, and between machine and human. It explores the upgrading of the human body and mind in extremely articulated body language. \n\n\n\nSUPERHUMAN explores the limits for the capacities of the human body in a unique and thought-provoking performance that redefines the human being in new optimised versions. It has already become the everyday to enhance human characteristics artificially and modern science has brought closer the dream of the perfect human being. But what happens to humanity in the future if all humans are optimized with new skills that reaches beyond our current mental and physical capacities? \n\n\n\nGREED is a dark\, humorous and thought-provoking solo dance performance for audiences of all ages. GREED explores one of humanity’s darkest sides\, greed\, which is the root of some of the most destructive periods in world history. GREED exhibits this human condition of greed in a new powerfully choreographic language\, scenic light and strikingly newly composed industrial music. \n\n\n\nThe distinctive choreographic language within the performance builds on explorations of mental states\, translated into extreme physical movements in a fusion of urban dance\, new composed music and atmospheric light. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt speaks both to heart and mind to everyone between the ages of 7 and 97. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/next-zone/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T191050Z
UID:10000331-1804361400-1804361400@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Veda Hille and Friends
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVeda Hille returns to Yellowknife! This Canadian stalwart of eccentric and heartfelt music is pleased to travel to the Northwest Territories for a long-overdue return (she was last here in 2004!). The Vancouver-based songwriter joins friends Julia Chien (vibraphone and percussion)\, Thom Gill (guitar and voice)\, and Maiko Yamamoto (voice and stylophone) to play music from the new record Veda Hille Sisterhood and the theatre show End of Greatness. \n\n\n\nVeda is a musician\, composer\, theatre maker\, and performer. She writes songs\, makes records\, co-writes musicals\, collaborates in devised theatre\, and fulfills other interesting assignments as they arise. Veda performs in a wide of array of places\, alone or with bands\, ensembles\, symphonies\, and casts. Her career spans 30 years of working in Canada and abroad\, and her more than 20 albums continue to be the core of her practice. \n\n\n\nVeda’s work circles around many recurring interests: above all\, she writes about the natural world\, amazement and the unknown\, and the intricacies of human relationships. She strives for an ecstatic connection through weird detail\, the universe visible through a microscope. All fancy language aside though\, Veda Hille chases down the songs that are in her head and delivers them to the world\, beautifully. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVeda has proven to be an uncommon talent\, determined to speak of person\, place and passions in a clear\, unsentimental yet often deeply touching way. VANCOUVER REVIEW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/veda-hille-and-friends/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T171359Z
UID:10000341-1807297200-1807297200@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Sursaut Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sursaut Dance Company is dedicated to the creation\, production and presentation of contemporary dance performances. Philosophical\, dynamic and joyful\, with a touch of absurdity\, the company’s choreographic works bear witness to the maturity of an evolving artistic approach which\, for over thirty years\, has focused on young audiences and families. \n\n\n\nRegistration can be made through Yellowknife Dance Collective. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/sursaut-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NACC Presents,Special Presentations,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T191409Z
UID:10000332-1807385400-1807385400@www.naccnt.ca
SUMMARY:Springtime Marmalade
DESCRIPTION:Springtime Marmalade reimagines Botticelli’s masterpiece in a jubilant collision of Renaissance poetry and raw punk energy. On stage\, elegance rubs shoulders with rebellion\, delicacy flirts with the absurd\, and humour appears where you least expect it. \n\n\n\nThis show doesn’t just revisit “Primavera”. It transgresses\, disrupts\, and reinvents it. Here\, bodies explode\, emotions overflow\, and each character reveals his or her flaws\, impulses and contradictions. It’s a dazzling mix in which recurring symbols\, like oranges\, remind us of our capacity to let go of our peels\, to reveal what bubbles up inside us\, and to welcome the unexpected part of the other. They become a sign of everything that mixes and invents itself through contact with others. \n\n\n\nSpringtime Marmalade invites us not to remain mere spectators\, but to let ourselves be surprised\, to question\, to plunge into this boiling marmalade. Here\, each one of us moves forward\, unvarnished\, and the encounter takes place in what overflows\, escapes and surprises. \n\n\n\nSpringtime Marmalade is an embodied reflection on identity\, the quest for meaning\, social cohesion\, and a joyful yet desperate revolt. An invitation to explore the complexity of human relationships\, to let anger and joy coexist\, and to celebrate vulnerability as strength. \n\n\n\nHere\, hybridity reigns: classical and punk\, sweetness and bite\, introspection and exuberance. The show becomes a physical manifesto for “being together”\, a cry for freedom in which everyone embraces their place\, their questions\, their intimate echoes. In short: an experience to be lived\, felt and questioned – without sinking into cliché or easiness. Springtime Marmalade: three impulses – that of the heart\, that of the body and that of exuberance – to compose\, together\, an ode to life that makes no apologies for being (sometimes)irreverent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSURSAUT DANCE COMPANY is dedicated to the creation\, production and presentation of contemporary dance performances. Philosophical\, dynamic and joyful\, with a touch of absurdity\, the company’s choreographic works bear witness to the maturity of an evolving artistic approach which\, for over thirty years\, has focused on young audiences and families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/springtime-marmalade/
LOCATION:Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC)\, 4701 52nd Ave\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 2N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T195201Z
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SUMMARY:The Deadly Aunties in Inuvik
DESCRIPTION:The Deadly Aunties are an Indigenous female comedy duo from the Anishnaabek Nation. Their goal is to decolonize\, empower\, and reclaim the traditional Auntie role through Rezzy humour. They are breaking down negative Indigenous stereotypes\, protecting our youth\, and teaching us to love every part of ourselves – the emotional\, spiritual\, physical\, and sexual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Pangowish is one of the Deadliest Aunties from Wiikwemkoong and Sagamok. She’s an Anishnaabekwe artist who has been breaking barriers through her humorous storytelling\, workshops\, and is one of the first Female Powwow MCs in Ontario. Stephanie recently wrote for the Indigenous Comedy TV series\, Acting Good and Not Even. She founded the Indigenous powerhouse duo The Deadly Aunties who are working towards emphasizing the power of Indigenous humour by sharing their work across Turtle Island. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSherry McKay is a part of the Deadly Aunties\, Indigenous Powerhouse Duo. She is Anishinaabe from Treaty 1 Territory. She was born and raised in Winnipeg\, Manitoba by her grandmother\, and is a mother of 4. Sherry is an accomplished content creator\, comedian\, speaker\, writer and storyteller. She is known to capture humor from an Indigenous lens and strives to share it with the world. Her visionary perspective has earned her a large following on social media and has participated on prominent campaigns\, be a TEDX speaker\, perform comedy at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, perform over 20 shows across Canada as a Deadly Auntie and even appeared in the limited series\, Little Bird. Sherry’s goal is to amplify accurate representation of Indigenous peoples today and quell the narrative that we are people of the past and celebrate Indigenous comedy. Sherry believes in promoting Indigenous humour and resiliency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/the-deadly-aunties-in-inuvik/
LOCATION:Midnight Sun Complex\, Inuvik\, NT\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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SUMMARY:The Deadly Aunties in Norman Wells
DESCRIPTION:The Deadly Aunties are an Indigenous female comedy duo from the Anishnaabek Nation. Their goal is to decolonize\, empower\, and reclaim the traditional Auntie role through Rezzy humour. They are breaking down negative Indigenous stereotypes\, protecting our youth\, and teaching us to love every part of ourselves – the emotional\, spiritual\, physical\, and sexual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Pangowish is one of the Deadliest Aunties from Wiikwemkoong and Sagamok. She’s an Anishnaabekwe artist who has been breaking barriers through her humorous storytelling\, workshops\, and is one of the first Female Powwow MCs in Ontario. Stephanie recently wrote for the Indigenous Comedy TV series\, Acting Good and Not Even. She founded the Indigenous powerhouse duo The Deadly Aunties who are working towards emphasizing the power of Indigenous humour by sharing their work across Turtle Island. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSherry McKay is a part of the Deadly Aunties\, Indigenous Powerhouse Duo. She is Anishinaabe from Treaty 1 Territory. She was born and raised in Winnipeg\, Manitoba by her grandmother\, and is a mother of 4. Sherry is an accomplished content creator\, comedian\, speaker\, writer and storyteller. She is known to capture humor from an Indigenous lens and strives to share it with the world. Her visionary perspective has earned her a large following on social media and has participated on prominent campaigns\, be a TEDX speaker\, perform comedy at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, perform over 20 shows across Canada as a Deadly Auntie and even appeared in the limited series\, Little Bird. Sherry’s goal is to amplify accurate representation of Indigenous peoples today and quell the narrative that we are people of the past and celebrate Indigenous comedy. Sherry believes in promoting Indigenous humour and resiliency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/the-deadly-aunties-in-norman-wells/
LOCATION:Mackenzie Mountain School\, 13 Woodland Drive\, Norman Wells\, NT\, X0E0B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T194209Z
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SUMMARY:The Deadly Aunties in Fort Simpson
DESCRIPTION:The Deadly Aunties are an Indigenous female comedy duo from the Anishnaabek Nation. Their goal is to decolonize\, empower\, and reclaim the traditional Auntie role through Rezzy humour. They are breaking down negative Indigenous stereotypes\, protecting our youth\, and teaching us to love every part of ourselves – the emotional\, spiritual\, physical\, and sexual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Pangowish is one of the Deadliest Aunties from Wiikwemkoong and Sagamok. She’s an Anishnaabekwe artist who has been breaking barriers through her humorous storytelling\, workshops\, and is one of the first Female Powwow MCs in Ontario. Stephanie recently wrote for the Indigenous Comedy TV series\, Acting Good and Not Even. She founded the Indigenous powerhouse duo The Deadly Aunties who are working towards emphasizing the power of Indigenous humour by sharing their work across Turtle Island. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSherry McKay is a part of the Deadly Aunties\, Indigenous Powerhouse Duo. She is Anishinaabe from Treaty 1 Territory. She was born and raised in Winnipeg\, Manitoba by her grandmother\, and is a mother of 4. Sherry is an accomplished content creator\, comedian\, speaker\, writer and storyteller. She is known to capture humor from an Indigenous lens and strives to share it with the world. Her visionary perspective has earned her a large following on social media and has participated on prominent campaigns\, be a TEDX speaker\, perform comedy at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, perform over 20 shows across Canada as a Deadly Auntie and even appeared in the limited series\, Little Bird. Sherry’s goal is to amplify accurate representation of Indigenous peoples today and quell the narrative that we are people of the past and celebrate Indigenous comedy. Sherry believes in promoting Indigenous humour and resiliency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/the-deadly-aunties-in-fort-simpson/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, Fort Simpson
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T192632Z
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SUMMARY:The Deadly Aunties in Hay River
DESCRIPTION:The Deadly Aunties are an Indigenous female comedy duo from the Anishnaabek Nation. Their goal is to decolonize\, empower\, and reclaim the traditional Auntie role through Rezzy humour. They are breaking down negative Indigenous stereotypes\, protecting our youth\, and teaching us to love every part of ourselves – the emotional\, spiritual\, physical\, and sexual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Pangowish is one of the Deadliest Aunties from Wiikwemkoong and Sagamok. She’s an Anishnaabekwe artist who has been breaking barriers through her humorous storytelling\, workshops\, and is one of the first Female Powwow MCs in Ontario. Stephanie recently wrote for the Indigenous Comedy TV series\, Acting Good and Not Even. She founded the Indigenous powerhouse duo The Deadly Aunties who are working towards emphasizing the power of Indigenous humour by sharing their work across Turtle Island. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSherry McKay is a part of the Deadly Aunties\, Indigenous Powerhouse Duo. She is Anishinaabe from Treaty 1 Territory. She was born and raised in Winnipeg\, Manitoba by her grandmother\, and is a mother of 4. Sherry is an accomplished content creator\, comedian\, speaker\, writer and storyteller. She is known to capture humor from an Indigenous lens and strives to share it with the world. Her visionary perspective has earned her a large following on social media and has participated on prominent campaigns\, be a TEDX speaker\, perform comedy at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, perform over 20 shows across Canada as a Deadly Auntie and even appeared in the limited series\, Little Bird. Sherry’s goal is to amplify accurate representation of Indigenous peoples today and quell the narrative that we are people of the past and celebrate Indigenous comedy. Sherry believes in promoting Indigenous humour and resiliency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/the-deadly-aunties-in-hay-river/
LOCATION:Riverview Cineplex\, Hay River\, NT\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T024954
CREATED:20260814T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T192356Z
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SUMMARY:The Deadly Aunties in Fort Smith
DESCRIPTION:The Deadly Aunties are an Indigenous female comedy duo from the Anishnaabek Nation. Their goal is to decolonize\, empower\, and reclaim the traditional Auntie role through Rezzy humour. They are breaking down negative Indigenous stereotypes\, protecting our youth\, and teaching us to love every part of ourselves – the emotional\, spiritual\, physical\, and sexual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Pangowish is one of the Deadliest Aunties from Wiikwemkoong and Sagamok. She’s an Anishnaabekwe artist who has been breaking barriers through her humorous storytelling\, workshops\, and is one of the first Female Powwow MCs in Ontario. Stephanie recently wrote for the Indigenous Comedy TV series\, Acting Good and Not Even. She founded the Indigenous powerhouse duo The Deadly Aunties who are working towards emphasizing the power of Indigenous humour by sharing their work across Turtle Island. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSherry McKay is a part of the Deadly Aunties\, Indigenous Powerhouse Duo. She is Anishinaabe from Treaty 1 Territory. She was born and raised in Winnipeg\, Manitoba by her grandmother\, and is a mother of 4. Sherry is an accomplished content creator\, comedian\, speaker\, writer and storyteller. She is known to capture humor from an Indigenous lens and strives to share it with the world. Her visionary perspective has earned her a large following on social media and has participated on prominent campaigns\, be a TEDX speaker\, perform comedy at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, perform over 20 shows across Canada as a Deadly Auntie and even appeared in the limited series\, Little Bird. Sherry’s goal is to amplify accurate representation of Indigenous peoples today and quell the narrative that we are people of the past and celebrate Indigenous comedy. Sherry believes in promoting Indigenous humour and resiliency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by:
URL:https://www.naccnt.ca/event/the-deadly-aunties-in-fort-smith/
LOCATION:Roaring Rapids Hall\, Ft. Smith\, NT\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Presentations,NACC Presents,Yellowknife
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