CFN is proud to welcome The National Arts Centre (NAC) for two evenings in October. On October 24th (from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm) Samantha Whelen Kotas will be leading a workshop on community engagement for diverse artists, exploring methods and strategies for both teaching and sharing music and culture within the Calgary community. On October 25th (7:00 pm to 8:00 pm) Samantha will be joined by Walter MacDonald White Bear for an interactive musical performance right here at CFN. Attendance is free of charge and both musicians and music lovers of all ages and cultural backgrounds are welcome to attend.
Walter MacDonald White Bear is a Cree singer-songwriter, educator, and motivational speaker originally from the First Nation of Moose Factory, Ontario. Walter has been performing acoustic and flute music for many years. His music is a reflection of his personal journey as a First Nations person in Canada. Performance highlights include The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, The Chiefs Summit with Tom Jackson, The Dream Speakers Festival, The Mountain Song Native Theatre, and the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Walter has shared his cultural knowledge with various audiences from correctional services to principals, teachers and students. He has been invited to give keynote speeches on a range of topics, including social services, justice, education, wellness and the environment.
Attendance is free of charge and both musicians and music lovers of all ages and cultural backgrounds are welcome to attend. To RSVP to this event CLICK HERE and we look forward to seeing you there!
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