Truth and Reconciliation Commission National Event

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada hosts its first national event at The Forks in Winnipeg, June 16-19. The historic event is an opportunity for all people to learn more about the experiences and impacts of residential schools, meet survivors, and celebrate Aboriginal culture. 

Arts and entertainment programming during the four-day event encompasses the traditional and the contemporary in every artistic medium including music, dance, visual art, film, literature, and more. Highlights include an Inuit showcase of Drum dancing and Throat singing, Metis Jamboree, Pow Wow, film screenings, storytelling, and readings. 

Two big concerts at the Scotiabank Stage should draw a lot of attention, with musical performances by the legendary Buffy Sainte-Marie, hip-hop act Joey Stylez, country/rock veterans Blue Rodeo, Juno-winning vocal quintet Chic Gamine, three-time Juno-winning Inuit singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark, renowned country artist Ray St. Germain, and more. 

Here's your quick guide to music at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission National Event: 

MUSIC AT TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION NATIONAL EVENT

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

Concert @ Scotiabank Stage, 7-10:30 PM
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Blue Rodeo
Tamera Podemski
Joey Stylez

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

Métis Fiddling @ Métis Tent, 9:30-10 AM, 12:30-1 PM, 3:15-3:45 PM

Inuit Showcase of Song and Dance
@ All Use Tent, 7:30-9:30 PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 18

Métis Fiddling @ Métis Tent, 9:30-10 AM

Métis Jamboree @ All Use Tent, 12-2:30 PM  

Concert @ Scotiabank Stage, 7-10:30 PM
Susan Aglukark
Chic Gamine
Murray Porter
Inez
Ray St. Germain
Robbie Romero

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

DJ Despair @ The Plaza Skatepark, 2-4pm
Throat Singing @ Inuit Tent, 6-8 PM
Closing Ceremonies
@ Oodena Circle, 9 PM

P
lease visit www.trcnationalevents.ca for details and information on all the Truth and Reconciliation Commission events.

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