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OTTAWA, ON Thursday April 25, 2013: National Indigenous organizations Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Métis National Council (MNC) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) today expressed gratitude and support for all northern artists gathering in Ottawa this week for Northern Scene.
Northern Scene kicks off its opening ceremonies at the National Arts Centre this evening and will host events in the capital region, spanning 26 different venues, from April 25 to May 4, 2013. Offering a contemporary cultural snapshot of the North, this multi-disciplinary arts festival features the work of 250 of the best established and emerging artists from Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunatsiavut and Nunavik, including northern music, theatre, dance, visual and media arts, film, literature, storytelling, food and fashion events. It is the sixth in a series of biennial national festivals produced by the National Arts Centre to showcase the work of artist from a specific region in Canada.
200 Indigenous artists will be featured during the 10-day festival.
AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Alteo, MNC President Clément Chartier and ITK President Terry Audla will be part of a broader delegation welcoming the artists at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa Thursday April 25, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
is a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the strong and thriving Northern cultures through the important expression of art. Sharing is an essential step toward I commend all those who have travelled here to Ottawa to share their experiences, their visions and expressions with all of us, and I encourage everyone in Ottawa/Gatineau region to attend -in-chut Atleo.
capita never a significant force in the cultural life as will be witnessed during the next two weeks. The artistic expressions of our peoples is an anchor to the continued existence and survival of our respective Indigenous communities skillfully capturing the natural and spiritual essence of our being and environment, sometimes capturing the hope and despair faced by many, but in the end, showing the indomitable spirit of our peoplesMétis National Council President Clément Chartier.
any of them have performed for audiences around the world from circumpolar nations to villages in sub- Saharan African to Buckingham Palace. But Canada is our home and it has special meaning to perform in the national capital. I congratulate the National Arts Centre on this incredible showcase, and in particular on its success in reflecting the true depth and breadth of our
The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization representing First Nation citizens in Canada. Follow AFN on Twitter @AFN_Comms, @AFN_Updates.
Métis National Council has represented the Métis Nation nationally and internationally since overnments from Ontario westward, the MNC reflects and moves forward on the desires and aspirations of these Métis governments at the national and international level.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is the national Inuit organization in Canada, representing four Inuit regions Nunatsiavut (Labrador), Nunavik (northern Quebec), Nunavut, and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories.
2013-04-25
Ottawa: Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami welcome northern artists