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sākihiwē festival Opaskwayak – Music Workshops and Concert
The sākihiwē festival is working with Joe A. Ross School in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) to deliver a series of free music workshops and performances by four Indigenous artists from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba on March 18 and 19.
JUNO nominated round dance singer Fawn Wood (opens in new tab) , blind music producer/rapper Mattmac (opens in new tab) , folk music duo Burnstick (opens in new tab) , and hip hop emcee Eekwol (opens in new tab) will work with music students on Friday, film four-song performances on Saturday afternoon, and deliver a free concert for students and their families on Saturday night.
"The concert is going to be great, but I think the workshops are going to have more impact," explains Alan Greyeyes, Festival Director for the sākihiwē festival. "We want the students in OCN to know that a career in the music industry is possible and the workshops will show them how much they have in common with each of the artists."
In the interest of safety, the workshops will only be open to music students at Joe A. Ross School. Each performer will take rapid antigen tests each day of the trip and wear masks while in close contact with students.
The concert will be open to Joe A. Ross School students and their families, but registration is required. Please contact Mr. Audia if you would like to register for the concert; he will also provide details for OCN's free live stream of the concert.
Free Music Workshops
Date: Friday, March 18
Location: Joe A. Ross School, music room
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Music students only – Free
Free Community Concert
Date: Saturday, March 19
Location: Joe A. Ross School, gymnasium
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Performances by Fawn Wood, Mattmac, Burnstick, and Eekwol
Hosted by Rhonda Head
Masks required, live stream available
For students and their families (registration required) – Free
Registration Contact
Please register for the concert with Mr. Audia at Joe A. Ross School.
Tel: 204-624-4286
Email: [email protected]
Each of the four-song performances will be released as video premieres on Indigenous Cloud and the sākihiwē festival's YouTube channel and Facebook page in May.
This project was made possible by a grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Manitoba Arts Council.
