We are so thrilled to introduce and welcome our newest Board Members and Advisors for 2020! All inductees bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, relationship and insight to our work and we are so thankful for their involvement and excited they will shape our future. Read more about each member
Why we all should visit The Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Recently ArtsCan Circle’s Program Manager visited The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg and what he saw, learned and reflected on will change him forever. Glenn recounts on his time in this blog as we shine a light on such an amazing space that pays homage to people around
Indigenous studies now mandatory in southern Ontario schools
They say if you are persistent, determined and patient then your dreams will eventually come true.
For thirteen high schools in Southern Ontario and the Indigenous community across Canada, this dream of Truth and Reconciliation is becoming an imminent reality.
The Indigenous voices course, is now a mandatory
Call For Nominations for Board Members
Are you looking for an opportunity to advocate for Indigenous, Metis & Inuit children/youth, arts education & reconciliation in northern communities?
Requirements:
Identity as a First Nation, Metis and/or Inuit
Be at least 18 years old
Knowledgeable in the world of creative arts
Have a
Our BIGGEST Fall Programming is here!
We have been working hard partnering with School Principals, Teachers, Education Boards, Youth Centres and Artist Facilitators to bring you our most ambitious programming to date! The planning of five trips within a two month period is a detailed and co-ordinated process made possible by our donors, board members, dedicated
Faces of the North music video: SEE IT NOW
ArtsCan Circle is proud to present Faces of the North a song and music video written, composed and performed by Indigenous youth in Attawapiskat, Ontario. Attawapiskat is a community of many different people, with many different experiences.
The video give a snapshot of life in the north and hopefully encourages
REZ 67: MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE
ArtsCan Circle Music Video: “REZ 67” a collaboration with students from Peetabeck Academy School in Fort Albany
ArtsCan Circle is proud to present REZ 67 a song and music video written, composed and performed by Indigenous youth in Fort Albany, Ontario. The song title comes from the government designation assigned to Fort
ArtsCan Circle partners with Bethel Community Services Foundation to facilitate US donations
ArtsCan Circle is proud to announce our partnership with Bethel Community Services Foundation (BCSF) in Alaska! Bethel Community Services Foundation works to develop, grow, continue and enhance community-based programs and services in Alaska and afar, and now they are supporting ArtsCan Circle!
ArtsCan Circle Founder, Mike Stevens similar outreach work
Mob Bounce brings their hip hop/EDM sounds to Fort Albany
During the week of April 8 – 12, ArtsCan Circle returns to Fort Albany to Peetabeck School with Mob Bounce! Mob Bounce bring their “hip hop & sacred space” workshops connecting contemporary music to culture in an all-encompassing creative exploration. Get ready for an exciting week ahead!
To us, Gjoa Haven is ‘Joy Haven’ – “the kids are brilliant” Mike Stevens
During the week of February 25 – March 1 ArtsCan Circle sent singer-songwriter Cindy Paul (Natuashish, Pikangikun) and Jessamyn Flynn (Attawapiskat) to Gjoa Haven for music and art workshops at Qiqirtaq Jr High School. in the words of our founder, Mike Stevens “I call Gjoa Haven, ‘Joy Haven’ because it’s