Latest Past Events

Métis Jigging with Brad Lafortune

Wesley Clover Parks 401 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa

Brad Lafortune, a proud Métis from Sudbury, Ontario, is a physiotherapist in Ottawa who shares his culture through Métis jigging workshops and performances, including with MASC’s Artists in the Classroom. He uses jigging as a dynamic, engaging way for all ages to learn about Métis culture. Through dance, Brad shares how being Métis is more...

Siqiniup Qilauta Inuit Throat Singers

Wesley Clover Parks 401 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa

Siqiniup Qilauta, meaning “the sun’s drum,” is an Ottawa-based musical group named after a traditional Inuit legend symbolizing good luck. The group showcases traditional and contemporary Inuit throat singing, drum dancing, and games, and offers interactive workshops on Inuit history and modern realities. Performing nationally and internationally, they celebrate the strength and resilience of Inuit...

Janet McCue & Conundrum

Wesley Clover Parks 401 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa

Experience a powerful performance on the “Conundrum,” a unique instrument created by visual artist David Hynes, as Janet McCue of Curve Lake First Nation is joined by her family. Originally built for a 2010 exhibit, the Conundrum now appears at major arts and culture events across North America. Janet, a longtime advocate and knowledge keeper,...