FREE CONCERT AS PART OF THE JUKEBOX LUNCH CONCERTS SERIES AT PETER A. HERRNDORF PLACE Mohawk folk and soul musician Logan Staats began as a diamond in the rough on the streets of Brantford, Ontario. He played the local circuit for years before his 2015 debut release ‘Goodbye Goldia’, an unvarnished yet hard hitting folk...
Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous artist and educator, Ashley Clark, craft your own dreamcatcher in a 2-3 hour session. We supply the materials; you bring the inspiration. Dive into Indigenous artistry, learn about the resilience of Indigenous communities throughout history, and be part of a...
Join us for a night of laughter, learning, and celebration at the Indigenous Trivia Night presented by Indigenous Theatre and hosted by the hilarious comedian Janelle Niles! Gather your friends, family, and colleagues for a memorable night of entertainment while testing your knowledge on Indigenous arts, culture and history. Whether you're a trivia master or just looking...
NAC Premiere A Savage Society and NAC Indigenous Theatre Production An epic Métis love story. A love story, a historical epic, and a celebration of Métis song and dance, You used to call me Marie… brings to life the stories of the Callihoo women in Alberta. Music fills the air, and ponies dance as Marie Callihoo's story...
NAC Premiere A Savage Society and NAC Indigenous Theatre Production An epic Métis love story. A love story, a historical epic, and a celebration of Métis song and dance, You used to call me Marie… brings to life the stories of the Callihoo women in Alberta. Music fills the air, and ponies dance as Marie Callihoo's story...
Gather with us in the Gail & David O’Brien Atrium as we host Indigenous artists and artisans for the Summer Indigenous Art Market at the National Arts Centre. Join in on the community spirit by supporting artists, seeing friends and connecting with arts and culture. The Indigenous Art Market features the diverse and amazing work...
NAC Premiere A Savage Society and NAC Indigenous Theatre Production An epic Métis love story. A love story, a historical epic, and a celebration of Métis song and dance, You used to call me Marie… brings to life the stories of the Callihoo women in Alberta. Music fills the air, and ponies dance as Marie Callihoo's story...
NAC Premiere A Savage Society and NAC Indigenous Theatre Production An epic Métis love story. A love story, a historical epic, and a celebration of Métis song and dance, You used to call me Marie… brings to life the stories of the Callihoo women in Alberta. Music fills the air, and ponies dance as Marie Callihoo's story...
NAC Premiere A Savage Society and NAC Indigenous Theatre Production An epic Métis love story. A love story, a historical epic, and a celebration of Métis song and dance, You used to call me Marie… brings to life the stories of the Callihoo women in Alberta. Music fills the air, and ponies dance as Marie Callihoo's story...
Our Stories: Indigenous Book Club is back for Indigenous History Month and you’re invited to join in! In partnership with Ottawa Public Library, this session features Making Love with the Land. On June 11 at 7pm EDT, join us for this conversation with author Joshua Whitehead (Oji-Cree - Peguis First Nation) to discuss the book and connect...
Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants will bring their own material and work with art facilitators to create drawings that capture both the movement of the dancers and their regalia. Suitable intermediate to advanced artists....
Got Land? is a stand-up comedy variety show where First Nation, Inuit, and Métis entertainers tell jokes and share individual life stories. Indigenous comedians’ express solidarity though humour, but some just tell jokes! So, keep your ear to the ground and your eyes to the skies, as Got Land? brings its unique style of comedy to National Indigenous History...
FREE CONCERT AS PART OF THE JUKEBOX LUNCH CONCERTS SERIES AT PETER A. HERNDORF PLACE Sandrine Masse started her career as a violist of classical background. Her love for folk, prog rock and traditional music brought her to collaborate with artists and collectives of diverse genres and from around the globe, as a violist, back-up...
This workshop takes place over two sessions – May 29 and June 5. The Moccasin Workshop offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafting moccasins. This workshop provides participants with hands-on experience in crafting and constructing their own pair of moccasins. Participants leave with not only a beautiful pair of handmade...
Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop for Kids. Unleash your child's creativity and cultural curiosity at our Dreamcatcher Workshop! Join us for an immersive experience where kids will learn the art of crafting their very own dreamcatcher, while discovering rich teachings of Indigenous cultures, such as the 7...
This workshop takes place over two sessions – May 29 and June 5. The Moccasin Workshop offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafting moccasins. This workshop provides participants with hands-on experience in crafting and constructing their own pair of moccasins. Participants leave with not only a beautiful pair of handmade...
The SSIMAs (Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards), a celebration of artistic excellence and accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit and Metis musicians from across the country, hit the National Arts Centre stage LIVE on June 6th in Ottawa. Seventeen awards selected from 250 Canada-wide submissions will be handed out including two international categories and a musical...