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Join us for Women’s Hand Drumming with Veronica Johnny in partnership Red Pepper Spectacle Arts

This series of women’s hand-drumming sessions are intended as practice and learning spaces for emerging and novice drummers. Origin stories of songs, protocols, leading songs, and cultural contexts will be integrated into the teaching of each song, and participants are encouraged to share their knowledge. These sessions aim to respect a diversity of teachings and beliefs, and all participants are asked to attend with this intention in mind.

Current Dates:
Tuesday, January 17th & 31st
Tuesday, February 14th & 28th
Tuesday, March 14th & 28th

Please register by sending an email to: info@nwia.ca.

Veronica Johnny (Cree/Dene/Two-Spirit) is a traditional & contemporary Aboriginal hand-drummer from Fort Smith, NWT. She shares indigenous teachings, hosts drum circles and sings healing songs for the good of all life everywhere. She facilitates arts-education workshops including self-esteem, music and cultural teachings. Veronica is also a singer/songwriter and the front woman, vocalist and manager of The Johnnys, a high-energy rock band she founded with husband Dave Johnny

These sessions are open to all female-identified and non-binary individuals. Please note that you must provide your own hand-drum or shaker to participate.

Sessions are FREE though registration is requested. Please send your name and email address to info@nwia.ca, along with any questions you may have. There is no deadline for registration, and this circle will invite new members continuously.

A light snack and refreshments will be provided. Children are always welcome. Please note that childcare is not provided.

Call for Nominations for the 2017 Annual Barbara Laronde Award – Due May 1!

Call for Nominations: This call for nominations is open to self-identified Indigenous female emerging artists living in Northern Ontario.

Please note that you can self nominate or an individual can nominate an artist to receive this award. Eligibility:

To be considered for an award the artist must be an Indigenous woman living in Northern Ontario (open to Métis, Inuit, Status and Non-Status peoples)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Open to all artistic disciplines including traditional/customary arts
All Indigenous female artists are encouraged to apply.
Individuals can submit an application to nominate an artist they feel deserves this award.

To apply please submit the following:

One-page letter outlining why you or the artist should receive this award
Submit images/audio/written/video support material of artwork to support the application
A full length bio and resume
If you are submitting on behalf of yourself please include a letter of support from someone who is familiar with your career in the arts

Application Deadline: Monday May 1, 2017 / Email to: info@nwia.ca

Value of Award: $1500

Definition of an emerging artist is:

One who has some evidence of professional achievement but not a substantial record of accomplishment
Not recognized as established artists by other artists, curators, producers, critics, and arts administrators.
Artists who show significant potential, yet are under-recognized