Date: Dec 12
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
The Indigenous speaker series is a platform that facilitates conversations about Indigenous identity, resurgence, linguistic reclamation, and belonging. The series will feature prominent Indigenous scholars, artists, storytellers, and activists from across Turtle Island. The series is presented by Memorial University’s Department of Anthropology in partnership with The Rooms.
In this lecture recital, Inuk soprano Deantha Edmunds shares some of the music that has shaped her life and career. She will speak about her inspirations, her creation process, and her artistic journey.
This a free program but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Speaker:
Deantha Edmunds, Canada’s first Inuk soprano, was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2023 for her activity as a performer, writer, composer, and mentor - work which seeks to empower Indigenous people and share their stories. Her work has international reverberation as well as community integrity. She brings a level of professional excellence to Canada’s art scene that is unique and important. Deantha shares her voice and vision from the heart and draws accolades from across Canada and abroad.
Brian Cherwick and Dale Jarvis will discuss Ukrainian and Newfoundland winter traditions. They will look at similarities between Mummering and the Ukrainian customs of Vertep and Malanka. They will also discuss how these practices have evolved over time, especially when ancient rituals were transplanted to North America.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
This program is in partnership with Mummers Festival Inc.
To find out more about Mummers Festival events, check out www.mummersfestival.ca
Presented with PictureNL, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s superb films and filmmakers! Each month we’ll present a different local feature film on our big screen. Gather with friends and film buffs to celebrate home-grown talent.
Next up:
A Christmas Fury (2022)
88 minutes
Join us for a Q&A following the film presentation with Mary Sexton (producer) and Mary Walsh (actress & writer).
Tickets: 12$ plus HST. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.
This year-long monthly series is presented by PictureNL in partnership with The Rooms as part of Year of the Arts celebrations.