Show Notes
In recognition of Truth & Reconciliation Day on September 30th, this special episode features highlights of Indigenous creators and productions, as we listen, learn, reflect, and move forward. Featured on today's episode: the late Cris Derksen, Sonny Ray Day Rider, Andrew Balfour, Virginia J. Sparvier-Wells, and Neil Weisensel on his partnership with Métis librettist and poet Suzanne Steele.
Playlist: Melody McKiver - Bezhig Cris Derksen - 2 Hour Parking Cris Derksen - Treaties Kensington Sinfonia - The Grief Eater Firaga: II. Blood Elegy Luminous Voices, Virginia Sparvier - Ispiciwin: II. Virginia Sparvier - Otêmihim Cris Derksen - Nice and Clean Li Keur: Louis Riel's Heart of the North - Baptisez - Moi Julie Lumsden, soprano - "Mending of Violence Aria" from Li Keur: Riel's Heart of the North Luminous Voices, Timothy Shantz - Picikîsksîs (Chickadee) Chant
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