skihiw festival
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Welcome to the third episode of Honour Song. We're excited to be working with the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom to bring you a tribute to the Sugluk Band and a conversation between Elisapie and the legendary Willie Thrasher. Film recommendations: If the Weather Permits by Elisapie Isaac: https://www.nfb.ca/film/if_the_weather_permits/ Atanarjuat the Fast Runner by Zacharias Kunuk: https://www.nfb.ca/film/atanarjuat_the_fast_runner_en/... Book recommendations: Thrasher: Skid Row Eskimo by Anthony Apakark Thrasher Elder: Martha Peet Tookanacheak Staring: Elisapie, Willie Thrasher Music: "Ballad of the Runaway Girl" by the Sugluk Band, "Sacred Fire Peace" by Willie Thrasher Executive Producers: Alan Greyeyes, Simon Anderson Technical Director: Lindsay Sarazin Videographer/Editing for Martha Peet's introduction: Chris Gaudry Videographer for Alan Greyeyes introduction: Destiny Seymour Motion Graphics: Denise Darling Illustration: Chief Lady Bird Editing: Alan Greyeyes Honour Song is made possible by a partnership between the skihiw festival and the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom. Aboriginal Music Manitoba would like to acknowledge the Government of Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the Winnipeg Arts Council for their financial support of the skihiw festival's outreach programming.

"When I listen to their songs, I’m reminded of my mom and dad’s way of talking," explains Inuit Elder Martha Tooknanacheak Peet. "Listening to the Sugluk Band is healing because their words in their songs are said in true traditional Inuktitut." Tune in today at 1:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM GMT for Honour Song with Elisapie, Willie Thrasher, and the legendary Sugluk Band. Details: Honour Song || Elisapie, Willie Thrasher, and Sugluk Band... Honour Song is made possible by a partnership between the skihiw festival and the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom.

The Sugluk Band turned recordings of two singles into extensive tours that spanned two decades. They also showed Inuit youth that they should take the Inuktitut language to audiences across the globe. Join us for the third episode of Honour Song, which features a tribute to the Sugluk Band by their lead singer's neice, Elisapie. Honour Song || Elisapie, Willie Thrasher, and Sugluk Band... Tuesday, November 17, 2020 1:00 pm CST / 7:00 pm GMT Free Big thanks to the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom for helping us bring this conversation into the light. #HonourSong #CanadaGoesDigital #IndigenousReads

If Elisapie can see a future for herself on stages around the world after performing with her uncle's band and listening to Willie Thrasher's albums in the 80's, what kind of possibilities are Inuit kids imaging for themselves nowadays? Join us for a conversation about Inuit excellence and the future of Inuit music on Tuesday, November 17 at 1:00 pm CST / 7:00 pm GMT. Honour Song || Elisapie, Willie Thrasher, and Sugluk Band... Tuesday, November 17, 2020 1:00 pm CST / 7:00 pm GMT Free Big thanks to the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom for helping us bring this conversation into the light. #HonourSong #CanadaGoesDigital #IndigenousReads

We want to hear from Indigenous artists who haven't performed at the skihiw festival and acts who want to update us on their recent accomplishments. Submissions and updates for the 2021 edition of the skihiw festival are now being accepted. Details: https://lnk.to/sakihiwe2021call... The festival will include a mix of live and online performances, which will be used in an online broadcast set for the end of August. The submission deadline is Thursday, January 7 at 11:59 pm CST.