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Raven Mother celebrates women who hold cultural knowledge and honours Elder Margaret Harris for her role in revitalizing Indigenous dance along the Northwest Coast.
Dancers of Damelahamid, Raven Mother, November 20-22, 2024. © Andrew Grenier

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The four magicians running through rainbow smoke   Ages 5+
Champions Of Magic Chasing The Unbelievable Nov 13 - 16, 2024
© Anna Heffernan Free Zoom
Indigenous-Led Audio Description Panel Nov 14, 2024 - 4 PM EST
Illustration of a woman's body curled up on the ground. Above her floats a huge hand that seems intent on imprisoning her body. © Gérard DuBois Folk Drama
Surveillée et punie Choir show as outlet Nov 14 - 16, 2024
Dennis Ellsworth in a white shirt, sitting on a white couch in front of a white wall. © Jared Doyle Singer
Dennis Ellsworth Nov 14, 2024 - 8 PM EST
Workshops
Dreamcatcher Workshop with Bougie Birch Nov 15, 2024 - 5:30 PM EST
Joe Grass standing in front of a lake and looking at the camera Folk Country
Joe Grass Nov 16, 2024 - 8 PM EST
Free Holidays
HoliYay Craft Market Nov 17, 2024 - 11 AM EST
Luana is sitting in a white armchair with gold details, reading a storybook. She's wearing a theatrical costume and her facial expression is one of surprise at what she's reading. Free Francophone Family
Les lundis des tout-petits French story time with Luana Nov 18, 2024 - 10 AM EST
  Ages 16+ Workshops
Beaded Earring Workshop with Stephanie Peltier Nov 18, 2024 - 11:30 AM EST
Free Classical Chamber
uOttawa School of Music uOttawa at the NAC Eric Bouchard, piano and Justin Azerrad-Kendall, violin Nov 18, 2024 - 7:30 PM EST
© Catherine Wilkie Free Family Workshops
Toddler Tuesdays Nov 19, 2024 - 10 AM EST
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Celebrating the stories of Indigenous Theatre

For half a decade, NAC Indigenous Theatre has brought powerful stories to the stage, from the languages of the North to the traditions of the West Coast. 

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    Showcasing Canadian artists at Expo 2025 Osaka

    The NAC will present a powerful line-up of performing artists at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, showcasing the breadth and diversity of our… The NAC will present a powerful line-up of performing artists… The NAC will present a powerful line-up of performing artists at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, showcasing the breadth and diversity of our country’s vibrant artistic scene.

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    Creative Producer Fellowship

    The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative Producer Fellowship for producers at a key turning point in their careers. Apply… The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative… The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative Producer Fellowship for producers at a key turning point in their careers. Apply by December 4!

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    NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program

    Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral… Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional… Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral creatives from around the world. 

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