Presented as part of DECLARATION, a celebration of the creation and evolution of art by outstanding Indigenous artists.

Visit with seasoned artists as they discuss their inspiration, motivation, processes, and more. Accompanied by sound and video, this is Criterion DVD-quality commentary, live, with interactivity.

12:00 to 12:30:  RAVEN KANATAKTA and SHOSHONA KISH, the dynamic songwriters behind JUNO Award-winners DIGGING ROOTS, bring stunning guitar playing and soulful vocals to roots, blues, and more.

12:30 to 13:00:  ARTICLE 11 founders/directors TARA BEAGAN (Nlaka’pamux/Irish) and ANDY MORO (Euro/Cree) have both been named among NOW Magazine’s top 10 theatre artists. Tara is a widely produced writer, performer, and director, and a former playwright-in-residence at the National Arts Centre. Andy is an internationally recognized set, lighting, and projection designer and a core member of the creative team at the Banff Centre for the Arts’ Indigenous Dance Residency.

Please note that unauthorized photographs and other recordings are not permitted.

Traditional medicines, including the burning of dried sage, will be used in the Salon throughout DECLARATION.