Tomson Highway

Artist: Tomson Highway

Retrospective cabaret celebrates the music and wit of award-winning storyteller Tomson Highway

By: RPM | Photo: Sean Howard | December 3, 2015 in News | Add Comment

Songs in the Key of Cree will showcase the musical achievements and unique wit of the multi-talented Cree playwright, author, storyteller and musician Tomson Highway. …read more »

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Aboriginal Pavilion to Host Epic 10-Day Indigenous Music and Arts Festival in Toronto

By: RPM | Photo: ATCR | May 19, 2015 in News | 1 Comment

The 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games in Toronto will get a huge dose of Indigenous culture this summer, during the Aboriginal Pavilion’s inaugural arts and music festival.
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Juno Awards 2015: Full List of Nominees for Aboriginal Album of the Year

By: RPM | Photo: Junos2015 | January 27, 2015 in News | Add Comment

The full list of #JUNO2015 nominations were announced today leading up to the Juno Awards week celebrations March 9-15, 2015.
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