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Saturday, December 06, 2008 |
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Do you think they had a good time? This photo of one of the students in Natuashish says it all. The youth centre was happy to make room for the instruments donated by ArtsCan Circle. The students will have a great time rocking out with 2 electric and 6 acoustic guitars, an acoustic bass guitar and 4 new keyboards. Key to the success of the trip was the participation of Etienne Riche, a musician and band council member from Sheshatshiu, Labrador. Also on this trip were Mike Stevens, Magoo and Trevor Mills. The team also visited Etienne's home community in Sheshatshiu and left additional instruments for the youth centre there as well. Here's Magoo's report...... |
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The Great "Mask"arade in PikangikumNovember 16 - 21 found Carol Teal, David Anderson and Nancy Dutra back in Pikangikum engaging over 500 students in hands-on music and art workshops. It was a very busy week and we sincerely thank the school and Principal, Mick Staruck, who welcomed us back and made arrangements for working space for us. Our thanks to Kurt, in Guidance for helping with anything we needed and Lucy Strang, VP for working her usual scheduling miracles!  Grade 4 mask makers  David Anderson and 8th grade mask-makers It was Nancy's first trip with ArtsCan Circle. She says, "The absolute highlight of this trip was watching a shy girl play a keyboard for the first time. Carol and I showed her a few tricks and watched as she tried again and again to learn the pieces. Watching her smile when she played a piece correctly was absolutely delightful. Seeing her confidence grow bit by bit was one of the best moments I experienced in Pikangikum. The worst or lowpoint? Hearing the kids joke about how their favourite thing to do was sniffing (gas)." -Nancy D. And this was David Anderson's third trip to Pikangikum. He shares: "I think the big thing that hit me this time is the importance of the teams and individuals returning to the community. It’s probably true of all communities, but I think Pikangikum especially profits from the repetition. They need to know who we are and how we got there. The question that one of the children asked Nancy, "Why are you here?" puts it rather succinctly, and it perhaps points to an underlying wonder that all residents of Pikangikum must have: "Why are those guys here?". It's important for the communityto know that we are there under the auspices of ArtsCan Circle and I think it's also important for the community to know that ArtsCan Circle is not a social service agency and that the teams are artists who are volunteering our time. I think that perhaps the best part of what ArtsCan Circle does is to make connections between people, so any way we can remove obstacles to our meeting with them is good. To go to Pikangikum is always a bit like climbing a mountain for me: the intensity of the work is amazing but the rewards are great. This time I felt a new acceptance or at least awareness of our presence. The conditions of poverty that people deal with are embarrassing to see, but their perseverance and good humour is infectious. I am still searching for the deep story of Pikangikum."-David A.  Nancy, David and 8th grade mask makers  8th Grade boy's raven masks
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Thank you - It all happens because YOU care!
The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals hosted the first annual Fun Run/Walk to benefit ArtsCan Circle at the OCFF Conference in Ottawa on Oct. 25. Twenty-five dedicated runners and walkers braved the early morning to raise over $2,500 for ArtsCan Circle! Huge thanks to all the participants and their sponsors!
A big thank you to all the people who volunteered performances, organized and helped with benefit concerts and attended these events. Your support is making a real difference for Native Youth. Here's what happened this fall!
Thanks so much to everyone involved in these wonderful events! We had a time! and collected over $3,500 for ArtsCan Circle. Our sincere thanks also goes to the Baagwating Community Association of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation for their generous support.
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Congratulations to the Winners!Congratulations to Monica Nahwegahbow, Morgan MacKinnon and Margaret Harker for winning the CD draws in the ArtsCan Circle booth at the Canadian Aboriginal Festival on Nov 28 - 30. Your CD packages are being mailed to you! We really enjoyed participating in the Fesitval and thank everyone who stopped by our booth or chat and learn more about ArtsCan Circle. The Festival was great and costumes fabulous! 
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2009 Board of DirectorsOur sincere thanks go to Scott Munro who left our board this fall after serving as Treasurer since 2005. Our best wishes in all his new endeavors! The new Board of Directors for 2009 was elected at the Annual General Meeting on Oct. 24, 2008. Here they are: Chairman: Bruce McGregor (Magoo) Vice Chair: Chris McKhool Secretary: Judy Fink Treasurer: Jim Norris Mike Stevens David Joyce Heather Kelly Carol Teal continues in her role as Executive Director. A warm welcome to our newest board members Jim Norris and Heather Kelly. Jim comes with a wealth of music business experience in the publishing area with his company, Norris-Whitney Communications. Heather will be a real asset with her communications & marketing experience. Her firm, HKC Marketing works extensively with the arts community. We are very happy to have them join the ACC Board and look forward to working with both of them. As always we're happy to hear from you! Let us know if you'd like to be more involved in the work of ArtsCan Circle. Please send your comments, questions or suggestions to Carol at carol.teal@sympatico.ca or call the office at (905) 836-9073 and please visit our website at
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