Richard Van Camp

Aboriginal Emerging Writers Reading Series
Wednesday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.
Rolston Recital Hall
Free

Canada’s top young Aboriginal writers and storytellers present works in progress, with a reading by faculty writer Richard Van Camp, author of the novel, The Lesser Blessed, and two collaborative childrens books with Cree painter George Littlechild.

Louise Halfe

Aboriginal Emerging Writers Reading Series
Wednesday, September 24, 7:30 p.m.
Rolston Recital Hall
Free

An evening of reading and storytelling by participants in the Aboriginal Emerging Writers program, with Saskatoon-based poet and faculty writer Louise Halfe, author of two books of poetry, Bear Bones and Feathers and Blue Marrow.

Songs Above
the Treeline

Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27
Rolston Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Adult $16 · Senior and Student $13 · Child $9

A unique opportunity for Banff audiences, Songs above the Treeline celebrates the rarely heard sounds, sights, and talents of five of Canada’s most accomplished Aboriginal female musical artists, all from northern landscapes. These top artists represent traditional, electronic, rock, folk, and contemporary musical genres, all influenced by their distinct northern cultures. The lineup of award-winning musicians includes Tanya Tagaq, Leela Gilday, Lucie Idlout, and Inuit throat singers Kendra Tagoona and Becky Kilabuk.