Program Overview

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Introduction to the University Program

The School of Music is introducing a new residency program, which welcomes its first Indigenous artist-thinker. This program is part of a new project called Indigenous Voice, which aims to engage with Indigenous artists and leaders to create a music studies course delivered by Indigenous artists.

Program Details

The Indigenous Voice project has secured an Indigenous Research Capacity and Reconciliation – Connection Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The goal of this project is to create a music studies course that will be delivered by Indigenous artists.

Program Activities

The residency program includes a variety of workshops and performances, such as:

• A drum making workshop
• A Powwow Music Workshop
• A Ko'jua Workshop, which is a Mi'kmaw social dance
• A public concert, Tunes 'n' Talk: Traditional and Contemporary Mi'kmaw Powwow Music
• A First Light Culture Camp

Program Partners

The program partners with First Light as a community partner to engage with Indigenous artists and leaders.

Program Goals

The program aims to:

• Engage with Indigenous artists and leaders to create a music studies course
• Deliver the music studies course by Indigenous artists
• Provide opportunities for students, researchers, and local Indigenous leaders and groups to meet and learn from the Indigenous artist-thinker

Program Benefits

The program provides a unique opportunity for students and the community to learn about Indigenous music and culture. It also provides a platform for Indigenous artists and leaders to share their knowledge and expertise.

Conclusion

The university program is a significant step towards reconciliation and Indigenous research capacity building. It provides a unique opportunity for students and the community to learn about Indigenous music and culture, and it supports the development of a music studies course delivered by Indigenous artists.