This week, we learn about events surrounding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The 17th annual Rubaboo Indigenous Arts Festival kicks off soon. We talk about The Calgary Guitar Show and meet the writer who will be part of the Monica Miller Memorial Lecture.
Monday, Sept 28 at 10:50am MT on Discoveries
The Art Gallery of Alberta honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a special curator-led tour of the exhibition What Shapes Us as well as conversation in The Reciprocity Garden. CKUA’s Leo Cripps chats with curator Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild.
Tuesday, Sept 29 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
The Edmonton Short Film Festival hosts a free pop-up screening and author event with Audreys Books in Edmonton for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Author Naomi McIlwraith chats with CKUA’s Lisa Wilton.
Wednesday, Sept 30 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
Edmonton’s Rubaboo Indigenous Arts Festival will be filled with music, comedy, dance, storytelling and more. Artistic Director Christine Frederick chats with Tony King.
Thursday, Oct 1 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
The Calgary Guitar Show is a living showroom of stringed instruments. Collectors, players, and builders gather to buy, sell, trade and talk gear. CKUA’s Kate Stevens is joined by Creative Director Scott Harwood.
Friday, Oct 2 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
The Monica Miller Memorial Lecture returns to MacEwan University. This year’s lecture will feature Newfoundland writer Lisa Moore. CKUA’s Grant Stovel chats with Moore ahead of this special event.
