Linda Carvery and Bill Stevenson

 

Linda Carvery's musical diversity and powerful presence combine to deliver an entertainment experience that has attracted a large and loyal following. Linda is the founding President of the award-winning Nova Scotia Mass Choir. She embarked on a solo career in 2000, and received the ECMA for Best Jazz Artist in 2002.

 

In over forty years as a musician Bill Stevenson (piano/organ/vocals) has recorded for Elektra records while still in his teens, opened for The Doors, backed up John Lee Hooker, put performing and recording bands behind some of Canada’s best loved musicians including Amos Garrett, Colleen Peterson and Linda Carvery. He has hosted his own National radio series for CBC, been a contributing side man to award winning artists Garrett Mason, Thom Swift, Hot Toddy, and now includes his own win with a 2008 ECMA for best Jazz Album. His participation in the Jazz/Blues idiom has earned him a respected place in the national music spectrum.

 

First Nations Drumming and Storytelling with
Cathy Martin

 

Cathy Martin is a member of the Millbrook Mi’kmaq First Nation Community near Truro, Nova Scotia. She is an independent filmmaker and producer, with a degree in Theater Arts from Dalhousie University, and a Masters in Education / Media Literacy from Mt. St. Vincent University.

 

 

She has been making award-winning documentaries about her nation since 1989, producing several films with her independently owned company, Matues Productions, and also for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). Cathy is the past Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and served on the board since its inception in 1999. She has been part of the development of many of the policies and programs within the Canadian Cultural and Arts Institutions to advance First Nations Artists in their respective disciplines.

Companions Meal, led by
Robyn Brown Hewitt and Cynthia MacLean

 

 

Breaking bread and sharing food is a central act of welcome, inclusion and bridge-building across cultures and faith traditions.  Food is central to cultural, spiritual and family gatherings and is associated with celebration, special seasons, special people. Participants will share in a simple, symbolic meal of tortilla (made by Breaking the Silence friends) and local berries! As we share this food and meet our neighbors, participants’ talking circles will be encouraged to share their hopes for the health of ourselves, our communities, and for all creation.

 

 

 

Spirits Rising

Sunday, August 23 | 9:30 am

 

Songs and stories representing the diverse cultures and spiritual traditions of the Maritimes.