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SUMMARY:Level 6: The Halls of Valor (self-advocacy skills)
DESCRIPTION:Speaking up and asking for help takes courage. In this level\, you’ll practice strategies to communicate clearly\, advocate for yourself\, and connect with the right supports when you need them. Complete this quest to become a Self-Advocacy Champion! \n\n\n\n\nOpen to all students. Register Now! \nLevel Up Your Learning\nReady to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time management and organization\, to collecting legendary notes\, to battling test anxiety\, each level brings you closer to academic victory! \nYou don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one\, just jump in wherever you’d like. Attend a session and get rewarded! Students earn an automatic entry into a draw for a $100 campus bookstore gift card for each session they attend. 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/level-6-the-halls-of-valor-self-advocacy-skills/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Student Accessibility Services
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SUMMARY:OUT OF BOUNDS LECTURE: The Evolution of Female Indigenous Representation in Canadian Opera from 1879 to Present
DESCRIPTION:  Camryn Dewar with Anica Warkentine \nFulbright Scholar Camryn Dewar’s lecture recital\, titled “The Evolution of Female Indigenous Representation in Canadian Opera from 1879 to Present” is a bold initiative dedicated to reshaping the Canadian opera landscape by centering and amplifying Indigenous voices. \nThrough an innovative lecture-recital and public discussion/Q&A\, the presentation uses opera as a vehicle for truth\, reconciliation\, and education. Through analysis and performances of excerpts from Canadian operas Canada’s Welcome (1879) by Arthur Clappé and Frederick Dixon\, Missing (2017) by Marie Clements and Brian Current\, and Indians on Vacation (2021) by Ian Cusson and Royce Vavrek\, Camryn will illustrate in detail how the heritage of creative teams and the creative inspiration of Indigenous operas impacts Indigenous female representation for the better. \nThe performance will incorporate live operatic performances with piano accompaniment that exemplify the evolution of female Indigenous operatic characters through the ages\, as well as a visual presentation with lyrics and background historical information. Over the course of an hour recital\, by showcasing the positive evolution of Indigenous representation in classical music from the 19th century to today\, the presentation discusses authentic storytelling\, challenges stereotypes\, and inspires new standards and best practices for artistic collaboration and cultural respect. Topics covered include: historical context of the operas\, creator and cast backgrounds\, Indigenous languages\, source material\, creative collaboration\, performance practice\, the shift from fetishization of Indigenous women to fair and authentic representation\, the impact of these works on both Indigenous artists and audiences\, and best practices in representation moving forward. \nCamryn toured this presentation in a successful and highly-acclaimed 3-date tour across the state of New Jersey in early 2025. Through this lecture recital\, Camryn will show in more detail how this evolution in Canadian opera seeks to empower\, rather than silence\, Indigenous people of past\, present and future. This lecture recital aims not only to educate audiences\, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of Indigenous culture and music\, but also to spread awareness of the wealth of incredible Indigenous opera that exists but is rarely performed. \nThis lecture recital is not just a performance — it is a catalyst for change. Bringing this lecture recital to Canadian audiences means not only deeply educating\, but also challenging long-standing traditions of racism in opera\, and demonstrating the transformative power of authentic\, Indigenous-led storytelling. This work directly addresses the urgent need for truthful representation in the arts\, ensuring that Indigenous performers are not only seen and heard\, but are shown that diverse stories belong on every stage\, and that opera can be a space for genuine cultural dialogue and healing. This knowledge is essential\, not only to ensure authentic roles and works for diverse performers\, but to inspire and empower others to follow in the footsteps of creating music with authentic representation going forward. \n“The first time I sang an Indigenous opera\, I felt my entire soul pouring out of my body. I could feel my ancestors behind me as I figuratively cried out for justice\, truth\, and understanding. It is a feeling I will never forget. That experience showed me that my true purpose is serving as an educator about Indigenous peoples and music\, and using the power of music to foster understanding and reconciliation. I look forward to audiences hearing operas that are real\, raw\, and that fully show the Indigenous female\, and really\, the human\, experience.”  — Camryn Dewar \nAll are welcome! No admission fee.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/out-of-bounds-lecture-the-evolution-of-female-indigenous-representation-in-canadian-opera-from-1879-to-present/
LOCATION:Lorne Watson Recital Hall\, QEII Music Building\, Room 1-60\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
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