Events

The Working Mind: Mental Health at Work
2024-04-05 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-04 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Louis Riel Room, Main Floor – McMaster Hall, Brandon, MB, Canada
THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY FACULTY & STAFF
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-informed program developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and partners, designed to promote mental health and reduce stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
The five hour workshop has been broken up into two sections (2.5 hour blocks over two days). Participants must complete all five hours of the program to receive a certificate of completion.
The Working Mind Workshop (2 Part Series)

Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5
(9:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
Louis Riel Room, Main Floor – McMaster Hall
Facilitator: Erica Brown, BU Learning & Organizational Development Program Manager
This workshop is designed to:

Increase your awareness of mental health using the Mental Health Continuum framework
Reduce stigma and other barriers to care in the workplace
Encourage mental health conversations
Strengthen your resilience in order to maintain wellness

This workshop is limited to 15 people. CLICK TO REGISTER

BU Drama: Salt-Water Moon
2024-04-04 19:00 - 2024-04-06 21:00 | Evans Theatre, McKenzie Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Performances on Thursday, April 4, Friday, April 5 and Saturday April 6 at 7 p.m., as well as a matinée on April 6 at 2 p.m.
It’s a moonlit evening in a Newfoundland fishing village in 1926. Jacob Mercer has just returned home, desperate to win the heart of his former flame, Mary Snow. Mary, still reeling from the heartbreak Jacob caused when he left, has become engaged to wealthy Jerome McKenzie. But this unexpected visit from Jacob could place her entire future in peril.
This heartfelt exploration of young love is a Canadian classic. First staged by Tarragon Theatre, Toronto, in 1984, it has been produced numerous times in North America and the world since its premiere. It won the Canadian Authors Association Literary Award for Drama, the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Play, the Hollywood Drama-Logue Critics’ Award, and was a finalist for the Governor-General’s Award for Drama.

Tickets: (cash-only at the door)
General Admission: $20
Seniors: $10
Students: $5
Information and Reservations: SaltWaterMoon2024@gmail.com
Advance Ticket purchase:
Eventbrite.com/e/salt-water-moon-by-david-french-tickets-857142615637
Social Media:
Instagram: @saltwatermoonbu
Facebook Page: Salt-Water Moon BU

At the Evans: The Persian Version
2024-03-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 | MB
When a large Iranian-American family gathers in New York City for the patriarch’s heart transplant, a family secret is uncovered and catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past.
Note: Only Friday and Saturday shows; no show on Easter Sunday.

Anil Ramgotra, drumset
2024-03-30 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL:
Anil Ramgotra, Drumset
assisted by
Dane Neufeld, Guitar; Akash Ramgotra, Bass, Jeremy Littlefield, Piano.
All are welcome! No admission charge.

'Prairie Reflections: Where have they gone?' Thesis Exhibition
2024-03-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
Prairie Reflections: Where have they gone? is a Thesis Exhibition by Kathy Harrison, a student in the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at Brandon University (BU), on display at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art.
The exhibition is open from 1–4 p.m. daily from March 22–28. Admission is free. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
Now living in Brandon, Harrison grew up on a farm in Manitoba’s Interlake surrounded by the flora and fauna of the Tall Grass Prairie (TGP). She has watched with concern the marked decrease in the TGP species, a trend that she addresses in her exhibition. Harrison would like to challenge visitors to consider the benefits of restoring TGP species, with the understanding that small changes multiplied many times over can create big changes. You don’t have to own an acreage to incorporate TGP plants into your garden, and pollinators will thank you.
The exhibition of paintings and mixed media installation illustrates the decline in the Tall Grass Prairie and offers hope for future restoration.
Swift Fox, Whooping Crane and Burrowing Owl
Swift Fox: I did not have the opportunity to see the housecat sized Swift Fox in the wild while growing up on the Prairies, as it had not been seen in Canada since the1930’s, and was designated as extirpated from Canada in the 1970’s. I have included it in this exhibition because the reintroduction of the Swift Fox into Canada is considered to be a great success story. Government and private agencies worked together with conservationists in the United States to reintroduce the Swift Fox into Saskatchewan and Alberta. These are now considered to be small (just over 500 foxes) but stable populations[1].
Whooping Crane: Once numbering in the thousands across North America, by the 1940’s the whooping crane was at risk of extinction. Loss of wetland habitat continues to impact on this species. Saving the Whooping Crane from extinction is another example success in species restoration with co-operation between the United States and Canada. However, whooping crane pairs have only 1 offspring per year, and their survival as a species in Canada is far from secure with just over 300.[2]
Burrowing Owls: Contrary to what their name suggests, Burrowing Owls do not actually do any burrowing, but rather take up residence in abandoned burrows created by prairie dogs, ground squirrels, foxes and badgers. These tiny owls stand less than 10 inches tall with a 20 inch wing span. Once common on grasslands from Canada to Mexico, they are now both provincially and nationally endangered. Due to loss of habitat Manitoba has less than ten breeding pairs of Burrowing Owls remaining. [3]
[1] “Swift Fox”, Nature Conservancy Canada
[2] “Whooping Crane”, Government of Canada, Wildlife Species Canada
[3] “Burrowing Owl, Manitoba’s Species at Risk”, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Province of Manitoba

Saxophone Quartet
2024-03-27 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT CREDIT RECITAL:
Saxophone Quartet
Lauren Shymanski, alto saxophone; Myra Kristjanson, alto saxophone; Yuting Cong, tenor saxophone
Keegan Agema-Doiron, baritone saxophone
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Horse Creek Drum Group
2024-03-26 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Brandon Chamber Players
presents
Horse Creek Drum Group
showcasing Kahomni and powwow songs and dance
This concert is a shared presentation with Brandon University School of Music, and we are incredibly grateful to welcome Horse Creek. The Indigenous drum group will graciously share their ancestral songs, dances, and traditions with us. Established in 2012, the Horse Creek drummers have cultivated a deep connection to their heritage, using their drums crafted from local animal hides and embracing the diverse influences of their Dakota, Ojibway, and Cree backgrounds. These singers are renowned for their talent, having hosted drum duties across the continent and winning singing competitions at powwows and social gatherings. Many of the songs they perform convey stories or reflect individuals’ life experiences, connecting them to their heritage and other drum groups. They remain committed to passing on their knowledge and songs to younger generations, often teaching groups of 10 to 20 boys at a time. The feedback received has been remarkable, not only from their home communities but also from neighboring indigenous communities, akin to brother-sister nations spread across the land.
For more information, including ticket purchase, please visit the Brandon Chamber Players at: https://brandonchamberplayers.ca/concerts

Philipp Lauter, Composition Recital
2024-03-25 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL:
Philipp Lauter, composition
All are welcome! No admission charge.

BU Concert Choir and Chorale in Performance!
2024-03-24 15:00 | Knox United Church, 451 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5A9, Canada
Choral Music Landscapes
Join us at Knox United Church for an afternoon performance by our BU Concert Choir and Chorale groups.
Admission at the door.
Adults: $15
Children 13 – 18 years of age: $5
No charge for BU Students, Conservatory of Music students and children under age 13

BU Orchestra & BU Chorale with Concerto Competition Winner, Alfred Qiao
2024-03-23 19:30 | MB
Please join us for an evening of orchestral and chorale music.
Admission at the door.
Tickets are $15 for Adults & Seniors: No charge for BU and Conservatory of Music Students who present their i.d. card.

At the Evans: Sweetland
2024-03-22 19:30 - 21:30 | MB
The story of an endangered Newfoundland community and the struggles of one man determined to resist its extinction.

Transgender Day of Visibility Lunch Concert
2024-03-22 12:00 | Mingling Area, Knowles-Douglas Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Featuring performances by Anastasia Jane and Nora Wilson!
Free, and everyone is welcome!

'Prairie Reflections: Where have they gone?' Opening Reception
2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
On Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Prairie Reflections: Where have they gone? a Thesis Exhibition by Kathy Harrison a student in the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at Brandon University (BU) will open at the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art. Admission is free. Following the reception, the exhibition will be open from 1–4 p.m. daily from March 22–28.
Now living in Brandon, Harrison grew up on a farm in Manitoba’s Interlake surrounded by the flora and fauna of the Tall Grass Prairie (TGP). She has watched with concern the marked decrease in the TGP species, a trend that she addresses in her exhibition. Harrison would like to challenge visitors to consider the benefits of restoring TGP species, with the understanding that small changes multiplied many times over can create big changes. You don’t have to own an acreage to incorporate TGP plants into your garden, and pollinators will thank you.
The exhibition of paintings and mixed media installation illustrates the decline in the Tall Grass Prairie and offers hope for future restoration.
Swift Fox, Whooping Crane and Burrowing Owl
Swift Fox: I did not have the opportunity to see the housecat sized Swift Fox in the wild while growing up on the Prairies, as it had not been seen in Canada since the1930’s, and was designated as extirpated from Canada in the 1970’s. I have included it in this exhibition because the reintroduction of the Swift Fox into Canada is considered to be a great success story. Government and private agencies worked together with conservationists in the United States to reintroduce the Swift Fox into Saskatchewan and Alberta. These are now considered to be small (just over 500 foxes) but stable populations[1].
Whooping Crane: Once numbering in the thousands across North America, by the 1940’s the whooping crane was at risk of extinction. Loss of wetland habitat continues to impact on this species. Saving the Whooping Crane from extinction is another example success in species restoration with co-operation between the United States and Canada. However, whooping crane pairs have only 1 offspring per year, and their survival as a species in Canada is far from secure with just over 300.[2]
Burrowing Owls: Contrary to what their name suggests, Burrowing Owls do not actually do any burrowing, but rather take up residence in abandoned burrows created by prairie dogs, ground squirrels, foxes and badgers. These tiny owls stand less than 10 inches tall with a 20 inch wing span. Once common on grasslands from Canada to Mexico, they are now both provincially and nationally endangered. Due to loss of habitat Manitoba has less than ten breeding pairs of Burrowing Owls remaining. [3]
[1] “Swift Fox”, Nature Conservancy Canada
[2] “Whooping Crane”, Government of Canada, Wildlife Species Canada
[3] “Burrowing Owl, Manitoba’s Species at Risk”, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Province of Manitoba

pro series: Harmony in Motion featuring Daniel Tselyakov, piano
2024-03-19 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Daniel Tselyakov, piano
with guest, Nancy Hennen, flute
Join the Piano Recital of Daniel Tselyakov for an enchanting musical journey featuring the unveiling of the beauty and emotional depth in the timeless and mesmerizing orchestral arrangement for piano of Ravel’s ‘Daphnis and Chloe,’ a masterpiece inspired by an ancient Greek love story. Additionally, experience the spellbinding, raw, emotional, and virtuosic power of Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 7. The recital will showcase guest flutist Nancy Hennen.
Works by Debussy, Ravel, Caravassilis, Haydn and Prokofiev will light the evening with a starlight selection of harmony.
Tickets available at the door:
$20 Adults & Seniors
No charge for BU students and Conservatory of Music students with student card

Indigenous Art: Beyond History
2024-03-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
Indigenous Art: Beyond History was organized by art history professor Dr. Stacey Koosel’s Contemporary Indigenous Art course. Her students worked as curators of the exhibition led by Felicity Nepinak-Hart as the Chief Curator of the project. Together they selected, researched and installed an exhibition of works by two dozen Indigenous artists, ranging in artistic mediums from paintings, prints and textile, to beading, installation and video.
It will include works from some of the most revered contemporary artists, such as Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Jackson Beardy, Carl Beam and Arthur Amiotte, as well as works by students, alumni and community artists.

Celebrating women's history month in sound
2024-03-12 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Conservatory and university students and faculty perform works by women composers from across the ages. Featuring works for voice, strings and more …
All are welcome! Admission is free.

At the Evans: The Zone of Interest
2024-03-10 19:30 - 21:30 | MB
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

Clarinetfest 2024 Concert featuring ...
2024-03-10 15:30 - 17:00 | MB
James Campbell & Michelle Anderson
BU Clarinet Choir
University of Regina Clarinet Choir
Festival Clarinet Choir
All are welcome! No admission charge.
