Northern Arts and Cultural Centre 40th Anniversary Showcase
December 7 @ 7:30 pm
NACC’s 40th Anniversary will be a celebration of exceptional talent and dynamic northern art forms from across the broad expanse of Denendeh. From the great fiddling dynasties flowing deep and swiftly like the great Deh Cho river to the shining lights of Indigenous theatre born and raised on this very stage, the show will celebrate some of the major milestones and remember some of the brilliant and cutting-edge performers who have shared their art and found their spotlight at NACC. For one halcyon night, community groups and northern stars will join together to lift up the memories and raise their voices in a joyful chorus. Like a giant drum dance or a triumphant handgame, celebrating 40 years of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre will be a jubilant evening not to be missed.
Join us at 6:45PM for a pre-show reception, which will include free snacks and a complimentary beverage. This reception will also feature a silent auction with items you do not want to miss out on, a toy drive with Northwestel, and more. Come early to connect with other long-time and new supporters of NACC and celebrate 40 years with us!
Sponsored by
École St Patrick High School, Aurora Ukrainian Dancers, Lady Slipper Lodge, Williams Electronics, Energy Wall, TC Enterprises, and Lou Sebert
Curating The Evening
Leela Gilday is a celebrated musician and advocate from Denendeh. With five solo albums and numerous collaborations, she has toured internationally for over 25 years, earning multiple awards, including two Juno Awards. Her work as an Artistic Director and Music Supervisor spans hundreds of artists and two continents. A passionate advocate for Indigenous voices, she mentors artists and youth, leads arts organizations, and supports reconciliation through the arts. As a volunteer, she helped to found and serves on the boards of several national arts organizations including the Indigenous Music Office. She lives with her husband and son in Yellowknife.
Reneltta Arluk is an Inuvialuit, Cree, Dene from the Northwest Territories, raised by her grandparents on the trap-line until school age. It is through this life experience and training that gives Reneltta the unique cultural and artistic Indigenous lens from which she works from. For over twenty years, Reneltta Arluk has been part of or initiated the creation of Indigenous Theatre across Canada and overseas.
