January 28th, 2024
2:30 - 4 PM
@ Mountainview United Church, HAZELTON
FREE / open to all
concert • film screening • live music • singer songwriter • family fun
About this event
Dive into an afternoon of enchanting folk music and a captivating screening of indigenous films! Join us at 2:30 pm for a live concert featuring Luke Wallace and the Hazelton Community Choir, followed by a selection of 10 short films created by indigenous youth and Wapikoni Mobile from the Canadian East Coast. It's a unique blend of soulful tunes and compelling storytelling you won't want to miss!
/ About Luke Wallace
A torchbearer for politically charged folk, Luke's music serves as the soundtrack for a movement addressing social and environmental challenges. Known for his catchy songwriting and inspiring performances, Luke has graced renowned festivals and shared stages with global roots acts. Join us for a night where music meets a powerful message, as Luke Wallace's resonant tunes echo the voices of those striving for a better world.
/ About the Wapikoni Mobile Films
Discover an engaging collection of 10 films at the Sima Festival, created by talented indigenous youth from the Canadian East Coast with the help of Wapikoni Mobile. These films share stories about connections to the land, culture, and personal experiences. Dive into relatable and heartfelt narratives that highlight the diverse and creative voices of indigenous communities, offering an accessible and enriching cinematic experience for everyone.
/ Event schedule for Hazelton event
•• 2:30 - 3 PM : Luke Wallace & Hazleton Community Choir Live in Concert
•• 3 - 4 PM : Wapikoni Mobile film screening
/ Luke Wallace, performer, songwriter & speaker
Luke Wallace is a songwriter, speaker, choral arranger and environmental champion from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver, Canada. For 10 years Luke has been touring, recording, fundraising and organizing for people and the planet.
In 2023, Luke was a feature performer at the United Nations Water Conference, the first of its kind in a generation. Luke has performed hundreds of concerts all over North America and spends much of his time speaking in schools about hope in the face of climate change. Luke’s performance history include the Vancouver Folk Festival, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Vancouver Island Music Festival and multiple independent US tours.
/ about Wapikoni Mobile
Wapikoni Mobile is a Canadian non-profit organization based in Montreal, Quebec that hosts educational workshops and film screenings to raise awareness and educate the wider public about Indigenous cultures, issues and rights.
For further information visit https://evenementswapikoni.ca/