Rita Joe: A Tribute

An evening to celebrate the life and writing of the honoured Mi’kmaw poet and elder Rita Joe. With special guests Frances Sylliboy and Ann Joe who will share a few memories of their inspirational mother and some of their favourite Rita Joe poems. Part of the evening will also include screenings of the 1993 NFB documentary ‘Song of Eskasoni’ (28 mins.) and the video for ‘Gentle Warrior’ (6 mins.) from Eskasoni students’ contribution to the Rita Joe Song Project with the National Arts Centre.

Everyone welcome |  Pjila’si

Rita Joe is this year’s NS Heritage Day Honouree https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/content/2023-honouree-rita-joe

Unlimited downloads of Rita Joe’s memoir ‘Song of Rita Joe’ for the month of February https://samepage.overdrive.com/media/9594655

Date

Feb 28 2023
Expired!

Time

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sydney Library (McConnell)

Location

Sydney Library (McConnell)
50 Falmouth St Sydney NS B1P 6X9
Website
https://cbrl.ca/locations/Sydney

Organizer

McConnell Library - General Events
Phone
902-562-3161
Email
mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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