As an American living in Canada, I was surprised to learn how much of Canada’s musical history added to and changed the world.
I attended this performance and was thoroughly and totally transfixed and transformed by the talent, choreography, content and information in the most enjoyable show I have seen in many years. As an American living in Canada, I was surprised to learn how much of Canada’s musical history added to and changed the world. The school children attending were enthralled and attentive and were a joy to watch as they waved their arms and sang along. I would highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys music! Deborah Davis was a pure joy and her talent transcends many musical eras. Bravo to a great, great show!
The team has consulted with myself and the other First Nations Cultural Ambassadors to make sure the culture, people and history are presented appropriately. These steps are greatly appreciated and therefore has strengthened our participation in the Musical Odyssey.
My name is Jason Gullo Mullins from the Cherokee Nation. I’m a First Nations cultural ambassador, educator, fine artist and performing artist. My roll as a cultural ambassador is to educate and represent First Nations properly.
I’ve been performing with Odyssey Showcase and the Canadian Musical Odyssey ensemble for 12 years. In this time frame we’ve been welcomed with warm arms into the cast as family. The team has consulted with myself and the other First Nations Cultural Ambassadors to make sure the culture, people and history are presented appropriately. These steps are greatly appreciated and therefore has strengthened our participation in the Musical Odyssey.
Canada Roars and Canada Speaks are an awesome layout of Canadian history, the format of teaching through the arts makes it easier for youth to learn especially when you entertain and engage them with mediums they can all relate to: live music, dancing, singing and acting.
I’m looking forward to performing with the cast again soon.”
a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the many positive contributions the First Peoples have made right here in our traditional territory of Odawa, also known as Ottawa
“…A brilliant teaching tool…both Canada Roars and Canada Speaks projects provide a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the many positive contributions the First Peoples have made right here in our traditional territory of Odawa, also known as Ottawa…”
You can see the change inspired by education through the arts, the evidence is in their eyes and in their smiles!
“When I portray the role of Pauline Johnson it is always a blessing to see young people’s minds and curiosities open up when they learn about some of the hidden treasures of Canadian History. Many participants come in not knowing who the characters are, but when they leave you can see the change inspired by education through the arts, the evidence is in their eyes and in their smiles! “
One Mohawk First Nation student who attended Canada Speaks was excited because he was able to share some of his history with his classmates.
The plays focus on how First Nations influenced our history, aligns perfectly with the new emphasis on aboriginal issues in School and Canadian Society in general.
I hope that plans can be made to have the show performed in the near future. In just over 2 hours the show brought history alive for my students, something the texbook and videos were seldom able to do in 10 weeks of classes!
We cannot underestimate the importance of the arts in our students life.