Apr 17 #CanFilmDay National Canadian Film Day (thx Friends of Canadian Media for letting me know). Lots of great films here National Film Board of Canada incl beautiful/crucial film by Alanis Obomsawin Hi-Ho Mistahey! tells story of Shannen's Dream nfb.ca/film/hi-ho_mis…

Mark your calendars for the next Canadian Artists for Reconciliation and Education Circle.
Wed May 8 2024, 5-630pm MT online.
We are honoured to have Renee Morrisseau as our special guest.
For more info/how to participate online: careartistsforreconcilation.ca

Thx Charles Rusnell for reminder of the context #history CKUA Radio becoming community supported! Hugely appreciated by independent musicians like me!! When touring, I've never found another radio station covering so much breadth/depth musically + geographically #donateckua

Thank you James. I know your music was/is important in my life & in the lives of many Albertans. In fact I remember exactly where I was when I first heard your beautiful song, “Kiri’s Piano” . And of course I heard it on CKUA Radio
james keelaghan #music #radio #CommunityRadio

Lately, I’ve been actively excising algorithms from my life. Algorithm-delivered music and culture flatten everything. I’ve actively gone back to CKUA to bring me new music as a result, and it’s no exaggeration - I’m happier as a result. Donate to CKUA Radio.

Pt. 2 - Ask ANY Alberta/Cdn musician you appreciate if CKUA Radio has made a difference in their career. Then give to your level of appreciation.
Ask John Wort Hannam
Ask james keelaghan
Ask Maria Dunn
Ask Kathleen Edwards
Ask Rubim de Toledo
Then help CKUA continue its support

Congratulations Connie Walker on your stellar and important work!

#ICYMI Huge gratitude Krystal Withakay, our special guest for April's Canadian Artists for Reconciliation & Education Circle. Gratitude also: BC Touring / Pacific Contact for running live/livestream session in Kelowna. More info/view video prev. guests: careartistsforreconcilation.ca

Great to see Abigail Lapell in Edmonton #yeg this week! w special guest Rebecca Lappa
Apr 17, 2024
7:30 PM MDT
The Aviary
9314 111 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB
#music
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These folks have been waiting FOUR YEARS for this information they're entitled to. Gritty ranchers, indeed. Hell, yeah. What exactly about this coal business does our AB govt not want us to see?

calgaryherald.com/news/politics/…

Documents confirm #UCP govt talked w #coal industry re: relaxing policy protecting Rocky Mtns from open-pit mines long before making those plans public & that UCP govt talked about potential coal development for at least 7months b4 telling Albertans cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

Next month -- honoured to perform a concert at fundraiser for CW4WAfghan
May 24, 2024
Robertson-Wesley United Church
10209 123 Street, Edmonton, AB
5:00 Doors
5:30 Reception and traditional Afghan appetizers
6:15 Dinner by Upper Crust
Tickets: $125
eventbrite.ca/e/together-any…

The people of Sudan feel forgotten amidst the spiralling violence. Demand an arms embargo to stop the flow of weapons now. #KeepEyesOnSudan
Sign the petition >> takeaction.amnesty.ca/page/147922/pe…

Spotted beautiful pre-dawn shoulder season Northern Lights on my walk in to CKUA Radio this morning! Makes quite a lovely complement to some of the wintry weather making it’s return to our part of the world this mid-April. #SpringtimeInAlberta

Follow the link to see all the good reasons to #donateckua CKUA Radio in their Spring fund drive starting Apr 19! I've been a monthly donor for >20yrs b/c I know how important #CKUA & the stellar work of its on-air programmers are to independent #folk #roots musicians like me

Gratitude! all at Vermilion Folk Club and brilliant musicians Shannon Johnson and Jeremiah McDade for accompanying my songs at our recent concert. Folk clubs and the community members who help to run them, your love carries me. 😊 youtu.be/TISr8pfUOvU

SAVE THE DATE!

On September 18 in Toronto join #GrassyNarrows youth, elders, and community members marching for Mercury Justice!
#FreeGrassy #RiverRun2024

RSVP here: freegrassy.net/grassy-narrows…

The Provincial Priorities Act will profoundly stifle Edmonton’s ability to remain competitive and deliver a good quality of life for residents. Cities depend on strong partnerships with other orders of gov. Gatekeeping federal funding suppresses our economy and hurts us all. #yeg

We Need to Do This is on the Writers'GuildAlberta Shortlist!

Alexandra Zabjek's history of Alberta Women's Shelters and the ACWS(@womenshelter) is an inspiration for grassroots change and we couldn't be more proud to see it honoured.

#LCRPublishingServices #Alberta #Awards

Y'day City of Edmonton Admin projected 8.7% property tax increase in #yeg AND we found out our Provincial Govt #ableg owes the city ~$140 MILLION. If Alberta Govt simply paid their bills our #yeg tax increase would reduce to 1.5%! Pls sign the petition: workingfamiliesedmonton.ca/action/ucp-pay…