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Meher Pavri with Neil D’Souza in Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata (Shaw Festival, 2023). © David Cooper

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Moccasin Workshop Two-part workshop with Colleen Nolan May 29 - Jun 5, 2024

Toddler Tuesdays Jun 4, 2024 - 10 AM EDT

Dreamcatcher Workshop for Kids! with Bougie Birch Jun 4, 2024 - 5 PM EDT

SoulRhythms Jun 4, 2024 - 7 PM EDT

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Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards and the NAC present Sandrine Masse Jukebox Lunch Concerts Jun 6, 2024 - 12:10 PM EDT

Got Land? Jun 6, 2024 - 8 PM EDT

Governor General's Performing Arts Awards 2024 Presented by RBC Jun 8, 2024 - 6:30 PM EDT

Luana is sitting in a white armchair with gold details, reading a storybook. She's wearing a theatrical costume and her facial expression is one of surprise at what she's reading.

Les lundis des tout-petits French story time with Luana Jun 10, 2024 - 10 AM EDT

Toddler Tuesdays Jun 11, 2024 - 10 AM EDT

SoulRhythms Jun 11, 2024 - 7 PM EDT

Our Stories: Indigenous Book Club Discussing Making Love with the Land with Joshua Whitehead Jun 11, 2024 - 7 PM EDT

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Celebrate Indigenous arts and culture

Join us online and at the NAC to honour and engage with Indigenous artists through workshops, performances, discussions, and more!

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Jukebox Lunch Concerts

Join us on Thursdays at noon for a series of free concerts in our sunny public spaces. With a great selection of Canadian musicians, Jukebox is… Join us on Thursdays at noon for a series of free concerts… Join us on Thursdays at noon for a series of free concerts in our sunny public spaces. With a great selection of Canadian musicians, Jukebox is the perfect way to refuel for the rest of your day.
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A ballet forged across generations

Kimiko’s Pearl sheds light on a dark chapter of Canadian history – the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II.… Kimiko’s Pearl sheds light on a dark chapter of Canadian… Kimiko’s Pearl sheds light on a dark chapter of Canadian history – the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II. For the ballet’s creators, this story is deeply personal.
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Together under the sun!

This summer, enjoy music, dance, theatre performances, and more. There is something for everyone, every day of the week! This summer, enjoy music, dance, theatre performances, and… This summer, enjoy music, dance, theatre performances, and more. There is something for everyone, every day of the week!

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