Media Coverage 2021
Drumming across the country closes out Celebration of Nations | CBC
12 September 2021
Across the country today, hundreds of people gathered together to drum in unison to acknowledge the truth of residential schools that continues to be uncovered. [READ MORE]
CTV News at 6 | CTV London
12 September 2021
“Today marked the first of its kind – Drums Across Canada. A livestreamed event that included performances across the country.” [WATCH CLIP] (Clip begins at 15:28)
‘The medicine of creativity’: St. Catharines hosts Celebration of Nations | Niagara This Week
12 September 2021
About 30 participants at a Celebration of Nations workshop this past weekend didn’t just learn about Indigenous culture, they also went home with a physical reminder of those lessons. [READ MORE]
Photo: Sacred fire starts Celebration of Nations | St. Catharines Standard
10 September 2021
A sacred fire marked the start of the Celebration of Nations, which runs through the weekend with performances inside and outside along with livestreaming. [READ MORE]
Indigenous drummers join pan-Canadian drum circles Sunday in Victoria Park | CBC London
10 September 2021
Drums Across Canada is a new program created by artistic director Michele-Elise Burnett, as part of the annual three-day Celebration of Nations. [READ MORE]
Sacred fire burning all weekend behind St Catharines arts centre | InNiagara
10 September 2021
From dawn today (September 10) until Sunday at dusk, a sacred fire has been burning in the backyard of the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St Catharines to mark the city’s fifth annual Celebration of Nations. [READ MORE]
Moment of Truth with David Moses | ELMNT FM
9 September 2021
Interview with Michele-Elise Burnett on Celebration of Nations. [LISTEN HERE]
Former PM Paul Martin guest speaker at St Catharines’ Celebration of Nations | InNiagara
9 September 2021
When St Catharines begins Celebration of Nations tomorrow (September 10), the special guest speaker will be former Prime Minister Paul Martin. [READ MORE]
5th Annual Celebration of Nations Set For This Weekend | CKTB 610AM
8 September 2021
The 5th annual Celebration of Nations goes this weekend in St. Catharines. This years event will be a hybrid with in person activities at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre as well as some virtual programming. [READ MORE]
This Year’s Drums Across Canada, in Niagara, Ontario, Seeks to Unite the Nation | Niagara at Large
8 September 2021
New to Celebration of Nations this year, Artistic Director Michele-Elise Burnett has created a powerful program called Drums Across Canada to bridge our country together in unity, to send love, and to heal. [READ MORE]
Celebration of Nations launches virtual and in-person events for fifth year run | Two Row Times
8 September 2021
“Since COVID-19 emerged, it has become even more clear how important community and the arts are to maintaining healthy minds and hearts,” said Artistic Director Michele-Elise Burnett. [READ MORE]
5 things you won’t want to miss at this year’s Celebration of Nations | Niagara This Week
7 September 2021
For the fifth year in a row, Celebration of Nations will bring Indigenous culture to downtown St. Catharines. The weekend of Sept. 10 to 12 will be a gathering of Indigenous arts, culture, and tradition, in an event is hosted by the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (the PAC). [READ MORE]
Celebration of Nations Returns | Go/Be Weekly
6 September 2021
When the Sacred Fire is lit in the back of the St. Catharines Performing Arts Centre, it will signify the start of three days of exceptional programming that includes everything from poetry readings and choirs to two amazing live ticketed events. [READ MORE]
Drums Across Canada to cap this year’s Celebration of Nations | St. Catharines Standard
6 September 2021
The final day of the Celebrations of Nations in Niagara will be a drum performance that goes nationwide. Drums Across Canada, scheduled to start at 4 p.m. Sunday, will unite drum circles happening concurrently in St. Catharines; Saint John, N.B; London, Ont., and Nanaimo, B.C. The Niagara component takes place in the backyard of FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. [READ MORE]
The revelry returns: Celebration of Nations back for fifth year | St. Catharines Standard
23 August 2021
Niagara’s Indigenous festival Celebration of Nations will return to live events for its fifth year. The event was completely online for last year’s edition while its usual home at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) in St. Catharines was shuttered during the pandemic. This year will see a mix of live and livestream programming Sept. 10 to 12. [READ MORE]
Media Releases
Celebration of Nations 2021 Outstanding Achievement winners announced!
