February 14, 2011

Aboriginal Writers: Resistance/Rebellion

Join us on Thursday, February 17, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, for this free adult program and get ready for this year’s Louis Riel Day celebrations as St. John's Library, 500 Salter Street, hosts members of the Aboriginal Writers’ Collective of Manitoba performing original work under the theme Resistance/Rebellion.

Featuring the powerhouse line up of: 
Duncan Mercredi, Maeengan Linklater, Marie Annharte Baker, Shayla Elizabeth, Jordan Wheeler, Trevor Greyeyes, Elizabeth Denny, Katherena Vermette and Niigonwedom James Sinclair.

Just drop in!

“My people will sleep for one hundred years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back.” ~ Louis Riel, 1885

Call: 986-4689 for more information

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WFP article about heritage status for St. John's Library - 96 years young! 

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