Award-winning Aboriginal singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists.
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Susan Aglukark
Award Winning Aboriginal Singer/Songwriter.
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Award-winning Aboriginal singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists. She blends the Inuktitut and English languages with contemporary pop music arrangements to tell the stories of her people, the Inuit of Arctic Canada. The emotional depth and honesty of her lyrics, her pure, clear voice and her themes of hope, spirit and encouragement have captivated and inspired listeners everywhere.
Aglukark has performed for Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, Canadian Prime Ministers Chrétien and Mulroney, French President Jacques Chirac, as well as several other dignitaries. Equally important to her are the many, many people she has performed for and spoken to on reserves, in small towns and in villages across Canada and the Arctic.
Susan Aglukark has been featured in Chatelaine, Flare, Saturday Night, Modern Woman, Billboard and The New York Times. MacLean’s magazine named her one of “100 Canadians to Watch”. She is an incredibly inspiring speaker who combines songs and stories to create uplifting, unforgettable presentations.
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In a typical presentation, Susan will speak about her life and how it has led her from growing up in Nunavut to becoming a household name across Canada as she first moved to Ottawa and then on to Toronto. She relates stories of her culture and its continuing impact on her life in her new southern surroundings. She speaks of empowerment and the importance of self respect and respecting others and how this can lead us all to a much healthier and happier life. Susan will perform 3-4 songs to track from her repertoire and speak about how her life experiences and the experiences of others have impacted her music.
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An Evening With Susan Aglukark
