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DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Colloquium: Camryn Dewar (guest\, Fulbright scholar\, 
 Indigenous opera)\n	with Matthew Wong\, piano\n\nTitle: The Evolution of Fe
 male Indigenous Representation in Canadian Opera from 1879 to Present\n\nF
 ulbright Scholar Camryn Dewar’s lecture recital is dedicated to reshaping 
 the Canadian opera landscape by centering and amplifying Indigenous voices
 . Through an innovative lecture-performance and public Q&A\, the presentat
 ion uses opera as a vehicle for truth\, reconciliation\, and education. By
  showcasing the positive evolution of Indigenous representation in classic
 al music from the 19th century to today\, the presentation discusses authe
 ntic storytelling\, challenges stereotypes\, and inspires new standards an
 d best practices for artistic collaboration and cultural respect.\n\nThrou
 gh analysis and performances of excerpts from Canadian operas Canada’s Wel
 come (1879) by Arthur Clappé and Frederick Dixon\, Missing (2017) by Marie
  Clements and Brian Current\, and Indians on Vacation (2021) by Ian Cusson
  and Royce Vavrek\, Camryn will illustrate in detail how the heritage of c
 reative teams and the creative inspiration of Indigenous operas impacts In
 digenous female representation for the better. The performance will incorp
 orate live operatic performances with piano accompaniment that exemplify t
 he evolution of female Indigenous operatic characters through the ages\, a
 s well as a visual presentation with lyrics and background historical info
 rmation. Bringing this lecture recital to Canadian audiences means not onl
 y educating\, but also challenging long-standing traditions of racism in o
 pera\, and demonstrating the transformative power of authentic\, Indigenou
 s-led storytelling.\n\nA champion of vocal versatility\, Camryn Dewar\, M.
  Mus.\, is an accomplished vocalist of many genres\, including contemporar
 y classical\, opera\, musical theatre\, and jazz. From Stony Mountain\, Ma
 nitoba\, she champions the works of contemporary composers\, and her reper
 toire includes a wealth of music by Indigenous and living composers across
  North America. Hailed as an “incredible performer and instrument” (Jeffre
 y Gall)\, she takes great pride in her Indigenous (Red River Métis Nation)
  heritage. As a Fulbright Scholar\, Camryn is advancing research in Indige
 nous opera and equal representation. She is passionate about using her art
 istry to uplift and amplify diverse voices.\n\nCamryn has a history of Ind
 igenous advocacy\, most recently working as Assistant on the Montclair Sta
 te University’s Indigenous Justice Field School\, as Indigenous Community 
 Ambassador and Performer for Manitoba Opera\, and as Cultural Advisor for 
 opera companies Manitoba Opera and Opera NUOVA. For her vision and drive\,
  she was awarded the Association of American University Women Scholarship\
 , the Modern Métis Woman Scholarship\, the Association of Opera in Canada 
 Fellowship\, and the InPath: N’we Jinan Artworks Fellowship.\n\n \n\nThe D
 octoral Colloquium is open to all.\n
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LOCATION:A-832\, Elizabeth Wirth Music Building\, CA\, QC\, Montreal\, H3A 
 1E3\, 527 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
SUMMARY:Doctoral Colloquium (Music) | Camryn Dewar 
URL:/music/channels/event/doctoral-colloquium-music-ca
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