FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton is taking registrations for The ArtSparks program.
The program provides all children in Milton in Grades 1-8 an opportunity to attend and experience a performance at the FirstOntario Arts Centre, free of charge.
The next ArtSparks event, however, is open to everyone in the community and is taking place virtually on June 1st at 1 pm.
The performance will feature Notorious Cree (James Jones) from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta.
Notorious Cree is Nehiyaw (Cree), and uses his voice to educate and spread awareness on the issues impacting Indigenous communities across the globe.
As a traditional hoop and powwow dancer, performance artist, youth workshop facilitator, and public speaker. He advocates to inspire future generations by reclaiming his culture and encouraging others to do the same.
Some of his notable performances include the 2010 Winter Olympics, 2014 Juno awards, 2015 Pan Am Games, Coachella, and he was also a previous contestant on So You Think You Can Dance Canada.
Click here to register.
We are thrilled to announce that James Jones (largely known across social media as @notoriouscree) will be performing as part of our ArtSparks program on June 1!
Learn more about James and this exciting virtual event by visiting: https://t.co/ezChGDcrU2 pic.twitter.com/dinWevcxAo
— Town of Milton (@TownOfMiltonON) May 16, 2022