Chalk Talk Concert: Restoration of Harmony
Chalk Talk Concert: Restoration of Harmony
Saturday, April 13, 2 pm- at The Westben Schoolhouse
Sarah Lewis – spoken word artist
Missy Knott – singer/songwriter
All are welcome to join Nogojiwanong/Peterborough’s first Poet Laureate Sarah Lewis and host of ELMNT FM's Pass The Mic, Missy Knott, for a powerful musical and poetic performance highlighting female empowerment, Indigenous joy, resurgence, and the power of love. Both from Curve Lake First Nation, Sarah and Missy provide opportunities for learning, engagement, and connection
TICKET PRICES
$20.00 in advance | $25.00 at door
ABOUT
Sarah Lewis (she/her) is an Anishnaabe Kwe (Ojibwe and Cree) spoken word artist, activist, community organizer and mother. She has ancestral roots in Curve Lake First Nation and Pukatawagon, Manitoba. She served as Peterborough's inaugural Poet Laureate and has been featured on CBC Arts, Global News, and stages across the world. Sarah utilizes poetry as an act of resistance, giving voice to Indigenous resurgence and reclamation of identities, culture, strength and sovereignty. She encourages aspiring poets to speak their truth, and to envision a decolonial society where sexism, the patriarchy, capitalism and racism do not exist.
Melissa (Missy) Knott, of Curve Lake First Nation, was appointed to the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) board of directors in September 2023. An award-winning singer-songwriter who performs as Singing Wild Rice Girl, she is also the founder of Wild Rice Records. This independent record label based in Nogojiwanong (Peterborough), run collaboratively with community members, focuses on supporting Indigenous artists through every stage of their creative journey – from establishing a healthy foundation to concept and development. Missy was a radio host on ELMNT FM’s live afternoon drive and weekend programs, airing in Ottawa and Toronto. She now hosts a pre-recorded show called Pass the Mic that amplifies the voices and highlights the work of Indigenous community members and artists from across Turtle Island. Missy prides herself on being a mother, philanthropist, educational assistant and active Curve Lake First Nation community member.
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