John Arcand (Episode 1): All Our Relations (Season 2)

Catalogue Number: AP0031
Producer: Aarrow Productions
Subject: Arts, Canadian History, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, First Nations Studies, History, Indigenous Peoples, Music, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2020
Running Time: 21:46
Métis composer, fiddle player and luthier John Arcand comes from a long line of musicians who trace their history to the Métis communities of Red River and Batoche. He’s composed hundreds of songs throughout his music career and is instrumental in keeping Métis fiddle music alive in Canada through the annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest.
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