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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you to all at @bclivenetwork.bsky.social for a rewarding experience showcasing at Pacific Contact 2025 in Vancouver recently!

Good feeling to spread the word further about our On The River show!

Thank you, Kym Gouchie, for these snippets of our showcase!

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 16h

#Creative #Wellness Forum
Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre #yeg
Sun Oct 12, 8:30 p.m. Free.
I'm in a workshop w Sean Brewer, Jay Gilday, Dana Wylie called "Why do sad songs make us feel better?" So, thinking of saddest songs I know (or have written)...hmmm.
Would love to hear your suggestions!

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 3d

Maria Dunn and musical friends in concert:
Nov 6, 2025 at 730pm
Festival Place Theatre
100 Festival Way
Sherwood Park, AB
Box office 780-449-3378
Tix www.showpass.com/maria-dunn-2/
Celebrating my new/upcoming album "Hardscrabble Hope"
#folkmusic #rootsmusic

Maria Dunn - Festival Place - Sherwood Park - Nov 6, 2025

2022 JUNO Award winner and acclaimed folk/roots songwriter Maria Dunn invites you to an evening of music that uplifts and inspires. Through finely crafted songs rooted in family, community, and the…

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 4d

Congrats, AV & The Inner City, for new EP, Oct 3, 2025!
The all-female, diverse vocal group born in Edmonton’s inner city during the pandemic has announced their self-titled debut EP. Uniquely Canadian, rooted in community, resilience, and the power of togetherness.

AV & the Inner City - Lion at the Gate [Press Reviews]

"Lion at the Gate" is the 3rd single released by AV & the Inner City. It is out on all platforms and also directly from the artists via the AV & the Inner City online shop, at…

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 5d

Oct 4, 2025 Lori Reid + Sam Steffen (double bill)
Northern Lights Folk Club
Parkview Community Hall
9135 146 St
#yeg #folkclub #folkmusic
Doors 7:15pm, concert at 8:00pm

Lori Reid + Sam Steffen (double bill) – Northern Lights Folk Club

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 5d

New Martyn Joseph single from upcoming album: Let Me Hear Your Voice www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bNx...

#MusicSky #FolkMusic

Let Me Hear Your Voice

Provided to YouTube by Kartel Ltd Let Me Hear Your Voice · Martyn Joseph Let Me Hear Your Voice ℗ 2025 Pipe Records Released on: 2025-09-25 Producer: Martyn Joseph Composer, Lyricist: Martyn…

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 6d

re Oct 20 #yeg municipal #elections
Edmonton District #Labour Council
is proud to endorse candidates with a proven track record of acting to improve the lives of working people in Edmonton & area.

EDLC Municipal Election Endorsements – Edmonton District Labour Council

We have received a lot of feedback from affiliates, delegates and supporters asking when we will be releasing our endorsements for the municipal elections. Well we have some great news, the day has…

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks so much, Tammy-Jo Mortensen and Tora, for spinning my music on a recent Background Noise Podcast

SEASON 3 FINALE | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

It's that time of year again where one season ends...and another begins. THIS IS THE SEASON 3 FINALE OF BACKGROUND NOISE! Clocking in at over 3,150 all-time downloads across the world, I can't thank…

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 7d

We are excited to showcase at 2025 Pacific Contact conference (Vancouver, BC) this week!
On The River (video ballad)
Sat Oct 4 at 2:10pm
Showcase #4
If you are a presenter at the conference or a fellow artist, please come and say hello at the Contact Booth.

On The River (Houle, Sewepagaham, Dunn, Ground Zero Productions) (About)

On The River (Houle, Sewepagaham, Dunn, Ground Zero Productions) (Edmonton AB T5P 2P7, CA). Award-winning artists blend Cree/English song, folk storytelling, and film

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QSheba - Makeda (Marcia) Taylor @makedataylor.bsky.social · 16d

We have such an amazing community filled with so many gifted #songwriters

Christine Bode @bodaciouscopy.bsky.social · 17d

Many thanks to Makeda @makedataylor.bsky.social for compiling this amazing playlist celebrating Canadian songwriters! 🥰🙏🏻🎶

youtube.com/playlist?lis...

"I Love Canadian Songwriters" - YouTube

Canadian Music is a source of National pride. Canadian Songwriters have a special place in my heart. My own creations have been inspired by them. Visit the C...

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Rogue Folk Club @roguefolkclub.bsky.social · Aug 16

JUST ANNOUNCED! OCT 2 - John Doyle! It’s been over a decade that the Dublin-born, North Carolina resident has played on the Rogue stage. Name many of the most notable recordings and/or performers in Irish music and it’s a fair bet that John Doyle had something to do with them.

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 7d

This week! CARE Circle Talk~Stories of Resilience
Oct 2, 2025 4pm PT (5pm MT) Hybrid Live/Zoom (pls adv. register - link on website below)
We are honoured to have special guest: Marek Tyler ASKO
www.careartistsforreconcilation.ca

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you @mikeregenstreif.bsky.social CKCU, Ottawa
for special episode of Stranger Songs to mark #Sep30 #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
feat. several Willie Dunn songs and many other important #Indigenous voices in our #music community today

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Stranger Songs - 2025-09-30

The theme this week on Stranger Songs is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Click on LISTEN NOW to hear this show. Click on LISTEN to hear the current CKCU broadcast.

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 8d

Sep 28/25 I ran in #OrangeShirtDay Run
Kinsmen Park #yeg
Gratitude @indigenousrunner.bsky.social Anita Cardinal & team for positive, powerful, inclusive #movementismedicine #runconciliaction to mark Sep 30 #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
You can still donate raceroster.com/events/2025/...

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Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 9d

Why on earth would anyone want to go to a UCP panel if you are treated like scum? This isn’t democratic. It’s authoritarian through and through. Kudos to the crowd in attendance for reacting in real time.

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 9d

At tonight’s “consultation”…

When a high school kid tried to raise concerns about the teachers strike, Bruce McAllister cut the kids mic and then suggested his parents should have beaten him more.

Listen to the clip yourself…

It’s…

Telling.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 10d

Edmonton Short Film Festival
Truth & Reconciliation Film Screening & Author Event
Sep 30, 4-6pm
@audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social
10702 Jasper Ave #yeg
Celebrating Indigenous voices & storytelling: short films by Indigenous creatives + talks by local Indigenous authors.
Free
Info [email protected]

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 11d

Sun Sep 28, 2025 - 11am gather
#OrangeShirtDay Run
Kinsmen Park #yeg
Thankyou @indigenousrunner.bsky.social Anita Cardinal & team for a positive, powerful, inclusive #movementismedicine #runconciliaction event to mark Sep 30 #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation

2025 — Orange Shirt Run/Walk —

Orange Shirt Run/Walk Kinsmen Sports Centre, Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB, Canada - 5th Annual Run/Walk to honor our little ancestors who did… - September 28, 2025

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 12d

Excited to perform this upcoming season on Jan 10, 2026, at Beneath the Arch, Diamond Valley, AB. In good company with their season of fab Canadian musicians!

Tickets here:
www.beneaththearch.ca/upcomingconc...

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 12d

Sep 30 #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
Events #yeg

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | City of Edmonton

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours residential school survivors and the children who were never returned home, as well as their families and communities.

www.edmonton.ca

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 13d

Tomorrow!
Dave McCann Live at CKUA
Fri Sep 26
Performance Space - Beresh Arts Den
Edmonton AB
www.eventbrite.ca/e/dave-mccan...
#CKUARadio #SongsOverStardom #edmontonfolkfestival #edmonton #edmontonmusic #yeg #yegmusic #albertamusic #SoothsayersBlues #DaveMcCann #RootsMusic

Dave McCann - Soothsayer's Blues - Acoustic Release Night at CKUA

Alberta roots songsmith Dave McCann rings in a rare night of Acoustic Songs and Stories for his 7th Release Soothsayer’s Blues.

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Dr. Catherine Scott @cataranea.bsky.social · 13d

Canada Post “lost” 1 billion dollars last year?

How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.

Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 13d

"Canada Post is on track to lose money" Hum. Duh. It cost less than a toonie to send a letter across Canada.

"Canada Post is a service and not a business" was common knowledge until late stage capitalism brain rotted most people into think if it ain't making money for shareholders, it's failing.

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 13d

I just signed this petition to urge Premier Danielle Smith NOT to use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter of Rights and Freedoms for trans youth in Alberta. Young people need access to evidence-based, compassionate, gender-affirming care. Pls sign: transactionalberta.ca

URGENT: Stop Alberta's Premier From Overriding Charter Rights of Trans Youth

Healthcare is a right, protected by evidence, compassion, and core Canadian values.

transactionalberta.ca

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 13d

#yeg #Booklaunch
The Art of Solidarity: #Labour #Arts & Heritage in Canada
Sep 24 630pm
Humanities Ctr L1-L2, UofA
Rob Kristofferson Co-editor + Contributors (incl yours truly!)
Books for sale by Audrey's Books
Hosts: Between The Lines, Parkland Institute

The Art of Solidarity

Labour Arts and Heritage in Canada.

btlbooks.com

Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 13d

Save the date! next CARE Circle Talk~Stories of Resilience
Oct 2, 2025, 4 pm PT (5 pm MT) Hybrid Live/Zoom (pls adv. register - link in Event info)
We are honoured to have special guest: Marek Tyler ASKO
www.facebook.com/share/16sEpg...

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 14d

Maria Dunn and musical friends in concert:
Nov 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Festival Place Theatre
100 Festival Way
Sherwood Park, AB
Box office 780-449-3378
Tix www.showpass.com/maria-dunn-2/
Celebrating my new/upcoming album "Hardscrabble Hope"
#folkmusic #rootsmusic

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