Alianait is very excited to announce a special online Arts Festival will be taking place on November 21 and 22, 2020. This virtual Festival will present artists from all twenty-five communities. It will be screened on the Alianait YouTube channel and the Alianait Facebook page, as well as broadcast on NorthwesTel Community TV as part of a special partnership with NorthwesTel.

“I’m proud that we can help the Alianait Arts Festival continue its tradition, showcasing talented northern artists” says NorthwesTel President Curtis Shaw.  “NorthwesTel is a longtime supporter of arts and culture in the North.  So, it makes sense that as a telecommunications provider for the North, we can help present this year’s festival in a new, virtual format and keep sharing northern talent with the world.”

Concerts will be streamed online throughout the weekend starting on Saturday afternoon. They will be presented in a format similar to an Alianait in-person show in the concert of your own home! Audiences can expect to see some of their favourite Northern bands, and discover new and emerging talent from across Nunavut!

We are grateful to our sponsors and funders for their ongoing support and encouragement as we bring Alianait onto a digital platform.