Local Vancouver music group makes events free for Indigenous peoples – News 1130

Jul 25, 2021

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — A local music group is making all of their events free for Indigenous peoples, as they aim to break down barriers to allow others to enjoy the arts.

Suzie LeBlanc is the artistic and executive director of Early Music Vancouver and says it’s a small step towards reconciliation.

“[To] help bridge the gap between us and the indigenous communities in Vancouver area, we offer our tickets to all our concerts for free to people from the Indigenous communities. So that was a way of opening our doors, saying ‘welcome.’”

LeBlanc says it’s one of the ways they can help open up access to the arts.

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