2016 Performing Arts Awards Gala
Their Excellencies came back just in time from London, where they participated to Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th anniversary celebrations, to attend the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards gala at the National Arts Centre, in Ottawa.
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Danièle Henkel paid tribute to...
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The tribute to Marie Chouinard included a performance.
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...Marie Chouinard, O.C., Artist, choreographer, writer and teacher.
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Don McKellar paid tribute to...
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Marc Jordan (vocals), Marc Lalama (accordion), Kimball Sykes (clarinet) and the National Arts Centre Orchestra offered the musical portion of the tribute.
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... his father John D McKellar.
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Shelagh Rogers paid tribute to...
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Ewashko Singers and the National Arts Centre Orchestra paid a musical tribute.
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... Ben Heppner, C.C., Dramatic tenor and radio host.
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At the end of the gala, the audience signing Happy Birthday to the Governor General who will turn 75 years old later in June.
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"Our laureates have inspired Canadians and enthralled audiences worldwide. They have helped to bring the arts of Canada to the world and the arts of the world to Canada, and tonight we honour their achievements and we say: thank you."
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The gala was hosted by Colm Feore.
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The Governor General and Mrs. Johnston took a pose on the red carpet upon their arrival at the National Art Centre. They are accompanied here by Douglas Knight (far left), Chair of the GGPAA Fondation and Paul-André Fortier (far right), Co-Chair of the GGPAA Foundation.
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Their Excellencies with this year's laureate: John D McKellar, Marie Chouinard, Ben Heppner, Susan Aglukark, Suzanne Lebeau and Robert Lantos.
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The audience warmly applauded this year laureates.
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The Fanfare Trumpets of the Governor General's Foot Guards and The Fanfare Trumpets of the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces participated to the event.
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Susan Aglukark, O.C., Singer-songwriter and humanitarian, was honoured by...
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...Tom Jackson, Leela Gilday et Elisapie Isaac.
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Paul Gross paid tribute to...
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... Robert Lantos, C.M., Film and television producer.
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Isabelle Miquelon paid tribute to...
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... Suzanne Lebeau, Children’s playwright and artistic director.
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Chantal Kreviazuk offered the last performance of the evening.
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