Governor General Awards

 

For the first time, the Canada Council hosted "Governor General Awards" for the arts is moving its presentation venue away from Ottawa and will hold the functions and accompanying gallery exhibition in other cities. The first of those is here in Regina. There was very little promotion unfortunately, so although it is one of the most important art events of the year, there were still empty seats. The event was tight and interesting with many short art talks. Prime Minister Carney has been the first PM to actually address the GG awards directly this year and sent a message calling Regina "the cradle of Canadian culture". Got quite a reaction.