Joanna Burt
Joanna is an Indigenous operatic singer from Lindsay, Ontario. She is of Saugeen Ojibway descent.
Burt performed at the Canadian Opera Company's 2017 production of Harry Sommer's opera Louis Riel in the role of Sara Riel, Louis Riel's sister.[1] She is one of the Indigenous trail blazers landing a principal role with the Canadian Opera Company.[2]
Burt is actively involved in Indigenous cultural outreach through work with the Métis Nation of Ontario.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Media Releases". www.coc.ca. Archived from the original on 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
- ^ Whyte, Murray (15 April 2017). "Reclaiming Riel with an eye to reconciliation | Toronto Star". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
- ^ "Métis Nation of Ontario | News and Media | News". www.metisnation.org. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-17.