Performers on Parade features professional performers in the areas of music, dance, theatre, and more! Each week a different performer will visit each library in the city.
Tristen Durocher is a talented fiddle player known for his traditional Métis fiddling, a distinctive style characterized by its rhythm and energy. Durocher is Métis and grew up in Buffalo Narrows, SK. He has performed at various cultural events, festivals and gatherings, helping to raise awareness of Métis traditions. Beyond music, Tristen Durocher is also known for his activism, particularly in advocating for Indigenous rights and mental health awareness. His efforts have made him a prominent figure in Indigenous communities across Canada.
AGE GROUP: | Kids |
EVENT TYPE: | School Break Events | Performances | Music |
TAGS: | Speakers & Special Events |
The J.S. Wood Library opened in 1961 and is named after James Stuart Wood, who was born in England in 1891 and worked as a college librarian before enlisting in the British Army. He came to Canada with his family in 1925, teaching in Nipawin and Prince Albert before taking the role of Chief Librarian at Saskatoon Public Library in 1938.
