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Mayworks Kjipuktuk/Halifax

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Opening Ceremony

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS

With Bill Lewis and the All Nations Drummers Presented in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries The Mayworks Halifax Festival opens with a ceremonial recognition of the Peace and Friendship Treaties that bind us together in the Atlantic region. We also recognize the land where we work, struggle and celebrate together in the spirit of those … Continued

Free

Honour Your Word

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS

A documentary film by Martha Stiegman Presented in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries Marylynn Poucachiche and Norman Matchewan faced tear gas and police batons when they joined their parents on the barricades to defend their traditional territory in the 1980s. Little did they realize they would be on the barricades over 20 years later, this … Continued

Free

Performing Arts Workers

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

A series of portraits by Zach Faye The first presentation of an ongoing photo series. The project documents the local arts community, celebrates the individual artists, and acknowledges the continuing contributions of invaluable arts workers. Visiting Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am to 4pm, or during evenings before and after showtime. Presented in the lobby gallery … Continued

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Reel Justice

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS

Presented in partnership with Dalhousie University, the Atlantic Filmmakers' Cooperative, Halifax Public Libraries and the Service Employees International Union Local 2 Our movie screens are colonized by Hollywood and its big business interests. Reel Justice responds with a collection of short films you won’t see at the multiplex. Local filmmakers celebrate our many and varied … Continued

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Call for Submissions

Mayworks Halifax seeks proposals that will speak of the working class experience. This can be extremely varied and can be contemporary or historical. Both amateur and professional performers may apply. Submissions need not be directly focused on work, labour or unions. Mayworks   Halifax programs works of art that adress broad themes of social and environmental … Continued

Canadian Labour International Film Festival

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Mayworks Halifax in partnership with CLiFF and the Bus Stop Theatre Coop presents a series of 9 short films about work and those who do it. A Living Wage 2017 Mayworks Halifax Program Launch! This event will also serve as an announcement platform for the 2017 Mayworks Halifax Festival lineup! Join us to hear first … Continued

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The Decelebration of Canada 150

Performance by Raven Davis Saturday, April 29, 10:00AM-11:00AM | Cornwallis Park Friday, May 5, 5:30 PM-6:30PM | Citadel Hill - Clock Tower The Decelebration of Canada 150 is a body of work and a performance piece created to critique and expose the myth of the confederation of Canada and the discourse and erasure of: Indigenous … Continued

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Spring Break From Capitalism

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

A Reception for the Common Good Join us after the International Worker's Day Rally & March for a mini Spring Break From Capitalism at our all-inclusive resort at the Bus Stop Theatre. Free from pesky bosses micromanaging your workflow and making inappropriate remarks, a micro-vacation with us will offer you time for a little much … Continued

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Untitled (Applying Joint Compound)

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Video installation / performance by Michael Di Risio Untitled (Applying Joint Compound) (2016) is a video-installation and performance that attempts to make visible the labour involved in maintaining public spaces. Though often unseen and undervalued, maintenance work is a fundamental component of the production of social space, in turn supporting other forms of collective work … Continued

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The View From Her(e)

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

A New Dance Piece by Liliona Quarmyne Choreographed by Liliona Quarmyne Featuring Liliona Quarmyne, Jacinte Armstrong & Sarah Rozee Is it possible to maintain the abstraction of contemporary art and still share a clear message? Or does one have to be compromised for the other? Choreographer Liliona Quarmyne is deeply curious about pushing the boundaries … Continued

$10 – $20