ANCESTORS VOICES: MUSIC AND LEARNING FOR NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
Launched in September 2024, Ancestors Voices honours Indigenous voices and Knowledge Keepers through music, storytelling, and accessible classroom resources. Through music and learning, we inspire students with messages of healing, hope, reconciliation, and unity.
Our 2026 featured artist is DeeDee Austin, an Indigenous pop artist from Abegweit First Nation in Prince Edward Island. Her powerful song, Buried Truth, invites students to listen, learn, and reflect as we continue the journey of truth and reconciliation.
Previous featured artists include Adrian Sutherland (2025) and Julian Taylor (2024).
Register now for access to the full library of learning materials, including Artist Videos, the Learning Guide, Artist Guide, and more.
SILENCING THE FUTURE: STOP THE CUTS TO MUSIC EDUCATION
Across school districts nationwide, music education is facing serious threats. But together, we can stand up for its future. We’ve created a variety of advocacy tools to help you take action and make your voice heard. We must keep speaking out—music education matters. If you’d like to get more involved, please reach out to us at info@coalitioncanada.ca.
MUSIC MONDAY 2027 IS MONDAY, MAY 3rd
The next Music Monday anthem is coming…
A new artist. A new song. Hundreds of thousands of voices.
Music Monday 2027 is already taking shape, and soon we’ll reveal the Canadian artist whose music will bring classrooms and communities together across the country.
Get ready to learn the song. Turn up the volume. And sing (and play) with us.
The reveal is coming soon!
THE TUNE-UP: STUDENT SONGWRITING CONTEST
Music gives young people a powerful way to express themselves, build confidence, connect with others, and support their mental well-being. The Tune-Up turns that power into opportunity—encouraging youth to explore their creativity, share their stories, and discover their voices as songwriters.
Now in its third year, The Tune-Up is more than a songwriting contest. In partnership with SoundsUnite, Metalworks Studios, and Metalworks Institute, the program recognizes and celebrates young songwriters while giving them meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and experience the music industry. Selected participants can take part in recording, mentorship, workshops, and other hands-on learning experiences designed to help them develop their creative and musical skills.
The Tune-Up 2026 will open in November 2026.
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Your donation powers programs that inspire thousands of students and educators, and fuels bold advocacy efforts that protect and expand access to music in schools.
The fight for music education isn’t over. With your support, we can ensure every student, every Canadian, has the opportunity to experience the power of music in their school and community.
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