BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tusarnaarniq Sivumut Association - Music for the Future has been formed in order to ensure that youth in Nunavut have an opportunity to learn music and to provide opportunities for exposure to other musicians from both the North and the South.
Founding Board of Directors
Lynn Feasey
Jeff Lohnes
Julie Lohnes - Chairperson
Stephen Osler
Greg Simm (as of June 2010)
Juanita Swinamer - Secretary/Treasurer
MISSION
On a volunteer and non-profit basis, the society will seek to promote music among youth in the North in order to increase self-esteem, teamwork, leadership, and a healthy and positive lifestyle. The society will strive to provide music education and support music opportunities, including purchasing instruments where needed and facilitating music workshops. The society will use a mentorship model to ensure that there are qualified instructors, which will assist with the growth and development of music programs in the northern communities. The society will seek to foster community development through music, celebration and education in order to support the continued evolution of northern communities through development of music education programs and promotion of mutual respect for the cultural traditions of the North and South.
Founding Board of Directors
Lynn Feasey
Jeff Lohnes
Julie Lohnes - Chairperson
Stephen Osler
Greg Simm (as of June 2010)
Juanita Swinamer - Secretary/Treasurer
MISSION
On a volunteer and non-profit basis, the society will seek to promote music among youth in the North in order to increase self-esteem, teamwork, leadership, and a healthy and positive lifestyle. The society will strive to provide music education and support music opportunities, including purchasing instruments where needed and facilitating music workshops. The society will use a mentorship model to ensure that there are qualified instructors, which will assist with the growth and development of music programs in the northern communities. The society will seek to foster community development through music, celebration and education in order to support the continued evolution of northern communities through development of music education programs and promotion of mutual respect for the cultural traditions of the North and South.
