Announcing:
Fèis Chomunn Gàidhlig Thoronto! October 15-16
(online event)
We are hosting a Fèis weekend (traditional Gaelic arts and culture festival) October 15-16. Due to the pandemic, the Fèis will be online again this year. The event will start off with the Annual General Meeting on Friday the 15th, followed immediately by a traditional Friday Night Ceilidh. The ceilidh will be hosted by Gaelic Singer, Robyn Carrigan, and David Livingston-Lowe will present a Gaelic Whisky toast. The AGM and Ceilidh are free to attend, as always. Bring your tunes, stories, poetry but most of all, bring yourself!
Saturday morning will kick off from Scotland with SpeakGaelic hosts, Calum MacLean and Joy Dunlop, to share all the exciting details about the recent launch of this new program for learning Gaelic. Gaelic Consultant, Àdhamh Ó Broin, will then take the virtual stage presenting a workshop on Gàilig Latharn - the Gaelic dialect of SW Caithness. After lunch, former Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia President, David Rankin, will host a presentation on Gaelic History in Canada, and Gìllebrìde MacIllemhaoil / Gillebride MacMillan will finish off the afternoon with 'Tha òran annad', a contemporary original Gaelic song lecture and workshop.
Saturday evening, there will be a free virtual screening of Pelicula Films and BBC ALBA’s film, As an Eilean, to close out the weekend.
Please register early. See below to register for the full weekend or to register for the AGM, Ceilidh and Movie Screening only.
Schedule
Friday
6:15-6:30 Registration
6:30-7:30 AGM
7:30-9:30 Friday Night Ceilidh with special musical guest, Robyn Carrigan, and a Whisky toast with David Livingston-Lowe
Saturday
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:15 Welcome address from CGT Honorary member, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North
9:15-10:15 Calum Maclean & Joy Dunlop - SpeakGaelic
10:15-10:30 breakout
10:30-11:30 Àdhamh Ó Broin - Gàilig Latharn - the Gaelic dialect of SW Caithness Presentation
11:30-12:30 Lunch Break
12:30-1:30 David Rankin - Gaelic History in Canada
1:30-1:45 breakout
1:45-2:45 Gillebride MacMillan - 'Tha òran annad' - Contemporary original Gaelic song lecture and workshop
2:45-3:00 Closing remarks
6:30-8:30 Online Watch Party - Pelicula Films and BBC ALBA presents: As an Eilean - "Scottish drama in which a gifted boy who is preparing to leave his island home to go to university on the mainland falls madly in love with a girl from the neighbouring village. Similarly, his teacher, involved in a photographic study of village life, becomes preoccupied with the young island nurse. Together the stories reflect the fragile balance of human relationships in an isolated rural community."
Member cost: $40
Non Member cost: $55
AGM, Ceilidh, and Movie Screening are free for all to attend, but registration is still necessary.
(click here to purchase a 2022 membership for $15)
Non Member cost: $55
AGM, Ceilidh, and Movie Screening are free for all to attend, but registration is still necessary.
(click here to purchase a 2022 membership for $15)
Our Presenters
Our Presenters
David Livingston-Lowe (sloinneadh Dàibhidh Dauvit) is a Gaelic-language course instructor in the Celtic Studies Program at the University of Toronto. He pursued his studies in Gaelic both in Scotland and Cape Breton, in addition to Irish-language studies in the Irish Gaeltacht.
Robyn Carrigan, award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, grew up surrounded by music in a household steeped in Gaelic culture. Robyn offers a unique
and authentic window into the world of the Gaels. She is a direct descendant from the chain migration from Gaelic Scotland and Ireland to Nova Scotia (New Scotland). Her
ancestors contributed to a great flourishing of Gaelic culture through songs, stories, tunes, poetry, dance, publishing and journalism. Robyn has a lifelong commitment to her relationship with culture through the lens of music. Her commitment to maintaining the vibrancy of Gaelic culture is at the heart of her performances. She continues to uphold the traditions of her lineage by working as a Gaelic artist, through musical collaborations, and by teaching and organising Gaelic song and language workshops in North America and Scotland. Over her extensive career exploring traditional music, folk-roots country, punk, jazz and Indian ragas, she has worked with many of Canada’s top artists, recording, touring and performing internationally with Grammy award winners. Her critically acclaimed original folk-roots band Bottleneck is signed to Black Hen Records/ Universal and released two CD's; 'Bottleneck' and 'Late Nights, Early Mornings'.
Find Robyn at: [email protected] Music at: Griogal Cridhe, Bidh Clann Ulaidh, An Eala Bhan, MhicCrimmon's lament (Duet), @robyncarriganmusic on social media.
If you would like to make a donation to thank Robyn for her contribution the weekend, please click here for her PayPal account.
Àdhamh Ó Broin /AAgiv oh BRON/ is a writer, musician and Gaelic language activist of Irish and Caithness parentage and was brought up in central mainland Argyll. He is the first person to raise a family of native speakers of the Gaelic dialect of this area in 80 years and is a proud autodidact. Most famous for his work as Scottish Gaelic Consultant on Sony Pictures' Outlander, Àdhamh runs his own business providing all manner of Gaelic language solutions; from film & TV, to translation, tuition, MC, community projects and cultural experiences and retreats for visitors to Scotland. He currently lives in Glasgow with his wife Lisa and four children.
Find Àdhamh on Twitter at @Gaeliconsultant
Joy Dunlop and Calum MacLean are the faces of SpeakGaelic - SpeakGaelic is a new, wide-ranging, multi-faceted learning brand, offering the most comprehensive approach to learning Scottish Gaelic in a generation.
Here are the links to check out the program: https://speakgaelic.scot , and at "@SpeakGaelic" on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also find our presenters, Joy Dunlop at joydunlop.com, @joydunlop, and Calum Maclean at @caldamac
Joy is popular television & radio presenter; presenting the weather on both BBC Scotland & BBC Alba, in addition to being a frequent host and panelist on a wide range of music, current affairs and light entertainment programmes. With her trademark poise and depth of knowledge, Joy’s warmth and enthusiasm have made her increasing in-demand in television and radio broadcasts alike and she is not only the main presenter for SpeakGaelic but has also co-presents the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition. A fluent Gaelic speaker, with an honours degree in Gaelic language and culture, Joy has fronted a range of shows for BBC Alba, including; Cuirm@Celtic Connections, Na Trads: Hall of Fame and Bainnsean. She is also a multi-award winning Gaelic singer, winning both the coveted Royal National Mòd Gold Medal and the Oban Times Gold Medal and releasing multiple highly acclaimed albums. Her music has led her all over the world; from major Celtic festivals, to touring the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, Japan and New Zealand. She also conducts the Alba Choir, Scotland’s first and only Eurovision entry, who participated in the 2019 Eurovision Choir of the Year finals in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Calum is a film-maker, TV Presenter and adventurer. A native Gaelic speaker, he was born in Australia before growing up in Skye and then Inverness.
From swimming under the ice in Cairngorms, to crossing the Firth of Forth in January, his work showcases Scotland’s vast variety of incredible swimming potential in his own unique style. His short films for BBC The Social have racked up millions of views and led to his own BBC ALBA series Dhan Uisge and Dealbh is Slighe. Calum is SpeakGaelic's 'roving reporter', visiting a variety of both well-known sites and hidden gems right across Scotland. Meeting a host of different characters, he tries his hand at bee-keeping, pie-making and bhangra dancing amongst other activities, all designed to introduce new Gaelic vocabulary. Calum will also feature widely across SpeakGaelic's social media platforms.
Daibhidh mac Iùid ‘ic Iain Ghilleasbuig Dhòmhnaill Aonghais Iain, Daibhidh MacFhraing, or David Rankin has his Bachelor of Arts in Celtic Studies and his Bachelor of Education in Secondary Gaelic and Art from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He has been heavily involved in the Gaelic world in Nova Scotia for over a decade, having worked as the School Director at Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College in St. Ann’s, Cape Breton, and served as president of the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia. David is now working on his Masters of Divinity at St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto, toward the priesthood for the Catholic Diocese of Antigonish which includes the historical Gaelic stronghold of Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island. He is a fluent Gaelic speaker, a Gaelic singer, step dancer and he plays guitar. David will be giving a presentation on Canadian Gaelic History.
Find David on Twitter at Tìr nan Craobh, @TCraobh
Gìllebrìde MacIllemhaoil / Gillebride MacMillan is from the Milton in South Uist. He comes from a family with a strong Gaelic background. Gaelic is his first language and Gaelic songs and traditions were always an important part of family life. Gillebrìde stars as Gwyllyn the Bard in Starz Outlander where he regales those in Castle Leoch with traditional Gaelic songs and tales. In Starz Outlander, Gillebrìde sings traditional songs and a song specially composed by Bear McCreary. ‘Air Fòrladh / On Leave’ is Gillebrìde’s second CD. His first ‘Thogainn Ort Fonn!’ was released in 2005 and he has also sung on CD with ‘Na Seòid’ and on ‘Home to Argyll’ – a collection of the songs of Ethel McCallum. Gillebride is near completion of his second self-penned album of original songs. This new album will be released in 2022.
Find Gillebrìde Online at www.gillebride.com, on Spotify, and Youtube
Robyn Carrigan, award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, grew up surrounded by music in a household steeped in Gaelic culture. Robyn offers a unique
and authentic window into the world of the Gaels. She is a direct descendant from the chain migration from Gaelic Scotland and Ireland to Nova Scotia (New Scotland). Her
ancestors contributed to a great flourishing of Gaelic culture through songs, stories, tunes, poetry, dance, publishing and journalism. Robyn has a lifelong commitment to her relationship with culture through the lens of music. Her commitment to maintaining the vibrancy of Gaelic culture is at the heart of her performances. She continues to uphold the traditions of her lineage by working as a Gaelic artist, through musical collaborations, and by teaching and organising Gaelic song and language workshops in North America and Scotland. Over her extensive career exploring traditional music, folk-roots country, punk, jazz and Indian ragas, she has worked with many of Canada’s top artists, recording, touring and performing internationally with Grammy award winners. Her critically acclaimed original folk-roots band Bottleneck is signed to Black Hen Records/ Universal and released two CD's; 'Bottleneck' and 'Late Nights, Early Mornings'.
Find Robyn at: [email protected] Music at: Griogal Cridhe, Bidh Clann Ulaidh, An Eala Bhan, MhicCrimmon's lament (Duet), @robyncarriganmusic on social media.
If you would like to make a donation to thank Robyn for her contribution the weekend, please click here for her PayPal account.
Àdhamh Ó Broin /AAgiv oh BRON/ is a writer, musician and Gaelic language activist of Irish and Caithness parentage and was brought up in central mainland Argyll. He is the first person to raise a family of native speakers of the Gaelic dialect of this area in 80 years and is a proud autodidact. Most famous for his work as Scottish Gaelic Consultant on Sony Pictures' Outlander, Àdhamh runs his own business providing all manner of Gaelic language solutions; from film & TV, to translation, tuition, MC, community projects and cultural experiences and retreats for visitors to Scotland. He currently lives in Glasgow with his wife Lisa and four children.
Find Àdhamh on Twitter at @Gaeliconsultant
Joy Dunlop and Calum MacLean are the faces of SpeakGaelic - SpeakGaelic is a new, wide-ranging, multi-faceted learning brand, offering the most comprehensive approach to learning Scottish Gaelic in a generation.
Here are the links to check out the program: https://speakgaelic.scot , and at "@SpeakGaelic" on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also find our presenters, Joy Dunlop at joydunlop.com, @joydunlop, and Calum Maclean at @caldamac
Joy is popular television & radio presenter; presenting the weather on both BBC Scotland & BBC Alba, in addition to being a frequent host and panelist on a wide range of music, current affairs and light entertainment programmes. With her trademark poise and depth of knowledge, Joy’s warmth and enthusiasm have made her increasing in-demand in television and radio broadcasts alike and she is not only the main presenter for SpeakGaelic but has also co-presents the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition. A fluent Gaelic speaker, with an honours degree in Gaelic language and culture, Joy has fronted a range of shows for BBC Alba, including; Cuirm@Celtic Connections, Na Trads: Hall of Fame and Bainnsean. She is also a multi-award winning Gaelic singer, winning both the coveted Royal National Mòd Gold Medal and the Oban Times Gold Medal and releasing multiple highly acclaimed albums. Her music has led her all over the world; from major Celtic festivals, to touring the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, Japan and New Zealand. She also conducts the Alba Choir, Scotland’s first and only Eurovision entry, who participated in the 2019 Eurovision Choir of the Year finals in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Calum is a film-maker, TV Presenter and adventurer. A native Gaelic speaker, he was born in Australia before growing up in Skye and then Inverness.
From swimming under the ice in Cairngorms, to crossing the Firth of Forth in January, his work showcases Scotland’s vast variety of incredible swimming potential in his own unique style. His short films for BBC The Social have racked up millions of views and led to his own BBC ALBA series Dhan Uisge and Dealbh is Slighe. Calum is SpeakGaelic's 'roving reporter', visiting a variety of both well-known sites and hidden gems right across Scotland. Meeting a host of different characters, he tries his hand at bee-keeping, pie-making and bhangra dancing amongst other activities, all designed to introduce new Gaelic vocabulary. Calum will also feature widely across SpeakGaelic's social media platforms.
Daibhidh mac Iùid ‘ic Iain Ghilleasbuig Dhòmhnaill Aonghais Iain, Daibhidh MacFhraing, or David Rankin has his Bachelor of Arts in Celtic Studies and his Bachelor of Education in Secondary Gaelic and Art from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He has been heavily involved in the Gaelic world in Nova Scotia for over a decade, having worked as the School Director at Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College in St. Ann’s, Cape Breton, and served as president of the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia. David is now working on his Masters of Divinity at St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto, toward the priesthood for the Catholic Diocese of Antigonish which includes the historical Gaelic stronghold of Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island. He is a fluent Gaelic speaker, a Gaelic singer, step dancer and he plays guitar. David will be giving a presentation on Canadian Gaelic History.
Find David on Twitter at Tìr nan Craobh, @TCraobh
Gìllebrìde MacIllemhaoil / Gillebride MacMillan is from the Milton in South Uist. He comes from a family with a strong Gaelic background. Gaelic is his first language and Gaelic songs and traditions were always an important part of family life. Gillebrìde stars as Gwyllyn the Bard in Starz Outlander where he regales those in Castle Leoch with traditional Gaelic songs and tales. In Starz Outlander, Gillebrìde sings traditional songs and a song specially composed by Bear McCreary. ‘Air Fòrladh / On Leave’ is Gillebrìde’s second CD. His first ‘Thogainn Ort Fonn!’ was released in 2005 and he has also sung on CD with ‘Na Seòid’ and on ‘Home to Argyll’ – a collection of the songs of Ethel McCallum. Gillebride is near completion of his second self-penned album of original songs. This new album will be released in 2022.
Find Gillebrìde Online at www.gillebride.com, on Spotify, and Youtube
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