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The premiere of Shanawdithit, by Dean Burry and Yvette Nolan, at Tapestry Opera in 2019 (photo: Dahlia Katz)

Article Published: 16 Apr 2026

Many Voices: Indigenous Opera in America's 250th Year

By Robyn Grant-Moran

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Opera America Magazine is exploring the roots of opera in America in a series of essays by renowned cultural historians, artists, and field leaders.

This article was published in the Spring 2026 issue of Opera America Magazine.

Robyn Grant-Moran

Robyn Grant-Moran is a Métis arts writer, artist, and culture critic based in Toronto. Her work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Grind Magazine, and Key Change: A Canadian Opera Company Podcast.

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