Immerse yourself in the magic of The Huron Carole, a musical journey curated on the ancestral lands of the Mi’kmaq people. Following its premiere on APTN, APTN Lumi and Eastlink in 2023, these same broadcasters, along with CTV2, proudly present encore presentations beginning Dec. 20. This iconic variety concert, recorded at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax, promises unique interpretations of seasonal classics from country to operatic, to innovative blends of traditional with contemporary.
Founder Tom Jackson, C.C., LL.D., takes the stage with an extraordinary six-piece band, featuring guest performances from Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Shannon Gaye, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Beverley Mahood, Loreena McKennitt, Andrea Menard and PIQSIQ. Sing along with this exuberant audience vocally led by the Halifax Camerata Singers.
2024 marks 37 years of Jackson’s storied steps into humanitarian efforts that have resulted in coordinating more than $250 million in funds and in-kind services to an abundance of charities and relief organizations including food banks, women’s shelters, mental health programs and other initiatives in the communities he visits coast to coast.
“The Huron Carole: Angels Without Wings live at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium comes full circle from our first 1997 CBC-TV production at the same location,” says Jackson. “Along with the posterity, the show demonstrates our love for community, music, and action raising money for the Canadian Red Cross and their emergency management fund. The perfect storm of love!”
Angels Without Wings brings an evening of joy — and now, audiences and viewers can help make a life-saving difference. By supporting the Canadian Red Cross, Canadians can play a critical role in protecting the country’s most vulnerable during times of crisis. Between April 2023 and March 2024, the Canadian Red Cross supported over 81,000 people across Canada in the aftermath of emergencies. During the same period, 50,500 essential relief items — including cots, blankets, teddy bears, hygiene kits and more — were distributed to those in need post-disaster. The federal government estimates that every dollar invested in pre-disaster preparedness and risk reduction saves up to $15 in post-disaster response and recovery costs.
By contributing to the Red Cross, audiences enable proactive measures before the next disaster occurs, increasing the organization’s ability to respond effectively. Donations help train emergency management volunteers and pre-position vital supplies — clean-up kits, comfort kits, baby supplies, blankets, clothing, food, and water — across the country, ensuring faster and more efficient responses.
Check your local listings for broadcast times in your area. To donate to the Red Cross, visit their official site HERE or text ANGELS to 30333 to donate $10. For more information, visit the Huron Carole website HERE.
