Tartan and Red Serge: A Canadian Celtic Showcase (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

A vibrant celebration of Celtic and Canadian music and dance, featuring artists from across the Ottawa Valley. Experience the stirring sights and sounds of bagpipes, drums, highland dancers, bugles, fiddles, Métis jiggers and Celtic folk music as this unforgettable performance explores the deep musical roots of Canada.

Presented by the world-renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes, Drums and Dancers, this dynamic production brings together exceptional talent, including the Lyons Sisters Métis Jiggers, the MacLeod Fiddlers, the Governor General’s Foot Guards Brass Ensemble, Shabraque-Celtic and the RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers of the National Capital Region.

An inspiring showcase of tradition, heritage and Canadian pride – brought to life through music and movement.

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https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/tartan-red-serge-rcmp

Pillar Society Speakers Series: Charles Burton "Welcoming the Dragon" (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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China: A broader strategic partner for Canada or an opportunity for an experienced adversary playing the long game to take advantage. Is China a legitimate economic counter balance or are we facilitating the intelligence operations of a country that is a leading source of foreign interference in Canada?

Join us for an intriguing discussion with Charles Burton, a renowned China expert and Senior Fellow at Sinopsis.cz, a global China-focussed think tank based in Prague, Czech Republic. Mr. Burton is a frequent commentator on Chinese affairs in newspapers, radio and television. He was a Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in China between 1991-1993 and 1998-2000, and had previously worked at Canada’s signals intelligence agency, the Communications Security Establishment.

Mr. Burton has published extensively on China’s domestic affairs and international relations including his most recent book: The Beaver and the Dragon: How China Out-Manoeuvred Canada’s Diplomacy, Security, and Sovereignty.

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The Pillar Society upcoming events

Tartan and Red Serge: A Canadian Celtic Showcase (May 16, 2026)

Pillar Society Speakers Series: Charles Burton "Welcoming the Dragon" (May 26, 2026)