Tom Jackson, Blue Rodeo among winners of Governor General’s arts awards
MONTREAL – Toronto rock band Blue Rodeo and noted Metis actor Tom Jackson are among the winners of the 2014 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards.
British Columbia actor Brent Carver has also been recognized with a lifetime artistic achievement award.
Other winners include three Quebecers — actress Janine Sutto, dancer and teacher Anik Bissonnette and choreographer and dancer Louise Lecavalier.
The laureates were announced at ceremonies today in Montreal, Toronto, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Calgary and Winnipeg.
Actor Albert Schultz, who is the founding artistic director of the acclaimed Soulpepper Theatre Co. in Toronto, was also recognized with the National Arts Centre Award.
The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards were founded in 1992 and are given to Canadians whose accomplishments are deemed to have inspired and enriched the country.
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