Cross Cultural Workshops
Culture is our way of life
Cross cultural workshops build bridges between our diverse ways of being and living in the world. They bring us together through understanding, mutual respect, and multi-eyed seeing.
The Circle
Walter's Cross Cultural Workshops
Walter creates a safe space and connects human beings by inviting them to share their experiences without judgement, as long as there is respect within the circle.
Hosting cultural teaching workshops all over the world, with people of all ages and backgrounds, Walter is humble and open as he shares what he knows directly from his heart — with ever-deepening wisdom and humility.
Track record
Workshop experience
A selection of engagements from a decade of cross-cultural work across Canada.
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Sept 2023
Beakerhead — Sharing the Gifts
A blend of traditional Indigenous knowledge, global science and music. With Shirley Hill (traditional Blackfoot dancer) and Rebecca Dawn (rapper).
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June 2022 – June 2023
Red Deer Symphony Orchestra — Wandering with Wonder
Led by Samantha Whelan Kotkas. An ensemble from across Canada created and performed an immersive outdoor musical storytelling experience.
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Sept 2022 – June 2023
Arts Commons — TD Arts Incubator Artist
Nipiy Iaoue (Water We): cabaret performance and sound art installation with Shone Thistle.
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Oct 2022
Festival of Sound — "The Sky Speaks to Me"
Cross cultural presentations at 10 schools in Ontario.
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July 2022
Luminous Voices Choir — Ispiciwin
Conducted by Andrew Balfour. Camrose & Bella Concert Centre.
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Jan 2022 – April 2023
Telus SPARK Science Centre
Many Nations One Voice for Wellness · Sacred Defenders of the Universe.
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Sept 2015 – Present
National Arts Centre, Ottawa
Cross cultural music and storytelling featuring Samantha Whelan Kotkas, including a performance at the NAC's 50-year celebration. Indigenous world view and storytelling in schools across Canada.
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2013 – 2021
Mayor's Environment Expo — City of Calgary
Annual cross cultural storytelling and musical guest. Held in conjunction with National Environment Week to empower Calgary's youth toward environmental action.
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2021
Colleges, conferences & productions
Bow Valley College traditional music and storytelling · Connections Program accredited cross-cultural school program · Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society · "Music from the Land" video with the Red Deer Philharmonic and Samantha Whelan Kotkas · WADE (Western Association of Deans of Education) conference.
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2020
Schools & communities
Calgary Teachers' Convention · Apple Festival at Camp Kiwanis · Boys and Girls Club year-end celebration · North Haven Community Centre · City of Okotoks high school grad keynote and honour song · anti-bullying and Indigenous awareness keynotes at Bishop Carroll, William Aberhart, HD Cartwright, and Terrace Ridge schools.
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2019
A year on the road
University of Calgary Indigenous Relations conference · Alberta Justice conference in Kananaskis · SAIT international flight and drone conferences · Orange Shirt Day · City of Calgary Diversity Conference and Indigenous Week pow wow (Master of Ceremonies) · Calgary Homeless Foundation · Mount Royal University diversity conference at the Jack Singer Concert Hall · original music for USAY video productions · school assemblies and teacher PD across Alberta.
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2018
Building bridges
Peace Officers of Alberta conference · Ambrose University · Sapotaweyak First Nation · Circles of Rhythm drum workshops · Remembrance Day assembly at AE Cross Junior High · Invest 2018 investors conference keynote.