The Condor and The Eagle

The Ancient prophecy says: “When the Eagle of the North and the Condor of the South fly together, Indigenous peoples will unite the human family and a new era of awareness will begin”

For the third time, Neruda Arts brings their Indigenous project, The Condor and the Eagle to the Region of Waterloo. The first event in this on-going series was in 2012, with The Condor and the Eagle, a mural located on Hall's Lane. The Alapinta Artists from the Patagonia, met with local Indigenous and Six Nations communities to create and design the narrative of the prophecy.

In 2017, Beatriz Pichi Malen and Cara Loft came together to perform and inspire us with their stories of their cultural traditions, their music, their communities and a conversation on how art has helped shape their lives.

2022 is here. Come and experience the wisdom of Joel Maripil and Bonnie Whitlow who will share the music and storytelling of their cultures, as well as a conversation regarding climate change and environmental resistance and awareness.

This is a free event. Donations are gratefully accepted. Desserts, coffee and softdrinks available. Seating in limited - please register to RSVP.

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Joel Maripil

Ülkantufe (singer) from Kechokawin, a community near Puerto Domínguez, on the shore of Lake Budi, on the coastal edge of Araucanía. He has dedicated his life to the dissemination and transmission of the Mapuche Lafkenche culture through ül (song), not only within Chile but in different corners of the world. He inherited knowledge and wisdom from his paternal grandparents, consolidating his status as an ülkantufe (singer) early on. Joel Maripil, who was also director of the Mapuche Music Orchestra of Tirúa, has stood out for being a tireless worker for the continuity of Mapuche culture and music: “I am inspired by the love of life, everything is born from there.”

He has worked as a researcher, compiler and composer; and has been manager of the Tirúa and Puerto Saavedra Mapuche children's orchestra.

He has two albums to his credit: Akun Awkin (2011) and Choyün ülkantun (2019) and countless live recordings. The album "Choyün ülkantun" was the winner of the 2020 Pulsar Award in the category "Dissemination of the music of native peoples".

Ülkantufe (cantante) de Kechokawin, comunidad cercana a Puerto Domínguez, en la ribera del Lago Budi, en el borde costero de la Araucanía. Ha dedicado su vida a la difusión y transmisión de la cultura Mapuche Lafkenche a través del ül (el canto), no solo dentro de Chile sino en distintos rincones del mundo. De sus abuelos paternos heredó conocimiento y sabiduría consolidando tempranamente su condición de ülkantufe (cantante). Joel Maripil, quien también fue director de la Orquesta de Música Mapuche de Tirúa, ha destacado por ser un incansable trabajador por la continuidad de la cultura y la música mapuche: “Me inspiro en el amor de la vida, de ahí nace todo”.

Se ha desempeñado como investigador, recopilador y compositor; y ha sido gestor de la orquesta de niños mapuche de Tirúa y Puerto Saavedra.

El disco “Choyün ülkantun” fue ganador del Premio Pulsar 2020 en la categoría “Difusión de la música de pueblos originarios”.

Músico y compositor lafkenche nació en 1964 en Kechukawin, comunidad cercana a Puerto Domínguez, en la ribera del Lago Budi. Ha dedicado su vida a la difusión y transmisión de la cultura Mapuche Lafkenche a través del ül (el canto), no solo dentro de Chile sino en distintos rincones del mundo.

Se ha desempeñado como investigador, recopilador y compositor; y ha sido gestor de la orquesta de niños mapuche de Tirúa y Puerto Saavedra. Ha trabajado en múltiples proyectos audiovisuales tales como “Ülkantufe”, “Dominio Vigente”, ·Música y Territorios·, entre otros.

Es parte del Sello Frontera Sur, pionero del catálogo “Frontera Azul” de música mapuche, que agrupa a destacados referentes del canto tradicional mapuche.

Posee dos discos a su haber: Akun Awkin (2011) y Choyün ülkantun (2019) e innumerables registros en vivo.

El disco “Choyün ülkantun”, orientado a la revitalización y enseñanza del mapuzungun en niños, niñas y adolescentes, fue elegido con el “Premio a la difusión de la música de pueblos originarios” en los Premios Pulsar 2020.

Kawennakon Bonnie Whitlow

Kawennakon Bonnie Whitlow is Kanyen’kehaka (Mohawk nation), Yakoskare:wake (Bear Clan) woman from Six Nations. She is the single mom of a beautiful young man named Rawennahatyes. Kawennakon has spent decades recovering her ancestral language, reconnecting to her cultural legacy and ancestral practices as well as creating similar opportunities for others.

Bonnie is currently the Indigenous Special Projects Officer, Indigenous Initiatives at the Indigenous Student Centre /Brantford campus of Wilfrid Laurier University.

How to Find Neruda Arts Studio

Although our address is 8 Spring Street, our entrance is at the back of the Timber Barn building and is accessed from the parking lot off Albert Street West, between the St Jacobs Playhouse Theatre and Hamel Brooms.

Parking: Please note that parking is not permitted behind the St James Evangelical Lutheran Church. There is on-street parking on King Street, plenty of free parking at the large public parking lot at the corner of Albert St East and Water St.

Public Transportation: Grand River Transit bus stop is just one block away at King and Front Streets. The route is #21 from Conestoga Mall to Elmira.