The legendary singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark talks to Joseph Planta about her career, activism, her Inuk roots, and an upcoming concert at the Chan Shun Concert Hall, Sunday, 12 April 2026 with PIQSIQ.
Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
Susan Aglukark joins me now. The legendary singer-songwriter will share the bill, Sunday evening, 12 April 2026 at the Chan Shun Concert Hall, with acclaimed throat-singing duo PIQSIQ. Part of the Chan Centre’s Made in Canada series, this evening featuring Inuit artists, who on their own have captivated Vancouver audiences previously. I’ll ask Susan, who I spoke to earlier this week, about coming to Vancouver, and her storied career. She was the first Inuk artist to ever win a JUNO Award, and last year, celebrated the 30th anniversary of her album This Child, which featured the hit O Siem. I’ll ask her about her music, and about writing and performing. Last year, she also released her memoir Kihiani, co-written with our old friend Andrea Warner. That was released to great reviews. I’ll ask Ms. Aglukark about her activism as well. As the founder of the Arctic Rose Project, she’s worked to provide Inuit and Northern Indigenous youth safe spaces for arts and literacy programs. Visit www.chancentre.com for tickets and information. Since This Child, Susan Aglukark has gone on to write and record ten albums and win three more JUNOs. Other than her memoir, she’s authored two children’s books, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada, and a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement. Visit www.susanaglukark.com for more. Again, the concert is Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 7.30pm. We spoke this past Monday, with Susan joining me from Oakville, Ontario. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Susan Aglukark; Ms. Aglukark, good morning.
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