The Woven Ones (Evening Shows)
Featuring Chelsey June and Nina Segalowitz
“We are not separate strands, we are part of a greater tapestry.”
Program Overview
The Woven Ones is a deeply moving and musically rich evening that brings together two extraordinary women: Chelsey June, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and speaker, and Nina Segalowitz, a powerful Inuvialuit and Dìne throat singer, hand drummer, and spoken word artist.
With the support of a professional guitarist, these artists share raw stories of survival and strength through both music and lived experience. Drawing from their personal journeys through adversity, The Woven Ones invites audiences into a space where healing becomes art, and where beauty blooms even in life’s harshest seasons.
This performance is an offering of hope, a reminder that even in the darkest soil, the strongest roots take hold.
Why Present This Show
This is more than a concert; it is a reclamation. Through haunting vocal layers, poetic storytelling, and emotionally charged songs, The Woven Ones speaks to the universal longing for belonging, purpose, and light. It resonates deeply with audiences seeking truth, cultural reflection, and voices that rise.
Performance Highlights
• Stunning Inuit throat singing and traditional hand drumming
• Heartfelt storytelling of personal healing and reclaiming identity
• Original songs blending contemporary sound with Indigenous roots
• Themes of friendship, cultural survival, and inner strength
• Thoughtful audience engagement
The Woven Ones – Artist Program (School Program)
“We are not separate strands; we are part of a greater tapestry.”
Artist Program: The Woven Ones
A Celebration of Resilience, Culture, and the Power of Connection
Featuring:
Chelsey June: Award-winning singer, speaker, and songwriter
Nina Segalowitz: Inuvialuit throat singer, Dìne First Nations hand drummer, and spoken word artist
Accompanied by a professional guitarist
Program Description:
The Woven Ones is a heartfelt and culturally rich school program that blends powerful voices, lived experiences, and Indigenous musical traditions. Through music, storytelling, and cultural education, this presentation inspires students to embrace who they are, celebrate their differences, and find strength in their own stories.
Chelsey June shares her journey of self-discovery, overcoming bullying and self-doubt to follow her dreams and build a meaningful life through music. Her message encourages resilience, mental wellness, and choosing a creative path with purpose.
Nina Segalowitz introduces students to Inuit throat singing, First Nations hand drumming, and her own remarkable journey as a 60s Scoop survivor. Her voice and story embody healing, strength, and the power of reclaiming identity.
Together, Chelsey and Nina explore friendship, cultural collaboration, and the beauty of unity. They show how people from different backgrounds can come together to create something deeply meaningful through music, storytelling, and mutual respect.
Curriculum Connections:
This program supports learning in:
• Music and Performing Arts
• Social Studies and Indigenous Education
• Health, Wellness, and Guidance
Show Details:
Length: Approximately 60 minutes (performance and Q&A)
Format: Live performance, storytelling, cultural teachings, and student interaction
Language: English, French with elements of Inuktitut
Key Message:
“We are each a thread in the larger story. When we come together, we are stronger, woven into something beautiful and unbreakable.”