About the Network

We are a national organization composed of Sistema inspired programs across Canada. While there is much diversity in the specifics of each Member Program, all programs share the same values.

The Network currently operates under an administrative partnership with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, a registered charity.

Origin Story

The Network launched in January 2022 although this wasn’t the beginning of Sistema in Canada, nor was it the first attempt at creating a national organization. In 2020, during the initial pandemic lockdowns, Canadian Sistema programs began to connect to support one another, reigniting the drive to create a formal national organization.

Key Moments

Staff

Office Hours: M-Th 9:00-5:00, F 9:00-1:00 Central

Chelsey Hiebert
Network Lead

Sadaf Sohrab
Communications Coordinator

Office Hours: Project Based

Stewards

Christie Gray
Elected Network Steward

Lauren Dykstra
Elected Network Steward

Karma Tomm
Elected Network Steward

Sistema New Brunswick
Administrative Partner

Member Programs

Member Program Locations

Partners

El Sistema USA
Partner Organization

National Arts Centre
Partner Organization

Donors

Azrieli Foundation
Founding Donor

Robert & Ellen Eisenberg
Founding Donor

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