About Us
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.
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
Board Members
Christie Gray
Elected Board Member
Lauren Dykstra
Elected Board Member
Karma Tomm
Elected Board Member
Member Programs
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Edmonton Symphony Orchestra / Winspear Centre
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Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
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Sistema Huronia Music Academy
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OrKidstra
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New Brunswick Youth Orchestra Inc
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Sistema Toronto
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Kawartha Youth Orchestra
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Calgary Multicultural Orchestra
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Bakerview Music Academy
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Iqaluit Music SOCIETY
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Queen's University
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Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG)
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Sistema Walkerton
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Quintissimo
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Musique a l'Unisson
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El Sistema OSM
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Harmony Project Sooke
Member Program Locations
Partners
El Sistema USA
Partner Organization
National Arts Centre
Partner Organization
Donors
Azrieli Foundation
Founding Donor
