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Canada Celebrates National Music Creator Day for Joni Mitchell

11/8/2025

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Canada has declared November 7 as National Music Creator Day to honor Joni Mitchell, the Canadian singer-songwriter, on her 82nd birthday, and celebrate the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, known as SOCAN, entering its 100th year.
The initiative is supported by Senator René Cormier.
Starting in 2026, the SOCAN Foundation will offer three annual grants of up to $10,000 to empower music creators.

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Canada has declared November 7 as National Music Creator Day to honor Joni Mitchell, the Canadian singer-songwriter, on her 82nd birthday, and celebrate the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, known as SOCAN, entering its 100th year.
The initiative is supported by Senator René Cormier.
Starting in 2026, the SOCAN Foundation will offer three annual grants of up to $10,000 to empower music creators.