Just wanted to share with all of you some pictures from yesterday. The WeDay event held at Halifax Metro centre was a blast, and the amount of energy each student was exuding was so powerful and positive over the day. Candy spoke about Love, kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Here are a handful of pictures we would like to share with you. They can be found on The Candy Show Fan Page on Face Book, and I wanted to share them with you here:
Candy with front man Jacob Hoggard of Hedley providing the metal scowl, back stage in green room of WeDayCandy Palmater speaking to 8000 students at Halifax Metro Centre centre stage at WeDay 2013Candy with the right honorable Michaelle Jean back stage at WeDay 2013Candy delivering a powerful message to 8000 students on the center stage of WeDay 2013Candy speaking center stage of WeDay, note the jumbo tron, and how immensely massive this place is. Halifax Metro Centre. So fun.
Thank you for your continued support and love. I will be adding for photos to this album as I receive them.
The Candy Show Season 4, small part of the set where Candy interviews her Music guests. This is a replica of her high school bedroom, where she dreamed of having musicians hang with her and talk about music.
Candy Palmater has been very busy lately, working on many National Television projects that include: The Candy Show – National Variety Television series Created by and 100% written by, Candy Palmater. The Candy Show filmed it’s 4th season in Halifax spring 2013 at the Olympic Gardens, where we transform the large building into a giant filming studio. Seasons 1, 2 and 3 can currently be viewed every Wednesday night on APTN and APTN HD Channels. ( Check your service provider for exact airing times in your time zone). Season 4 is currently in Post Production, but be sure to subscribe to our website to not miss out on the FREE news updates.
OTHER Television NEWS:
Candy Palmater has acted on Call Me Fitz, Season 4, as Cholita, opposite Jason Priestly, for HBO Canada.
Candy in her character role as an ex-con named Cholita on Season 4 of Call Me Fitz.
She has acted in Thom Fitzgerald’s NEW series Sex & Violence, Season 1, as Louella opposite Olympia Dukakis for OUTtv.
Candy has a NEW role in Thom Fitgerald,s NEW series, Forgive Me, Season 1, as Agnes, for Super Channel. ( Currently filming)
Watch for another NEW National Television series, Created by Candy Palmater, and she has hired another know Canadian writer, Drew Hayden Taylor, to write with her, called Pink Indian. Candy has a development deal with APTN, and is currently working away writing and developing her Pilot and a few episodes, hoping to begin filming in 2014.
When Candy is not filming, writing of performing her Stand up comedy, she is on the road traveling all over the country delivering her stellar keynote speeches, to thousands of participants at various events, gigs and Education seminars. As an International Speaker, Candy is consistently traveling to where she is needed to deliver her powerful messages. Candy delivers many messages in her speeches, and you will never find her speeches video recorded, or on line and not for sale. In order to hear Candy speak,and inquire about speaking rates, you can book her for your event here.
Some topics: Aboriginal/ First Nation Rights, Power of Language, Education, Motivational/ Inspirational topics, Women’s Rights, Gay/ Lesbian Rights, Anti-Bullying, One Love, Inclusion, just to name a few.
Candy at Cape Breton University delivering a powerful keynote speech. You can here a pin drop drop when Candy is at the podium.
Candy Palmater is a Canadian Icon, she is known in the Canadian scene as an all around Entertainer. She is a stand up comedian, and TV Host of her own National Variety TV Show on the Aboriginal People Television Network, ( APTN), currently wrapping up filming her 4th Season, with 13 episodes. Candy has acted on Season 4 of Call Me Fitz before filming her own TV series, and has just been on set of Thom Fitzgerald’s new TV series, Sex and Violence for OUT TV. With a week rest, she is off to Toronto for some work, meetings and Hosting a massive outdoor surprise! While currently writing on a NEW Dramady series with a Development deal for APTN, called The Pink Indian.
Candy Palmater is an Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Event Host, Mistress of Ceremonies and she has an activist side as well. She is a Gay rights activist, Aboriginal rights activist, Education activist with First nation Youth, and she delivers the most compelling Motivational and Inspiring Keynote speeches all across the country. She can make you laugh and cry all in one speech, at the same time delivering powerful message of one love, inclusiveness and education.
Candy also puts on powerful workshops, mostly educational and informational workshops around Aboriginal History.
Bring Candy to your events, Expos, private or corporate events, symposiums, stages, concerts, meetings, or where ever you may need some Prime Entertainment, keynote speaker and host for your needs. Contact us today, by clicking here.
Today is my second most favorite Holiday. I love everything about Halloween – scary movies, costumes, make up, fall time of year and candy kisses. I will be uploading my top 10 favorite scary movies to my YouTube Channel this afternoon, please be sure to tune in and subscribe to my YouTube Channel in preparation for the video. By clicking HERE you will be taken to my Channel.
I have been on the road traveling the country for Comedy, TV, Professional Speaking and Hosting for the past few months. I have been posting photos and updates on my website and I wanted to share with you where I have been in the last couple weeks. I had the pleasure of visiting North Nova Education Centre and Northumberland Regional High School, speaking to students about Diversity, Inclusion with the world theme of “Born This Way”. Speaking to High School students is very important to me, definitely one of my high lights each year. North Nova Education Centre was so welcoming, I have to show you some great pictures we took while visiting. Much love greeted me as I entered the front doors, and I was well looked after by everyone, Thank you.
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This will be the first Monday that we have not posted “Its Just Another Mani Monday”, sorry to you for missing one Monday. We have a lot of great exciting news though, and for now we are only allowed to share some of the great news. Candy Palmater has officially resigned from her day job as the Director of Mi’Kmaq Liason Office in the Department of Education, to 100% concentrate and peruse her Entertainment business. Candy has been traveling the country extensively with her Stand Up Comedy and with her Keynote speech and Hosting talent. Candy will now be able to give all her time and attention to her love and her business that includes: National TV Show “The Candy Show”, Comedy , Writing, Hosting, Keynote speeches and more up coming projects….. like a Book! yes, finally, Candy will be able to work on the big book that many people, friends, family and fans have been asking for.
Candy has a special and unique talent, I try to be unbiased, however the truth is the truth. Candy’s ability to reach out to young people, especially aboriginal/ First nation Youth is astounding. The results of Motivating, Inspiring and helping young people to believe in themselves and to persevere with their struggles, and conquering fears made Candy realize her own life journey. To Book Candy please click HERE
Past week News/ Gigs
This past Saturday was NSRAP ( Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project) big Gala night, that Candy hosts every year and has done so now for 6 years. Here is NSRAP Website, read more about what they do. Without NSRAP, Candy and I could not legally marry.
Candy was in 6 Nations in Ontario last week for 3 days hosting/ speaking to Aboriginal Youth and educators alike. NPAAMB Website for details about this annual event.
Tattoo News
Yesterday Candy had Ian Preeper of Classy Tattoo Company Tattoo a very special piece on Candy’s right arm. A memorial piece for her late brother Billy Palmater in the most vibrant colors. Take a look. This concludes the news from last week. More news and pictures will be coming….
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Canada’s only Gay, First nation, National TV personality will be speaking to Aboriginal students next week, as well as Halifax’s Gay community NSRAP Gala night. Candy is one of kind, she wears a few hats: National TV Host, Comedian and Keynote Speaker. Candy travels to high schools all around the Eastern Provinces ( right now), delivering powerful messages to students, educators, Principals alike with a message. The results are incredible, we receive messages every day from students, parents of students and educators showing gratitude for Candy providing the necessary motivation and inspiration the students and those who teach, what they needed to move forward to stay in school and for the teachers, the power to help keep students in class. Candy’s powerful message has helped bullies from a high school she spoke to, to “turn themselves in” to the Principal! Incredible results. To have Candy speak to your school click here Bookings
Candy has been traveling expensively across the country. Next week Candy will be hosting and speaking at the 3 day event in Ontario for Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board’s 5th annual “Dream Walkers Gathering”. This event is to help motivate aboriginal students to help stay in school and graduate.
Candy is the Host and will speak for the 3 days
October 15-19 Candy will be away.
After she is back from Ontario, Candy will be hosting NSRAP ( Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project), Gala Night. October 20th.
Candy is the host for this great event each year
To read about NSRAP, please visit the website to learn more. About NSRAP
October 23rd – Candy will be traveling to New Glasgow area of Nova Scotia to speak to 2 high schools.
For inquiries or to book Candy for your event, festival, school, to host your event, comedy or whatever you need, click here
