3rd Annual Indigenous Art & Culture Week GALA!

Presented by Wazin Îchinabi Ti, the 3rd Annual Indigenous Arts and Culture Week Gala is a celebration of the individuals and traditions that keep our communities strong.

This year’s theme Celebrating the People Who Keep Us Going recognizes the dancers, drummers, singers, Elders, youth, volunteers and cultural leaders who share their gifts throughout the year.

The evening will feature representation from the Îethka Nakoda, Blackfoot, and Dene Nations, demonstrating how hope and healing are carried forward through traditional song, dance, ancient instruments, and storytelling.

This is an alcohol-free event, with appetizers and mock cocktails provided. The evening concludes with a friendship dance and closing song celebrating connection and resilience.

Info:
The event hosts representation from the Îethka Nakoda, Blackfoot and Dene Nations demonstrating how they find hope and healing through singing, drum, dance and storytelling.

Schedule
5:00 pm – Doors open
6:00 pm – Appetizers and mock cocktails (this will be an alcohol-free event)
7:00 pm – Opening Prayer (JR Twoyoungmen)
7:15 pm – Melody Fox Dancing
7:30 pm – Helmer Twoyoungmen Mouthbow accompanied by Johnny Twoyoungmen dancing
7:45 pm – Tiny Tots Dancers (Melody’s younger brothers)
8:00 pm – Drummers Walter Wirch, Faran Twoyoungmen, Lance Twoyoungmen perform Traditional
Cree song “Missing You” by the Cree Confederation
8:15 pm – Ria Mae Long speaking about the sacredness of songs, dances, ancient instruments, sharing
her knowledge and providing a deeper discussion about resilience. Performing a beautiful son

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre, 109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, Canada

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