Canuks...June is National Aboriginal Month

[Kiskaanak]

Did you know this?

Until 2009, we only had National Aboriginal Day (June 21st).

The more substantive question of course would be...do you know anything about us? Are you planning on learning anything about us?

[Kiskaanak]

So, here is a calendar of some of the events across Canada to celebrate Aboriginal History Month. If you get a chance, you should check out events that are close to you.

You could also check out a pow-wow, as they'll be held all through the warm months. They are generally held in aboriginal communities and you'd have to search that community specifically for a date...but there are also often mini 'urban' pow-wows if you're living in the cities.

There may also be more events depending on where you live.

EVENTS
Toronto


June 8 – 18th, 2011

The 3rd Annual RUBABOO Arts Festival,
showcasing Aboriginal theatre, dance, music,
art and food in traditional and contemporary styles.

Catalyst Theatre
8529 - 103 street
Edmonton, AB
More info. online at: www.AlbertaAboriginalArts.com



June 15 – 19, 2011

Ode’min Giisiz Festival
Outdoor Music Concert June 18th featuring David Maracle, Chaka Chikodzi, Gabriel Ayala, and The Imbayakunas. Traditional Gathering and Powwow June 18th, Host Drum: Morningstar and Taabik.
Del Crary Park, Peterborough, Ontario.
Call Patti at 705-740-9189 or email patti@okw-arts.ca or see www.okw-arts.ca.


June 17, 18, 19, 2011

Rainy River First Nations Traditional Powwow
Manitou Rapids, Ontario.
Contact Elvis DeBungee at 807-482-2479
or email edebungee@bellnet.ca


June 17, 18, 19, 2011

6th Spirit of the Peace Traditional Powwow
Taylor Ice Arena,
Taylor, British Columbia
Call Connie Greyeyes or Marlene Rhodes
at 250-785-0612.


June 17 – 19, 2011

Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival:
Aboriginal Day Celebration
Ottawa, Ontario
Call 613-261-3637


June 18, 2011

The Electric Powwow Club Party
Winnipeg, MB
Ph. 204-296-9790


June 18 – 19, 2011

Cowichan War Canoe Races
Cowichan Bay Waterfront, British Columbia
250-748-3196


June 18th & 19th, 2011

Henvey Inlet First Nation
8th Annual Inter-tribal Powwow
French River I.R.#13, Ontario
1 866 252-3330 or 705 857-3714 Luana McQuabbie
Email: luana.mcquabbie@henveymedicalcentre.com


June 18 – 19, 2011

Aamjiwnaang First Nation
50th Annual Competition Powwow
Bear Park, 1972 Virgil Avenue, Sarnia, Ontario
Call 519-336-8410 or emailaamjiwnaangpowwow@hotmail.com orwww.aamjiwnaang.ca



June 19, 2011

Métis Child Festival
2011 Music Jamboree
1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Entertainment, childrens’ activities, concession on site, bring your own lawn chairs
Alberta Legislature Grounds
Metis Child & Family Services Society
Florence Gaucher 780.452.6100 ext. 227
Email: florencemc@metischild.com


June 21, 2011

9th Annual Timiskaming First Nation Gathering of the Clans Traditional Powwow
#9 Algonquin Road, Timiskaming, Quebec
Call 819-723-2335


June 21, 2011

Wanuskewin Heritage Park, National Aboriginal Day Celebration
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
call Tyrone at 306-931-6767



June 21, 2011

Treaty Days in Saskatoon
Payouts from 10 to 4 p.m.,
National Aboriginal Day,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Call Mae Henderson at 306-244-0174.



June 21, 2011

8th Annual National Aboriginal Day Event
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson Street, Winnipeg, MB, 10a.m. to 4p.m. Free food, admission, Aboriginal artisans market, career fair, Aboriginal Idol contest, children’s entertainers.

Info: Clayton Sandy at 204-945-8319clayton.sandy@gov.mb.ca

Volunteer: Tina Kabestra at 204-983-2145tina.kabestra@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Career Fair: Jody Stanton at 204-949-6505 jody.stanton@mys.mb.ca

June 21

National Aboriginal Day Barbecue
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Abbey Glen Park (south east corner of 102 Street & Jasper Avenue)
Edmonton, AB
First Nation, Metis and Inuit performers, Tipis exhibits, Red River cart, student art shows, barbecue in support of Amiskwaciy Academy High School’s hot lunch program.

Amiskwaciy Academy & RBC Royal Eagles
brian.jhlesvold@rbc.com


June 22, 2011

“Designing the Canvas of Our Lives”
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Art Gallery of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Youth arts mentoring workshops with Aboriginal artist Aaron Paquette and Dianne Meilli, drumocracy session, arts/culture trade show, Rural Friendship Centre Marketplace and bannock at noon.
Alberta Native Friendship Centers Association
www.anfca.com



June 21, 2011

Aboriginal Awareness Week
OPENING CEREMONY
11:00 AM~1:00 PM
Olympic Park Plaza
Calgary, AB



CANE ~ National Aboriginal Day
12:00 – 1:00 PM
220 - 4th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
Contact: 403. 508.5728



June 21, 2011

National Aboriginal Day Gala
Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre,
Calgary, AB
5:30 pm to 9 pm

•Dinner, Cocktails, Networking & Entertainment
•City of Calgary Mayor Proclamation
•Aboriginal Leaders’ Address
•Fashion Show: Pauline Dempsey “Resilience of Blackfoot Identity in Clothing”

Keynote Speaker: Buffy Sainte-Marie



Masters Of Ceremony:
Nicole Robertson: TV journalist, producer & entrepreneur
Jebb Fink: TV journalist, Host & Comedian

Tickets to the Gala: $125/Plate

Email/PayPal: tickets@afccalgary.org

For more information: Melissa 403.270.7379 ext. 234

[Dyakovo]

Did you know this?

Until 2009, we only had National Aboriginal Day (June 21st).

The more substantive question of course would be...do you know anything about us?¹ Are you planning on learning anything about us?²

1: No.
2: No.


I'll respond to this one in a more (or actually) serious manner...

So, here is a calendar of some of the events across Canada to celebrate Aboriginal History Month. If you get a chance, you should check out events that are close to you.

You could also check out a pow-wow, as they'll be held all through the warm months. They are generally held in aboriginal communities and you'd have to search that community specifically for a date...but there are also often mini 'urban' pow-wows if you're living in the cities.

Unfortunately the only ones that are close enough to me don't seem the least bit interesting... Of course, I'm hampered in "close enough" by not being Canadian...

[Kiskaanak]

Unfortunately the only ones that are close enough to me don't seem the least bit interesting... Of course, I'm hampered in "close enough" by not being Canadian...

There are probably pow-wows in your area. Would you go?

[Dyakovo]

Unfortunately the only ones that are close enough to me don't seem the least bit interesting... Of course, I'm hampered in "close enough" by not being Canadian...

There are probably pow-wows in your area. Would you go?

If I didn't have to work when they were going on. And if they weren't really freaking lame like the one that happens in my town every year...

[Kiskaanak]

If I didn't have to work when they were going on. And if they weren't really freaking lame like the one that happens in my town every year...

Meh.

[Dyakovo]

If I didn't have to work when they were going on. And if they weren't really freaking lame like the one that happens in my town every year...

Meh.

What? I can't afford to just randomly take time off from work, and I can assure you, you'd agree with me about my local pow-wow... It's a joke.

[Kiskaanak]

What? I can't afford to just randomly take time off from work, and I can assure you, you'd agree with me about my local pow-wow... It's a joke.

My 'meh' was in the vein of..."Do I want to take the time and energy to convince this guy that he should learn about Aboriginal people and then research a way for him to get to a good pow-wow?" to which I answered..."Meh".

[Dyakovo]

What? I can't afford to just randomly take time off from work, and I can assure you, you'd agree with me about my local pow-wow... It's a joke.

My 'meh' was in the vein of..."Do I want to take the time and energy to convince this guy that he should learn about Aboriginal people and then research a way for him to get to a good pow-wow?" to which I answered..."Meh".

Ah... Okay.
And you're right, I should learn more about aboriginal people, if for no reason other than the fact that it is part of my family history (I'm part Algonquin (albeit a very small part)).