2018 | Annual Report

2018 | Annual Report Table of Contents

Mission, Vision & Values 2 Message from the President & Executive Director 3

About Folklorama 5

Folklorama Talent 6 Folklorama Teachings 8 Folklorama Travel 10

Folklorama Festival 12 | Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-Off 13 || In the Media 14 ||| Social Media 15

Volunteers 16 | Al Malbranck Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Award 17 Team Folklorama 18 Ambassadors Program 20 Ambassadors’ Inaugural Ceremony 21

Scholarships 22

Partners & Funders 24 Organization Chart 25 Board of Directors, Staff, Seasonal Staff & Committees 26 Folklorama Members 29

Financials 34

PHOTO CREDIT: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDIT: PHOTO FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Message from the President & Executive Director Mission 2018 was a year of positive change and Our Folklorama Talent division kept As we continue to acknowledge, Celebrating diversity and promoting reimaging of initiatives in response to members busy with over 200 events Folklorama would not be the cultural understanding. the valued feedback captured during booked and produced throughout organization we are today if not for the strategic planning process by the year. The relationship that the the contributions of our volunteers. all Folklorama stakeholders. As the Folklorama Talent division maintains As such, it is with utmost pleasure that organization began work on the first locally with corporate clients Folklorama continue to see the youth year of its strategic plan to 2022, all and internationally through the in our membership take on more program development was measured International Council of Organizations leadership roles, express interest in Vision with a keen eye towards ensuring of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts committee work and, in 2018 towards alignment with the identified goals in (CIOFF) allows for our members, as fulfillment of one of the strategic goals, Folklorama promotes the ethno-cultural diversity of Manitoba through growth of talent, teachings and travel, well as Folklorama as a whole to live forming a Folklorama Youth Council entertainment and public celebrations of culture and education. continued success of the festival, our mission and implement our vision for youth, by youth. In taking this Folklorama provides the opportunity for ethno-cultural communities increasing youth involvement and year-round. important step, the skills, attributes to promote and celebrate their intangible culture. We will understand maximizing organizational capacity. and networks that these young people In 2018 Folklorama Teachings and respond to the expectations of our members, stakeholders and the will develop are without measure. The Folklorama Festival continued developed and delivered 70 public and will be leaders in the festival community, the special events to enjoy strong success, not only in customized presentations and Folklorama would like to formally industry and the tourism industry of Manitoba. We will respect and the 445,000 visits that took place, brought elements of the Festival thank our valued sponsors, funders, recognize the contributions of our staff and volunteers and will create but in the engagement of the tens of into classrooms, daycares, members, community partners and an environment that inspires fun, innovation and a sense of belonging. thousands of volunteers who invite us post-secondary institutions, staff for their part in building this

into their pavilions year after year to workplaces, and senior centers dynamic organization and ensuring share in their intangible heritage. The reaching over 10,000 participants Folklorama remain true to its values love and pride of their culture was of all ages in Winnipeg and across - an organization of integrity, that obvious to every guest that walked Manitoba. Throughout the year appreciates diversity, respects culture through the doors of each pavilion. It Folklorama Teachings encourages and above-all, respects each other. Values is this contribution and commitment hands-on learning through interactive of all volunteers, in every capacity, performances, presentations, and The future is golden; we look forward Our basic foundation values are: that lends to the ongoing success of workshops. Cultivating a collaborative to celebrating Folklorama50 and Folklorama both during the festival and learning environment to attain a beyond for many years to come. • Respect for people year round. respect of multiculturalism in the • Appreciation for diversity classroom, daycare or workplace More than five years in the making, is the foundation of the Folklorama • Integrity the launch of digital ticketing was by Teachings division. • Respect for culture far the largest achievement of the organization in 2018. For the first Folklorama Travel works year-round as time in Folklorama’s history advanced a receptive tour operator by planning In the services that we provide and the products tickets were made available for public and facilitating full daytime itineraries we develop and support, we will be known to be: purchase, mitigating the number one for groups visiting Winnipeg. In 2018 Avrom Charach President • Responsive • Innovative complaint of festival goers that many this resulted in 155 bookings within avoided attending due to long lines and the Group and VIP Tour programs. • Creative • Strategic uncertainty around sold out shows. As a highly respected member of • Proactive • Transparent As expected when migrating to a new the tourism community, and a driver system with a myriad of variables, of economic growth to the City of challenges did arise, were managed Winnipeg and province of Manitoba, immediately and are being addressed Folklorama Travel continues to build Teresa Cotroneo and re-assessed moving into 2019 to its brand by delivering the highest of Executive Director provide an even better experience for customer service with groups from the public and pavilions. the USA, rural Manitoba and other Canadian provinces.

2 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 3 About Folklorama

The first Folklorama Festival took place Folklorama Talent is a full-service or workplace. By working closely over one week as a celebration of entertainment booking agency with Folklorama’s ethno-cultural Manitoba’s centennial in 1970 and at representing many of Winnipeg’s top performers each client’s event will that time was intended as a one-time multicultural performers. With close receives a customized program celebration. Decades later in 2018, to 30 years of event management that focuses on diversity through Folklorama has successfully produced and concert production experience, workshops and performances. These its 49th Festival. Since 1970 the Festival Folklorama Talent has a broader methods foster an appreciation and has grown tremendously, receiving reach than most agencies. Unlike respect for cultural differences and the distinction of being the largest typical booking agencies that recruit motivate others to take pride in their and longest-running multicultural for their rosters, Folklorama Talent own cultural heritage. festival of its kind in the world*, and works proactively on behalf of our continues to celebrate the global membership to pursue local, national Folklorama Travel is a leader in diversity seen in Manitoba. Through and international bookings. By building the tourism industry in Manitoba. member organizations that represent strong relationships with international By developing relationships with diverse ethno-cultural communities, festivals through CIOFF, Folklorama tour partners from across North Folklorama becomes a vessel for Talent has access to contemporary America, Folklorama Travel is able communities to promote and share and international performers from to consistently attract travelers to their intangible heritage and promote around the world in addition to the Winnipeg and the Folklorama Festival cultural understanding to all visitors. highly talented local performing year after year. This is done through groups. Folklorama Talent provides a the creation of robust cultural The continued success of the diverse range of event management itineraries for visiting groups focusing Folklorama Festival is demonstrated needs including itinerary planning and on local attractions, restaurants and by attracting over 400,000 visits each programming to on-site management showcasing Folklorama Talent and year, strengthening its place as a for corporate events, festivals, Teaching performers. This division summer tourism anchor for the city conventions and conferences. also applies its tourism expertise to of Winnipeg. Through the remainder maximize business development for of the year, Folklorama is sustained Folklorama Teachings nurtures a Folklorama throughout the year as by three business divisions created collaborative learning environment a receptive tour operator cultivating as a result of the Festival’s success: which creates respect for in-bound group travel business. Folklorama Talent, Folklorama multiculturalism through hands on *As designated by the International Council of Teachings and Folklorama Travel. learning in the classroom, daycare Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF), an international nongovernmental organization (NGO) in Official Partnership with UNESCO. PHOTO CREDITS ON PAGE: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDITS ON PAGE: PHOTO PHOTO CREDIT: DARCY FINLEY DARCY CREDIT: PHOTO

PHOTO CREDIT: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDIT: PHOTO FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Folklorama Talent

2018 was an eventful year for Folklorama Talent with over 200 bookings produced throughout the year including clients ranging from private functions to galas, corporate clients, public events and national conferences.

As a part of CIOFF, Folklorama Talent members Melos Folk Ensemble, The Winnipeg Steel Orchestra and the Flying Lion Dance Troupe travelled to Chile to perform at two different festivals in January. These members represented Folklorama and their respective culture at Festival Nacional de Folklore de San Bernardo and the 5th annual Encuentro Internacional de Folklore de Concón. In addition to international exposure, Folklorama Talent member Le Regazze Italiane represented Folklorama, their Italian culture, and Canada at Folkmoot USA in North Carolina in July.

The summer of 2018 was yet again a very busy time for the Folklorama Talent division, programming and producing six evenings of entertainment for the Crane Rental Association of Canada and programming the main stage at the Swan Valley Folk Fest in Swan River, MB in June. In addition, Folklorama Talent worked with the Assiniboine Park Conservancy, building on the success of the previous summer, to provide entertainment during their annual Casinos of Winnipeg Summer Entertainment Series. Over three evenings, Folklorama Talent members performed at the Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park, for mini-Folklorama nights dubbed “Folklorama in the Park”. Folklorama Talent members included Rockalypso, El León, Purple City, Descarga Latina. Visiting international groups included Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla Ensemble from Boston, MA, and Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad Veracruzana from Veracruz, Mexico. This successful summer series has quickly become a favourite for the public to enjoy and get a taste of Folklorama Talent before the start of the Festival.

Building on the solid relationship of Folklorama with our partners at Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, Folklorama Talent was contracted to produce a series of events coined the “Casinos of Winnipeg, Folklorama World Tour”. These multicultural nights showcased a variety of Folklorama Talent members and building on strategies towards increasing awareness of the Talent division, brought Folklorama entertainment to the people of Winnipeg in the months following the Festival.

As Folklorama continues to grow at an international level, and in turn provide opportunities for Folklorama members, we are pleased to acknowledge that in 2018, Agency Producer, Christian Hidalgo-Mazzei was elected President of CIOFF Canada for a two year term. This is in addition to his current duties as the Vice-President of the 2020 Folkloriada committee, a CIOFF International flagship event that will take place in Ufa, Russia in 2020. Christian’s ongoing dedication and work with CIOFF has positioned Folklorama well on the international stage. PHOTO CREDIT: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDIT: PHOTO PHOTO CREDIT: BREAK 4TH PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: PHOTO

6 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT LARSON DWAYNE CREDITS: PHOTO Folklorama Teachings

In 2018 Folklorama Teachings developed and delivered 70 customized presentations and brought elements of the Festival into classrooms, daycares, post-secondary institutions, workplaces, and senior centers reaching over 10,000 participants of all ages in Winnipeg and across Manitoba, including Niverville, Dauphin, Wabowden, Pinawa, Lorette, and Melita.

Through each unique presentation, Folklorama’s talented performing members foster an appreciation and understanding of different cultures, while encouraging their audiences to take pride in their own. Each Folklorama Teachings event allows Folklorama to continue to further its mission of celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding.

Folklorama Teachings was also pleased to continue supporting the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Sharing Dance initiative. This nation-wide movement spearheaded by Canada’s National Ballet School encourages Canadians of all ages to participate in free, healthy, fun and creative dance activities. This year-round initiative culminates in Sharing Dance Day, an annual event bringing communities together for a morning of dance performances and workshops. Folklorama Talent member, Bola Oriyomi and Ariya Afrika Cultural Dancers, led over 800 students and community members in a high-energy workshop during this year’s event.

Once again, Folklorama was invited back to the “Feast of Nations” event hosted by the University of North Dakota’s International Organization. Folklorama members Wushu Manitoba, Rozmai Ukrainian Dance Company, Quidel Chilean Folk Dance Group, and Clyde Heerah & Paradize Band delighted the audience of over 1000 with their captivating performances. PHOTO CREDIT: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDIT: PHOTO PHOTO CREDIT: MATT DUBOFF MATT CREDIT: PHOTO PHOTO CREDIT: DARCY FINLEY DARCY CREDIT: PHOTO

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Folklorama Travel is a proud member cycling, walking, late-night shows and popular Manitoba attractions, topped of the tourism community and is a parties. VIP Tour guests participated off by a signature program at Fort driver of economic growth to the City in tours visiting 2 or 3 pavilions per Gibraltar. Folklorama Travel has been of Winnipeg and province of Manitoba night complete with progressive the preferred receptive tour operator by continuing to bring in groups from meal service, reserved seating and a for Home Spun Tours for over 20 years. the USA, rural Manitoba and other Folklorama tour guide. Canadian provinces. Folklorama Travel continues to work in New for 2018, Folklorama Travel collaboration with Folklorama Talent Folklorama Travel works year-round as was pleased to present FUSION: and Teachings to help create new a receptive tour operator by planning A Social Cooking Experience. types of revenue generating programs and facilitating full daytime itineraries Folklorama fused traditional food and for corporate clients throughout for groups visiting Winnipeg. In 2018, culture from Winnipeg’s Filipino and the year. In 2018, Folklorama Travel Folklorama Travel brought in an array Japanese communities where guests collaborated with Talent and Teachings of group tour bookings through were guided through an authentic on 3 different events with groups from hosting summer leisure trips, family three-course meal. Complete with live Victoria, B.C and Little Falls, Minnesota. reunions, senior recreation centre entertainment and demonstrations groups, corporate staff outings, from Folklorama community members. student exchange groups and niche The event was hosted by Folklorama customized tours, resulting in 155 sponsor, 103.1 Virgin Radio Winnipeg bookings within the Group and VIP personality, Mandy Shew. The event Tour programs. was sold out and received very positive feedback from all who attended. It was another successful year for the VIP Tour program with 2455 seats sold In August of 2018, Folklorama Travel in 2018. VIP Tour options for the fully planned a two-night, three-day tour independent traveler (FIT) or small for Home Spun Tours from Rice Lake, group clients included accessibility, Wisconsin. The group visited several PHOTO CREDITS: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDITS: PHOTO PHOTO CREDIT: DARCY FINLEY DARCY CREDIT: PHOTO

10 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT LARSON DWAYNE CREDITS: PHOTO Folklorama Festival Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-Off

From August 5 to 18, Folklorama celebrated In 2018 the Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama the 49th edition of the flagship Folklorama Festival. Kick-Off was moved to a new location at the Once again over 20,000 volunteers Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park. The green came together for two-weeks to celebrate the 2018 Festival Pavilions space surrounding the theatre was filled with diverse ethno-cultural landscape of our city activities and programming for the public to and province at the largest and longest-running enjoy on Saturday, July 28. An estimated 10,000 multicultural festival of its kind in the world. Week One Week Two people took part in the day which included interactive cultural workshops, performances, The most impactful accomplishment of the 2018 Africa/Caribbean Pavilion Africa Pavilion demonstrations, children’s activities, a pavilion Festival was the launch of digital ticketing across Brazilian Pavilion Argentina “Tango” Pavilion expo, food trucks, sponsor activation and the all festival pavilions. Public stakeholders welcomed Casa do Minho Portuguese Pavilion Budapest-Hungaria Pavilion Third + Bird Urban Market. the move to a system reflective of the current Chilean Pavilion Caribbean Pavilion festival and special events industry and saw Chinese Pavilion Celtic Ireland Pavilion From 3:00 – 9:00pm, Colleen Bready, weather approximately 40% of festival-goers choosing to Greek Pavilion Chile Lindo Pavilion specialist at CTV News Winnipeg, and Ace Burpee, purchase in advance through the online system, Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion El Salvador Pavilion on-air personality for 103.1 Virgin Radio Winnipeg, surpassing first year targets for this initiative. Irish Pavilion Ethiopian Pavilion co-hosted the event, guiding the crowd through Implementing ticket sales to specific pavilions, Israel Pavilion - Shalom Square First Nations Pavilion the on-stage programming which included: on specific dates, show times and guaranteeing Italian Pavilion German Pavilion performances by Folklorama members Grupo entrance, mitigated long-standing challenges Japanese Pavilion India Pavilion Rumel, Splendore D’Italia Dance Group, Belgian and feedback from festival-goers in regard to Métis Pavilion Korean Pavilion Folk Dancers, Serbian Beograd Pavilion Dancers, long lines and sold-out shows. Folklorama looks Mexican Pavilion Pabellón de España - Spain Pavilion Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts Dancers, forward to ongoing development and fine-tuning Pavillon canadien-français Pavilion of Portugal Evans Coffie, TiBert le Voyageur, Korean Pavilion of the digital online ticketing system in years to Pavilion of Scotland Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion Taekwondo Demonstrations, Winnipeg Steel come. Polish Pavilion Scandinavian Pavilion Orchestra, Tamil Pavilion Dance Group, Pavilion Punjab Pavilion Serbian Pavilion “Beograd” of Scotland Performers, Asham Stompers, and Volunteers worked tirelessly in the months Romanian Pavilion Slovenija Pavilion Latin Fusion. leading up to and in execution of the Festival Russian Pavilion Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion to ensure that each visitor from near and far Serbian “Kolo” Pavilion Tamil Pavilion experienced the very best of this two-week South Sudanese Pavilion United Kingdom Pavilion cultural celebration. The Festival continues to Ukraine Kyiv Pavilion be a popular summer choice for local audiences and visitors from abroad, with over 445,000 visits taking place in 2018. Folklorama welcomed out of town guests from Australia, China, Egypt, Mexico, Arizona, California, and Minnesota who took part in immersive cultural experiences, trying delicious ethnic cuisine, imported refreshments and took in various exhibits and displays in pursuit of learning the traditions and diversity of the ethno-cultural communities of Winnipeg and Manitoba.

Joining Folklorama’s talented local performers on the pavilions’ stages were several performing groups from around the globe. In 2018, the Festival welcomed entertainers from Argentina, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Russia, and Trinidad and Tobago who contributed to the amazing shows taken in by Folklorama visitors. PHOTO CREDIT: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDIT: PHOTO DUBOFF MATT CREDITS ON PAGE: PHOTO

12 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 13 In the Media Social Media

The Folklorama Festival maintains strong brand recognition Folklorama continued to focus a strong effort on its social within our market. This is reflected in the extensive traditional media presence and a robust online advertising strategy media advertising (TV, radio and print), online advertising as leading up to and during the Festival. Social Media Engagement well as media and social media coverage leading up to and during the Festival. During the height of Folklorama’s online campaign (May 23 until August 26) 2478 Tweets were sent by the Folklorama’s media campaign officially started at the public reaching over 14 million, averaging 26 Tweets a day 11,124 Followers* Folklorama Media Call on July 31, 2018 at the Centro Caboto and saw Folklorama trending on Twitter Canada- wide three Centre. In total, 31 media outlets, media sponsors, social media times, and two more times in Manitoba over the duration influencers, community partners, and government officials festival. A trending topic is the most discussed topic or were in attendance. Coverage before and during Folklorama hashtag by users at any given time. Followers* from the media accumulated to 236 stories on a local, national, 11,955 and international level. Our Instagram “Folklorama Fever” contest was a success and ran for the month of July with nearly 1000 entries. Folklorama media sponsors also contributed to the astounding The contest focused around asking those on Instagram to coverage with 41 media appearance opportunities for pavilions. follow Folklorama’s account, like the photo of the contest Followers* Examples of these media sponsor relationships during the announcement and tag 3 friends who have #FolkloramaFever 11,932 run of the Festival were pavilion features on every CTV with the prize being a pair of 2018 Tour Visas. Morning Live and CTV News at 5 & 6 newscasts. CTV human interest stories were also produced during the Festival for 2,326 Tweets their programming. These stories highlighted Folklorama’s 1,032,689 volunteers and shared their stories behind why Folklorama is Website pageviews in August such a large part of their life and/or summer tradition.

As well as, 103.1 Virgin Radio and 99.9 BOB FM supported our 48.24% pavilions with countless on air mentions, contests and social New visitors to our website in August media posts. Lastly, Winnipeg Free Press published many human interest stories and pavilion features leading up to and during the Festival. #myfolklorama

*as of December 2018

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14 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 15 Volunteers Al Malbranck Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Award

Folklorama was once again made possible through the efforts The Al Malbranck Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Award of over 20,000 volunteers. They each contribute to furthering was created by honourary Folklorama member Joanne the success of the Festival by living Folklorama’s mission of Malbranck to commemorate her and her late husband’s celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding. legacy of supporting Folklorama over many decades.

This was Folklorama’s second year of using digital software Awards were presented this year during the Pavilion for recruitment and volunteer management; it was paired Coordinator Volunteer Appreciation Event to five Pavilion with additional in-person volunteer information sessions to Coordinators who have shown exceptional dedication highlight the variety of ways volunteers can contribute to to the Festival. the organization year round. The 2018 recipients were Angie Baran (Celtic Ireland Pavilion), New this year, multiple Volunteer Appreciation evenings Philip Brady (Celtic Ireland Pavilion), Dalvinder Obhi (Brazilian were organized on behalf of the Board of Directors, each Pavilion), and Jon Omaga (Pearl of the Orient Philippine with a keen eye towards ensuring that different volunteer Pavilion). groups were given an opportunity to enjoy a more intimate event. Folklorama’s Ambassadors, Pavilion Coordinators, and Group Tour & Special Event volunteers enjoyed food, socializing, special prizes and more at each event.

For the volunteers who participated on various committees throughout the 2018 year, Folklorama’s Board of Directors will be acknowledging their dedication after the completion of their 2018-2019 term, in April of 2019. JOANNE MALBRANCK PHOTO CREDIT: DARCY FINLEY DARCY CREDIT: MALBRANCK PHOTO JOANNE

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Team Folklorama was created in 2013 In 2018 the major networking initiatives In September, Cultural Connections In 2018 towards fulfillment of one of the responsibility of planning and Members of Team Folklorama spent to provide volunteers aged 14 to 25 Team Folklorama hosted were two was held once again. This time guests the identified strategic goals, the Board executing Team Folklorama events as the day preparing packages of food a space to network with their fellow Cultural Connections events. These enjoyed Folklorama Trivia as well as a of Directors gave the directive to the well as inviting and encouraging youth and warm clothes to provide to those youth volunteers. The purpose of all bi-annual events provide youth with henna workshop lead by 2018 Youth operations team to move ahead and to participate in and attend events, that are in need throughout the city in Team Folklorama events is to engage an evening of socializing and informal Ambassador Riddhi Tailor. support the formation of a Folklorama through their personal and professional her honour. and encourage participation of youth networking while participating in Youth Council for youth, by youth. In networks. in Folklorama as a whole, throughout activities and cultural presentations taking this important step, the skills, the year. The goal is to ensure put on by their peers. The first Cultural attributes and networks that these In December, the Folklorama Youth pavilion succession occurs and the Connections in 2018 took place in young people will develop are without Council organized youth volunteers organization thrives for years to come. March where youth did a workshop measure. The council is made up of to come together to be involved with All who volunteer with Folklorama, and in the traditional Philippine folk dance 10 youth volunteers who are charged “Maya’s Day”. Maya was a former who meet the age range requirements, tinikling, and learned about traditional with identifying new initiatives for member of Team Folklorama and Youth are automatically considered members African headdresses. Team Folklorama which promotes Ambassador, whose last wish was that of Team Folklorama and are invited to the mission, vision, and values of her family and friends would give back take part in the offered programming. the organization. Their role also has to their communities.

18 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 19 Ambassadors Program Ambassadors’ Inaugural Ceremony

Cambrian Credit Union is the proud sponsor of Folklorama’s Ambassadors Program On July 19, 2018, close to 800 Also in attendance were Those with the best overall score members of the Folklorama family representatives from our generous in each category are chosen as an gathered in celebration of the 2018 sponsors Cambrian Credit Union, Ambassador General for the following Pavilion Ambassadors and to witness Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, and Events year. the 2019 Ambassadors’ General by Emma, as well as Dr. Robert-Falcon competition. The Ambassadors’ Ouellette (Member of Parliament for Throughout the evening those in Inaugural Ceremony was moved Winnipeg Centre). attendance enjoyed performances to the Club Regent Event Centre, from Folklorama Talent members allowing for a re-imagined event The Ambassadors’ Inaugural Ceremony Rusalka, The Tamil Pavilion Dancers, based on feedback received from also provides a venue for the final and BMW Dixieland Band. pavilion sponsoring organizations. component in the 2019 Ambassadors The change in direction allowed for General Competition. There are more participation from all members two phases to the competition. The Thanks to our generous event sponsors of the Folklorama family and placed first, worth 70 percent of their final a greater spotlight on each of the 170 score, has participants taking part Ambassadors and a deeper look into in interviews with the Ambassador what Folklorama means to them. General Selection Jury at the Folklorama office. The second is Folklorama President Avrom Charach done live during the evening when along with esteemed government six finalists in each category test their officials Honourable Cathy Cox public speaking skills. (Minister of Sport, Culture, and Heritage and the MLA for Riel), His In the end jurors are asked to assess Worship Mayor Brian Bowman (City the competitors based on how well of Winnipeg), and Chief Danny Smyth the participants are able to share (Winnipeg Police Services) gave knowledge about their own culture, 2018 AMBASSADORS GENERAL (from left): Youth Ambassador General Vina Dimayuga (Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion), Youth greetings to the audience. Folklorama and multiculturalism. Ambassador General Nehal Dhadral (India Pavilion), Adult Ambassador General Joseph Orobia (Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion), and Adult Ambassador General Aileen Madden (Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion). Photo credit: Dwayne Larson

PHOTO CREDITS ON PAGE: DWAYNE LARSON The Folklorama Ambassador Program, included: Winnipeg Harvest, The Folklorama’s mission within the sponsored by Cambrian Credit Union, Teddy Bears Picnic, Assiniboine Park community leading up to and during allows two adult and two youth Canada Day Celebrations in the Park, the Festival. Folklorama congratulates Ambassadors from each pavilion the and Siloam Mission. all who took part, including the chance to represent their culture, recipients of the award for attending community, as well as Folklorama, Thanks to the support of our sponsor, the most Ambassador appearances: throughout the summer and during the Cambrian Credit Union, Folklorama Alyssa Vokey (Slovenija Pavilion) and two weeks of the Festival. In 2018, 172 also has two adult and two youth Ingrid Tuft (Scandinavian Pavilion). Ambassadors representing 43 pavilions Ambassadors General who represent took part in the program. the organization at a variety of events throughout the year. The 2018 Ambassadors take part in a variety of Ambassadors General were Joseph activities to promote their pavilion Orobia (Adult), Aileen Madden (Adult), and Folklorama, as well as partake Vina Dimayuga (Youth) and Nehal in opportunities to give back to Dhadral (Youth). the community at large. In 2018, Ambassadors participated in over 20 The hard work and commitment different community appearances and that Folklorama’s Ambassadors take events throughout Winnipeg, which on is outstanding and helps further PHOTO CREDIT: DARCY FINLEY DARCY CREDIT: PHOTO

20 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 21 Scholarships

On behalf of the Jewish Foundation of Award recipients must be between the The 2018 scholarships were Manitoba, Folklorama annually awards ages of 17 and 25, and demonstrate awarded to Kayan (Kay) Xu, the Mark & Dorthy Danzker Scholarship an active involvement in preserving recipient of the $2,500 post-graduate for Excellence for the preservation of ethno-cultural heritage through scholarship, and Jaden Kochan, ethno-cultural heritage. The award volunteer work, employment, or Gabriella Niemczyk, Kadie Nykvist, honours the memory of philanthropist contributions to a cultural activity Nicholas Pasieczka, and Davide Verrelli and former Winnipeg City councillor within Manitoba. who each received a $1,000 post- Mark Danzker and his wife Dorothy. secondary scholarship. PHOTO CREDIT: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDIT: PHOTO Kayan (Kay) Xu Jaden Kochan Gabriella Niemczyk Kadie Nykvist Nicholas Pasieczka Davide Verrelli

$2,500 recipient $1,000 recipient $1,000 recipient $1,000 recipient $1,000 recipient $1,000 recipient

Kayan (Kay) Xu is currently a medical Jaden Kochan is graduating student Gabriella Niemczyk is an 18 Kadie Nykvist is entering her second Nicholas Pasieczka is a proud Davide Verrelli’s mother comes from student in her second year at from Fisher Branch Collegiate. He year-old Polish-Canadian who has year at the University of Winnipeg in the Ukrainian-Canadian. He graduated from the small town of Villatora, on the the University of Manitoba’s Max lived in Fisher Branch all his life and always been passionate about her Faculty of Education. Her fascination Sanford Collegiate and lives just outside outskirts of Padova in Northern Italy, Rady College of Medicine. She is was taught from a young age school, culture. Gabriella began Polish dancing with learning different languages has Oak Bluff, MB. He is very much involved and his father comes from the town of intending to specialize in pediatrics giving back to the community and at the age of five and currently dances led her to pursue a major in French and in his community as well as his school Frosinone, not far from Rome. Davide or gastroenterology. Kayan is greatly preserving his Ukrainian heritage are in the Polish Folk Dance Ensemble SPK a minor in German with the hope that being part of many sports teams and graduated from Saint Paul’s High School involved in the community of the very important. Iskry, performing nightly at the Polish she can bring her love of languages clubs. as part of the gold honour roll, and is medical field, serving as the Children’s Pavilion during Folklorama. She was the into her own classroom. As a swimming currently studying his second year of Hospital representative for her class and Pushing himself in school acts as a way Youth Ambassador for the Polish Pavilion and dance teacher, it is clear she has He attends Holy Family Ukrainian science at the Canadian Mennonite a medical counselor for Diabetes Camp. to challenging himself and he enjoyed in 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed hosting a passion for educating and helping Catholic Church and teachs the level University, with the intention of pursuing the reward of getting good marks on other Ambassadors at her pavilion as others, and she is thoroughly excited to fours part of their catechism program. a career in medicine. In addition, she has been an active tests. Because of his constant striving well as meeting many new friends as she pursue it as a career. His passion is aviation and through the volunteer for the Winnipeg Chinese for excellence, his future plans after travelled to other pavilions. Gabriella and Air Cadet Program, he earned both Holding true to the central pillar of his Cultural Center for the past 8 years, high school are to attend the University her family are very involved in the Polish In her free time, Kadie volunteers with his Glider Pilot’s License as well as his culture, Davide places a high value on and taken upon several leadership of Manitoba and get a Degree in community, organizing events such as events and different programs around Private Pilot’s license. He also advanced family in his life, and brings this same roles in preserving cultural heritage Science. After that he plans to apply the annual Polish Fest. the city. Working with newcomers, to Cadet Biathlon Nationals five times love to the broader community, often and promoting multiculturalism. Roles to medical school and complete his teaching science in after school and earned two bronze medals. in the form of music. He assists in which she has been involved in include residency to become a dermatologist. Gabriella is also passionate about the programs, and volunteering at both leading his parish of Holy Cross in music serving as the past president of the French language, having competed in the Winnipeg Folk Festival and Festival His culture has defined him and ministry, and enjoys singing at various Manitoba Chinese Youth Committee, Ukrainian Dance has always been an the Concours D’art Oratoire, placing 3rd du Voyageur means she is constantly shaped him into the man he is today by gatherings in the Italian community spearheading serval multicultural events important part of his life. He danced nationally. She graduated from Miles on the move. She has also long been teaching him hard work and dedication such as Folklorama and Viva Italia. such as the annual Cultural Arts Night since the age of 5 and Ukrainian Macdonell Collegiate and began her involved with her church’s many events. in every aspect of his life. He will be At his high school, Davide enjoyed and Multicultural Summer Camp for Dance has allowed him to preserve studies at the Faculty of Science at the Kadie also enjoys dancing with the attending the University of Manitoba for partaking in various sports teams, drama Youth. She has also had significant role his heritage and provided him with University of Manitoba with aspirations Scandinavian Fun Folk Dancers group, Direct entry into Engineering. He would productions, and other extracurricular in the Chinese pavilion of Folklorama as many opportunities. He has been a to pursue a career in medicine. helping out around the Scandinavian like to become a Mechanical Engineer activities. volunteer, previous youth ambassador part of three different dance groups Cultural Centre, celebrating her and specialize in aerospace. and is the junior coordinator for this over the years, which have taught him During her time at Miles MacDonnell culture as a Youth Ambassador during Davide will continue to dedicate himself year’s pavilion. different skills that have developed him Collegiate Gabriella volunteered her Folklorama 2017, and learning Finnish to his work, so that he may bring his best abilities. Through dance he was able time on various school committees and Swedish in her free time. She looks in service of the Italian community and As a future physician and leader of to travel to Ukraine and perform in the such as Key Club and Grad Committee forward to helping out at Folklorama Winnipeg at large. multicultural community, she is excited RWB’s production of “The Nutcracker”. while also volunteering at Concordia this coming summer as well. to continue her involvement in the Ukrainian Dance is one of his biggest Hospital. Gabriella plans to continue to health care system and uniquely, passions and he hopes to dance for as preserve her Polish heritage and travel to Excited to continue the constant incorporate her multicultural awareness long as possible. Poland in 2019 with her dance group to journey of learning and bringing about and knowledge, in all aspects of her participate in a dance festival and spend awareness of other cultures, Kadie is practice. time with family. delighted and extremely thankful to be able to receive such an award. She intends to use the knowledge she gains through her education to create a classroom filled with curiosity, kindness and acceptance in the future.

22 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 23 Partners Organization Chart

MEMBERSHIP Nominating Committee

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Finance & Audit Governance Lincensing Membership Review Scholarship Steering Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Agency Director of Member Executive Director of Marketing Accounting Manager Producer & Festival Services & Communications Assistant

Associate Agency Member & Festival Marketing & Office Festival Assistant Producer Services Coordinator Communications Administrator seasonal Coordinator

Community and Festival Assistant Sponsor Development seasonal Manager

Distribution Supervisor Group Tour Manager seasonal

Tourism Assistant Distribution Coordinator seasonal seasonal

Marketing and Distribution Coordinator Communications seasonal Assistant seasonal

Distribution Coordinator seasonal

24 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 25 2018 Board of Directors, Committees Staff, Seasonal Staff & Committees Steering Committee Avrom Charach (Chair), Stan Hall, Richard Reif, Matthew Sobocan, Tom Millington, Joseph Glasgow (Caribbean Pavilion), Emaline Jackson Board of Directors (Africa/Caribbean Pavilion), Scott Gordon (Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion)

Staffas of December 31, 2018: Seasonal Staff as of December 31, 2018: Governance Committee

Teresa Cotroneo Additional staff are hired for term positions, Executive Director Avrom Charach (Chair), Tamara Medina, Richard Reif, Denys Volkov, ranging from 11 – 13 weeks, from June Marko Vujadin, Jim Court Maclean Boyd through September which in 2018 included: Member & Festival Services Coordinator - Term Kelly Babb Briar Boyko Distribution Team Supervisor Finance and Audit Committee Community & Sponsor Development Manager Luke Cecelon Avrom Charach Richard Reif Stan Hall Tamara Medina Heather Goossen Richard Reif (Chair), Bridget Peterson, Marko Vujadin, Isabela Giubega, President Chair, Finance & Audit Chair, Licensing Chair, Membership Distribution Team Coordinator Office Administrator Committee Committee Committee Kieran Hall, Mohamed Ismath, Peter Parboji Richie Davy Christian Hidalgo-Mazzei Distribution Team Coordinator Agency Producer Licensing Committee Natalie Hunte Hart Jacob Summer Festival Assistant Group Tour Manager Stan Hall (Chair), Dr. Paramjit Tappia, Tracy Balagus, Dan Bielak, Jim Court, Julian Giubega, Murray Greenfield, Yvonne Hawryliuk, Mohamed Ismath, Joeanna Leung Melanie Loeb Summer Marketing & Communications Assistant Associate Agency Producer Theresa Kurjewicz, Jordan Wall

Makayla MacFarlane Christa Mariash Director of Marketing & Communications Tourism Assistant Matthew Sobocan Eugene Waskiw Althea Gederon Bridget Peterson Membership Committee Chair, Scholarship Chair, Review Committee Director Director Terri Nordman Brenna Rempel Committee Accounting Manager Distribution Team Coordinator Tamara Medina (Chair), Althea Gederon, Surekha Joshi, Dr. Gurinder Bajwa, Isabela Giubega, Jasinder Sidhu, Margaret Strachan Richele Philippot Methulla Shankaran Executive Assistant Summer Festival Assistant

Rachelle Quilapio Review Committee Member & Festival Services Coordinator ** Eugene Waskiw (Chair), Dr. Ganpat Lodha, Carol Matsumoto, Samantha Sommerfield Marketing & Communications Coordinator Jon Omaga (Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion), Cristina Sa (Casa do Minho Portuguese Pavilion) ** on leave Denys Volkov Marko Vujadin Dr. Paramjit Tappia Surekha Joshi Director Director Director Director Scholarship Committee

Matthew Sobocan (Chair), Wynne Au, Miki Schweitzer, Margaret Strachan, Sylvia Todaschuk

Nominating Committee

Zaleena Salaam (Chair), Marko Vujadin, Dr. Rayleen De Luca, Henry Wiebe, Darren Gagaluk, Julian Giubega, Jaime Torres

Zaleena Salaam Immediate Past President & Chair, Nominating Committee Folklorama President Avrom Charach is an ex-officio member of all committees not chaired by the President.

26 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 27 Folklorama Members in good standing as of December 31, 2018:

African Communities of Manitoba Inc. Afro-Caribbean Dancers Asham Stompers Inc. A Afro-Caribbean Association of Argentinian Manitoban Association Inc. Association of United Ukrainian Manitoba Inc. Canadians Inc. Ariya Afrika Cultural Dancers

Bafana Bolero Dance Theatre Bronstone, Sharon Barley Mow Band Borley & Stearns Duo B Belgian Folk Dancers of Winnipeg Bowers, Deborah Bielak, Daniel Brady Academy Parents’ Association Inc.

Ça Claque! Charach, Avrom Court, James Canadian Salvadorians in Winnipeg, Charach, Barney Croatian Pavilion Zagreb Inc. CASA Inc. Ching Wu Athletic Association Croatian Folklore Ensemble Canadian Slovenian Cultural Society “Croatian Dawn” Clyde Heerah & Paradize Band Inc. Cuban Arts Collective of Manitoba Inc. C Corinna Kruger Cari-Cana Singers Council of Caribbean Organization Casa Do Minho Portuguese Centre Inc. Members of Manitoba Inc. Centre culturel franco-manitobain Inc. Council of South Sudanese Communities Chai Folk Arts Council Inc. of Manitoba Inc.

Dawnswyr Gwerin Yr Afron Goch Dance Manitoba Inc. Individual Member D (Red River Welsh Folk Dancers) De Luca, O.M., Dr. Rayleen - Folklorama De Luca, Vince

Egyptian Canadian Society of Manitoba Ethiopian Society of Winnipeg Inc. E Ena Sutton Highland Dancers of Win- Evans Coffie - Coffieman nipeg

F Felicity Foundation Inc. Flying Lion Dance Troupe Fubuki Daiko Entertainment Inc.

German Society of Winnipeg Inc. Guitar Winnipeg/The Guitar Man G Grenadian Association of Manitoba Inc. Guylaine Maltais (Brazilian Jazz Singer)

Hawryliuk, Yvonne Hoosli Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Inc. Hungarian Canadian Cultural Society of Manitoba Inc. H Hinode Taiko Inc. Hungarian Kapisztran Folk Ensemble of Winnipeg Inc. PHOTO CREDIT: BREAK 4TH PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: PHOTO

PHOTO CREDIT: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDIT: PHOTO 28 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 29 Folklorama Members in good standing as of December 31, 2018:

India Association of Manitoba Inc. Indochina Chinese Association of Island Breeze Manitoba Manitoba Inc. I India School of Dance, Music and Ismath, Mohamed Theatre Inc. Iranian Community of Manitoba Inc. Italian Canadian League of Manitoba Inc.

Japanese Cultural Association of Jennifer Clarke & Wild Mountain Thyme J Manitoba Inc. Productions

Karpat Hungarian Folk Dancers of KEFI - Greek Folk Dancers of Manitoba K Winnipeg (Magyar Mozaik Inc.)

L Le Club Belge Inc./Legion Branch #107 Le Ragazze Italiane Lodha, Dr. Ganpat

Magdaragat Philippines Manitoba International Folk Dance Medina, Tamara (The Voyagers of the Seas) Inc. Association Melos Folk Ensemble Manitoba Chilean Association Matsumoto, Carol Mex Y Can Association of Manitoba Inc. Cultural Centre Inc. M McConnell Irish Dancers Millington, Tom O. Manitoba Great Wall Performing McConnell School of Dance Students Member Arts Inc. Association Inc.

N Neemu-Egwah Inc

Order of AHEPA Polikos Aster O Chapter CJ8 Inc.

Panjab Foundation of Manitoba Inc. Phoebe Man Portuguese Association of Manitoba Inc. P Pasieczka, Martin Polish Combatants’ Association, Branch 13 in Canada Inc. Philippine Association of Manitoba Inc.

Rady Jewish Community Centre Rambo Production Enterprises Romanetz Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Winnipeg Inc. R Rodrigues, Casimiro Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Inc. Reif, Richard PHOTO CREDIT: BREAK 4TH PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: PHOTO

PHOTO CREDIT: DWAYNE LARSON DWAYNE CREDIT: PHOTO 31 FOLKLORAMA 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Folklorama Members in good standing as of December 31, 2018:

Salaam, Zaleena Sokol Polish Folk Ensemble Steve Kiz Scandinavian Folk Group of Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School Storozuk, Ronald Manitoba Inc. Spence Tradition Strachan, Margaret Schur, Patricia S Splendore D’Italia Folk Dancers Summer Bear Dance Troupe Schweitzer, Miki St. Philip Minh Folk Group Inc. Scottish Association of Winnipeg Inc. St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Inc. Sister Dorothy

Tamil Cultural Society of Manitoba Inc. The Irish Association of Manitoba Inc. TiBert le Voyageur (TiBert Inc.) Tappia, Dr. Paramjit The Korean Society of Manitoba for Todaschuk Sisters Fraternity and Culture Inc. The German Club Band Winnipeg Todaschuk Sisters’ Ukrainian Boutique (Blaskapelle Deutsche Vereiningung) The Romanian Society of Manitoba Inc. T Trio Bembe The Hellenic Greek Orthodox Church The Serbian Cultural Society “Kolo” Inc. Troyanda Ukrainian Dance of Winnipeg Inc. The Spanish Club Dancers of Winnipeg Inc. Ensemble Inc. The High Profile Dance Band The Spanish Club of Winnipeg Inc.

Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Union Nationale Française Inc. U Manitoba Provincial Council Inc.

V Victoriya Savchenko Viva Brasil Canada Inc. Volkov, Denys

Waskiw, Eugene Winnipeg Chilean Association Inc. Winnipeg Steel Orchestra West Indian Indo-Canadian Cultural Winnipeg Chinese Cultural & Community Wushu Manitoba W Organization of Manitoba Inc. Centre Corporation Wiebe, Henry Winnipeg Police Service

Zemliaki Trade and Culture Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and Z Association Inc. Company Inc. PHOTO CREDIT: BREAK 4TH PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: PHOTO

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Financial Highlights Management’s Responsibility PAVILION NET INCOME For the year ended December 31, 2018 To the Members of the Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg Inc. and Folklorama Inc.: 2015 2016 2017 2018 Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the accompanying consolidated financial 30,001 and above 2 2 2 0 statements, including responsibility for significant accounting judgments and estimates in accordance 7 4 8 4 20,001 — 30,000 with Canadian accounting standards for not for profit organizations. This responsibility includes selecting 10,001 — 20,000 12 18 10 14 0 — 10,000 18 16 16 21 appropriate accounting principles and methods, and making decisions affecting the measurement of (25,000) — (1) 4 5 5 4 transactions in which objective judgment is required.

In discharging its responsibilities for the integrity and fairness of the consolidated financial statements, management designs and maintains the necessary accounting systems and related internal controls to FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS provide reasonable assurance that transactions are authorized, assets are safeguarded and financial records For the year ended December 31, 2018 are properly maintained to provide reliable information for the preparation of consolidated financial statements. 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total

Performances 177,450 165,209 188,088 155,591 686,338 The Board of Directors and Finance and Audit Committee are composed primarily of Directors who Tours 108,923 123,025 134,300 138,104 504,352 are neither management nor employees of the Organization. The Board is responsible for overseeing Pavilion Admissions 466,090 466,864 447,994 460,188 1,841,136 management in the performance of its financial reporting responsibilities, and for approving the financial

Total 752,463 755,098 770,382 753,883 3,031,826 information included in the annual report. The Board fulfils these responsibilities by reviewing the financial information prepared by management and discussing relevant matters with management and external auditors. The Committee is also responsible for recommending the appointment of the Organization’s external auditors.

2018 REVENUE AND EXPENSE HIGHLIGHTS MNP LLP is appointed by the members to audit the consolidated financial statements and report directly For the year ended December 31, 2018 to them; their report follows. The external auditors have full and free access to, and meet periodically and separately with, both the Finance and Audit Committee and management to discuss their audit findings.

Revenues Expenses

February 27, 2019

AdmissionsAdmissions 40% ProgramsPrograms & Member Services 54% GrantsGrants 18% SalariesSalaries & Benefits 31% FolkloramaFolklorama Travel Travel 18% AdministrationAdministration 15% FolkloramaFolklorama Talent Talent 9%

CorporateCorporate 8% Teresa Cotroneo Terri Nordman OtherOther 7% Executive Director Accounting Manager

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Independent Auditors’ Report Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in To the Members of the Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg Inc. and Folklorama Inc.: accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not for profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free Opinion from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Folklorama (the “Organization”), which comprise In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Organization’s the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2018, and the consolidated statements of ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Organization or to cease statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Organization’s financial reporting process. consolidated financial position of the Organization as at December 31, 2018, and the results of its consolidated operations and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements standards for not for profit organizations. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole Basis for Opinion are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Organization in accordance with the ethical they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled consolidated financial statements. our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: Other Information • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is the Annual report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. any form of assurance conclusion thereon. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated Organization’s internal control. financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed on this other information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. related disclosures made by management.

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position • Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based As at December 31, 2018 on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Organization’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a ASSETS 2018 2017 material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our Current 51,894 23,452 conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future Cash and cash equivalents Marketable securities (Note 3) 511,857 631,768 events or conditions may cause the Organization to cease to continue as a going concern. Accounts receivable (Note 4) 26,572 22,816 Inventory 70,249 66,683 • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including Prepaid expenses 24,914 25,715 the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 685,486 770,434 Capital assets (Note 5) 89,484 117,409 • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible 774,970 887,843 for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. LIABILITIES We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. Current Bank indebtedness (Note 6) - 25,000 Accounts payable and accruals (Note 7) 20,969 17,523 Deferred cultural arts and membership revenues 13,481 45,820 Deferred pavilion licensing revenues 14,100 14,100 Current portion of capital lease obligation (Note 8) 22,404 24,820

70,954 127,263 Capital lease obligation (Note 8) - 22,404

70,954 149,667 Winnipeg, Manitoba

February 27, 2019 Chartered Professional Accountants NET ASSETS

Invested in capital assets 67,080 70,185 Internally restricted (Note 3),(Note 9) 288,036 288,036 Unrestricted 348,900 379,956

704,016 738,177

774,970 887,844

Approved on behalf of the Board

Avrom Charach Richard Reif Folklorama President Chair, Finance & Audit Committee

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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Consolidated Statement of Operations Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets For the year ended December 31, 2018 For the year ended December 31, 2018

2018 2017

Revenue Invested in Internally Advertising 60,913 50,265 capital assets restricted Unrestricted 2018 2017 Corporate sponsor-partners 163,912 195,775 Donations 8,535 9,344 Net assets, beginning of year 70,185 288,036 379,956 738,177 837,984 Folklorama Talent and Teachings 213,048 263,648 Folklorama Travel 420,459 424,116 Grants (Note 11) 394,750 406,000 _ Excess (deficiency) of revenue (41,683) 7,522 (34,161) (99,807) Investment 11,921 12,962 over expenses Memberships 6,205 6,045 Miscellaneous 33,857 18,335 _ Repayment of capital lease obligations 26,838 (26,838) - - Pavilion admission 920,520 895,603 Pavilion licensing 70,086 65,095 _ Investment in capital assets 11,740 (11,740) - -

2,304,206 2,347,188 Net assets, end of year 67,080 288,036 348,900 704,016 738,177

Expenses Advertising 184,303 187,896 Folklorama Talent and Teachings 162,715 204,467 Folklorama Travel 253,900 277,945 Insurance 63,414 59,122 Interest expense on capital lease obligations 2,018 1,409 Membership services 14,969 21,439 Office 101,695 102,256 Pavilion admission sharing 460,188 447,994 Pavilion coordination and development 19,567 18,450 Postage 4,113 2,754 Printing 7,094 15,189 Professional fees 37,141 24,849 Rent 115,333 84,993 Salaries and benefits 731,252 755,405 Special events 108,208 133,418 Telephone 27,050 26,116

2,292,960 2,363,702

Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses 11,246 (16,514)

Other items Amortization (39,665) (39,389) Special projects (5,742) (43,904)

(45,407) (83,293)

Deficiency of revenue over expenses (34,161) (99,807)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2018 For the year ended December 31, 2018

2018 2017

Cash provided by (used for) the following activities 1. Incorporation and nature of the organization Operating Deficiency of revenue over expenses (34,161) (99,807) These consolidated financial statements described as “Folklorama” include the accounts of the legal entities Folk Arts Council of Amortization 39,665 39,389 Winnipeg Inc. and Folklorama Inc. Fair value adjustment related to marketable securities 9,716 14,503 Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg Inc. and Folklorama Inc. (together “the Organization”) were established as not for profit organizations incorporated under the laws of the Province of Manitoba. Both organizations operate in unison, sharing a common 15,220 (45,915) membership, Board of Directors, management and mission statement. As such, the Organization is under common control.

Changes in working capital accounts The Organization is committed to its mission of celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding. Accounts receivable (3,756) 34,322 Inventory (3,565) (11,426) The Organization is a registered charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and is therefore exempt from income taxes. Prepaid expenses 801 (14,936) Accounts payable and accruals 3,446 (17,046) Deferred revenues (32,339) (11,423) 2. Significant accounting policies

(20,193) (66,424) The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not for profit organizations as issued by the Accounting Standards Board in Canada and include the following significant accounting policies:

Financing Cash and cash equivalents Repayment of capital lease obligation (24,820) (25,429) Cash and cash equivalents consist of funds on deposit and cash balances held at brokers. Inventory Inventory consists of finished goods and is valued at the lower of average cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the Investing estimated replacement cost. Purchase of marketable securities - (147,468) Purchase of capital assets (11,740) (13,400) Capital assets Proceeds on disposal of marketable securities 110,195 123,000 Capital assets are recorded at cost. The cost for contributed capital assets is considered to be fair value at the date of contribution. Amortization is provided at rates intended to amortize the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives as follows: 98,455 (37,868)

Increase (decrease) in cash resources (deficiency) 53,442 (129,721)

Cash resources (deficiency), beginning of year (1,548) 128,173 Method Rate Automotive declining balance 30 % Office equipment declining balance 10% Cash resources (deficiency), end of year 51,894 (1,548) Leasehold improvements straight line 10 years Equipment under capital lease straight line term of lease

Cash resources are coposed of: Cash and cash equivalents 51,894 23,452 Revenue recognition Bank indebtedness - (25,000) The Organization follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue 51,894 (1,548) in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. All investment income is unrestricted and is recognized when earned.

Pavilion admission

Pavilion admission revenue is based on the sale of admission tickets made directly by the Organization, as well as such sales as reported by the pavilions to the Organization. Pavilion admission sharing expenses represent the pavilions’ share of the admission revenue pursuant to revenue sharing agreements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2018 For the year ended December 31, 2018

2. Significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page) 2. Significant accounting policies (Continued from previous page)

Donated materials and services Financial asset impairment: In the normal course of business, the Organization receives certain donated materials and services. To the extent that the fair value of the donated materials and services can be reasonably estimated, they are recognized as revenue and expenses in the The Organization assesses impairment of all of its financial assets measured at cost or amortized cost. The Organization groups consolidated financial statements. When the fair values of the donated materials and services cannot be reasonably estimated, assets for impairment testing when available information is not sufficient to permit identification of each individually impaired they are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements. financial asset in the group: there are numerous assets affected by the same factors, or no asset is individually significant. Management considers whether the issuer is having significant financial difficulty, or whether there has been a breach in contract, Deferred contributions such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, in determining whether objective evidence of impairment exists. When there is an indication of impairment, the Organization determines whether it has resulted in a significant adverse change in Deferred cultural arts and membership revenue and deferred sponsorship and pavilion licensing revenues represent amounts the expected timing or amount of future cash flows during the year. If so, the Organization reduces the carrying amount of any received in the current year relating to the subsequent year. All deferred revenues are recognized when the related expenses are impaired financial assets to the highest of: the present value of cash flows expected to be generated by holding the assets; the incurred. amount that could be realized by selling the assets; and the amount expected to be realized by exercising any rights to collateral held against those assets. Any impairment, which is not considered temporary, is included in current year of operations. Leases The Organization reverses impairment losses on financial assets when there is a decrease in impairment and the decrease can be Leases are classified as either capital or operating. A lease that transfers substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership is objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. The amount of the reversal is recognized in classified as a capital lease. At the inception of a capital lease, an asset and a payment obligation are recorded at an amount equal the consolidated statement of operations in the year the reversal occurs. to the lesser of the present value of the minimum lease payments and the property’s fair market value. Assets under capital leases are amortized on a straight line basis, over their estimated useful lives. All other leases are accounted for as operating leases and rental payments are expensed as incurred. 3. Marketable securities

Use of estimates Marketable securities consist of government and corporate bonds and securities bearing interest at rates ranging from 3.05% to 5.68% (2017 - 3.05% to 5.68%) and maturing between February 2019 and December 2021 (2017 between February 2019 and The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with Canadian accounting standards for not for profit December 2021). The bonds and securities are carried at fair value and were purchased a cost of $525,409 (2017 $639,487). organizations requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities The fair value adjustment recognized in investment revenue during the year is a decrease of $9,716 (2017 a decrease of $14,503). and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts Included in marketable securities is $288,036 (2017 $288,036) that is internally restricted. The remainder is unrestricted and can of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. be used for general operations.

Accounts receivable are stated after evaluation as to their collectability and an appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts is provided where considered necessary. Provisions are made for slow moving and obsolete inventory. Amortization is based on the 4. Accounts receivable estimated useful lives of capital assets. 2018 2017

These estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become necessary they are reported in excess of revenues and expenses in the periods in which they become known. Accounts receivable 27,825 42,972 Financial instruments Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,253) (20,156)

The Organization recognizes its financial instruments when the Organization becomes party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. All financial instruments are initially recorded at their fair value, including financial assets and liabilities 26,572 22,816 originated and issued in a related party transaction with management. Financial assets and liabilities originated and issued in all other related party transactions are initially measured at their carrying or exchange amount.

The Organization subsequently measures investments in marketable securities quoted in an active market at fair value. Fair value is determined by published price quotations. Investments in marketable securities not quoted in an active market are subsequently measured at cost less impairment. All other financial assets and liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost.

Transaction costs and financing fees directly attributable to the origination, acquisition, issuance or assumption of financial instruments subsequently measured at fair value are immediately recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. Conversely, transaction costs and financing fees are added to the carrying amount for those financial instruments subsequently measured at amortized cost or cost.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2018 For the year ended December 31, 2018

5. Capital Assets 8. Captial lease obligation 2018 2017 Accumulated 2018 Cost amortization Net book value Capital lease obligation repayable in annual payments of $26,308 including interest at 4.7% per

Automotive 8,034 3,745 4,289 annum, in advance, due March 31, 2020, secured by equipment with a net book value of $24,599 22,404 47,224 Office equipment 360,444 311,207 49,237 (2017 - $49,194). Leasehold improvements 188,247 176,888 11,359 Less: current portion 22,404 24,820 556,725 491,840 64,885

Equipment under capital lease 98,388 73,789 24,599 - 22,404

Future minimum lease payments related to the obligation under capital lease are as follows: 655,113 565,629 89,484

2019 26,308 Less: imputed interest (3,904) Accumulated 2017 Cost amortization Net book value 22,404 Less: current portion (22,404) Automotive 8,034 1,907 6,127 Office equipment 351,923 302,022 49,901 Leasehold improvements 185,027 172,840 12,187 -

9. Internally restricted net assets 544,984 476,769 68,215

Equipment under capital lease These resources are internally restricted by the Board of Directors to provide for current and future capital needs of the 98,388 49,194 49,194 Organization, funding for special projects and contingency funding to ensure the Organization’s financial stability. Included in marketable securities is $288.036 (2017 - $288,036) that is internally restricted. 643,372 525,963 117,409 10. Interfund transactions

During the year, the Organization transferred $26,838 (2017 - $26,838) from the unrestricted fund to the Organization’s invested in 6. Bank indebtedness capital assets fund to fund the repayment of the capital lease obligation.

At December 31, 2018, the Organization had lines of credit totaling $100,000 (2017 - $100,000), bearing interest at prime plus 2.00% 11. Government grants (2017 - prime plus 2.00%). As at December 31, 2018 the line of credit had a withdrawal balance of $ nil (2017 - $25,000). As at December 31, 2018, prime rate was 3.95% (2017 - 2.95%). The following has been collateralized in connection with this line of credit: During the year, the Organization received $394,750 (2017 - $406,000) of government grants related to its operating activities. • General security agreement; and Included are grants received from the Province of Manitoba Community Support Program totaling $286,750 (2017 - $298,000), • Guarantee and postponement of claim in the amount of $100,000. and the Winnipeg Arts Council totaling $108,000 (2017 - $108,000).

7. Accounts payable and accruals

The accounts payable and accruals balance contains government remittances in the amount of $2,163 (2017 - $3,573).

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2018

12. Donated materials and services

The value of donated materials and services that is recognized as revenue and expense is $1,500 (2017 - $1,500). The remaining $3,000 (2017 - $4,500) has been included in deferred cultural arts and membership revenue.

13. Commitments

The Organization entered into a lease agreement for its premises expiring October 31, 2020. The minimum lease payments, not including operating costs, for the next two years are as follows:

2019 105,720 2020 88,100

193,820

14. Financial instruments

The Organization, as part of its operations, carries a number of financial instruments. It is management’s opinion that the Organization is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments except as otherwise disclosed.

Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument might be adversely affected by a change in the interest rates. Changes in market interest rates may have an effect on the cash flows associated with some financial assets and liabilities, known as cash flow risk, and on the fair value of other financial assets or liabilities, known as price risk.

The Organization is exposed to interest rate risk with respect to marketable securities. This risk arises from differences in the timing and amount of cash flows related to the Organization’s assets. The value of the marketable securities is affected by changes in market interest rates.

15. Comparative figures

Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.

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