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july 24 26, 2015 teslin, Welcome Messages

Mâ sá iyatî ax / First Nation would like to xooní Łingit! welcome and thank everyone (Gunalcheesh!) that have come out to share in a celebration It is with great pleasure of our culture! Carcross Tagish First we welcome our Nation is proud and honoured to be here fellow Tlingit families, with all of you and we hope you stay and friends and visitors enjoy the festivities over the next three days. to our 4th Bi-annual There are sure to be some great performances, fun activities Hà Kus Teyea Celebration! Gunałchîsh and of course, great food! to our brothers and sisters of (TRTFN) and Carcross Tagish (CTFN), Kha Shade Heni, for their generous support which Danny Cresswell will assist in making this an Inland Carcross/Tagish First Nation Tlingit Celebration to remember and cherish always.

We would like ALL visitors to thoroughly It warms my heart to join so many of you at enjoy their short but memorable stay another Hà Kus Teyea Celebration. This year with us. We realize some people will be it is my privilege and honour to welcome you camping, therefore we ask you to not to this Celebration of Inland Tlingit Culture make fires, be very careful with cooking as the new Spokesperson of the Taku River equipment, cigarette butts, lighters Tlingit Nation. On behalf of my nation, I also and matches. Please be cognizant of want to express sincere appreciation and animals, travel in groups of two or more, gratitude to the Teslin Tlingit Nation for once again hosting play safe and take care of each other. this inspirational and practical celebration.

On behalf of Elders, Clan leaders, Hà Kus Teyea is inspirational because it allows us to share Youth and Citizens, we invite everyone our achievements in renewing our culture and language— to enjoy a weekend of amazing Cultural and to challenge ourselves and each other to higher standards Dance performances, Artists Market, and greater achievements. Traditional Workshops, Canoe activities Hà Kus Teyea is practical because it gives us rich opportunities and Traditional Feasts. to build personal connections and relationships between our The would like to Carcross-Tagish, Teslin and Taku River Tlingit communities. offer our heartfelt thanks to our Hà Kus It’s time for us to add this inspiration and these opportunities Teyea Committee, Heritage Centre staff, to a toolkit that will help us forge strong identities and steadfast volunteers and Ta’an Kwach’an Council solidarity as inheritors of a common heritage and as architects volunteers for all of the extra time and and builders of a prosperous and sustainable future for our effort they have put forth to make this children, our nations and ourselves. Celebration a huge success! Gunalcheesh. Thank you with deep respect for coming together Thank you for joining us as we celebrate once again, with pride in our traditions and faith that we can and the beauty of Tlingit Culture. will honor those traditions by preserving and enhancing them. Gunałchîsh, Spokesperson Louise Gordon, Ka Diek Na Aat Naa sháde háni Khixhikayeł, Taku River Tlingit First Nation Chief Carl Sidney Atlin, B.C. Teslin Tlingit Council Welcome to the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Celebration — Hà Kus Teyea 2015! Gunałchéesh for joining us in the celebration of our Tlingit heritage! We are all very excited to welcome you to our lands and territory with a traditional welcoming ceremony July 24 on the shore of the at the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre.

Throughout our celebration we will introduce you to: our history through arts, dance and music, our language through our elders and our students and our culture through storytelling, personal experience and teachings.

This celebration is built on the vision of our Elders and Leaders, countless hours of planning and coordination and by our sponsors, donors, volunteers and dreamers. Celebration Information

Hà Kus Teyea in the means Information Booth “Our Culture” or literally, the “Tlingit Way”. The information booth is located at the main entrance “Part of the Land, Part of the Water” is a to the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre. statement made by a respected Teslin Elder, Virginia Smarch, during the early days of land • Register for workshops • Pick up a Welcome Program claims negotiations to describe our people. • Sign up to volunteer • Get questions answered

As long as the Tlingit have lived on the shores Photography at the Celebration of the big inland lakes, July has been a season of coming together and celebrating. A warm Please ask the permission of the artist(s) before taking season where living for a short time was a little their photograph, and respect their wishes if they say no. easier; a time to reconnect with family and friends, Professional photographers planning to publish their meet the new born, engage in courtships, images must obtain permission from the artists. tell stories and put the hardships of winter behind. A time to strengthen the ties of Tlingit Culture— Food Vendors Hà Kus Teyea. The Celebration will have various food vendors on-site Our Mission is to welcome and bring together throughout the weekend. Food will be available from families, Elders, dance groups, artists, old friends 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm each day. Stay for the feast starting and new to share Tlingit art and performances, at 6:00 pm every night, and enjoy our evening along with the bounty and beauty of the land performances—it’s free! and the water in Teslin, Yukon. Want to Volunteer? This celebration is an alcohol and drug free event. There is a no tolerance policy and it will It’s never too late to sign up! If you’re interested, be enforced by security. sign up at the information booth, you will receive a free Celebration t-shirt and join in the fun!

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PUBLIC WORKSHOPS Sponsored by: daily, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Various locations on-site

Small Paddle Smoking Raven’s Tail Bentwood Box Cedar Bark Carving Salmon Weaving Making Weaving

with with with with with Northern Cultural Doug Smarch Jr. Clarissa Rizal Joanne Williams Debra Michele Expressions Society

Sign up for a public workshop, and its free. Onsite registration at the Celebration Information booth. Space is limited—first come first serve. You must register by Friday.

Main Stage Cultural Performances Demonstrations Behind the Heritage Centre Demonstrations at various sites

saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, daily : : 12 00 pm – 5 00 pm Participating artists & Elders will be working Sunday Gospel, 11:00 am onsite throughout the week of the Celebration See Schedule for more details. developing and honing their skills. Moose tanning, Fish smoking, soap berry Sponsored by: making contest, Chilkat weaving, Canoe rides, beading, cedar bark weaving, Tlingit Language Crafts & Activities In partnership with: lessons, stick Friday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm gambling, carving, traditional A crafty and creative space for children medicines to explore arts, crafts, and storytelling. and more.

2 july 24 26 2015 teslin yukon Traditional Feasts & Special Tlingit Performances Language Salmon Welcome in the Great Hall Lessons & Ceremony TTC Heritage Centre Storytelling & Filleting Contest The Great friday, friday, saturday, Inland Tlingit 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm & S u n day, friday, Hosted by Carcross Tagish : : Canoe Races 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2 00 pm – 5 00 pm First Nation Lakefront Hosted by the Join us for Tlingit saturday, Taku River Tlingit saturday, Language lessons 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and storytelling, A Beaver plane will fly Hosted by Taku River Tlingit Spend time with in to the site to deliver The canoe Races are language speakers hundreds of pounds popular at previous of different levels and of fresh salmon from Celebrations and will Sunday, : : backgrounds. Taku River. People are be staged again in 5 00 pm – 8 00 pm invited to the Salmon conjunction with canoe Hosted by Teslin Tlingit Council Welcome Ceremony, demonstrations and talks. Join us each evening for a help cut the fish and Various categories of traditional feast and special enjoy the day preparing canoe races will include performances. the salmon and Salmon a Chief’s race, Women, Filleting Contest. Men and Mixed.

Sponsored by: Artist Market daily, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sponsored by: Traditional Song & Dance Gathering Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm This year the Celebration is hosting a gathering of traditional Inland/Northwest Coast Dancers and Singers to share and exchange both inland and coastal dance styles, songs, drumming and stories. The gathering is a collaboration of First Nations dance groups from the Yukon, , and sharing, supporting, and teaching one another. Inland Tlingit Member Marilyn Jensen of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and William Wasden Jr. of Namgis Nation of Alert Bay and David Boxley from the Tsimshian Nation of Metlakatla, Alaska, strongly believe in encouraging young First Nations to continue participating in their traditional dance and songs they are facilitating this ideal by organizing this gathering for all dancers to join in and share their culture, songs and stories with one another.

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Special Performances by Featured Dance Group: The Git Hoan Dancers

We are excited about this year’s line up including our guest dance group The Git Hoan (People of the Salmon) they were formed in 1996 led by Tsimshian Artist David Boxley. The Git Hoan Dancers present an energy filled style of performance that reflects on and honors the ancient Tsimshian tradition of using masks to tell stories. The members of Git Hoan trace their lineages to British

Columbia and Metlakatla, Alaska

CREDIT: Jim Shorty Artist/Filmmaker Talks Join us for an engaging presentation with

world renowned artists and filmmakers:

Duane Gastant’ Aucoin, Carol Geddes,

CREDIT: Sixty Below - Erik Simanis Wayne Price, Dorothy Grant, NaHaan.

4 july 24 26 2015 teslin yukon SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

friday July 24 HOSTed by:

TIME EVENT LOCATION

8:00 am – 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Great Hall for the Teslin Tlingit Elder’s Council $ 7. 0 0 / p e r s o n

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Artists Marketplace Open Main Tent

10:00 am – 11:00 am Welcoming Ceremony at the Beach Front Shore of Teslin Lake

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Grand Entry Procession, Opening Ceremony, Parking Area / and Remarks Main Stage

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Food Vendors Open Parking Area

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Kids Zone & Activities Main Tent with Rhoda Merkel & the Yukon Literacy Coalition

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Celebration Group Photo Main Stage

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Public Workshops Various Sites (please register at information desk)

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cultural Demonstrations Various Sites

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Arrival of Salmon via Float Plane Beach Front

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Salmon Welcoming Ceremony & Performances Beach Front

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Salmon Filleting Contest Beach Front / hosted by Taku River Tlingit First Nation Fish Camp

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Artist Talk with Duane Gastant’ Aucoin and Great Hall film screenings of the Salmon from Teslin

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hand Games Demonstrations Main Tent hosted by 14 Nations Handgames Society

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Carcross Tagish First Nation Language Language Tent Lessons & Storytelling

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Carcross Tagish First Nation Host Traditional Great Hall Feast Night & Special Performances

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saturday July 25 HOSTed by:

TIME EVENT LOCATION

8:00 am – 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Great Hall for the Teslin Tlingit Elder’s Council $ 7. 0 0 / p e r s o n

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Artists Marketplace Open Main Tent

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Workshops for the Public Various Sites

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Cultural Demonstrations Various Sites

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Smoking Salmon Demonstrations Beach Front / Fish Camp

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Kids Zone & Activities Main Tent with Rhoda Merkel & the Yukon Literacy Coalition

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Dug out Canoe Rides with Wayne Price Beach Front (please register at information desk)

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Artist Talk with Carol Geddes and film Great Hall screening of 2013 Hà Kus Teyea Celebration

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Food Vendors Open Parking Area

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Main Stage Performances Main Stage

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Great Tlingit Inland Canoe Races Beach Front

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Artist Talk with Alaskan Tlingit Great Hall artist Wayne G. Price

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Taku River Tlingit First Nation Host Language Language Tent Lesson & Storytelling

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hand Games Demonstrations Main Tent hosted by 14 Nations Handgames Society

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Taku River Tlingit First Nation Host Feast Great Hall & Special Performances

6 july 24 26 2015 teslin yukon SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

sunday July 26 HOSTed by:

TIME EVENT LOCATION

8:00 am – 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Great Hall for the Teslin Tlingit Elder’s Council $ 7. 0 0 / p e r s o n

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Artists Marketplace Open Main Tent

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Workshops for the Public Various Sites

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Cultural Demonstrations Various Sites

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Kids Zone & Activities Main Tent with Rhoda Merkel & the Yukon Literacy Coalition

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sunday Gospel Singing Main Stage

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Artist Talk with Internationally renowned fashion Great Hall designer and traditional Haida artist Dorthy Grant

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Food Vendors Open Parking Area

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Main Stage Performances Main Stage

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Soap Berry Making Contest Great Hall

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Gwaandak Theatre: Aboriginal Summer Play Readings On Tour! Presented in association with the Yukon Arts Centre and as part of Northwestel’s Behind The Curtain Series.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Artist talk with Nahaan Tlingít Iñupiaq Paiute— Great Hall PNW Coast Tattoo Artist, Designer, Carver, Activist, Language Teacher, Song Composer, Spokesperson for Náakw Dancers

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hand Games Demonstrations Main Tent hosted by 14 Nations Handgames Society

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Teslin Tlingit Council Host Language Lesson Language Tent & Storytelling

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Teslin Tlingit Council host Traditional Feast Great Hall & Closing Ceremonies

ha kus teyea celebration 2015 7 thank you

Gunałchîsh to the many people who have worked so relentlessly to make the Hà Kus Teyea Celebration 2015 a reality. To the representatives of the Teslin Tlingit Council, Carcross/Tagish First Nations, the Taku River Tlingit, Village of Teslin, and all the volunteers—thank you for your efforts, guidance and positive energy.

Event Coordinators Dance Groups Melaina Sheldon, Community Arts & Events Coordinator – TTC The Git-Hoan Dancers, The Eagle Raven Dancers, Dakhká Khwáan Katie Johnson, Bella Elite Events & Consulting Dancers, Dakhká Khwáan Juniors, The Tagish Nation Dancers, Dik’ee Annk’aasu Y’atx’I (Children of the Creator), Natasahéen yátx’I Host Committee (Carcross Tagish Children), Dághàalhaan K’e (Amongst our Relations), Tip Evans, Director of Heritage – TTC All Nations, Dakwäkäda Dancers, Southern Winds Dancers, Duane Aucoin, Executive Council Member – TTC Ian Angus and Mark Rutledge Lisa Dewhurst, Business & Marketing Manager – TTC Anne Grunsky, Elders Council Representative – TTC Performers Donna Geddes, Hà Kus Teyea Event Coordinator – CTFN William Wasden Jr., Jerry Alfred & Shun Dun, DIYET, Sam Johnston Marlene Parsons, Communications Team – CTFN accompanied by Robert Van Lieshout, Art Johns & Nola Lamken, Deborah Baerg, Communications Team – CTFN Kevin Barr, Starr Drynock, Les Walker, Dennis Allen, Leonard Sheldon, Frank James, Communications Team – CTFN William Smith, Louis Smith & George White, Gramma Susie & Cache Pamela Jim, Hà Kus Teyea Event Coordinator – TRTFN Creek Charlie, Andrameda Hunter, Sally Lutchman Louise Gordon, Chief Taku River Tlingit First Nation – TRTFN Wayne Carlick, Hà Kus Teyea Event Team – TRTFN Emcees Gary Johnson, Kevin Barr, Elaine Shorty, Eric Morris, Production Team Duane Aucoin, Sharon Shorty Workshop Assistant Megan Jensen Kids Programming Rhoda Merkel Workshop Hosts Graphic Design Mary Binsted Designs Clarissa Rizal, Joanne Williams, Debra Michel, Doug Smarch Jr., Communications/Stage Manager Arturo Calvo Northern Cultural Expressions Society Researcher Linda Johnson Traditional Song & Dance Gathering Sound & Lighting Steve Hare, Solid Sound Marilyn Jensen, The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers, Tents & Décor Marsh Lake Tents & Events William Wasden Jr. – Alert Bay, BC, Photographer Alistair Maitland David Boxley, The Git-Hoan Dancers Security Northern Area Security Cultural Demonstrators Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre Staff Margaret Douville, Tim Dewhurst, Ricky Tagaban, Whitney Horne, Administrative Assistant Roberta Jackson Laura Nolan, 14 Nations Hand Games Society Gift Shop Pauline Sidney, Corrine Johnston, Chyanna Sheldon & Billy Smarch Elders, Language Teachers & Storytellers TTC Capital Department Dan Morin, Mike Smarch Tlingit Language Champions Society, Bessie Cooley – TTC, Margaret, TTC Capital Department Staff & Summer Students Bob – TTC, Connie Jules – TTC, Ida Calmegane – CTFN, Custodian Mike Miskell Gary Sidney Johnson – CTFN, K’èdukà Jack – TRTFN

Village of Teslin Artist’s Talks Cole Hunking, Public Works Foreman Carol Geddes, Duane Aucoin, Dorothy Grant, Nahaan, Wayne Price

Host Nation Feast Cooks Chief Executive Officer Carl Sidney Thank you to all of the Feast Cooks, Cook’s Helpers and Kùkhhittàn Rep./Raven Children Sandy Smarch Volunteers who made the Feasts possible. Yanyèdí Rep./Wolf Duane Aucoin Ishkìtàn Rep./Frog Blair Hogan Others Dèshìtàn Rep./Beaver Alex Oakley EMO, RCMP, Teslin Nursing Station, Village of Teslin, TTC Finance Dakhl’awèdí Rep./Eagle Blanche Warrington Department, Education, as well as the Lands & Resources Department. Volunteers Thank you to all of the many volunteers!

8 july 24 26 2015 teslin yukon The Village of Teslin would like to welcome all visitors to Teslin for the 2 01 ea 5 Hà Kus Tey Celebration

Village of Teslin Box 130 Teslin, YT Y0A 1B0 (867) 390-2530 Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM

To the many individuals and organizations that have made this special event a reality—congratulations and Gunalchéesh.

Shaunessy is proud to support the Hà Kus Teyea Celebration and in continuing to do our part to strengthen and grow your community.

On behalf of Shaunessy Investment Counsel, Terry Shaunessy and Mark Kryzan Part of the Land. Part of the Water.

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Gunałchîsh to our Celebration Funders & Sponsors!

FUNDERS

PLATINUM GOLD

SILVER BRONZE

PROGRAM PARTNERS

Teslin Tlingit Elders Council

DONATIONS

NAPA Auto Part, Teslin Renewable Resources Council, Taku River Tlingit Raven Clans, Mary Owen – Juneau, AK, Shawn Owen – Juneau, AK