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Contents Message from the Chairman...... 4 Another Stomper Year...... 6 Trooper...... 8 Schedule of Events...... 10 Sagkeeng's Finest...... 15 Jerry Sereda...... 17 The Biivver Band...... 18 Half Breed...... 20 Shawn Mousseau ...... 21 The Métis Sash...... 22 Asham Stompers' Charity of Choice...... 24 The World Jigging Championships...... 25

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Hey folks, On behalf of the Asham Family, Asham Stomp- ers, Asham Curling Supplies Staff and all the people from Reedy Creek and Kinosota, I would like to welcome you all to our community for the 12th an- nual Asham Stomperfest. We are so happy to have you back, and it will be a great time. They have all been great but I am so excited this year. We have such a great line-up.

You will be amazed at the entertain- Youment first we timers have arebeen in able for a to great assemble treat. here. White Lightning has been a

main house band since the fes- fixturetival here.started, They playing have beenback ourup

the world as well as putting to onsome their of ownthe best shows. fiddlers And ina special thank you goes out to Shawn Mousseau, Frank- lin Mousseau, Darcy McLeod, Mike Malcolm and of course our house drummer Don Ran- ville. George Anderson has be- come a legend here, performing every year and the Campbell’s de- serve special recognition and all the other local entertainers who have provided us with such great dance music. I would also like to take this oppor-

4 | 12 Years Stomping from the Chairman Greetings Arnold Asham

tunity to thank all of our wonderful volunteers. Without the volunteers this festival could never happen. Special thanks go out to Kelly and his security on horseback. And now you, the fans: Firstly we love watching you dance, we are so proud to have such great fans. At most festivals they need to pay thousands of dollars for security but here you guys are so great that we manage to get by with Brother Kelly and his crew, who do such a great job on horseback. And you know a lot of people think we should put up a big fence to make sure everyone pays. And yes, that would be nice, but I say rather than build a fence to keep people out I would rather build roads to bring people in and deal with the 98

and businesses and we will never avoid that but, like I say, I think over 90 per cent ofper people cent of are people honest who and are realize honest. we There have isto definitely pay to keep a jerk Stomperfest factor in all healthy industries and it is so great for the community. I especially want to thank all the volunteers who come and work days or weeks in advance and still buy their tickets. They are the real backbone of this festival. And we are not stopping anytime soon. We just purchased lights and sound in- stead of renting every year so you know we are in for the long haul. So mark it on your calendar and bring a friend. It would be so wonderful if we could get over 3,000 fans and keep bringing in at least one big act every year. Folks, we have a ton of talent lined up for you including award-winning Trooper headlining on Saturday, a square dance competition and the World Aboriginal

Square Dance Competition (with finals on Sunday), and a ton more, including worththe fireworks, the price but of admissionplease don’t alone. miss And, my offriends course, Garth the StompersGerman and and Cliff Sagkeeng’s Bishop Finestwith The performing Biivver Band every on night. Friday and Free Ride (The Beatles) on Sunday. They are It really helps us out a lot if you buy your tickets for next year now and save $40 a pair, because it helps to book next year’s headliners and wonderful perfor- mances. Like all Asham product they are Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. If for any reason you can’t make the Festival after purchasing your tickets we will gladly refund your money. No explanation necessary. Thank you in advance and enjoy the best festival in the world.

2015 Asham Stomperfest | 5 Another Stomper Year ell folks, it never ceases to amaze Right after cleaning up here last year, we drove us how much people around the for 24 hours to Remus, Michigan near Detroit and world love the Jig. did two shows in front of 13,000 people at the 41st We not only get standing ova- Wheatland Festival and I bet we were not dancing tions everywhere we go but we Walso bring tears in a lot of places to people in the ovation. So many people congratulated us on such crowd. It is amazing. afor great two minutesperformance, when but we receivedone guy inour particular first standing said I keep thanking our Ancestors at every show for he had been coming to that festival for 31 years and sharing it and passing it on to us and if you know ours was the best show he had ever seen. It is in- it please share it and pass it on. If you don’t know it, credible. And then we drove 24 hours home. Why learn it. I think my nephew Dean Davis will be holding do I do it? It’s in the blood. The next weekend we danced at the Kaleido Festival in Edmonton. Then a couple of workshops here and he is a terrific teacher.

6 | 12 Years Stomping Another Stomper Year four days later helped open the Canadian Museum nities bringing children hope by taking something of Human Rights. We even danced in a big St. Paul’s Catholic Church taking it to a world stage and displaying the wonder in Thunder Bay, Ontario, another new experience andright magic out of of the these community young dancers. like the fiddle and the Jig, right in the front with the escalating seats. It was From Belcourt, North Dakota to Winnipegosis to awesome! Big Stone Cree Nation In Alberta to Red Lake Falls And again numerous curling events – mostly Na- - tional or provincial Championships – and that is the derful Stomperfest, the Jigging just keeps getting most wonderful for me when I am able to display better.(The Old Crossing), Minnesota and back to our won our great culture with all the wonderful friends that THANK YOU STOMPERS for another great year I have met in curling all these years. and for still respecting my dance no matter what And so many schools and First Nations commu- the age difference.

2015 Asham Stomperfest | 7 Raise a

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8 | 12 Years Stomping PERFORMING ON Saturday, Sept. 5 – 8:00 pm

t goes like this: millions of records, a couple dozen hits, a Juno Award for Band of the Year and ongoing sold-out shows across Canada. Universal Music acknowledges them as "one of

Canada'sIn 2009, top Peter five sellingAssaff ofbands The Northernof all time" Light and thehailed Vancouver Trooper's Sun Ra has McGuire called andthem Brian "Canadian Smith Ias "therock Canadian heroes ofversion the first of order Mick ...Jagger the best and performing Keith Richards" band in and Canada." Joel Rubinoff of The Record wrote, " ... this frolicking, rollicking showcase for McGuire's soaring pop melodies and whimsical wordplay is arguably one of the biggest Canadian bands of all time."

What makes Trooper what Canada's songwriting legacy. bums wrote, "Trooper's Hot they are is great performanc- "We're Here for a Good Shots has been one of the big- es and great pop songwriting. gest-selling albums in Canadi- Trooper's ten studio al- an music history. It has gone bums have earned multiple inTime the (NotBright a White Long Time)";Sports- six-times platinum, and sells gold and platinum awards "Raise a Little Hell"; "The Boys consistently, as do tickets to and their six-time platinum - Trooper gigs. There are clubs greatest hits, Hot Shots, con- car"; "Two For the Show"; and festivals across the coun- tinues to be one of Universal "Pretty Lady"; "Good Ol' Gen try where the annual Trooper Music Canada's best selling "Janine"eral Hand - Grenade";just a few "Round, of the catalog CDs and one of the TrooperRound We hits Go"; that, "Santa according Maria"; holiday." country's most enduring to writer Ryan Sparks, "have showIndeed, is practically Trooper ancontinues official party soundtracks. In cel- woven their way into the fab- to consistently sell out shows ebration of the band's 35th ric of this country like no oth- across the country - often anniversary, a totally updated er bands have been able to do. performing for three genera- and re-mastered collection Tune into any radio station tions of fans - demonstrating - Hits From 10 Albums - was from Vancouver to St. John's that the band and its music released, featuring songs and you're bound to encoun- remain borderless, timeless, spanning the entirety of their ter one of their dozen hit ra- and ageless. recording career. John Kereiff, dio anthems still featured in It's no exaggeration to say writing in Gonzo Magazine, heavy rotation to this day." that Trooper has become a dubbed the collection "THE Dan Brisbois of Canadian- Canadian legend. They con- summer album of 2010." Bands.com writes, "They've tinue to perform their huge In 2012 Trooper songwrit- won practically every Canadi- collection of hits with the vi- ers Ra McGuire and Brian an music award possible and tality and sense of humor that Smith were awarded SO- they've been dubbed 'Cana- has served them well on their CAN's prestigious 'National da's Greatest Party Band' ... steady march through the Achievement Award' to ac- and rightfully so." hills and valleys of Canadian Bob Mersereau, author of Rock and Roll. and lasting contribution to The Top 100 Canadian Al- knowledge their significant 2015 Asham Stomperfest | 9 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 – Free Night at Stomperfest

Time Performer / Event Fiddler / Back Up 12:00 PM Gate Opens 8:00 PM Early Bird Local Talent Party

Friday, September 4th, 2015

Time Performer / Event Fiddler / Back Up 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Everyone in the Stage Area to get Campground empty for one hour bracelets 6:00 PM Opening Ceremonies – Asham Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning Stompers/Sagkeeng’s Finest 7:15 PM Jerry Sereda 8:30 PM The Biivver Band 9:30 PM Shawn Mousseau (Special Guest Lydia White Lightning

10:30 PM Asham/Breland)The Biivver Band 12:00 AM Dance the Night Away Blaine Constant 1:00 AM Nelson Little and JJ Lavallee Shawn Mousseau / Blaine Constant 2:00 AM Nighty Nite

Saturday, September 5th, 2015

Time Performer / Event Fiddler / Back Up 12:00 PM Asham Mini Stompers Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning 12:30 PM D-Town Steppers Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning 1:00 PM Metis Club Traditional Dancers/Asham Campbell Band Alumni 2:00 PM World Aboriginal Square Dance Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning Championships 3:00 PM Ryan Richard Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning 3:30 PM World Jigging Championships Alex Lamoureux and Brendan Chartrand / White Lightning 5:00 PM Dinner Break and Sound Check

10 | 12 Years Stomping SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6:30 PM George Anderson, Darcy Mancheese and

7:15 PM Josh Mancheese (son) 8:00 PM TROOPER 10:00 PM Asham Stompers Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning 11:00 PM Fireworks 11:30 PM Dance the Night Away Nelson Little / JJ Lavallee 12:30 AM Dance the Night Away Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning 2:00 AM Nighty Nite

Sunday, September 6th, 2015

Time Performer / Event Fiddler / Back Up 11:00 AM Gospel Hour Vince and Stacy Anderson/Bea and Brad Denby 11:40 AM George Anderson 12:00 PM Christopher Pinette / Eldon Campbell 12:30 PM Campbell Band 1:00 PM Brendan Chartrand / Campbell Band 1:45 PM Frannie Klein 2:45 PM World Jigging Championship Finals Alex Lamoureux and Brendan Chartrand / White Lightning 4:00 PM Square Dance Competition Finals Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning 5:00 PM Kendra Kay 6:00 PM Supper Break 6:30 PM Tom Dutiaume 8:00 PM

9:15 PMFree Asham Ride Stompers (Beatles) Closing Shawn Mousseau / White Lightning 10:00 PM Dance the Night Away Tom Dutiaume 11:00 PM Dance the Night Away Fred Mitchell / Dean Malcolm / Nelson Little 12:00 AM Dance the Night Away Wild Illusion 1:00 AM Dance the Night Away Shawn Mousseau Finale with Guests 2:00 AM Orange Blossom Extravaganza Goodnight All! Thank you Stomperfest fans!

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here did the name of the band would have them and did many stints at the Heading- come from? This is a question that ley Motor Inn, often playing for only the bartender and is often asked by people that enjoy servers on some of those cold Manitoba nights. As the the Biivver's shows. years passed the band was able to procure more gigs The name was a result of many Whours driving and talking and trying to think of a Ca- wide range of events for a wider range of audiences. nadian, yet unique name. Original founding members, andSince were the able beginning to keep their the weekendsband has filledbeen playingwell re a- - ceived and re-booked in almost all of the venues that ment that the Beavers would be the name. they have played. Why? The energy and enjoyment RonUpon Lowe hearing and Garth the Germanname, the finally ladies came traveling to an agree with that the band members bring every night seems to be the band members immediately expressed their con- infectious. Fans regularly tell the boys how much fun cerns and feelings. they appear to be having. Easy to do when you truly With tongue in cheek, Ron and Garth then suggest- are having fun. ed that they would call the band "The Biivver Band." In 2007, founding member Ron expressed his need Both Ron and Garth knew that such a silly name to reduce his role with the band and Paul Kelly was asked to join the group as the next singing bass player think of something better, soon. and stayed with the band until July 2012. would never fly but were confident that they would Robb Oades joined the band in August 2012 and - shares the vocals and guitar. Mikee Goehler rounded comeAfter the 10 band's years thetrademark. band has A yetsilly to name find a for name a great that out the new version of the Biivvers, joining the band band!has satisfied all of the players, so the name has be in September 2012 on bass and vocals. The band began in 2003 with Ron Lowe on bass Mikee and Robb are veterans of the Winnipeg mu- and vocals and Garth German on guitar and vocals. sic scene and bring a host of music and experience to Cliff Bishop was the next to be added playing drums the stage. and adding vocals. Through the years the gigs have gotten bigger, the Len Rosenfeld "jammed" with the band at a house band has gotten better and the audiences have grown. party and was asked to join immediately and played Something that has not changed is the enjoyment that lead guitar until July 2012. the band gets from meeting new and old fans every The Biivver Band began playing anywhere that single night. 18 | 12 Years Stomping If your business or organization would like to sponsor and/or advertise at our event, please visit www.ashamstompers.com or call 1-800-267-5730 for information We would love to have your company be a part of our event.

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2015 Asham Stomperfest | 19 Half Breed You call me a half breed and maybe you’re right. My eyes they are brown and my skin isn’t white. But let us look back to my family tree, for we are related, the white man and me.

Two centuries ago when the Indians did roam Today as is natural our numbers have grown. over this land which was their home sweet home. And yet our proud story is mostly unknown. The white man arrived and they took a long look, We seem to be classed with the old unicorn, around for some women to sew and to cook. a mythical creature who never was born.

You can bet your forefathers they took time to But each day our voice grows a little in choose. strength. The prettiest maidens who couldn’t refuse. We’ve bonded together o’er Canada’s length. To live with the strangers from over the sea. So next time you’re tempted to call me a “breed,” Ah hybridization had made history. remember I grew from a White-Indian seed.

The best from the old world with looks from A mixture of Nations the French men did see. the new And this is the reason they called us Métis. were molded together, our ancestors knew. That crossing produces a much stronger strain, By the late John and Eleanor Anderson and so we were born, it was Canada’s gain. from Kinosota

20 | 12 Years Stomping MousseauSHAWN hawn Mousseau was born and raised in Lake

- Manitoba First Nation. He received his first fiddle when he was just three years old, and be- Sgan playing with his great-grandfather, fiddler- ing that Willieno one Mousseau could ever (1903–1985), replace his great-grandfa and grandfa- ther, Mousseauguitarist Lawrence quit playing Mousseau after his (1931–2004). great-grandfather Feel passed away. However, he was inspired to pick up his

fiddle again after hearing Cliff Maytwayashing (1939– 2009), also from Lake Manitoba First Nation, play at a way,social. or, Mousseau in his own went words, on to to “play (re)teach them himselfstraight” to in play the waythe fiddle, that he always remembers trying hearingto play tunes them. in Mousseau the traditional is not - ticularly well-known in southern Manitoba’s contest scene.a regular As athe old-time told me fiddleover thecontests phone, therefore, his great-grand not par- father did not want him to play at competitions, telling

Creator and that he should not use his gift to compete him that his ability to play the fiddle was a gift from the - ingagainst for the other Asham fiddlers. Stompers This athas the not, Vancouver however, Olympics, stopped theMousseau XV Festival from Zacatecasbecoming adel sought Folclor after Internacional fiddler, play in Zacatecas, Mexico, Celtic Colours Festival in Halifax, and most recently, the Shetland Folk Festival in Scotland. Shortly after Sagkeeng's Finest won Canada's Got

assistant manager and has had the opportunity toSHAWN travel acrossTalent inCanada 2012, andMousseau the NWT joined to perform. the trio asHe fiddler also plays and for local square dance competitions (usually in the con-

and for anniversaries and wedding socials. There are alsotext ofa fewIndigenous others thatevents he suchwould as greatlyPeguis Treatyacknowledge Days), that helped him in one way or another. Firstly, he'd like to thank his wife, VeronicaMousseau for her love, encouragement and support she had shown through out all these years! And special thanks to Frankie Desjarlias, Franklin Mousseau, Darcy McLeod, Mike Malcolm, Marcel Mal- colm, Jeff Swan, Don Racette, Danny Flett, Dave Choken, Jason Lepine, Alex Lamoureux and Patti Kusturok. And

forgotten, Willie Mousseau, Cliff Maytwayashing, Law- also to these fine musicians that have past but never- derson and his grandpa Lourah Mousseau. rence This (Touloose) will be Shawn's Flett, Del 11th Garneau, year performing Ron "Catfish" at Stom An- perfest in Reedy Creek/Kinosota, Manitoba. Hope you

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PERFORMING ON: Sunday, September 6th – 8:00pm

he entertainment world is a world of constantly changing names and faces. Over the years, there have been countless young and aspiring talents that emerge and then slip into obscurity during their Tquest for critical or commercial success. Despite the odds and the nature of the entertainment industry,

force in the entertainment scene. FreeFormed Ride has in 1980, remained Free Ride’san enduring popularity and isinfluential at an all- time high. They have toured internationally, bringing excitement to a variety of venues including: Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Japan and the grand opening of the largest Playboy Club Casino, coupled with a private show for the founder, Hugh Hefner. The demand and magic they have created at corporate functions, fairs, arenas, concerts and nightclubs is an ongoing indica- tor of their popularity. They captivated the collective imagination of to- day’s audiences with their tribute to the Beatles, the early and later years, and their enjoyable journey through the ‘50s and ‘60s rock and roll era. Free Ride is the essence of showmanship! If you haven’t expe- rienced the magic, make a point of taking in their show, wherever that may be! The Métis Sash

long. Traditionally it was tied at the waist to hold a coat closed, includinghe Sash is a being finger-woven used as belt a scarf made or of rope. wool approximately three metres Here are some excerpts from a Métis priest’s Tprayer: “Métis people have been wearing the sash proudly for many years. When I look at it, I notice that it is composed of many interconnected threads, many strands, many patterns, many colors contribute to the overall design of the sash. Our Métis culture is like the sash. The lives of the Métis have been woven together from a variety of cultures, traditions and beliefs... For example, we are the descendants of the English, of the French, of the Indian-Cree and Ojibway and Scots, to name a few. We speak a variety of languages: English, Canadian French, Michif French, Michif Cree and Mashkegon. Look at the sash: it is a composite. It is a mixture. It is Métis. It is made of a variety of elements, like the lives of the Métis. Look at its pattern, its fabric, its colors. Nonetheless, these disparate elements form an inte- grated whole. Similarly, the different ethnic backgrounds and different languages to the Métis blend into one another to form a rich tapestry like the lives and culture of the Métis.” Today, the sash is still worn by the Métis people. Métis women occasionally wear it over the shoulder, while others wear it the traditional way, around the waist and tied in the middle, with the fringes hanging down. The Manitoba Métis Senate started a tradition of draping the sash over the table wherever Métis people are gathered for discussion. The Manitoba Métis Federation, at their last Assembly, adopted a new sash with the colour variations of red, which is the historical depicted colour for the Métis

white, symbolizing the coloursSash; blue of theand Métis Na-

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hile at Stomperfest, make sure you don’t miss the World Jigging Championships! This competition will feature individuals from Anyone wishing to participate in the different age categories vying for the world World Jigging Championships title in the mastering of the famous Red Riv- can register Saturday by noon on Wer Jig. Come sit back and watch the most mind-blowing, high the festival grounds. stepping, toe tapping performers on the planet as they show- case their unique steps while practicing timing and creativity. Categories are as follows - (Free Entry — Cash Prizes!) est jiggers from abroad and it all happens over two day, on one stage!This prize-winning content will demonstrate the absolute fin 6 and under (0-6 years) The audience is encouraged to cheer loud and proud for Youth (7-12 years) their favourite performers as crowd participation is an element Junior (13-21 years) in the judging factor. Womens (22-49 years) Mens (22-49 years) Seniors (50+ years) See you at the World Jigging Couples Championships – where the world’s best proudly display the originality of the Red River Jig!

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