2019 | ANNUAL REPORT

1 Table of Contents Message from Message from President and Executive Director 3 the President Folklorama Talent 4 Folklorama Teachings 6 Folklorama Travel 7 & Executive Director Folklorama in the Community 9 2019 is a year that will go down in Folk- Folklorama Youth Council was engaged in Folklorama Youth Council 10 lorama history, confirming its role as a variety of 50th anniversary celebrations, Winnipeg’s anchor of summer tourism and and its Junior Pavilion Coordinators pro- Folklorama Festival 12 cultural outreach. The Folklorama family gram continues to grow, from 7 in 2017 to should be proud of the achievements we 18 in 2019. Learn more on page 10. The Pavilions 13 celebrated together for the 50th edition of the Folklorama Festival. The Talent, Teachings, and Travel divisions Volunteers 15 of the company continues to flourish The City of Winnipeg renamed Forks with bookings across North America, and Folklorama Ambassadors General 16 Market Road as Honourary Folklorama Way around the world. Turn to pages 4 to 6 to for the entire year to celebrate the Festi- learn more. Folklorama Ambassadors Program 18 val’s 50th. Dignitaries declared the name change at the annual media launch at The In 2019, Folklorama received a $100,000 Forks, a place where many cultures have grant from the federal government’s Al Malbranck Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Award 25 been meeting to celebrate and exchange Community Support for Multicultural and ideas for hundreds of years. Folklorama Anti-Racism Initiatives program. This grant Scholarships 26 was proud to unveil a legacy mural at 847 funded all special projects planned for the Notre Dame Avenue, to serve as a testa- milestone year. The remaining monetary In the Media 28 ment to its enduring impact on Winnipeg funds were used to reimburse each of and its many cultural communities, and as the 45 pavilions a portion of their liability Partners & Funders 30 a tribute to this milestone year; our thanks insurance. to Take Pride Winnipeg and West Folklorama Members 31 End Biz. To wrap up this milestone year, Govern- ment House invited many of the orga- Board of Directors, Staff, Seasonal Staff & Committees 32 Leveraging on the significance of its 50th nization’s stakeholders to a reception to milestone, Folklorama negotiated six new reconnect and celebrate the significance of 2019 Financial Reports 34 sponsor relationships and secured en- all that is Folklorama. This was the perfect hanced benefits from existing sponsors cap to an incredible anniversary. for The Great Manitoba Social. The Social Mission, Vision, Values 42 kicked off the 50th celebrations in March. It Our thanks to the Board, the Folklorama was an exuberant event, well attended and community, and the entire Operations enjoyed by all. team for their superior execution, and for truly working above and beyond to make The Festival itself continued to be a strong- this a memorable 50th year! hold for celebrating diversity across the province. The 50th Festival drew 455,464 As we head into the third year of our five visits over the two-week celebration year strategic plan, the Operations team with over 20,000 volunteers. Folklorama is eager to forge ahead with its identified launched its first-ever no-Styrofoam policy initiatives. Folklorama is well-positioned to across pavilions. This was an important step move into the next year with 20/20 vision. in the ongoing growth of the organization’s eco-initiatives and in meeting public expec- Sincerely, tations, as well as ensuring its reputation as a festival leader on the world stage. Read more Festival celebration information on page 13.

Folklorama in the community year-round Stan Hall, President, Folklorama Board of has grown dramatically. An invitation to Directors Folklorama Executive Director, Teresa Cotroneo, to sit on the Manitoba-150 sub-committee for Special Events, Venues and Logistics, has strengthened the repu- tation of the Folklorama brand as the go-to 2 for all things multicultural in Manitoba. The Teresa Cotroneo, Executive Director 3 Folklorama Talent

2019 highlights include:

220 SHOWS BOOKED

Special concert series with the City of Winnipeg public libraries, and entertainment at the NORCECA volleyball championships at University of Winnipeg.

Five Folklorama themed events at City Place, and 10 more at Portage Place.

Three concerts produced with the Assiniboine Park Con- servancy held at the Lyric Theatre: Canada Day, Latin Night and a United Kingdom Night.

Folklorama Talent is a full-service entertainment booking agency that represents many of Winnipeg’s top multicultural performers. A new series of concerts produced with the Casinos of With close to 30 years of event management and concert pro- Winnipeg called Folklorama World Tour. The six concerts fea- duction experience, Folklorama Talent provides a diverse range tured different cultural music each night: Ukrainian, Caribbe- of event management needs: from itinerary planning and pro- an, Eastern European, British, Mediterranean and Indigenous. gramming, to on-site management for corporate events, festivals, conventions, and conferences. Folklorama hosted the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF) Canada annual meeting and the North America Sector meeting. Over three days, 10 of our performing groups shared their stories with representatives from cultural organizations across Canada and the United States. They were amazing! Our community loved their per- formances and said this year was the best thus far! We will definitely have them back. They were professional, Folklorama Talent producer Christian Hidalgo-Mazzei was talented, respectful, dynamic and engaging. One of my elected as CIOFF’s North American Sector representative for the next four years, and was re-elected for a two-year term favourite comments from an attendee is that the per- as CIOFF Canada president. Currently, he is also the CIOFF’s formers made the event feel like a closely connected Folkloriada Committee vice-president, which will oversee the “community. The irony is that neither of them is from CIOFF World Folkloriada in Bashkortostan, Russia in 2020. Thunder Bay! Another attendee mentioned the love in the Folklorama’s Executive Director and Folklorama’s Talent room felt more like a big family wedding than staff members were special guests at the 17th Sharjah a community event. Thank you! It was truly an amazing Heritage Days festival in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. experience. As a result of our international involvement, Folklorama —Colleen Peters 2019 saw the participation of performers from Argentina, President, Chile, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Caribbean & African Multicultural Mexico, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United States. Association” of Thunder Bay 4 5 Folklorama Folklorama Teachings Travel

Folklorama Travel remains a leader in Manitoba’s tourism industry. Our success Folklorama Teachings nurtures a collaborative learning environ- throughout the years has relied heavily ment that fosters respect for multiculturalism through hands-on upon developing relationships with tour experiences in the classroom, daycare or workplace. Our per- partners across North America. We also 2019 highlights include: formers share their cultures through dance, music, storytelling collaborate with local tourism partners and interactive components, which instills in audiences respect to plan itineraries for those visiting and appreciation for culture, diversity and traditional art forms, Winnipeg throughout the year, ensuring while inspiring them to take pride in their own cultural heritage. visitors’ days and nights are filled with exciting and unique experiences.

Folklorama Teachings – Northern Manitoba Initiatives were made possible thanks to the support of a new “Love the VIP tour option. No standing sponsor relationship with Manitoba Hydro. These presen- in lines, no parking worries, and the best tations were made by our Indigenous performers in two seats in the house.” northern Manitoba communities: Wabowden in June and Tootinaowzziibeeng in October. —Janice Thevenot, Winnipeg

72 customized hands-on workshops, interactive perfor- mances and special presentations that reached approx- imately 10,000 people within Winnipeg and beyond, to 2019 highlights include all corners of Manitoba and as far as Grand Forks, North Dakota. OVER 13,515 PEOPLE TOOK OVER 180 TOURS

In February, three of our acts conducted multiple work- shops for more than 500 young girls around the province for Manitoba Girl Guides Multicultural Day. VIP Tours remain a popular choice, with 31 VIP 55 VIP TOURS Tours sold out, and a total of 2,413 VIP seats sold. These tours are for the fully independent traveler and small group clients, offering accessibility op- tions, cycling, walking, late-night shows and parties. During the Sharing Dance Project in May, in partnership with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, two Folklorama members 94 GROUP shared their culture with more than 500 children. TOURS Hosted Folklorama Cultural Evenings for the Mile Zero tour group from Victoria, B.C. 17 MYSTERY TOURS

To celebrate the 50th edition, Mystery Tours included a group of Folklorama past- presidents who visited 14 PRESIDENT’S two of the four legacy pavilions. TOURS

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With the development of new programming with various Other events included Family Literacy Fun Day through Winnipeg agencies, including N.E.E.D.S. Inc., Winnipeg Share the Magic Book Program, entertaining and educa- Chamber of Commerce, True North Sports and Entertain- tional Spring Break events at Garden City Shopping Centre, ment, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Valour Football volunteering at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Tourism Winnipeg’s Club, and the Winnipeg Pride Parade, community relations Mascot Invasion at the airport, SunLife Walk to Cure Diabe- increased in 2019 to over 51 events that the Folklorama com- tes, Canada Day at Assiniboine Park, and the July Downtown munity took part in. Winnipeg BIZ night market with our Ambassadors – just to name a few!

8 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 9 Folklorama Youth Council Team Folklorama

Team Folklorama provides volunteers aged 14-25 a chance to come. Eighteen young leaders committed to volunteering as engage with their fellow youth and encourages their involvement Junior Pavilion Coordinators in 2019, up from second in the year-round. All volunteers within this age bracket are welcome to program’s first year, and up from 12 in its second. join activities throughout the year. This year, Team Folklorama volunteers assisted with The Great Increasing youth involvement is a key component of Folklorama’s Manitoba Social with an appearance on CTV Morning Live. They strategic plan. The goal is to ensure pavilion succession occurs supported Folklorama’s Talent and Teachings by attending the and that the organization will continue to thrive for years to Multicultural Night with the Manitoba Moose at Bell MTS Place.

10 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 11 Folklorama The Pavilions Festival

2019 highlights include:

In May, Folklorama street banners were unveiled and 455,464 adorned major thoroughfares in downtown Winnipeg. City Hall hosted a flag raising ceremony and reception, and displayed 50th banners. For three weeks in August, % 13 Folklorama flags anchored the historic Portage and visits Main intersection. The Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-Off at Assini- 96 boine Park’s Lyric Theatre, a week before the Festival, THE HIGHEST ATTENDANCE saw more than 12,000 guests enjoy performances from PERCENTAGE OF PAVILIONS 22 pavilions and partake in complimentary 50th edition IN 10 YEARS. MANY OF THE celebratory cake. THAT SAW A PROFIT IN 2019. 45 PAVILIONS SAW SOLD-OUT SHOWS. Manitoba Hydro was the sponsor of the Manitoba Hydro-Folklorama Newcomer Welcome Initiative where Folklorama hosted 100 newcomer families at the Kick- Off event. Our thanks to Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.) Inc. for this partnership and new initiative opportunity. Congratulations to the following 2019 Folklorama Pavilions for an amazing 50th Anniversary! Folklorama was pleased to introduce the Egyptian Pavil- ion for the first time, filling a niche long missing from the Festival’s offerings. Week One Week Two In the second year of online ticketing, advance purchas- es rose from 41 percent in 2018 to 54 percent in 2019 for general admission categories, demonstrating the merits of this new initiative. Africa Pavilion India Pavilion Africa/Caribbean Pavilion Pavillon canadien-français Argentina “Tango” Pavilion Israel Pavilion - Shalom Square Pavilion of Scotland Budapest-Hungaria Casa do Minho Pavilion Portuguese Pavilion Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion Caribbean Pavilion Pabellon de España – Spain Chilean Pavilion Pavilion Celtic Ireland Pavilion Chinese Pavilion Pavilion of Portugal Punjab Pavilion Chile Lindo Pavilion Croatian Pavilion “Zagreb” Scandinavian Pavilion Where did people Revenue Source Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion come from? El Salvador Pavilion “Beograd” Irish Pavilion Serbian “Kolo” Pavilion Group and VIP Tours – $157,839 – 13% increase Ethiopian Pavilion Slovenija Pavilion Alberta, Austria, British Columbia, Italian Pavilion South Sudanese Pavilion Calimaya, Churchill, Estado de Mexico, Pavilion and Admissions – $497,789 – 8% increase First Nations Pavilion Spirit of Ukraine Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Tamil Pavilion Brunswick, New York, North Dakota, Talent and Teachings Bookings – $162,528 – 5% increase Pavilion Métis Pavilion Ukraine-Kyiv Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Texas. United Kingdom Pavilion Total: $818,156 Pavilion Mexican Pavilion

12 13 Folklorama Festival 2019 Coordinators

Africa Pavilion Daniel Asrat Serbian Pavilion "Beograd" Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion Polish Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Florence Okwudili Anita Carevic Laura Benesocky Lucy Greniuk Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Coordinator Volunteers First Nations Pavilion Jibril Koroma Liz Kovach Tom Malkiewicz Pavilion Co-Coordinator Bella Flett Slovenija Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Assistant Pavilion Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Jennie Gorvie Bryen Lebar Sydney Jozsa Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Buffy Handel Pavilion Co-Coordinator Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Punjab Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Marc Schuster Inderpreet (Sunny) Singh Argentina "Tango" Pavilion Jada Ross Pavilion Co-Coordinator Irish Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Folklorama volunteers are rock stars! Their enthusi- Jr. Pavilion Coordinator asm for sharing their culture and passion for creating Javier Szkop Olivia Schuster Joseph Savage Delvinder Kaur Pavilion Co-Coordinator Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator memorable experiences, delivers a world-class event German Pavilion 2019 highlights include: Paula Cañas Bonnie Smeaton Jasleen Kaur Ghuman every year. This year, more than 20,000 Folklorama Pavilion Co-Coordinator Anneliese Hartfiel Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Jr. Pavilion Coordinator volunteers outdid themselves to make our 50th anni- Pavilion Co-Coordinator Marcelo Josebachvili Keris Matskiw Preeya Chahal versary truly unforgettable. Assistant Pavilion Gary Rossol Pavilion Co-Coordinator Italian Pavilion Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator The 50th anniversary photo archiving project was Coordinator Scott Gordon Angie Boehm Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Romanian Pavilion completed by volunteers and will be used in upcoming Budapest-Hungaria Pavilion Greek Pavilion travel guides, social media posts and special event Steffy Pereira Adrian Solomon Laura Gies Debbie Panagioutou Hirsch United Kingdom Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator presentations. Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Shayleen McConnell Finucan Violet Mayhew Sheryll Lupu Shyanna Lalita Carriere started dancing at Mirna Brindas Nikoletta Mattheos Pavilion Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator the Tamil pavilion when her daycare teacher Wendy Havens Tabitha Pinder Larisa Dinga The success of The Great Manitoba Social was thanks asked her to join. Since then, she has danced Dino Chouzouris Assistant Pavilion Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Assistant Pavilion in large part to our volunteers who served many roles, Caribbean Pavilion Assistant Pavilion Coordinator Coordinator at the Indo Caribbean, India, Cuban, and El Coordinator Chelsea Bonan including ticket sellers, scanners and stampers, and Davlin Mozdzen Salvador Pavilions. In 2015, she served as Joseph Glasgow Jr. Pavilion Coordinator raffle organizers. Special thanks to our presenting Pavilion Coordinator Dante Hirsch Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Russian Pavilion Ambassador for the Cuban Pavilion. Jr. Pavilion Coordinator sponsor, PATTISON Outdoor Advertising and décor DeCris Providence Japanese Pavilion Sofia Barklon Alexander Hirsch Africa/Caribbean Pavilion Pavilion Coordinator sponsor, Events by Emma for making the event look Pavilion Co-Coordinator Art Miki Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Emaline Jackson spectacular. Darryl Ramkissoon Pavilion Co-Coordinator Alexey Kulachenko Pavilion Co-Coordinator Assistant Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator India Pavilion Les Kojima Coordinator “Being an ambassador is one of my Errol Bryan Pavilion Co-Coordinator Melissa Alexander Nehal Dedral Pavilion Co-Coordinator Eugene Fradkov favourite memories. Folklorama is super Assistant Pavilion Jr. Pavilion Coordinator 158 new recruits were signed up and ready to lend a Nicolas Matsuo Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Coordinator Mikayla McCormack Jr. Pavilion Coordinator hand to any pavilions in need. important to me. It’s great to get out, help Daljit Kainth Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Taeryn Ramkissoon Pavilion Co-Coordinator Serbian "KOLO" Pavilion the community and teach people. And it’s a Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Métis Pavilion great learning experience. You meet so many Riddhi Tailor Brazilian Pavilion Srdjan Maric Several events celebrated our volunteers, including Assistant Pavilion Terry Gibb Pavilion Coordinator people on a daily basis. It’s nice to understand Celtic Ireland Pavilion Dalvinder Obhi Pavilion Co-Coordinator Committee Volunteer Appreciation in April, Pavilion Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator other cultures.” Philip Brady Steve Funk Ambassadors in August, Travel and Special Event Ramandeep Grewal Arnold Asham Assistant Pavilion Pavilion Coordinator Edith Samuels Pavilion Co-Coordinator Volunteers in September, and Pavilion Coordinators in Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Coordinator October. Angie Baran —Shyanna Lalita Carriere Mexican Pavilion Assistant Pavilion Israel Pavilion - Shalom Casa do Minho South Sudanese Pavilion Coordinator Square Portuguese Pavilion Adriana Zagrodnik Daniel Riak Mach Cynthia Fidel Pavilion Co-Coordinator Chile Lindo Pavilion Ted Cruz Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Aline Tezcucano Johanna Quintana Sandy Deng Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Korean Pavilion Irene Costa Pavilion Co-Coordinator Zoila Teles Martino Laku Carmen Barros Kipoong (Martin) Kwon Assistant Pavilion Assistant Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Tomaz Marques Coordinator Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Coordinator Seunghee (Sam) Ma Alia Zagrodnik Egyptian Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Chilean Pavilion Jr. Pavilion Coordinator Tamil Pavilion Swathi Saravanan Palanivelu Dr. Hala Salama Pabellon de España - Spain Ana Vergara Pavilion of Scotland Pavilion Co-Coodinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Bart Omand Natarajan Thiagarajan Omnya Khalifa Maria Da Costa Giselle Argel Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coodinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator David Carey Mark Fouad Victor Garcia Chinese Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Ukraine-Kyiv Assistant Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Coordinator Pavilion Dr. Xiaofeng (Frank) Guan Pavillon canadien-francais Rosa Martin Pavilion Co-Coordinator Adam Hluszok El Salvador Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Carmène Fiola Magian Pavilion Co-Coordinator Amy Zhang Pavilion Co-Coordinator Elaine Capar Jesse Lemus Pavilion of Portugal Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Co-Coordinator Daniel Girard Pavilion Co-Coordinator Zita Lopes Dr. Patrick Choy Pavilion Co-Coordinator Priscila Gamez Pavilion Co-Coordinator Assistant Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Coordinator Ashley Gata Pearl of the Orient Jenny Briones Pavilion Co-Coordinator Philippine Pavilion Week One Assistant Pavilion Croatian Pavilion “Zagreb” Coordinator Emiliano Galera Scandinavian Pavilion Ivan Magdic Pavilion Co-Coordinator Pavilion Coordinator Week Two Ethiopian Pavilion Carol Simonson Gunvaldsen Sheila Pelagio Pavilion Coordinator Pero Milkinkovic Pavilion Co-Coordinator Winta Lakew Assistant Pavilion Pavilion Co-Coordinator Coordinator

14 15 Folklorama Festival The Ambassadors General are the faces of Folklorama who repre- The Ambassadors General took part in multiple events such as sent the organization at a variety of events throughout the year. the annual Feast of Nations at the University of North Dakota, the Folklorama Winnipeg Pride Parade, and appearing on CTV Morning Live. The four outstanding individuals that served as the 2019 Ambassadors General were: Thank you all for your incredible representation this year! Ambassadors General Alisha Vij, Kaily Price, Gurleene Kaur Bhathal, and Aayush Vij.

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Ambassadors’ Inaugural Ceremony

Every year, the Pavilions select by the four legacy pavilions: Der reux; MLA for Rossmere, Andrew two adult and two youth ambas- Treue Husar (German Pavilion), Micklefield; Deputy Mayor Markus sadors to represent them in the KEFI Greek Folk Dancers of Mani- Chambers; and Winnipeg Police Folklorama Ambassadors Program, toba (Greek Pavilion), Scandia Fun Services Chief Danny Smyth. sponsored by Cambrian Credit Folk Dancers (Scandinavian Pavil- Union. Their hard work and com- ion), and Verba Ukrainian Dance Thank you to sponsors Cambrian mitment throughout the year is Company (Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion). Credit Union and Events by Emma incredible. for supporting the event. A special moment took place The Ambassadors’ Inaugural Cer- when the Youth Council pre- This year, 177 Ambassadors repre- emony was held on July 18, 2019 sented commemorative gifts to senting 45 pavilions appeared at at the Club Regent Event Centre. Folklorama past-presidents. It was events such as the Teddy Bear’s More than 570 guests celebrated a beautiful moment of passing of Picnic, Winnipeg Pride Parade, the Folklorama ambassadors and the torch, and created a symbol- Walk to Cure Diabetes, City enjoyed summery tropical sounds ic bridge from the past to future Place Concert Series, Winnipeg from the Winnipeg Steel Orchestra generations. Blue Bombers home games and duirng the pre-ceremony recep- N.E.E.D.S. Inc. workshops. tion. During the events, stage Special guests included MP for performances were represented Winnipeg North, Kevin Lamou-

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This year’s award recipients for making the most Ambassador appearances went to: Sandie Van Halvert - Adult Ambassador, Pavilion of Scotland

Alexandra Santos - Youth Ambassador, Casa do Minho Portuguese Pavilion.

Special thank you to the following 2019 Pavilion Ambassadors, Jen Melo Catey Frias-Tracey Tia Awadalla Chantal Thibert Gavin Miller who made everyone so proud: Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Celtic Ireland Pavilion Chilean Pavilion Egyptian Pavilion German Pavilion Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion Melanie Fogel Calvin Loi Gena El Henely Jason Herlick Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Pooja Raval Mary Mensah Nicolas Galli Martin Boda Celtic Ireland Pavilion Chinese Pavilion Egyptian Pavilion German Pavilion Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador India Pavilion Africa Pavilion Argentina “Tango” Budapest-Hungaria Suzanna Farr Nina Lam Daniel Rosales Elizabeth Adamik Pavilion Pavilion Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Jaydeep Joshi Tope Babalola Adult Ambassador Nina Eilberg Nadia Thompson Celtic Ireland Pavilion Chinese Pavilion El Salvador Pavilion German Pavilion Adult Ambassador India Pavilion Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Africa Pavilion Mia Carlin Vivian Shen Dulcemiel Romero Leah Janz Argentina “Tango” Caribbean Pavilion Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Vrinda Vyas Jenna Haripersad Pavilion Youth Ambassador Adrian Thompson Celtic Ireland Pavilion Chinese Pavilion El Salvador Pavilion German Pavilion Youth Ambassador India Pavilion Catalina Galvarino Adult Ambassador Africa Pavilion Daniela Cornejo Brooks Wang Jasmine Romero Emmanuel Petroulakis Youth Ambassador Caribbean Pavilion Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Abhishek Aingh David Ndukwe Argentina “Tango” Chile Lindo Pavilion Chinese Pavilion El Salvador Pavilion Greek Pavilion Youth Ambassador Pavilion Donovan Martin Youth Ambassador India Pavilion Africa Pavilion Youth Ambassador Josh Cabezas Lisa Caronte Alexis Romero Helen Petroulakis Hunter Slobodian Caribbean Pavilion Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Amanda Bereowski Nicholas Odidison Adult Ambassador Chile Lindo Pavilion Croatian Pavilion El Salvador Pavilion Greek Pavilion Adult Ambassador Brazilian Pavilion Mikalya Willams Adult Ambassador “Zagreb” Irish Pavilion Africa/Caribbean Youth Ambassador Ijdella Vanderklok Bianca Concha Shemenu Dayasa Chrissa Constantinides Pavilion Caribbean Pavilion Mike Flanjak Patrick McDonnell Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Chile Lindo Pavilion Adult Ambassador Ethiopian Pavilion Greek Pavilion Adult Ambassador Diandre Douglas Brazilian Pavilion Zita Costa Croatian Pavilion Irish Pavilion Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Francisca Toledo “Zagreb” Lina Gebreyesus Eleni Athanasopoulos Africa/Caribbean Sonja Ward Casa do Minho Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Eamon Propokowich Pavilion Youth Ambassador Portuguese Pavilion Matthew Stipanovic Youth Ambassador Brazilian Pavilion Chile Lindo Pavilion Ethiopian Pavilion Greek Pavilion Youth Ambassador Irish Pavilion Donnae Gordon Tiago DaSilva Carolina Fuentes Croatian Pavilion Arianna Scott Michael Graham Youth Ambassador Sara Rodrigues Goncalves Adult Ambassador “Zagreb” Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Liam Propokowich Africa/Caribbean Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Chilean Pavilion First Nations Pavilion Hungary-Pannonia Youth Ambassador Pavilion Brazilian Pavilion Casa do Minho Jelena Knezic Pavilion Irish Pavilion Portuguese Pavilion Nicole Schartz Youth Ambassador Clayton Sandy Janae Stewart Teresa Byrne Adult Ambassador Croatian Pavilion Adult Ambassador Christelle Graham Diandra Etkin Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Kaitlynn Costa “Zagreb” Chilean Pavilion First Nations Pavilion Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Africa/Caribbean Budapest-Hungaria Youth Ambassador Hungary-Pannonia Israel Pavilion-Shalom Pavilion Pavilion Casa do Minho Mirett Awadalla Pavilion Square Portuguese Pavilion Rivka Henriquez de la Addison Franklin Fuente Adult Ambassador Maria Paula Godoy John Sobkovich Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Egyptian Pavilion Sara Graham Josh Lieberman Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Alexandra Santos First Nations Pavilion Chilean Pavilion Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Argentina “Tango” Budapest-Hungaria Youth Ambassador Diana Hanno Misko Chartrand Hungary-Pannonia Israel Pavilion-Shalom Pavilion Pavilion Casa do Minho Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Pavilion Square Portuguese Pavilion Egyptian Pavilion First Nations Pavilion

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Alec Griner Honoka Abumi Brett Anderson Lissette Marroquin Jilani Brandon Aguiar Kathy Marion Jeremiah Torres Vidhi Arya Jessica Kushnir Linnea Andeson Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Israel Pavilion-Shalom Japanese Pavilion Métis Pavilion Pabellon de España-Spain Pavilion of Portugal Pavillon Pearl of the Orient Punjab Pavilion Russian Pavilion Scandinavian Pavilion Square Pavilion canadien-français Philippine Pavilion Kazuki Nishikiori Tonya Oleschak Shalisa Placido Jagdeep Singh-Rathour Alexander Iomdina Biljana Muncan Emily Katzman Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Genevieve Latouche Youth Ambassador Janica Marion Anna Snezyk Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Japanese Pavilion Métis Pavilion Adult Ambassador Pavilion of Portugal Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Punjab Pavilion Russian Pavilion Serbian “Kolo” Pavilion Israel Pavilion-Shalom Pabellon de España- Pavillon Polish Pavilion Square Deann Onishi-Mrsa Kaelynn Harris Spain Pavilion Chris Langtry canadien-français Isabela Giubega Leah Schwartz Emir Halilovic Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Garth Snezyk Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Micah Baribeau Angela Mandarano Japanese Pavilion Métis Pavilion Maribelle Jilani Pavilion of Scotland Adult Ambassador Romanian Pavilion Russian Pavilion Serbian “Kolo” Pavilion Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Polish Pavilion Italian Pavilion Allan Cho Maria Lira Pabellon de España-Spain Sandi VanHelvert Pavillon Lucas Giubega Rozel Averbuch Mirjana Kostic canadien-français Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Pavilion Adult Ambassador Laura Lelliott Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Davide Mandarano Youth Ambassador Romanian Pavilion Russian Pavilion Serbian “Kolo” Pavilion Korean Pavilion Mexican Pavilion Pavilion of Scotland Renée Karen Comia Adult Ambassador Robert Pich Polish Pavilion Dela Cruz Italian Pavilion Yeji Lee Juan Carlos Franco Youth Ambassador Chloe Mathers Matthew Oprea Sonja Rempel Marija Kostic Adult Ambassador Pabellon de España-Spain Rachel Sturgess Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Pearl of the Orient Sergio Das Pavilion Youth Ambassador Romanian Pavilion Scandinavian Pavilion Serbian “Kolo” Pavilion Korean Pavilion Mexican Pavilion Pavilion of Scotland Philippine Pavilion Youth Ambassador Polish Pavilion Samantha Botelho Christopher Trocaru Dani Chase Lisa Mijovic Italian Pavilion Chanbee So Kayla Martinez- Morales Gwynn Carey Jan Michael Reyes Adult Ambassador Manpreet Kaur Virk Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Allessandra Pellegrino Pavilion of Portugal Adult Ambassador Romanian Pavilion Scandinavian Pavilion Serbian Pavilion Korean Pavilion Mexican Pavilion Pavilion of Scotland Pearl of the Orient Youth Ambassador Punjab Pavilion “Beograd” Brittany Moniz Philippine Pavilion Italian Pavilion Roy Kim Kenay Pablo Maldonado Jonas Desrosiers Jessica Kushnir Charles Caronte Adult Ambassador Harsh Johar Svjetlana Komlenovic Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Talia Wedin Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Pavilion of Portugal Adult Ambassador Ayaka Tanaka Korean Pavilion Mexican Pavilion Pavillon Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Russian Pavilion Scandinavian Pavilion Serbian Pavilion Adult Ambassador canadien-français Pearl of the Orient Punjab Pavilion “Beograd” Japanese Pavilion Philippine Pavilion

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Mila Jankovic Akandu Lado Lawrence Festival Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador Makzymetz Serbian Pavilion South Sudanese Adult Ambassador “Beograd” Pavilion Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion Al Malbranck Lazar Pekic Dustin Hradowy Youth Ambassador Adult Ambassador Nataliya Sovinska Serbian Pavilion Spirit of Ukraine Adult Ambassador “Beograd” Pavilion Ukraine-Kyiv Memorial Outstanding Pavilion Melania Lozar Desiree Siemens Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Erin Rogowsky Slovenija Pavilion Spirit of Ukraine Youth Ambassador Pavilion Ukraine-Kyiv Volunteer Award Rybecca Terry Pavilion Adult Ambassador Zach Muise Slovenija Pavilion Youth Ambassador Serhiy Swinton Spirit of Ukraine Youth Ambassador Hannah Marchant Pavilion Ukraine-Kyiv Youth Ambassador Pavilion Slovenija Pavilion Khrystyna Medvid Youth Ambassador Lilja Best Izabella Casar Spirit of Ukraine Adult Ambassador Youth Ambassador Pavilion United Kingdom Slovenija Pavilion Pavilion Balakrishnan Seerapathy Mathew Joseph Selina Capizzi Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador Adult Ambassador South Sudanese Tamil Pavilion United Kingdom Pavilion Pavilion Poorany William Ashwar Ngor Adult Ambassador MacKinley Hall Adult Ambassador Tamil Pavilion Youth Ambassador South Sudanese United Kingdom Pavilion Ryan William Pavilion Youth Ambassador Arike Lasuba Tamil Pavilion Kiera Gislason Youth Ambassador Youth Ambassador South Sudanese Sahana Kandeepan United Kingdom Pavilion Youth Ambassador Pavilion Tamil Pavilion

The Al Malbranck Memorial Outstand- exceptional dedication to the Festival. “It gives me great pleasure to ing Volunteer Award was created by present this award. Folklorama has The 2019 recipients were: honorary Folklorama member, Joanne been a part of our family’s life for Malbranck, to commemorate her late • Terry Gibb, Métis Pavilion many years. I feel so grateful to carry husband’s legacy of supporting the Festival over many decades. • Aline Tezcucano, Mexican Pavilion on my late husband’s memory with • Adriana Zagrodnik, Mexican Pavilion this award, while shining a light on At the annual Pavilion Coordinator Vol- • Delvinder Kaur, Punjab Pavilion our important volunteers who make unteer Appreciation Event, five pavilion Folklorama the success it is year • Sandy Deng, South Sudanese Pavilion coordinators were recognized for their after year.”

—Joanne Malbranck

24 25 Folklorama Festival Scholarships

Every year, thanks to the support of the Jewish Award recipients are between the ages of 17-25. Foundation, Folklorama awards the Mark & Dorothy Danzker They must demonstrate an active involvement in preserving Scholarship of Excellence for the preservation of ethno-cultural ethno-cultural heritage through volunteer work, employment, heritage. Mark Danzker was a former Winnipeg City councillor and/or contributions to a cultural activity within Manitoba. and an active philanthropist.

The 2019 scholarships were awarded to:

Robyn Ritchie Eva Kwok Alexandra Santos Alexandria Shupenia Sarah Shuttleworth Amélie Sorin Recipient of $2,500 Recipient of $1,000 Recipient of $1,000 Recipient of $1,000 Recipient of $1,000 Recipient of $1,000 The Mark and Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for Excellence

Robyn is a graduate of the Eva is in her fifth year of Alexandra is a 2019 French Alexandria participated in the Sarah is working towards Amélie graduated from The Mark and Dorothy Danzker western Canada working with University of Manitoba Biosystems Engineering at Immersion program graduate English-Ukrainian bilingual her Bachelor of Arts in Collège régional Gabri- Scholarship for Excellence hon- many independent shop owners. with a Bachelor of Science the University of Manitoba. from École Secondaire Kelvin program from kindergarten Psychology at the Univer- elle-Roy in 2019, and now ours the memory of philanthro- pist and former Winnipeg city Honours in Statistics. She She is in several student High School. She is attending to grade 8 at Happy Thought sity of Manitoba, and plans attends the Université de While the Danzkers did not have councillor Mark Danzker and children of their own, they were served as the secretary and groups, including the the University of Winnipeg School and East Selkirk to pursue a degree in law. Saint-Boniface. his wife, Dorothy. president of the Univerisity Committee for Increasing and hopes to become a Middle School. At Lord very active in the community. of Manitoba (U of M) the Participation of Women certified veterinarian. Since Selkirk Regional Comprehen- Dorothy worked for many years She is a member of She has been a member Mark Danzker was born in supporting the Misericordia Statistics Students Club, in Engineering. 2010, she has volunteered sive Secondary School, she the world-renowned of La Troupe Jeunesse de Poland in 1902. His family Hospital as a Volunteer in their as a dancer at the Casa Do served as a school ambassa- where she has made it her Asham Stompers and is a l’Ensemble folklorique de la immigrated to Canada in 1907, gift shop. mission to help students Minho Portuguese Pavilion. dor. She is pursuing the Royal As president of the Ukrainian dancer. She has Rivière-rouge since 2012. settling in Winkler before mov- cherish the beauty of She was a Youth Ambassador Conservatory of Music’s level Manitoba Chinese Youth performed at Disneyland, Her passion to perform ing to Winnipeg in 1911. With Mark was particularly active in diversity on campus. for Folklorama’s 50th-year 8 piano certificates. Committee, Eva organized Universal Studios and has lead her perform at his mother’s passing in 1909, his amateur and professional sports, celebration. formal education ended and he Cultural Arts Night, a free various festivals and Folklorama, Festival du having brought the minor league entered the work force at the Robyn worked as a Folk- event that featured eight She created and maintained competitions. Voyageur, and internation- team the Winnipeg Goldeyes to young age of 10. The next year the city in 1954. He also played lorama summer student cultural performances and Alexandra volunteers at the her Ukrainian Catholic ally in France, Mexico and he left home to work in a lumber for three years, and has food for more than 150 Sherbrook Animal Hospital, church’s website, and has the United States. a major role in attracting the In high school, she was camp and by the age of 16 he Pan-American Games to Win- also volunteered with the audience members. Children’s Hospital Founda- served as a catechism the Diversity Committee bought a pharmacy in Lac du nipeg in 1967. Mark served as tions’ Teddy Bears’ Picnic, teacher. Bonnet. Spirit of Ukraine pavilion. chairperson, a CREW In 2015-16, Amélie a Winnipeg City Alderman from and at the Casa Do Minho She works as a teacher’s Most recently, Eva volunteered Program mentor and a and her family were the 1960 to 1968 and was awarded Portuguese Centre. She is a assistant and a research at the Chinese Pavilion, helping Alexandria attends the member of the Indigenous Official Voyageur Family Eventually he was successful the Manitoba Good Citizenship peer tutor and former mem- assistant at the U of M, to plan the cultural display University of Manitoba’s Student Association. for Festival du Voyageur. with investments, oil exploration Award in 1974. He was inducted ber of her student council. and development companies, into the Manitoba Order of the and intends to pursue and describe items of cultural Asper School of Business, Sarah was a recipient In 2017, Amélie was the her Masters in Statistics. as well as owner of Danzker Buffalo in 1957 and named a significance to guests. and looks forward to a career of the MSBA Student Youth Ambassador at Dress Limited, a manufacturers’ member of the Order of Canada as an actuary and piano Citizenship Award, and Pavillon canadien-français. wholesale company that saw in 1978. teacher. received the Queen’s the Danzkers travelling through Diamond Jubilee Medal.

26 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 27 Folklorama Folklorama Festival Festival In the Media Social Media

MORE THAN 12,650 MORE THAN 450 309 STORIES FOLLOWERS FOLLOWERS ONLINE AND IN PRINT MEDIA GENERATED MORE THAN 12,750 MORE THAN FOLLOWERS 12,250 FOLLOWERS 308.1 MILLION REACH IN MEDIA COVERAGE

1.3 MILLION WEBSITE PAGE VIEWS

HIGHLIGHT FOLKLORAMA WAS RATED AS TOP 12 CANADA’S BEST SUMMER FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVALS IN FORBES MAGAZINE

28 29 Partners & Funders Folklorama Members

Our thanks to the organizations listed below for their passion in preserving and promoting community. A H Rozmai Ukrainian Dance Company African Communities of Manitoba Inc. Hawryliuk, Yvonne S Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba Inc. Hinode Taiko Inc. Salaam, Zaleena Afro-Caribbean Dancers Hoosli Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Inc. Scandinavian Folk Group of Manitoba Inc. Argentinean Manitoban Association Inc. Hungarian-Canadian Cultural Society of Schur, Patricia Ariya Afrika Cultural Group & Bola Oriyomi Winnipeg Inc. Schweitzer, Miki Asham Stompers Inc. Hungarian Kapisztran Folk Ensemble of Winnipeg Inc. Scottish Association of Winnipeg Inc. Association of United Ukrainian Canadians Inc. Sergio Cornejo I B Sister Dorothy India Association of Manitoba Inc. Bafana Sokol Polish Folk Ensemble India School of Dance, Music and Theatre Inc. Barley Mow Band Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School Indochina Chinese Association of Manitoba Inc. Bella, Prem Spence Tradition Iranian Community of Manitoba Inc. Belgian Folk Dancers of Winnipeg Splendore D’Italia Folk Dancers Island Breeze Manitoba Bielak, Daniel St. Philip Minh Folk Group Inc. Ismath, Mohamed Bolero Dance Theatre St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Inc. Italian Canadian League of Manitoba Inc. Bowers, Deborah Steve Kiz Bormann, Guenter J Storozuk, Ronald Brady Academy Parents’ Association Inc. Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba Inc. Strachan, Margaret Bronstone, Sharon Summer Bear Dance Troupe K T C Karpat Hungarian Folk Dancers of Winnipeg (Mag- Ca Claque! yar Mozaik) Inc. Tamil Cultural Society of Manitoba Inc. Canadian Salvadorians in Winnipeg (CASA) Inc. Kasdorf, Tammy Tappia, Dr. Paramjit Canadian Slovenian Cultural Society Inc. KEFI - Greek Folk Dancers of Manitoba The German Club Band Winnipeg (Blaskapelle Cari-Cana Singers Deutsche Vereiningung) L Casa do Minho Portuguese Centre Inc. The Hellenic Greek Orthodox Church of Langtry, David Winnipeg Inc. Centre culturel franco-manitobain Inc. Le Club Belge Inc./Legion Branch #107 The High Profile Dance Band Chai Folk Arts Council Inc. Le Ragazze Italiane Con “Niamo Raga” The Irish Association of Manitoba Inc. Charach, Avrom Lodha, Dr. Ganpat The Korean Society of Manitoba for Fraternity and Charach, Barney Culture Inc. Ching Wu Athletic Association M The Paraguay Cultural Association of Manitoba Inc. Chile Lucha y Canta Magdaragat Philippines (The Voyagers of the Seas) The Romanian Society of Manitoba Inc. Clyde Heerah & Paradize Band Inc. The Serbian Cultural Society “Kolo” Inc. Cohen, David Manitoba Chilean Association Cultural Centre Inc. The Spanish Club Dancers of Winnipeg Inc. Corinna Kruger Manitoba Chinese Women’s Association Inc. The Spanish Club of Winnipeg Inc. Council of Caribbean Organizations of Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts Inc. TiBert Le Voyageur (TiBert Inc.) Manitoba Inc. Manitoba Highland Dancers’ Association Todaschuk Sisters Council of South Sudanese Communities of Marco Castillo & Brazilian Beats Todaschuk Sisters’ Ukrainian Boutique Manitoba Inc. Matsumoto, Carol Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Court, James McConnell Irish Dancers Croatian Folklore Ensemble “Croatian Dawn” McConnell School of Dance Students U Croatian Pavilion “Zagreb” Inc. Association Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Manitoba Provincial Council Inc. D Medina, Tamara Mex Y Can Association of Manitoba Inc. Union Nationale Française Inc. Dawnswyr Gwerin Yr Afron Goch Millington, Tom O. (Red River Welsh Folk Dancers) V De Luca, Vince N Verma, Sahil De Luca, Dr. Rayleen C.M., O.M. Neemu-Egwah Inc. Viva Brasil Canada Inc. E Volkov, Denys O Egyptian Canadian Society of W Manitoba Inc. Order of AHEPA Polikos Aster Chapter CJ8 Inc. Waskiw, Eugene Ena Sutton Highland Dancers of Winnipeg P West Indian Indo-Canadian Cultural Organization F Panjab Foundation of Manitoba Inc. of Manitoba Inc. Wiebe, Henry Flying Lion Dance Troupe Pasieczka, Martin Winnipeg Chilean Association Inc. Fubuki Daiko Entertainment Inc. Peruvian-Canadian Association of Manitoba Inc. Winnipeg Chinese Cultural & Community Centre G Philippine Association of Manitoba Inc. Corporation Gederon, Althea Phoebe Man Winnipeg Police Service German Society of Winnipeg Inc. Polish Combatants’ Association, Branch 13 Winnipeg Steel Orchestra in Canada Inc. German-Canadian Congress (MB) Inc. Wushu Manitoba Portuguese Association of Manitoba Inc. Ghanaian Union of Manitoba Inc. Z Greenfield, Murray R Zemliaki Trade and Culture Association Inc. Guitar Winnipeg/The Guitar Man Rady Jewish Community Centre of Winnipeg Inc. Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and Gusto Music/Trio Bembe Rambo Production Enterprises Company Inc. Guylaine Maltais (Brazilian Jazz Singer) Reif, Richard Rodrigues, Casimiro Folklorama Individual Member 31 30 Romanetz Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Board of Directors, Seasonal Staff as of December 31, 2019

Tayo Babalola, Distribution Chiamaka Nwachukwu, Committees Team Coordinator Seasonal Administrative Assistant

Staff, Seasonal Staff Marina de Castro Andrade Rodrigo Picolini, Festival Steering Committee Freitas, Tourism Assistant Support Assistant Stan Hall (Chair), Althea Gederon, Mohamed Ismath, Delvinder Kaur, Bart Omand, Richard Reif, Sukhwant Sidhu Alec Dryburgh, Distribution Brenna Rempel, Distribution Team Coordinator Team Coordinator & Committees Governance Committee Mark Ennis, Distribution Methulla Shankaran, Stan Hall (Chair), David Langtry, Tamara Medina, Bridget Team Supervisor Seasonal Administrative Peterson, Richard Reif, Denys Volkov Assistant

Finance and Audit Committee Mohamed Ismath (Chair), Marites Aiello, Althea Gederon, Kim Ly, Tom O. Millington, Peter Parboji, Martin Pasieczka

Licensing Committee Richard Reif (Chair), Daniel Bielak, James Court, Rene Luis Garcia, Julian Giubega, Murray Greenfield, Yvonne Hawryliuk, Amanda Lau, Bernie Lozar, Zaleena Salaam, Matthew Sobocan, Jordan Wall

Membership Committee Bridget Peterson (Chair), Surekha Joshi, Matthew Sobocan, Margaret Strachan, Abraham Tassia-Santos, Rosemarie Todaschuk, Henry Wiebe

Review Committee Tamara Medina (Chair), Dr. Ganpat Lodha, Dalvinder Obhi, Adrian Solomon, Henry Wiebe

Scholarship Committee Eugene Waskiw (Chair), Isabela Giubega, Joan C. Lloyd, Remembering Carol Matsumoto, Margaret Strachan Mary Kelekis Board of Directors Folklorama Staff as of December 31, 2019 1924 - 2019 Nominating Committee In 1964, a group of passionate individuals began Avrom Charach (Chair), Daniella Archer, Scott Gordon, Carol Stan Hall, President Marites Aiello, Director Teresa Cotroneo, Executive Heather Goossen, Office to explore opportunities to create and celebrate Matsumoto, Tamara Medina, Casimiro Rodrigues, Zaleena Director Administrator a folklore nucleus in Manitoba. They became Salaam, Dr. Paramjit Tappia Mohamed Ismath, Chair, Althea Gederon, Director the founders of Folklorama, and Mary Kelekis Finance and Audit Wynne Au, Director of Joeanna Leung, Associate was one of them. Committee Surekha Joshi, Director Member & Festival Services Agency Producer

Tamara Medina, Chair, Review Matthew Sobocan, Director Christian Terri Nordman, Her contributions in those exploratory meet- Committee Hidalgo-Mazzei, Agency Accounting ings more than 50 years ago helped to create Dr. Paramjit Tappia, Director Producer Manager a grassroots festival that became the largest Bridget Peterson, Chair, and longest-running multicultural festival of its Membership Committee Denys Volkov, Director Christa Mariash, Richele Philippot, Executive kind in the world. Mary’s legacy runs deep in Director of Marketing Assistant Winnipeg, and we are forever grateful. We were Richard Reif, Chair, Licensing Avrom Charach, Immediate & Communications so happy that Mary was able to see her vision Committee Past President and Chair, Rachelle Quilapio, Member through to its 50th year! Thank you, Mary! Nominating Committe Maclean Boyd, & Festival Services Manager Eugene Waskiw, Chair, Travel Program Manager Scholarship Committee Christena Wright, Briar Boyko, Marketing & Communications Community & Sponsor Coordinator Development Manager

32 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 33 Independent Auditors’ Report 2019 Financial To the Members of the Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg Inc. and Folklorama Inc.: Opinion Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Folklorama the other information and we will not express any form of assurance (the “Organization”), which comprise the consolidated statement conclusion thereon. of financial position as at December 31, 2019, and the consolidated Reports statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above including a summary of significant accounting policies. when it becomes available and, in doing so, consider whether the oth- er information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 2019 Revenue and Expense Highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial posi- Year ended December 31, 2019 tion of the Organization as at December 31, 2019, and the results of its consolidated operations and its consolidated cash flows for the year When we read the annual report, if we conclude that there is a mate- then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for rial misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter Revenues: not-for-profit organizations. to those charged with governance. Corporate Sponsorship 9% Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Gover- Festival Admissions 38% Basis for Opinion nance for the Consolidated Financial Statements Folklorama Talent & Teachings 7% We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally ac- Folklorama Travel 19% cepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation Grants 18% are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian Other 9% of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such are independent of the Organization in accordance with the ethi- internal control as management determines is necessary to enable cal requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from Expenses: Corporate Sponsorship financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Administration Administration 15% Festival Admissions responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe Porgram Delivery & Member Program Delivery & Member Services 56% Folklorama Talent & Teachings that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is Services Salaries and Benefits 29% Folklorama Travel to provide a basis for our opinion. responsible for assessing the Organization’s ability to continue as a Salaries and Benefits Grants going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless Other Other Information Management is responsible for the other information. The other management either intends to liquidate the Organization or to cease information comprises the information included in the annual report, operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The annual report is expected to be made Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Organization’s financial reporting process. Management’s Responsibility available to us after the date of this auditor’s report.

To the Members of the Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg Inc. Committee is also responsible for recommending the appointment of Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements and Folklorama Inc.: the Organization’s external auditors. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the effectiveness of the Organization’s internal control. Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation MNP LLP is appointed by the members to audit the consolidated consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the of the accompanying consolidated financial statements, including financial statements and report directly to them; their report follows. misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made responsibility for significant accounting judgments and estimates in The external auditors have full and free access to, and meet periodi- report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level by management. accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit cally and separately with, both the Finance and Audit Committee and of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accor- • Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going organizations. This responsibility includes selecting appropriate ac- management to discuss their audit findings. dance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence ob- counting principles and methods, and making decisions affecting the detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise tained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or con- measurement of transactions in which objective judgment is required. from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in ditions that may cast significant doubt on the Organization’s ability to the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertain- In discharging its responsibilities for the integrity and fairness of the February 26, 2020 economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated ty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the consolidated financial statements, management designs and main- financial statements. related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such tains the necessary accounting systems and related internal controls As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are authorized, auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s assets are safeguarded and financial records are properly maintained professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Organiza- to provide reliable information for the preparation of consolidated tion to cease to continue as a going concern. financial statements. • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the con- financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform solidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and The Board of Directors and Finance and Audit Committee are com- audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underly- posed primarily of Directors who are neither management nor em- is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of ing transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. ployees of the Organization. The Board is responsible for overseeing Teresa Cotroneo Kiley McDonald not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional management in the performance of its financial Executive Director Manager of Accounting We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. reporting responsibilities, and for approving the financial information and Administration among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and included in the annual report. The Board fulfils these responsibilities by • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in inter- reviewing the financial information prepared by management and dis- order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circum- nal control that we identify during our audit. cussing relevant matters with management and external auditors. The stances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the

Winnipeg, Manitoba February 26, 2020 Chartered Professional Accountants 34 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 35 Folklorama Consolidated Statement of Operations 2019 Financial For the year ended December 31, 2019 2019 2018

Revenue (Note 14) Advertising 73,480 60,913 Reports Corporate sponsor-partners 230,382 163,912 Donations 7,121 8,535 Folklorama talent and teachings 195,487 213,048 Folklorama travel 495,097 420,459 Grants (Note 10) 464,500 394,750 Investment 21,944 11,921 Memberships 5,820 6,205 Miscellaneous 56,023 33,857 Folklorama Pavilion admission 1,208,733 1,131,271 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Pavilion licensing 71,165 70,086 As at December 31, 2019 2,829,752 2,514,957 2019 2018 Expenses Assets Advertising 318,687 184,303 Folklorama talent and teachings 175,526 162,715 Current Folklorama travel 318,885 253,900 Cash and cash equivalents 59,634 51,894 Insurance 76,490 63,414 Marketable securities (Note 4) 482,113 511,857 Interest on capital lease obligation - 2,018 Accounts receivable (Note 5) 129,203 26,572 Membership services 13,156 14,969 Inventory 49,895 70,249 Office 137,543 101,695 Prepaid expenses 15,459 24,914 Pavilion admission sharing 497,789 460,188 Pavilion admission services fees 213,167 210,751 736,304 685,486 Pavilion coordination and development 36,962 19,567 Capital assets (Note 6) Postage 3,504 4,113 60,220 89,484 Printing 3,490 7,094 Professional fees 37,184 37,141 Rent 98,612 115,333 796,524 774,970 Salaries and benefits 743,055 731,252 Special events 82,838 108,208 Telephone 19,404 27,050 Liabilities Current 2,776,292 2,503,711 Accounts payable and accruals (Note 8) 29,734 20,969 Deferred cultural arts and membership revenues 71,096 27,581 Excess of revenue over expenses before other items 53,460 11,246 Current portion of capital lease obligation - 22,404 Other items 100,830 70,954 Amortization (17,607) (39,665) Special projects (44,175) (5,742) Net Assets (61,782) (45,407) Invested in capital assets 60,220 67,080 Internally restricted (Note 4), (Note 9) 288,036 288,036 Unrestricted 347,438 348,900 Deficiency of revenue over expenses (8,322) (34,161)

695,694 704,016 Folklorama 796,524 774,970 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets For the year ended December 31, 2019 Approved on behalf of the Board Invested in Internally Unrestricted 2019 2018 capital assets restricted

Net assets, beginning of year 67,080 288,036 348,900 704,016 738,177

Excess (deficiency) of revenue over (17,607) - 9,285 (8,322) (34,161) Stan Hall Richard Reif expenses Folklorama President Chair, Finance & Audit Committee Investments in capital assets 10,747 - (10,747) - -

Net assets, end of year 60,220 288,036 347,438 695,694 704,016

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

36 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 37 2019 Financial Reports Folklorama Folklorama Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2019 For the year ended December 31, 2019 2019 2018 Cash provided by (used for) the following activities Capital assets contribution. Amortization is provided at rates intended to amor- Operating Capital assets are recorded at cost. The cost for contributed capi- tize the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives as Deficiency fo revenue over expenses (8,322) (34,161) tal assets is considered to be fair value at the date of follows: Amortization 17,607 39,665 Fair value adjustment related to marketable securities 3,001 9,716 Method Rate 12,286 15,220 Automotive declining balance 30 % Changes in working capital accounts Office equipment declining balance 10 % Accounts receivable (102,631) (3,756) Leasehold improvements straight-line 10 years Inventory 20,354 (3,565) Equipment under capital lease straight line term of lease Prepaid expenses 9,455 801 Accounts payable and accruals 8,765 3,446 Deferred revenues 43,515 (32,339) Revenue recognition operating leases and rental payments are expensed as incurred. (8,256) (20,193) The Organization follows the deferral method of accounting for Use of estimates contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Financing conformity with Canadian accounting standards for not-for- Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when Repayment of capital lease obligation - (24,820) profit organizations requires management to make estimates received or receivable if the amount to be received can be rea- and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets sonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Investing and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities (10,747) (11,740) Allinvestment income is unrestricted and is recognized when Purchase of capital assets at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and there- Proceeds on disposal of marketable securities 26,743 110,195 earned. ported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting Pavilion admission period. Pavilion admission revenue is based on the sale of admission Accounts receivable are stated after evaluation as to their col- Increase in cash resources (deficiency) 7,740 53,442 tickets made directly by the Organization, as well as such lectability and an appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts is Cash resources (deficiency), beginning of year 51,894 (1,548) sales as reported by the pavilions to the Organization. Pavilion provided where considered necessary. Provisions are made for admission sharing expenses represent the pavilions’ share slow moving and obsolete inventory. Amortization is based on 59,634 51,894 Cash resources, end of year of the admission revenue pursuant to revenue-sharing agree- the estimated useful lives of capital assets. ments. Pavilion admission revenue is recognized in the statement of operations gross of applicable pavilion admission These estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become necessary they are reported in Folklorama services fees. Pavilion admission service fees include TixiT ser- vice fees and other merchant processing fees. excess of revenues and expenses in the periods in which they Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements become known. Donated materials and services For the year ended December 31, 2019 In the normal course of business, the Organization receives Financial instruments certain donated materials and services. To the extent that the The Organization recognizes its financial instruments when the fair value of the donated materials and services can be reason- Organization becomes party to the contractual provisions of 1. Incorporation and nature of the organization Not-for-Profit Organizations. Applying this new Section results in ably estimated, they are recognized as revenue and expenses the financial instrument. All financial instruments are initially re- changes to the determination of impairment and writedowns These consolidated financial statements described as “Folk- in the consolidated financial statements. When the fair values corded at their fair value, including financial assets and liabilities of capital assets and allows for the recognition of partial impair- lorama” include the accounts of the legal entities Folk Arts of the donated materials and services cannot be reasonably originated and issued in a related party transaction with man- ments of these assets. Council of Winnipeg Inc. and Folklorama Inc. estimated, they are not recognized in the consolidated financial agement. Financial assets and liabilities originated and issued in all other related party transactions are initially measured at their Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg Inc. and Folklorama Inc. (together Pursuant to the transitional provisions, this change was applied statements. prospectively, and the prior periods have not been restated. carrying or exchange amount. “the Organization”) were established as not-for-profit organiza- Deferred contributions There was no material impact to the financial statements due to tions incorporated under the laws of the Province of Manitoba. Deferred cultural arts and membership revenue and deferred The Organization subsequently measures investments in mar- this change in policy. Both organizations operate in unison, sharing a common mem- sponsorship and pavilion licensing revenues represent amounts ketable securities quoted in an active market at fair value. Fair value is determined by published price quotations. Investments bership, Board of Directors, management and mission state- 3. Significant accounting policies received in the current year relating to the subsequent year. All ment. As such, the Organization is under common control. deferred revenues are recognized when the related expenses in marketable securities not quoted in an active market are sub- The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in ac- are incurred. sequently measured at cost less impairment. All other financial The Organization is committed to its mission of celebrating cordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-forprofit assets and liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized diversity and promoting cultural understanding. organizations as issued by the Accounting Standards Board Leases cost. in Canada and include the following significant accounting Leases are classified as either capital or operating. A lease that The Organization is a registered charity under the Income Tax Transaction costs and financing fees directly attributable to the policies: transfers substantially all of the benefits and risks of Act (Canada) and is therefore exempt from income origination, acquisition, issuance or assumption of financial in- ownership is classified as a capital lease. At the inception of a taxes. Cash and cash equivalents struments subsequently measured at fair value are immediately capital lease, an asset and a payment obligation are recorded at Cash and cash equivalents consist of funds on deposit and cash recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. 2. Change in accounting policy an amount equal to the lesser of the present value of the mini- balances held at brokers. Capital Assets Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations mum lease payments and the property’s fair market value. Assets Conversely, transaction costs and financing fees are added to Inventory under capital leases are amortized on a straight-line basis, over the carrying amount for those financial instruments Effective January 1, 2019, the Organization adopted the Ac- their estimated useful lives. All other leases are accounted for as subsequently measured at amortized cost or cost. counting Standard Board’s (AcSB) new accounting standards Inventory consists of finished goods and is valued at the lower of improvements for not-for-profit organizations related to capital average cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the assets under Section 4433 Tangible Capital Assets Held by estimated replacement cost.

38 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 39 2019 Financial Reports Folklorama Folklorama Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2019 For the year ended December 31, 2019

2. Significant accounting policies 7. Bank indebtedness (Continued from previous page) At December 31, 2019, the Organization had available lines of credit totaling $150,000 (2018 - $100,000), bearing interest Financial asset impairment: at prime plus 2.00% (2018 - prime plus 2.00%). As at December 31, 2019 the line of credit had a withdrawal balance of $ nil The Organization assesses impairment of all of its financial assets measured at cost or amortized cost. The Organization groups (2018 - nil). As at December 31, 2019, prime rate was 3.95% (2018 - 3.95%). The following has been collateralized in assets for impairment testing when available information is not sufficient to permit identification of each individually impaired finan- connection with this line of credit: cial asset in the group: there are numerous assets affected by the same factors, or no asset is individually significant. Management • General security agreement; and considers whether the issuer is having significant financial difficulty, or whether there has been a breach in contract, such as a default • Guarantee and postponement of claim in the amount of $150,000. or delinquency in interest or principal payments, in determining whether objective evidence of impairment exists. When there is an 8. Accounts payable and accruals indication of impairment, the Organization determines whether it has resulted in a significant adverse change in the expected timing or amount of future cash flows during the year. If so, the Organization reduces the carrying amount of any impaired financial assets The accounts payable and accruals balance contains government remittances in the amount of $15,390 (2018 - $2,163). to the highest of: the present value of cash flows expected to be generated by holding the assets; the amount that could be realized 9. Internally restricted net assets 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. These resources are internally restricted by the Board of Directors to provide for current and future capital needs of the Organization, funding for special projects and contingency funding to ensure the Organization’s financial stability. Included The Organization reverses impairment losses on financial assets when there is a decrease in impairment and the decrease in marketable securities is $288,036 (2018 - $288,036) that is internally restricted. can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. The amount of the reversal is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations in the year the reversal occurs. 10. Government grants During the year, the Organization received $464,500 (2018 - $394,750) of government grants related to its operating 4. Marketable securities activities. Included are grants received from the Province of Manitoba Community Support Program totaling $290,500 (2018 Marketable securities consist of government and corporate bonds and securities bearing interest at rates ranging from - $286,750), the Winnipeg Arts Council totaling $108,000 (2018 - $108,000), Heritage Canada totaling 55,000 (2018 - $nil), 2.73% to 5.68% (2018 - 3.05% to 5.68%) and maturing between June 2020 and June 2029 (2018 - between February 2019 CIty of Winnipeg totaling $10,000 (2018 - $nil) and The Winnipeg Foundation totaling $1,000 (2018 - $nil). and December 2021). The bonds and securities are carried at fair value and were purchased a cost of $487,468 (2018 - $525,409). The fair value adjustment recognized in investment revenue during the year is a decrease of $3,001 (2018 - 11. Donated materials and services a decrease of $9,716). Included in marketable securities is $288,036 (2018 - $288,036) that is internally restricted. The value of donated materials and services that is recognized as revenue and expense is $ nil (2018 -$1,500). The remainder is unrestricted and can be used for general operations. 12. Commitments 5. Accounts receivable 2019 2018 The Organization entered into two lease agreements: a lease agreement for its premises expiring October 31, 2020 and a lease agreement for a printer expiring December 31, 2022. The minimum lease payments, not including operating costs, for Accounts receivable 130,250 27,825 the next three years is as follows: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,047) (1,253)

129,203 26,572 2020 109,297 2021 21,998 6. Capital assets Accumulated 2018 2022 21,998 Cost amortization Net book value Automotive 8,034 3,745 4,289 153,293 Office equipment 360,444 311,207 49,237 Leasehold improvements 188,247 176,888 11,359 13. Financial instruments 556,725 491,840 64,885 The Organization, as part of its operations, carries a number of financial instruments. It is management’s opinion that the Equipment under capital lease 98,388 73,789 24,599 Organization is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments except as otherwise disclosed. 655,113 565,629 89,484 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 During the current year, the previous equipment lease was terminated at the beginning of the year and a new operating rates. Changes in market interest rates may have an effect on the cash flows associated with some financial assets and lease was entered into. As a result, the lease payments were expensed under office expenses rather than capitalized. 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. 14. Special projects revenue Due to celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2019, Folklorama received one-time grants and corporate sponsorships that are not expected on an annual basis. This includes grants totalling $65,000 as well as corporate sponsorships of $51,630. 15. Comparative figures Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.

40 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 FOLKLORAMA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 41 Mission Celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding

Vision Folklorama promotes the ethno-cultural diversity of Manitoba through entertainment and public celebrations of culture and education. Folklorama provides the opportunity for ethno-cultural communities to promote and celebrate their intangible culture.

We will understand and respond to the expectations of our members, stakeholders and the public and will be leaders in the festival community, the special events industry and the tourism industry of Manitoba. We will respect and recognize the contributions of our staff and volunteers and will create an environment that inspires fun, innovation and a sense of belonging. Values

Respect for people In the services that we provide and the products we develop and sup- Appreciation for diversity port, we will be known to be: Integrity Responsive Innovative Respect for culture Creative Strategic Proactive Transparent

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