Council of Yukon First Nations Presents hotos - yukon government p Council of Yukon First Nations Canadian Northern Economic It is an honour and a pleasure to welcome our Elders, Development Agency – Youth, Clan and Family members from all Yukon First Government of Canada Nations, our friends and neighbours throughout the The Government of Canada is proud to support the first Territory, and visitors from around the world to this first annual Adäka Cultural festival in Whitehorse this year. annual Adäka Cultural Festival. The artists, performers, Translated as ‘Coming into the Light’, the Adäka festival and tradition bearers who will share their knowledge is reflective of the many accomplishments of Yukon First and talents with you during this exciting week are the Nations people in recent years. lifeblood of our Yukon First Nations cultural continuum. Once again we take great pride to demonstrate the beauty and wisdom passed down by Establishing successful businesses, pursuing economic our ancestors. In 2010 during the Vancouver World Olympics, our Yukon First Nations development projects, and building capacity at all levels of the community are just a few show mesmerized audiences from around the world. We invite you to celebrate with us – of the many successes of which Yukon First Nations can be proud. as we rejuvenate, preserve and pass on these precious gifts to future generations here at The Adäka festival will highlight the broad spectrum of talents of Yukon First Nation home and beyond. Our land is beautiful and green, our pride and joy, with the sun shining artists in a spectacular showcase for thousands of local residents and visitors from around day and night. We thank everyone who has contributed time, talent, energy and funding the world. – especially our sponsors,the artists and performers who honed their crafts to perfection for this festival. Adäka means “Coming into the Light” and this is truly our time to shine! Congratulations to all the organizers and participants who worked so hard to bring this first annual festival to life. Ruth Massie Grand Chief The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health
Government of Yukon The Adäka Cultural Festival brings together First Nation Canadian Heritage – artists who are proud of their traditions and passionate Government of Canada about their creativity. It’s a time to celebrate and share Our Government understands the importance of arts and knowledge, skills and expertise with others. These culture, which strengthen our identity, our communities, talented individuals reflect a northern spirit grounded in and our economy. This is why we are proud to invest culture and communities—a spirit founded on a quest for in the Adäka Cultural Festival, an event that fosters excellence inspired by new goals, traditional values and awareness and understanding of our diverse First Nations a mutual respect for the land and each other. and contributes to the vitality of Canada’s cultural heritage. This celebration of theatre, music, dance, and To all those who have worked hard to make the first Adäka Cultural Festival a success, and other arts provides opportunities for Canadians to experience the cultures of Aboriginal to the many visual and performing artists contributing to the festival, we thank you and peoples from Yukon and beyond, as well as to discover the unforgettable talents of wish you every success for today and into the future. indigenous artists and performers. Sincerely, On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I would like Elaine Taylor to thank the Council of Yukon First Nations and all the organizers, artists, and volunteers Minister of Tourism and Culture who helped make this event possible. I appreciate the outstanding contribution you are making to the North’s cultural landscape. The Honourable James Moore City of Whitehorse Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages On behalf of my Council colleagues, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all the performers and visitors gathered here in Yukon’s capital city for the Festival Co-Producers Adäka Cultural Festival. How fitting to bring together all As Co-Producers of the Adäka Cultural Festival it has the wonderful talent combined with the overwhelming been our pleasure and our privilege to work with all of enthusiasm in the height of our northern summer for the Elders, youth, visual and performing artists, partners such a cultural celebration. and sponsors to bring this tremendous showcase of The City of Whitehorse is proud to be a partner in this Yukon First Nations talent to the Whitehorse waterfront. endeavour. Congratulations to the organizers who worked tirelessly to make this event This is the first year for what will be an annual summer such a success. celebration located in future at the exciting new Kwanlin Bev Buckway Dun Cultural Centre. Mayor The Festival is a legacy from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics where Yukon First Nations shared their heritage with family, friends, neighbours and visitors from around the world. We received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from huge crowds there. We wanted to bring that experience home and ensure that the opportunities to develop our arts and culture would be available as an inspiration to all Yukon people – especially our youth who will be the culture bearers for generations to come. We have received support from so many individuals and organizations to present this event. We thank everyone for their steadfast dedication and commitment to the festival. Thank you for joining us in this wonderful celebration of First Nations culture! Máhsin cho, Shä`w níthän, Gùnèłchīsh, Màhsi’ choo, Sógá sénlá’, Gunałchîsh, Tsin’įį choh, Mä`hsi’ cho. Katie Johnson & Charlene Alexander Adäka Cultural Festival Co-Producers
2 • 2011 Program • Adäka Cultural Festival July 2 › George Leach in Concert July 5 › Northern Heart: First Nations July 8 › Gwaandak Theatre Reading of 6 pm – CHON FM Mainstage, Free Films and Media Art Dreary and Izzy Leach is a respected singer, songwriter, musician, and 7 pm – Yukon Arts Centre, $10/$9 yukontickets.com CHON FM Mainstage, Free performer of the Sta’atl’imx Nation in Lillooet, British co-presented by yukon film society, sponsored by yukon energy Written by Tara Beagan, directed by Brian Fidler Columbia. His soulful rock driven music is derived from a Featuring an impressive and beautiful array of short and cherished tradition of aboriginal and mainstream music. feature length films by First Nations filmmakers from After the Monoghan sisters lose their parents in a car Leach has traveled internationally and performed at across the North including: Vadzaih Vakan Gwiidaandaii accident, Deirdre is the sole caregiver to her adopted older festivals, galas, events and TV specials. Not bad for a kid (Caribou, our livelihood) – Mary Jane Moses; Lumaajuuq- sister, Isabelle – a joyous, loving woman who is severely who picked up the guitar at the age of 16 and learned to Alethea Arnaquq-Baril; Cry Rock – Banchi Hanuse; Inuit affected by fetal alcohol syndrome. Deirdre must weigh play by ear. High Kick – Alethea Arnaquq-Baril; My Own Private Lower personal sacrifice with her love for her sister. While under Post – Duane Ghastant’ Aucion and Gordon Loverin; From the strain of this reality, a gorgeous vacuum cleaner the Spirit: Abraham Anghik Ruben – Raymond Yakeleya & salesman named Freddie Seven Horses enters their lives, Bill Stewart. introducing a new world of unexplored emotions and ideas.
July 3 › Gwich’in Fiddle and Dance Celebration CHON FM Mainstage, Free 12 pm Join us for a day of traditional dancing, July 6 › Digawolf in Concert fiddling reels, and Gwitch'in fashion! 6 pm – CHON FM Mainstage, Free July 9 › Sharing Our Spirit Celebration Noon – CHON FM Mainstage, Free 1 pm Traditional Beading Fashion Showcase Digawolf is a passionate singer/songwriter who performs Join us for traditional song and dance performances A beautiful display of Gwitch'in traditional with great respect for his Tlicho culture. His music draws featuring 7 groups from across Yukon, comprising over beadwear. inspiration from the land and exposes the conflicts that 80 performers representing Tlingit, Kaska Dene, Ta’an, 3 pm Air North, Yukon’s Airline Jigging Contest arise from the evolution of his native culture and his place Carcross Tagish, Han, Southern Tutchone, Champagne & Show off your skills! Two categories with in the two worlds that dominate northern life. A masterful Aishihik, and Kwanlin Dun First Nations. For generations great prizes to be won including two round-trip guitarist, Digawolf gives listeners a view of all things we have told the stories of our ancestors through song and tickets anywhere Air North, Yukon’s Airline flies! northern with honest and heartfelt lyrics. dance. We would like to share these stories with you. Registration from noon to 2:30pm at the Information Booth! 12:30 pm Community Feast Everyone welcome. Please bring your own plate and utensils if possible. 3:30 pm Community Drumming Circle Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to bring your drum!
July 7 › A Circumpolar Soundscape July 4 › Yukon Storytelling Night 8:00 pm – Yukon Arts Centre Theatre, $25/$20 yukontickets.com 6:00 pm – CHON FM Mainstage, Free co-presented by yukon arts centre Traditionally, and still today, Yukon First Nations use A Circumpolar Soundscape will bring together three spoken word as a means of passing traditional culture and distinctive First Nations musical artists - Diyet (Yukon), customs on to the next generation. The Storytellers of the Leela Gilday (NWT), and Nive Nielsen (Greenland) – First Nations are highly respected as they know the history in a unique first ever collaboration. and teachings of many peoples. The Storytellers carry great responsibility within their hearts and spirits. The These original and highly creative artists will come Adäka Cultural Festival is proud to present an evening of together to explore each other’s music and create new stories told by our elders. material together. This is a show you don’t want to miss!
Adäka Cultural Festival • 2011 Program • 3 Gallery Exhibition & Sale Friday, July 1st CHON FM Mainstage Old Fire Hall Gallery Noon Gerald Edzerza, Keitha Clark 10 am – 8 pm, daily CHON FM Mainstage & Kate Weekes, The Exhibition Gallery will showcase the 4:15 pm Opening Ceremonies 1:00 pm Gwitch'in Style Fashion Showcase Please join us for our opening prayer and work of all participating artists as well as a selection A beautiful display of Gwitch'in traditional welcoming remarks by guests and dignitaries. of work from the Yukon Government Permanent Art beadwear. Collection. The exhibit will change daily as the artists 4:30 pm Traditional Welcome – complete work in the studio tent, so please visit us Ta'an Kwäch'än Dancers 1:40 pm Allan Benjamin, Ben Charlie, Bill Stevens, often. 5:05 pm Taku Kwann Dancers (Atlin, BC) Gerald Edzerza, and Kevin Barr 5:30 pm Ribbon Cutting 2:30 pm Kaska Dene Dancers 5:30 – 8 pm Exhibition Viewing and Reception 3 pm – 5 pm Air North, Yukon’s Airline Artist Jigging Contest Demonstration Get out your jigging moccasins and come Studio Saturday, July 2nd show off your jigging skills! Great prizes to be Artist Village won! Two categories. Registration: Noon to 2:30pm at the Information Booth. 10 am – 6 pm, daily 10 am – 8 pm Gallery Exhibition & Sale The Artist’s Studio Tent is where it all happens! Festival Presented by the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Traditional and contemporary arts and crafts 6 pm – 8 pm Old Time Family Dance artists will be working on site throughout the week, by First Nations artists from across the North. creating new masks, tufting, quillwork, paintings, and more! Come immerse yourself in the creative process and watch as raw materials are transformed into 10 am – 6 pm Artist Demonstrations Monday, July 4th beautiful works of art. Presented by Yukon Indian Development Corporation and Northwestel Mingle with artists in the studio tent as they 10 am – 8 pm Gallery Exhibition & Sale create breathtaking art from raw materials. Presented by the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery RBC Artist Workshop 10 am – 6 pm Artist Demonstrations Program RBC Artist Workshop Program Presented by Yukon Indian Development Workshop Tent Presented by RBC Corporation and Northwestel 10 am – 6 pm, daily 10 am – 2 pm Kids Fur Mitts $70 Beginner Stained Glass $60 There are workshops scheduled throughout the week RBC Artist Workshop Program in a variety of media including tufting, beading, carving, 1 pm – 4 pm Kidz Kreate – YAC Gallery $5 Presented by RBC painting, and more! Workshop registration is available 2 pm – 6 pm Moose Hair Tufting $60 10 am – 1 pm Moose Hoof Carving $85 Miniature Rawhide Drum $25 at the information booth located at the Main Street 10 am – 4 pm Knife Making $275 entrance to the Festival site. Miniature Paddle Carving $125 CHON FM Mainstage Intro to Ravens Tail Weaving $50 Noon Rising Sun 2 pm – 6 pm Ink Wash Painting $45 Mainstage Performances 12:30 pm Boyd and Kevin CHON FM Mainstage 1:00 pm Taku Kwaan Dancers Starting at Noon, daily 1:25 pm Daniel Tlen CHON FM Mainstage Overlooking the Yukon River, the CHON 2:00 pm Common Knowledge Noon Diyet FM Main Stage will come alive at noon with 2:30 pm Allan Benjamin, Ben Charlie, Bill Stevens 12:45 pm Sharon Shorty as “Gramma Susie” a spectacular array of Yukon performers, (Alaska), & Kaska Dene Dancers 1:00 pm Bill Stevens (Alaska) and Allan Benjamin storytellers, dancers, and singers. 3:15 pm Dakká Kwáan Dancers – Our Warriors 1:30 pm Soapberry Stories with Doris McLean CHON FM Mainstage and Frances Neumann Two new productions highlighting the journey of the Dakká Kwáaan Dancers’ ancestors and 2:00 pm Ida Calmegane – Tlingit Legends Special Programming the Tlingit Warrior culture. 2:35 pm Dennis Shorty & Jennifer Fröhling Yukon Arts Centre Theatre 6:00 pm Lacey Scarff & Heather Callaghan This year the Festival will feature two Yukon Storytelling Night 6:30 pm George Leach (British Columbia) special ticketed events not to be missed. An intimate evening of stories told by July 5th Northern Heart: Yukon First Nation storytellers. First Nations Films 6:00 pm Tammy Josie and Media Art Sunday, July 3rd Gwitch'in Fiddle and Dance Celebration 6:30 pm Doris McLean July 7th A Circumpolar Soundscape 6:50 pm Larry Titus 10 am – 8 pm Gallery Exhibition & Sale 7:10 pm Sharon Shorty Presented by the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery 7:30 pm Allan Benjamin Campfire Talks and Cultural 10 am – 6 pm Artist Demonstrations Presentations Presented by Yukon Indian Development presented by yukon zinc corporation Corporation and Northwestel Campfire Talks and Times vary, see schedule for details Cultural Presentations Presented yukon zinc corporation Immerse yourself in First Nations culture and heritage as RBC Artist Workshop Program Presented by RBC 3:30 – 4:30 pm Circumpolar Relations Presentation you listen to stories told by elders, tap your toes to the 10 am – 1 pm Moose Antler Pendant $90 Learn about the activities of the Circumpolar rhythm of the Gwitch'in fiddling style, or learn about the Traditional Beading $25 Relations Department at CYFN, including importance of the porcupine caribou herd. 10 am – 5 pm Birch Bark Ornament $70 climate change in the Yukon and other NW Coast Silver Pendant $195 activities of the Arctic Athabaskan Council.
4 • 2011 Program • Adäka Cultural Festival Tuesday, July 5th CHON FM Mainstage RBC Artist Workshop Program Noon Leela Gilday (NWT) Presented by RBC 10 am – 8 pm 10 am – 1 pm Moose Hair Tufting $60 Gallery Exhibition & Sale 12:45 pm Digawolf Presented by the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery 1:00 pm Ida Calmegane – Angela Sidney Stories Baby Moccasins $65 10 am – 6 pm Artist Demonstrations 1:40 pm Gary Johnson 10 am – 5 pm Knife Making $275 Presented by Yukon Indian Development Women’s Beaver Fur Hat $250 Corporation and Northwestel 6:00 pm Dennis Allen and the Hellhounds 6:30 pm Digawolf (NWT) NW Coast Design/Digital Free for Artists RBC Artist Workshop Program 2 pm – 6 pm Moose Antler Pendant $90 Presented by RBC Campfire Talks and 10 am – 2 pm Beginner Stained Glass $60 Miniature Deer Skin Drum $25 Cultural Presentations CHON FM Mainstage Presented yukon zinc corporation 10 am – 5 pm Silk Painting (Scarf) $125 3:30 – 4:30 pm Language Revitalization – Marilyn Jensen Noon Gwaandak Theatre reading Cedar Bark Weaving $75 Yukon First Nation Languages are at a critical Dreary and Izzy, written by Tara Beagan Northwest Coast Art for Youth $20 stage and close to extinction. This talk will and directed by Brian Fidler cover the direction Yukon First Nations are 2 pm – 6 pm Antler Pendant $90 taking to increase fluency and their vision of A beautiful play about two sisters, one with Cedar Bark Weaving $75 language revitalization. fetal alcohol syndrome, and their life after the loss of their parents in a car accident. CHON FM Mainstage Noon Nive Nielsen (Greenland) Sharing Our Spirit Song and Dance 12:45 pm Les Walker Thursday, July 7th Celebration 1:20 pm Larry Titus Presented by citizenship and immigration canada 1:45 pm Andra Hunter 10 am – 8 pm Gallery Exhibition & Sale Presented by the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery A traditional song and dance experience full of 1:55 pm Art Johns passion and colourful regalia. 2:20 pm Andrameda Hunter 10 am – 6 pm Artist Demonstrations 2:30 pm Ron and Robin Chambers Presented by Yukon Indian Development 6:00 pm Jerry Alfred and Shun Dun Corporation and Northwestel 6:50 pm Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Singers Campfire Talks and 7:10 pm Dakwädäka Dancers Cultural Presentations RBC Artist Workshop Program Presented yukon zinc corporation Presented by RBC 7:30 pm Dakká Kwáan Dancers 3:30 – 4:30 pm Caribou Management in a Time of 10 am – 1 pm Ink Wash Painting $45 7:50 pm Ross River Dene Drummers Uncertainty – Joe Tetlichi 10 am – 5 pm Birch Bark Basket $125 The Porcupine Caribou herd is vital to First Nations culture and the soul of the Canadian Porcupine Quill Work $75 Campfire Talks and North. As pressures on the herd increase due Intermediate Stained Glass $95 to climate change it is important that we Cultural Presentations implement sustainable herd management. Trapper’s Hat (Fur Cap)* Presented yukon zinc corporation Two day course – Day 2 of 2 Noon – 4:30 pm Traditional Knowledge Day – Skookum 2 pm – 6 pm Beaded Earrings $25 Jim Traditional Parenting Program 7:00 pm Special Programming Silk Painting – Panel $65 A special day to celebrate our elders and the Yukon Arts Centre Theatre knowledge they keep and share with us. co-presented by yukon film society, sponsored by yukon energy CHON FM Mainstage Northern Heart: First Nations Films and Media Art – $10/$9 Noon – 3 pm Kevin Barr and Friends Featuring an impressive and beautiful array of films by First Nation and Inuit filmmakers Campfire Talks and Saturday, July 9th from across Canada’s North including Mary Jane Moses, Alethaea Arnaquq-Baril, Banchi Cultural Presentations Hanuse, Duane Ghastant Aucoin and Gordon Presented yukon zinc corporation 10 am – 5 pm Gallery Exhibition & Sale Loverin, and Raymond Yakeleya and Bill 3:30 – 4:30 pm Stick Gambling Demonstrations – Presented by the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Stewart. Opening performance by the Ta’an Melissa O’Brien Kwäch’äan Dancers. An interactive demonstration of a traditional CHON FM Mainstage First Nations game. Noon Opening Remarks Wednesday, July 6th Special Programming Sharing Our Spirit 10 am – 8 pm Gallery Exhibition & Sale Yukon Arts Centre Theatre Presented by citizenship and immigration Presented by the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery canada co-presented by yukon arts centre 12:30 pm Community Feast – All welcome! 8:00 pm A Circumpolar Soundscape – $25/$20 am – pm 10 6 Artist Demonstrations A magical evening of musical collaboration Please bring your own plate and utensils if Presented by Yukon Indian Development possible! Corporation and Northwestel between Diyet (Yukon), Leela Gilday (NWT), and Nive Nielsen (Greenland). 1:30 pm Ross River Dene Drummers RBC Artist Workshop Program Presented by RBC 1:45 pm Ta’an Kwäch’än Dancers 10 am – 1 pm Moose Hoof Carving $85 2:00 pm Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Singers Baby Moccasins $65 Friday, July 8th 10 am – 5 pm Drum Making (16”) $250 2:15 pm Dakwäkäda Dancers West Coast Panel Carving 10 am – 8 pm Gallery Exhibition & Sale 2:30 pm Rising Sun for ages 10 – 15 $65 Presented by the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery 2:45 pm Elijah Smith School Dancers Trapper’s Hat (Fur Cap)* $300 *Two day course – Day 1 of 2 3:00 pm Dakhká Kwáan Dancers 10 am – 6 pm Artist Demonstrations 3:30 pm Community Drumming Circle 2 pm – 6 pm Silver Engraving $200 Presented by Yukon Indian Development Gold Poke Change Purse $55 Corporation and Northwestel All welcome! Don’t forget to bring your drum!
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Exhibition Manager Congratulations Lyn Fabio to the organizers of the Adäka Cultural Festival Sales Manager for a world class event. Jennifer Fröhling Art Inventory Manager Elise Bousquet Marketing Design Christopher Griffiths, Design Station Finance The Alaska Pipeline Project CYFN Finance Department Proud Sponsor of the Adaka Cultural Festival is proud to support the Program Photography Courtesy of Robin Armour, Fritz Mueller, Yukon Government Adäka Cultural Festival as it celebrates Yukon First Nations’ We wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to all our invaluable unique heritage with friends, and dedicated volunteers who share their time during the Festival. We could do not do it without you! neighbours and visitors.
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6 • 2011 Program • Adäka Cultural Festival ALASKA Mayo Leisa Gattie – Thurmer Fibre Art / Fashion Nancy Hager Moose Hair Tufting / Fish Scale Mark Preston Painting / Carving Haines Donna Hope Fish Scale Art Nora MacIntosh Traditional Craft Wayne Price Wood Carving/Jewellery Old Crow Tok Lena White Traditional Craft Shirlee Frost Traditional / Contemp Craft Lena Sanford Traditional Craft Amy Tassero Stained Glass Lawrence Charlie Painting /Drawing Vern Swan Knife Making/ Jewellery Pelly Crossing BRITISH COLUMBIA George Roberts Knife Making/Jewellery Eugene Alfred Sculpture / Prints Haida Gwaii Jared Lutchman Carving Ross River Albert Hans Raven’s Tail and Cedar Bark Weaving Blair Thorson Painting Dennis Shorty Antler Carving Cori Savard Carving, Painting Grady Sterriah Traditional Craft Shawn Johnnie Carving Terrace Linda Shorty Traditional Craft Brian J. Francis Wood Carving Dean Heron Painting / Carving Tagish Blake Lepine Wood Carving Vancouver Charlene Baker Raven’s Tail Weaving /Traditional Craft Justin Smith Wood Carving Richard Baker Silver Jewellery / Carving Teslin Sara Villeseche Wood Carving Ed McDougal Copper / Carving Jean Taylor Painting Fred Stick Wood Carving Terrance Campbell Jewellery Bev Morris Painting Morgan Ayles Wood Carving Ray Natraoro Carving / Jewelllery Calvin Morberg Wood Carving Richard Shorty Painting and Printmaking Watson Lake NWT Mary Caesar Painting / Traditional Craft Whitehorse Fort Liard Joe Migwans Drum Making Karen Kotchea Cumberland Birch Bark Baskets/Traditional Craft Ann Smith Raven’s Tail Weaving YUKON Brian Walker Copper Sculpture Ivan Sawrenko Copper WE PUT YUKON ON OUR TAILS BECAUSE Burwash Landing IT’S THE CENTRE OF EVERYTHING WE DO. Shelby Blackjack Painting Bertha Doris Traditional Craft Jonathan Wurtak Painting Air North, Yukon’s Airline is a proud community Carcross Blair Thorsen Painting supporter of events, cultural performances, Winnie Atlin Traditional Craft Norman Anderson Wood / Antler Carving arts and sports across the Yukon. Twyla Wheeler Moose Hair Tufting Christina Peters Wood Carving Dawson City Duran Henry Wood Carving Doloris Anderson Traditional Craft/Fashion Jared Kane Wood Carving Rosemarie Gassner Traditional Craft Benjamin Gribben Wood Carving Haines Junction Paul Young Ivory, Bone, Antler, Ivory Carving Frances Oles Sculpture, Painting, Mixed Media Heather Callaghan Wood Carving / Jewellery
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