ARTS / CULTURE / COMMUNITY August 10 – 24, 2017 / Issue No. 14.13 / 5000 copies P. 7 SARAH PITTOELLO'SJOURNEY FARMERS' MARKET Bigger and Better: Kentville’s Multicultural Fair, p.7 Scott Campbell’s Dinner In with Award-Winning Winemaker, Patrick Cantieni, p.8 Featurepreneur: June Granger, p. 10 A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY August 10 – 24, 2017 | 1 2 | August 10 – 24, 2017 GRAND-PRÉ 2017: a Celebration of Peace and Friendship Grand-Pré Nova Scotia was once home to early French settlers, now known as the Acadians, who forged a union with the Mi'kmaq people in peace and friendship, and created one of the first treaties in Canadian history. Today the landscape of Grand-Pré is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Grand-Pré 2017 will breathe new life into 1:15pm: 11:00am: 12:15pm: the shared history, legacy and culture of the Main Stage, Alan Syliboy & The Thundermak- Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Michael Mi’kmaq and Acadian people, and will provide ers Historic walk with theatrical characters R Denny - Drums a meaningful platform for a cultural expo of national significance as well as the backdrop 1:20pm: 11:30am: 12:35pm: for the second annual MP/Chief’s Summit. The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Maw- “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Stephen The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary This special event will be part of the Canada io’mi/Ko'jua Augustine, Ronald Labelle, Leland Surette and demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain 150 celebrations and will also demonstrate guests. Conversations on the history of the Bossé, Select Nova Scotia a call to action for truth and reconciliation. 2:00pm: Acadian and Mi’kmaq relationship. Grand-Pré 2017 will revisit and reignite the “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Rosanna – 12:50pm: power of a friendship which, through good Clara Dugas - Storytelling 12:00pm: The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, La Baie and bad, transcends centuries and has shaped The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary Main Stage, Jacques Surette, singer-songwrit- en Joie the Canada we know and love today. demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain er and YouTube sensation. Bossé, Select Nova Scotia 12:00pm — 5pm: The Gathering Circle and 1:00pm: Come experience Mi’kmaq and Acadian Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, POWWOW, Grand Entry Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, cultural demonstrations, enjoy nationally re- Short Impromptu presentations by Jeanne Voyage – Puppet theatre in Interpretation nowned Mi’kmaq and Acadian performances, Dugas, an historical Acadian figure, in the 1:00pm: Main Stage, Bernie Francis, singer/ Centre auditorium experience the best of Indigenous and Acadian Memorial Church songwriter, Mi’kmaq linguist dancers, explore a cultural village, sit in on a “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Rosanna – 1:15pm: lecture series, and wander through the artisan 2:10pm: Clara Dugas - storytelling Main Stage, Buffy and Larry, Indigenous vendor marketplace. The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Les Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, Music Award nominees, Canadian Folk Music Zorvenants - Traditional Acadian songs Village – Puppet theatre in Memorial Church Award nominees Check grandpre2017.ca to see the full official “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Stephen schedule and confirm dates and times 2:15pm: 2:00pm: Augustine, Ronald Labelle, Leland Surette and Main Stage, La Baie en Joie Main Stage, Ronald Bourgeois, ECMA and guests. Conversations on the history of the Thursday, August 10, 2017 Music Nova Scotia Award Winner, SPACQ Acadian and Mi’kmaq relationship 2:45pm: "Pilar of Acadian Music" award 12:00pm: The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Les Zorve- 1:25pm: Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain nants – Traditional Acadian Songs The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary Village – Puppet theatre in the Memorial Bossé, Select Nova Scotia Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain Church Short impromptu presentations by Jeanne Bossé, Select Nova Scotia 3:00pm: Dugas, an historical Acadian figure, in the 2:00pm: “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Les Zorve- Memorial Church 1:40pm: Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, nants - Traditional Acadian Songs The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Maw- Voyage – Puppet theatre in the Interpretation Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, 3:00pm: io'mi/Ko'jua Centre auditorium Voyage – Puppet theatre in Interpretation Main Stage, Hubert Francis, Juno and ECMA Centre auditorium nominee 2:10pm: 3:00pm: “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Jam – Acadi- Main Stage, La Baie en Joie Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, 3:10pm: an Fiddlers Historic walk with theatrical characters The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Mi'kmaq Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, 2:15pm: Voyage – Puppet theatre in the Interpretation The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary 6:00pm: 3:15pm: Centre auditorium demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain Main Stage, Grand Entry from Visitor Centre Main Stage, Richard Poulette, ECMA award Bossé, Select Nova Scotia to Main Stage - Tintamarre winner 4:00pm: Main Stage, Roddie Romero, Yvette Landry, 2:30pm: 6:45pm: 3:45pm: Beau Thomas, Multiple Grammy Award nomi- The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Céline Main Stage, Special Welcome by Four Host The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Clara nees (Louisiana) & Josée Communities- Glooscap, Acadia, Annapolis Dugas – Rosanna - Storytelling Valley and Bear River with La Baie en Joie 5:00pm: 2:45pm: Main Stage, City Natives, Indige- 4:00pm: Film Presentation, Zachary Richard, Cajun nous Award winners, multiple ECMA award 7:30pm: “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Christophe Heart by Phil Comeau. winners, hiphop performers. Main Stage, La Baie en Joie Rivet (Archaeologist, UNESCO-World Heritage Site, 5:15pm: 3:00pm: 8:00pm: The Landscape of Grand-Pré) Main Stage, Mooney Francis, Vincent Joe, “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Les Zorve- Main Stage, Juno nominee Don Amero Shawnee Prosper with guest dancers - nants – Traditional Acadian Songs 4:15pm: Mi’kmaq fiddlers. The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary 9:15pm: Main Stage, Acadian icon, Order of Main Stage, Jacques Surette singer-songwriter “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Cy (Songwrit- demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain Canada recipient, Governor General of Canada and YouTube sensation. er’s circle) Bossé, Select Nova Scotia Performing Arts Award recipient, Edith Butler 5:00pm: 7:15pm: 3:15pm: (Fireworks TBD) “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Félix LeBlanc Main Stage, Cy The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Mi’kmaq and Henri Paul Bénard (tunes and songs from the Magdalen Islands). 8:05pm: 3:30pm: Friday, August 11, 2017 Film Presentation, Zachary Richard, Cajun Main Stage, Grammy nominees, Northern Main Stage, Vishten, multiple ECMA award Heart by Phil Comeau. Cree. winners and Prix Édith Butler de la SPACQ 11:00am: Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, 5:15pm: 8:55pm: 4:45pm: Historic walk with theatrical characters Main Stage, Evangeline Landry Main Stage, Roddie Romero, Yvette Landry, Main Stage, Finale Beau Thomas, Multiple Grammy Award nomi- 12:00pm: 7:00pm: nees (Louisiana) Main Stage, Les Zorvenants Main Stage, Danny Boudreau, multiple Music “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Stephen NB awards and Prix Éloize 10:00pm: Cultural Village Augustine, Ronald Labelle, Leland Surette and Main Stage, ECMA nominees The Relatives Presented By: Scotiabank guests. Conversations on the history of the 8:00pm: with Kalo Johnson Acadian and Mi’kmaq relationship. Main Stage, Second Generation At the heart of the Landscape of the Grand- The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Michael (Fireworks TBD) Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site is the R. Denny 9:00pm: Grand-Pré National Historic Site, where Main Stage, Suroît, Legendary Magdalen the Scotiabank Cultural Village will feature 12:15pm: island international touring artists and 2016 Sunday, August 13, 2017 authentic Mi’kmaq cultural demonstrations The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary Prix Éloize recipients. provided by various elders and artisans. demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain 11:00am: Demonstrations will include the traditional Bossé, Select Nova Scotia 10:15pm: Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, Mi'kmaq game of Waltes, basketmaking, tra- Main Stage, Grammy nominees Northern Village – Puppet theatre in the Memorial ditional wigwam construction, hide tanning, 12:25pm: Cree. Church quillwork, traditional medicines, Mi’kmawey The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, La Baie Debert, beadwork, lacrosse, archery and en Joie 12:00pm: storytelling. Saturday, August 12, 2017 Main Stage, Cy 1:00pm: “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Clint Bruce Hours The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary 7:00am: and Nathan Rabalais Friday, August 11, 2017 demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain “Le Rendez-vous” Acadian Tent, Tout un sa- Acadie du nord – Acadie du sud 12:00pm - 6:00pm Bossé, Select Nova Scotia medi with Anne Godin Radio-Canada Acadie The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Culinary Saturday, August 12, 2017 Société Promotion Grand-Pré Presentations, demonstration – The Kilted Chef – Alain 10:00am - 6:00pm Village – Puppet theatre in the Memorial 10:00am: Bossé, Select Nova Scotia Sunday, August 13, 2017 Church The Gathering Circle and POWWOW, Regis- 12:00pm - 4:00pm tration August 10 – 24, 2017 | 3 THANK YOU DONNA! WELCOME EMILY KATHAN Grand Pré 2017 ......................................................... p.3 This is the first issue