A different dance style from the Git Hayetsk, the BRAVESTEP CREW will sweep us off the floor with their talented and young dance group. Bravestep Crew, is an all First Nations Breakdance crew with members spanning from Tzeachten, Chehalis and Soowahlie reseverves of Sto:lo Nation as well as Xaxlip reserve of St’at’imc Nation. The Members [...]
To open our Pancake Breakfast at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, we have the multicultural and multi-talented The GIT HAYETSK Dancers! Lead in partnership by Mike and Mique’l Dangeli, Git Hayetsk is an internationally renowned Northwest Coast First Nations mask-dancing group located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Git Hayetsk Dancers, challenge themselves to continue to [...]
We are excited to announce our entertainers for the 2013 National Aboriginal Day at Trout Lake. This year we are featuring various kinds of entertainment from traditional hoop dancing to blues to indie folk artists. Without further ado, meet your artists! The Git Hayetsk Dancers The Brave Step Crew Jack Omeasoo Kwhlii Gibaygum NIsga’a Traditional [...]
The National Aboriginal Day Organizing Committee is currently seeking Aboriginal entertainers to showcase their talent during the National Aboriginal Day Celebration event. We are looking for a diverse schedule of Aboriginal entertainers which include First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Urban Aboriginal artists and a balance of cultural and contemporary entertainment. Our goal is to expand [...]
The National Aboriginal Day Organizing Committee is currently seeking Aboriginal entertainers to showcase their talent during the National Aboriginal Day Celebration event. We are looking for a diverse schedule of Aboriginal entertainers which include First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Urban Aboriginal artists and a balance of cultural and contemporary entertainment. Our goal is to expand [...]
Just two days left before National Aboriginal Day!! And here’s another fun band to look forward to! The Whyte Feather Band consists mainly of Squamish band members from North Vancouver. The band originated in the 1960s and disbanded in the 80s briefly. Their music largely consists of rock & roll, blues. They also play songs [...]
The countdown is now really on full speed, for we have only four days remaining before the celebration takes place! National Aboriginal Day was established in 1996. June 21st was chosen becaues of the cultural significance of the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. On Thursday, you [...]
The Four Corners Dancers is a collaboration of Pow Wow dancers representing different nations from all over Turtle Island. All active adn involved in their communities, they take pride in sharing their culture with those willing to learn and experience the richness of what our indigenous peoples have to offer. Their performance on the Trout [...]
Eastern Sky Ambassadors (ESA) are a troupe of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) artists and cultural knowledge-holders with a vision of sharing their culture with the world. Explaining a part of their culture and origin, the Ambassadors write: “We are the descendants of Sky woman, who at the time of re-Creation after the great floods fell from a hole in the Sky [...]
A self-taught musician from Kispiox ( a village within the North-West coast of British Columbia), Garrett has since moved to East Vancouver and has been playing here for over two years. He commonly performs for urban Aboriginal organizations, including UNYA and KAYA. A talented musician with a strong heart and soothing voice, he opened up [...]