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March 1st – Cultural Sharing on a Global Scale
Today marks the end of 17 days of cultural sharing on a global-scale. Four-years ago, at the Closing Ceremony of the Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games, the Chiefs of the Four Host First Nations (Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh) issued an invitation to the world to come to their traditional and shared traditional territories for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. And the world came.
Seventeen-days in which the world had its eyes on Vancouver and on the Aboriginal people of Canada come to a spectacular end with the debut of a live theatrical/musical and video performance called The Road Forward at the Aboriginal Pavilion.
February 27 – Assembly of First Nations Cultural Showcase
Come celebrate the ancient legends and teachings of First Nations peoples today at the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion. Starting at 11am, join the Assembly of First Nations as they present a medley of lively storytelling theatre, vibrant interactive pow wow dancing and song that highlight the people of Turtle Island.
February 26: Atlantic Policy Congress - Wabanaki Showcase
Come enjoy the Wabanaki Showcase – Celebration of Cultures with the people of the dawn. The Wabanaki are composed of the Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot First Nations whose traditional territory is now known as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Gaspe Region of Quebec and Maine.
February 25 – Showcasing Saskatchewan First Culture and Arts
Today, the spotlight is on the First Nations of Saskatchewan. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is proud to present a celebration of the prairie Nations — a unique and thriving part of Canada's Aboriginal landscape.
February 24: Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
A stunning performance of audio-visual symmetry highlights a day presented by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs at the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion. The New Native Musical Review features musicians and singers from all genres including country, pow wow, blues, folk and hip hop.
February 23 – Celebrating the Spirit of our First Nations
Today, at the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion we are “Celebrating the Spirit of our First Nations', presented by the Chiefs of Ontario. The daytime programming will be an energetic performance incorporating dance, drumming, singing and storytelling.
February 22: 40 Years and Still Strong: The Dene Nation
Come and celebrate with the Dene Nation as they mark 40 years since coming together as a political organization to protect the treaty rights of the Dene people.
February 21: What the Land Remembers – Tales of Raven & Wolf
Come see the best of Yukon First Nations as they share their cultures on stage during a 45-minute, multi-disciplinary presentation that will excite all of your senses.
February 20: Discover the Inuit – the People Behind the Inukshuk
Inuit throat singing; a traditional style of singing that originated literally on the footsteps of mothers carrying their newborns in an apparatus similar to the modern day baby carrier. The weight from their child in the carrier would push the mother's diaphragm down and allow her to sing from her throat.
