2010 Aboriginal Pavilion

Schedule of events

Sunday 14 February

With One Voice

Featuring Children of Takaya, Garry Oker and Asani

Time: 9:30pm to 12:00am

Location: The Dome at the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion

Valentine's Day is all about the heart and the soul. This February 14th, the Children of Takaya from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation open up an evening of traditional music and soulful melodies including BC's Athabascan traditions with Garry Oker. We then cross the Rockies for the heartfelt lyricism of Edmonton's Asani - a mesmerizing trio of female singers accompanied by percussion superstar Ed Mann.


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Monday 15 February

Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase

Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm

Location: Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase

Shop for unique, authentic First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts and crafts; and discover a wide-range of market-ready Aboriginal businesses at the Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase.

Read more about the Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase


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Monday 15 February

2010 Year of the Métis Celebrations

Four shows – 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm

Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm

Location: The Dome at the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion

Presented by: the Métis National Council Governing Members

Métis artists perform their unique, lively and fast-paced Métis fiddle, jigging and square dancing for your entertainment. Come enjoy Métis culture, heritage and language at its finest with entertainment from across the Métis Homeland in Canada.


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Monday 15 February

Janet Rogers

Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Aboriginal Artisan Village Main Stage

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Monday 15 February

Cris Derksen

Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Aboriginal Artisan Village Main Stage

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Monday 15 February

Four Mini Fashion Showcases: Aboriginal Fashion Showcase

Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase

Featuring Tammy Beauvais, Tracy Toulouse, Angela DeMontigny and Dorothy Grant

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Monday 15 February

We Are Here

Time: 3:30pm to 7:30pm

Location: The Dome at the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion

A multi-media experience presented by the Four Host First Nations.


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Monday 15 February

Joey Stylz

Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: Aboriginal Artisan Village Main Stage

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Monday 15 February

String Fever

Featuring the Métis Fiddler Quartet, the Métis Nation Jiggers, Lee Mandeville, Richard Lafferty and Wesley Hardisty

Time: 9:30pm to 12:00am

Location: The Dome at the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion

A collective of Canada's veteran and rising fiddling stars from Ontario, BC and the North West Territories. Featuring the Métis Fiddler Quartet, the Métis Nation Jiggers, Lee Mandeville, Richard Lafferty and Wesley Hardisty.


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Tuesday 16 February

Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase

Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm

Location: Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase

Shop for unique, authentic First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts and crafts; and discover a wide-range of market-ready Aboriginal businesses at the Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase.

Read more about the Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase


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