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A Yukon Celebration of Indigenous Proudly produced by:
Arts and Culture
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Whitehorse, Yukon
Presenting partners:
Photo: Fritz Mueller
A proud presenting partner of the 2019 Adäka Cultural Festival! 1171 Front St, Whitehorse, Yukon 867-456-5322 www.kdcc.ca
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The YFNCT board welcomes you
to the 2019 Adäka Cultural Festival
On behalf of the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association
(YFNCT) Board of Directors and Staff, I would like to extend a very warm
welcome to our guest artists from across Yukon and Canada for a week
of artistic collaboration, exchange, and learning.
We are honoured to be welcoming over 150 Indigenous artists to the
9th Adäka Cultural Festival, with representation from all 14 Yukon First Nations.
Gunalcheèsh, mahso cho, shäw nithän, and thank you to the Kwanlin Dün First
Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council for allowing us to host this celebration
on their beautiful traditional territories.
Adäka invites you to experience our rich Yukon First Nations languages and
cultures, build a vibrant network of connections and friendships, and share
your passion and knowledge over the next seven days. Our Festival is a
time to highlight and celebrate the rich cultures and art forms of Yukon
Indigenous people and beyond. We are happy to host an event that is highly
anticipated every year and that brings our community and visitors together.
Most importantly, we encourage all attending to enjoy yourselves, laugh lots,
eat, dance, sing and soak in the good energy generated by the beauty of
our cultures, our people and land.
Gunalcheesh,
Marilyn Jensen, Yadultin, President, YFNCT
Carcross / Tagish First Nation
On behalf of the Board of Directors:
Courtney Wheelton, Tahltan Nation
Diane Strand, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Florence Moses, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun
Jackie Olsen, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in
Judy Gingell, Kwanlin Dun First Nation
Melina Hougen, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Shadelle Chambers, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Victoria Fred, Kwanlin Dun First Nation
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Greetings
Dännch’a! Greetings and welcome
Alistair Maitland Photography
to visitors, organizers
On behalf of the Ta’an
and participants of the
Kwäch’än Council, it is
2019 Adäka Cultural
my honour to welcome
Festival. Kwanlin Dün
you to the traditional
First Nation is proud
territory of the Ta’an
to help support this
Kwäch’än, which we
wonderful event on the
share, in part, with the
banks of Chu Nínkwän
Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
(the Yukon River) on the traditional territory
The Adäka Cultural Festival is a celebratory we share with the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.
time for Yukoners and visitors alike to come
To the Indigenous artists, storytellers,
together and enjoy and learn about northern
and knowledge keepers: I applaud your
Indigenous culture, language and art.
passion. Thank you for making this festival
Thank you to all organizers, volunteers,
what it has become. Let us all celebrate
funders, performers, and artists who make
diversity together!
this event possible!
Chief Doris Bill
Shäàw níthän
Kwanlin Dün First Nation
Chief Kristina Kane
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council
The Adäka Cultural Congratulations on
Alistair Maitland Photography
Festival is a unique and the 9th edition of the
inspiring event filled Adäka Cultural Festival.
with Yukon First Nations This is an amazing
traditions. This summer’s opportunity to experience
celebration is no Yukon First Nations
exception with dancing, culture and traditions
storytelling and an at the Kwanlin Dün
Indigenous language Cultural Centre, on the
song celebration. On behalf of the Council of beautiful banks of the Yukon River. I want
Yukon First Nations, I wish everyone a truly to thank the festival’s organizers, artists and
memorable experience. performers for producing another edition
of this exciting and inspirational event.
Gunalchish
Grand Chief Peter Johnston Mayor Dan Curtis
Council of Yukon First Nations City of Whitehorse
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On behalf of the Assembly Each year, the Adäka
of First Nations, I want Cultural Festival inspires
to say D nnch’e! audiences, brings people
GBP Creative Media
together with music,
The AFN Yukon Regional
dance, art, storytelling,
Office is excited to
culinary arts and so
participate in this years
much more.
Adäka Cultural Festival
"From the Land" celebrat- With this year’s theme,
ing the "Year of Indigenous Languages". From the Land, we will have the opportunity
to experience traditional arts, crafts, activities
Congratulations to the Yukon First Nation
and teachings, connecting people to place
Culture Tourism Association on its 9th year!
and enriching the cultural fabric of our territory.
We are excited to share in the events that
continue to bring artists, communities, We are proud to support Adäka, and I commend
young people and elders together to share both the Yukon First Nations Culture and
our love for the culture, language and arts. Tourism Association as well as all the presenters
Thank you to all the sponsors that make for the hard work and passion that goes into
this annual event special. making this amazing event happen.
Gunalchéesh, Shawnïthan, Mahsi Cho Minister of Tourism and Culture
Yukon Government
AFN Yukon Regional Chief Jeanie Dendys
Kluane Adamek Aagé
As Minister of This is an exceptional time
Canadian Heritage for Indigenous arts and
and Multiculturalism, artists, with works by
I’d like to congratulate recognized Inuit, Métis
everyone who helped and First Nations artists
Martin Lipman
stage the 9th Adäka thriving here in Canada and
CdC-HoC
Cultural Festival. around the world. In 2019,
Our government is the International Year of
proud to support this Indigenous Languages,
unique gathering, which shines a light on their work has additional global resonance.
the arts and culture of Yukon’s First Nations.
The Canada Council for the Arts is committed
À titre de ministre du Patrimoine canadien to investing in a renewed relationship between
et du Multiculturalisme, je salue tous Indigenous artists and Indigenous and
ceux et celles qui donnent vie au 9e Adäka non-Indigenous audiences alike for a common
Cultural Festival. Notre gouvernement future. To back this commitment we will triple
est fier d’appuyer la présentation de cette our support of Indigenous arts by 2021.
rencontre unique qui met en valeur les
The Canada Council recognizes the importance
arts et la culture des Premières Nations
of Indigenous artistic expression and cultural
du Yukon.
self-determination, which is why we are proud
The Honourable / L’honorable to support the Adäka Cultural Festival.
Pablo Rodriguez
Simon Brault, O.C., O.Q.
Canadian Heritage
Director and CEO
Canada Council of the Arts
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Adäka History
Adäka means “Coming into the Light” That fire burns brighter with each
in the Southern Tutchone language. festival as young and emerging
Since 2011 the Adäka Cultural Festival artists join Elders and established
has brought Indigenous visual and artists exploring old themes and new,
performing artists from every Yukon giving voice and vision to our northern
community and from around the homeland. From the beginning they
world to their performance stages have placed a high value on excellence
and world-class art gallery — shining a in production values for our performers
bright light on our vibrant cultures. and exhibition facilities for our visual
artists. The festival also serves as a
The festival is the proud legacy of cultural hub connecting all generations
the Yukon First Nations 2010 project to preserve and pass on our languages,
that saw over 50 Yukon First Nations stories, music and artistic practices.
artists travel to Vancouver for the
Winter Olympics to celebrate The festival hosts landmark gatherings
Northern Indigenous traditional and of esteemed masters and younger
contemporary arts. Beaders, sculptors, artists who exchange knowledge on
carvers, and painters along with dancers, ancient techniques, contemporary
drummers and singers move audiences. methods and wide ranging ideas for
They ignited a flame in our hearts to cultural continuity.
continue celebrating our talented
artists at home with our people and Each summer the stunning Kwanlin Dün
with visitors to our land. Cultural Centre vibrates with
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Each year, Adäka carries a theme or
certain area of focus. This year,
we are excited to explore the cultural
riches "From the Land" through art,
song and storytelling.
Adäka means From the Land will focus on the creation
“Coming into the Light” and dissemination of traditional arts
in the Southern Tutchone and crafts such as beading, fish scale art,
fur sewing, home tanned moose hide,
language.
caribou and sealskin garments, drums,
wood carving, quillwork, birch bark
basketry — as well as a component
on how the land defines design.
The first Adäka Cultural Festival was held Other programming will focus on drum
outdoors on Front Street at the foot of
dancing and traditional medicines.
Main Street in Whitehorse in 2011.
Through this process we hope to encour-
age and discover both ancient and new
the energy and excitement
techniques, forms, songs and teachings.
of renewal as artists gather
in Whitehorse on the banks Additionally, The United Nations declared
of the Yukon River. Whether 2019 The Year of Indigenous Languages
you are young or moving along in order to raise awareness of them,
in years, Indigenous or not, not only to benefit the people who speak
Northern resident or visitor these languages, but also for others to
Government of Yukon
you are welcome within appreciate the important contribution
our circle. they make to our world’s rich cultural
diversity. The 2019 Adäka Cultural
Festival will explore and celebrate Yukon
First Nation languages in all aspects
of the festival.
cranberry bush
Artists gather at the
festival to practice porcupine quills rose hips
their skills and
caribou moss spruce tips
share their
knowledge.
From the Land
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Festival
Information
This year, the Adäka Cultural Festival
turns nine! As an award-winning
international arts and culture festival,
Adäka serves as a vital artistic and
community gathering, as well as an
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iconic cultural tourism attraction.
The festival is proudly produced
by the Yukon First Nations Culture
and Tourism Association.
Get Social with Adäka!
Information Booth Find us on Facebook and Instagram
/ AdakaFestival
The information booth is located
at the main entrance to the @AdakaCulturalFestival
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
Share your festival photos with us using
Here you can: #Adaka2019
√√ Pick up a Festival Program
√√ Sign up to volunteer
√√ Have any questions answered Workshop Registration,
& Festival Merchandise
Photography & You can sign up for public workshops
Video Recording inside the Festival Gift Shop, located
at the main entrance. Workshop
Please ask the permission of the registration can also be purchased
artist(s) before taking their photograph online at adaka-cultural-festival.
or recording them, and respect their myshopify.com. Workshop registration
wishes if they say no. Professional available online until June 27th.
photographers planning to publish
their images must obtain permission Don’t forget to pick up festival t-shirts,
from the artists. The audience may artist recordings and much more
be asked not to record certain live located at the Festival Gift Shop.
performances and we ask that The 2019 Festival t-shirt was designed
this be respected. by Mary Binsted Designs and made
in partnership with Yukon Built,
For media accreditation please contact: featuring "our land is our life" in English
Alexis Hougen at info@yfnct.ca and Northern Tutchone.
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Feeling Hungry? Want to Volunteer?
Enjoy some fresh local It’s never too late to volunteer!
food and beverage on
We are looking for help in a wide range
our festival site!
of areas and our Volunteer Coordinator,
KDCC Kitchen: Ashley will be happy to find the
perfect job for you. Volunteers will
Shadhala Food Services
receive a festival t-shirt, and a $1/hour
Outside: towards the art in the Gallery or
Festival merchandise.
Grandma Treesaw’s Bannock
Firebean Coffee Roasters Registration forms are available online
Kit’s Kitchen at adakafestival.ca/volunteer or onsite.
For more information email Ashley
Cummings at admin@adakafestival.ca
The Adäka Cultural Festival
is working towards a Presented by:
zero waste festival.
Look for the Zero Waste Stations on
festival grounds and do your share!
Meet the 14 First Nations of Yukon
A 52-page publication showcasing Yukon
First Nations unique history and culture,
language, community voices and top
things to do in each community.
Pick up a copy at a Cultural Centre,
Visitor Information Centre or onboard
Air North, Yukon’s Airline!
Order online or download:
travelyukon.com/vacation-planner
8 Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019Daily Programming
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Gallery Kids Corner
Multipurpose Room Kids Tent, beside the Boat House
Friday, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday-Thursday, 12:00 PM -4:00 PM
Saturday-Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM A crafty and creative space for
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM children and youth to explore arts,
Daily Programming
Visit our professional gallery to see, craft and storytelling accompanied
and perhaps take home, some by a parent or guardian. Open to kids
exquisite original works of Indigenous 12 and under. Full schedule on site!
traditional and fine art.
Artist Studio Village
Gift Shop Waterfront Tents
Main Entrance Saturday-Thursday,
Presented by:
Friday, 4:00 PM -8:00 PM 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday-Thursday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Adäka artists are
Visit our gift shop for a great selection working on site throughout the
of Festival merchandise and giftware, festival to demonstrate their
and register for a workshop here! art and skills. Immerse yourself
in this creative process and
take the opportunity to chat
Traditional Presented by: with our artists on a daily basis!
Knowledge
Series Elders Tent
Saturday-Thursday, Outside the Longhouse
11:00 AM -4:00 PM Presented by:
Saturday-Thursday,
Knowledge keepers and storytellers 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
deeply enrich our Festival. This series
Elders and Seniors are
presents more than 30 talks and
invited to drop in for tea,
demonstrations that educate and
bannock and conversation
celebrate Indigenous land-based
in this cozy Ft. MacPherson
culture, artistic practices, and stories
wall tent on the waterfront.
from Elders.
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Program
The Youth Empowerment program
encourages artistic exploration
and skill development.
6 workshops offered throughout the
week that are open to Youth ages 12 - 18.
These workshops are FREE.
Register online until June 27:
adaka-cultural-festival.myshopify.com
From June 28 -July 4, on-site registration only.
Youth Workshops
2:30PM Miniature Drum Making
- 4:30PM with Zofia Rogowski
1:00 PM T-Shirt Stencils
- 4:00 PM with Vernon Asp
2:30 PM Ghost Bead Necklaces
- 4:30 PM with Antoine Mountain
Presented by:
2:00PM Copper Feather Pendant
- 6:00 PM with George Roberts
12:30 PM First Nations Formline Drawing
- 3:30 PM with Benjamin Gribben
11:30 AM Stained Glass
- 3:30 PM with Amy Tessaro
Yukon Archives We Are Our Language
Needs You! Exhibition
Daily June 29 – October 12, Hudę Njú Kú Gallery,
On-site Culture Cabins Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Yukon Archives will be at the festival In celebration of 2019 as the Year of
all week presenting their First Nations Indigenous Languages the Kwanlin Dün
Photo Identification project. Cultural Centre, in partnership with
Stop by their display to view photo- the Council of Yukon First Nations and
graphs, share your stories, and learn the Yukon Native Language Centre,
more about this project. presents: We Are Our Language.
Join us for the opening of the exhibit
on June 29 from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM
Presented by:
#WeAreOurLanguage2019
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Film Screenings
5 Indigenous Short Films Anash and the Legacy
Dir. Various of the Sun Rock
2017-2018, BC/FIN/AUS, 70 minutes
Dir. Carol Geddes, YT/AB
Tuesday, July 2, 2007/2010, Animation, 2 x 24 minutes
12:00 PM Wednesday, July 3
Longhouse 12:00 PM
Award-winning short dramatic, documentary Two episodes of this beautifully animated,
and experimental films by Indigenous made-in-the-Yukon youth series. The stories
filmmakers from BC, Australia and Finland. take place in the nineteenth century on
Curated by Kerry Barber, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in the northwest coast of Canada, and follow
citizen from Dawson City. the adventures of two young Tlingits.
Episode 1: The Unseen Enemy
With support of:
Anash loses his parents in a deadly smallpox
epidemic. His best friend and servant Kole
is weakened by the disease but survives.
Still grappling with his loss, Anash learns he
has a gift of power and a destiny to fulfill.
As a result, Anash and Kole set out on a quest
to reunite all the pieces of the Sun-Rock
Dzísk’u dáxh dùk tín in order to bring peace to the land.
With Skin from the Moose Episode 7: The Deer Captive
(Tlingit) With Kole away assisting warriors in an
attack on the inland Hudson’s Bay fort,
Watch Doug Smarch Jr. as he creates Anash reluctantly agrees to act as a
a moose hide boat during the Festival. “Deer Captive” of the Kan Da Ta. Taking
Learn about the rich history and the the form of a ritual manhunt and capture,
masterful techniques used to create the ceremony will help foster peace
this traditional watercraft. among Tlingit tribes.
Teresa Earle
#WeAreOurLanguage2019 Director Carol Geddes in attendance.
For ages 9+
Journeys to Adäka
Dir. Fritz Mueller, YT, 2017,
Documentary, 60 minutes
Wednesday, July 3
1:30 PM
This one-hour documentary
follows 7 Indigenous artists
as they prepare for the
Adäka Cultural Festival,
inviting viewers into
carving sheds, kitchens,
and community halls.
Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019 11Chilkat & Ravenstail
Weaving Workshop
Suzanne Ahearne
and Gathering
Adäka is hosting a two level Chilkat
& Ravenstail Weaving Workshop and
Gathering June 29 - July 2.
- Level 1 -
Beginner Ravenstail Weaving
with Anastasia Hobson-George, Tlingit,
Juneau, Alaska
For Indigenous Artists with little or
no experience weaving.
Hide Tanning
Saturday, June 29 - Tuesday, July 2
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Camp
$225 Saturday-Thursday,
11:00 AM -3:00 PM
-Level 2- On the banks of the
Chu Nínkwän
Intermediate Weaving Circle
For Indigenous Chilkat and Ravenstail Weavers Join us as we tan hides on
who wish to weave with a group, and receive the banks of the Chu Nínkwän
(Yukon River). Elders and
support with projects underway.
hide tanners will be available
Saturday, June 29 - Tuesday, July 2 to mentor learners and
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM share stories. Witness and
$30/day or $100/four days participate in the art of
tanning hides.
Learn about the process of
tanning hides with Moose
Hide Margaret on Saturday,
Sunday and Monday from
3:00 PM-4:00 PM .
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12 Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019Gallery
Visit the beautiful 2,300 square foot
Adäka Gallery, featuring over
80 Indigenous artists. Learn more
about the artists and perhaps,
take home some exquisite original
works of art.
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Don’t forget to cast your vote
for the Artist Awards!
Ballots available at Gallery entrance.
Gwaandak Theatre celebrates Indigenous women playwrights
with a play reading directed and performed by local talent!
Thursday, July 4, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Whitehorse Public Library Meeting Rooms
Presented by:
Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019 13Workshops
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Explore many forms of art and craft
Presented by:
Register for workshops onsite at the Festival Information Booth or online at
adaka-cultural-festival.myshopify.com. Onsite registration ONLY starting June 28.
Saturday June 29 Sunday June 30
10:00AM Baby Hide Moccasins $65 10:00 AM Beaded Top Moccasins $275
- 6:00PM with Dolores Scheffen - 6:00 PM (2 days) with Karen Nicloux
10:30AM Beginner Ravenstail $225 10:30 AM Birch Bark Basket Making $100
- 3:30PM Weaving (4 days) - 3:30 PM (2 days) with Christine Sam
with Anastasia Hobson-George
10:30 AM Felt Beaded Medicine Bag $85
11:00AM Intermediate Weavers $30/day - 5:30 PM with Edith Baker
- 3:00PM Circle (4 days)
11:00 AM Animal Spirit / Totem $55
11:00AM Beaded Keychain $40 - 3:00 PM Painting with Miranda Lane
- 2:00PM with Elizabeth Kyikavichik
11:30 AM Hide Drum Making $230
11:30AM Beginner Stained Glass $50 - 3:30 PM ( 18 inch) with Erin Pauls
- 3:30PM with Amy Tessaro
11:30 AM Beaded Embroidery: $65
12:00PM Tuft/Quill/Fish Scale $75 - 5:30 PM Necklace or Brooch
- 3:00PM Picture with Nancy Hager with Diane Olsen
12:30PM Beaded Hoop Earrings $50 12:00 PM Beaded & Quill Loop $50
- 4:30PM with Lesley Evans - 4:00 PM Earrings with Caroline Blechert
1:00PM Leather Clutch Purse $70 12:30 PM Copper Feather Pendant $50
- 4:00PM with Kaylyn Baker - 4:30 PM with George Roberts
1:00PM Sealskin Ookpiks (Owls) $40 1:00 PM Two Needle Beaded Patch $45
- 5:00PM with Catherine Cockney - 5:00 PM with Estrella Whetung
1:30PM Caribou Tufting Pendant $50 1:30 PM Beaded Hide Zipper Pulls $45
- 4:30PM with Carmen Miller - 4:30 PM with Sharon Vittrekwa
2:00PM Painting on Leather $30 2:30 PM Youth T-Shirt Stencils FREE
- 4:00PM with Blake Lepine - 5:30 PM with Vernon Asp
2:30PM Youth Miniature Drum FREE
- 4:30PM Making with Zofia Rogowski
14 Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019Monday July 1 Wednesday July 3
10:00 AM Utility Chef Knife $145 10:00 AM Silver Jewelry Pendant $125
- 6:00 PM with George Roberts - 6:00 PM with Richard Baker
10:30 AM Intermediate Stained Glass $110 10:30 AM Beaver Fur Hats $335
- 5:30 PM with Amy Tessaro - 5:30 PM (2 days) with Karen Nicloux
11:00 AM Peyote Squares $45 11:00 AM Block Printmaking $40
- 3:00 PM with Nico Williams - 3:00 PM with Kristen Auger
12:00 PM Small Beadwork Purse $85 12:00 PM Hide Rattles $60
- 4:00 PM (2 days) with Niio Perkins - 4:00 PM (2 days) with Dolores Scheffen
12:30 PM Knitted Beaded Bracelet $40 12:30 PM Youth First Nations FREE
- 3:30 PM with Elizabeth Kyikavichik - 3:30 PM Formline Drawing
with Benjamin Gribben
1:00 PM Coin Purse / Spiritual $50
- 5:00 PM Tobacco Pouch 1:00 PM Beginner Blacksmithing: $55
with Michel Labine - 5:00 PM Copper Spoon
with Michel Labine
2:00 PM Miniature Drum Making $20
- 4:00 PM with Zofia Rogowski 1:30 PM Soapstone Carving $45
- 4:30 PM with Raquel Nuttall
2:30 PM Introduction to Glass $45
- 4:30 PM Blowing with Ariel Hill 2:00 PM Ghost Bead Necklaces $40
- 4:00 PM with Antoine Mountain
2:30 PM Youth Ghost Bead Necklaces FREE
- 4:30 PM with Antoine Mountain
Workshop Schedule
Tuesday July 2 Thursday July 4
10:00 AM Boxer Style Sealskin $225 10:00 AM Introduction to $45
- 5:00 PM Mittens (2 days) - 2:00 PM Watercolour with Arlene Ness
with Catherine Cockney
10:00 AM Hide Medicine Bag $70
10:00 AM Business Card or Cell $70 - 3:00 PM with Michel Labine
- 6:00 PM Phone Holders
11:00 AM Beaded Bracelet on $50
with Dolores Scheffen
- 2:00 PM Hometanned Hide
10:30 AM 2-D Panel Carving $125 with Sharon Vittrekwa
- 4:30 PM (2 days) with Dean Heron
11:00 AM Wool Hunting Cap $85
10:30 AM Introduction to Oil Painting $70 - 3:00 PM with Whitney Horne
- 4:30 PM with Megan Jensen
11:30 AM Youth Stained Glass FREE
11:00 AM Beginner Blacksmithing: $60 - 3:30 PM with Amy Tessaro
- 3:00 PM Coat Hooks with Michel Labine
11:30 AM Canvas Bag with Pocket
- 3:30 PM with Whitney Horne
$75
Drop In Workshops
11:30 AM Introduction to Beaded $65 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
- 5:30PM Loom with Shirley Kafkwi 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM -or- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
12:30PM Beaded Fireweed Medallion $40
- 4:30 PM with Jamie Gentry
Moose Hair Tufting $45
with Nancy Hager
1:00PM Peyote Triangles $45
- 4:00 PM with Nico Williams
1:30PM Earrings with Quill or $50
- 5:30 PM Dentalium Shell with Lesley Evans
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2:00PM Youth Copper Feather FREE
- 6:00 PM Pendant with George Roberts
Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019 15Schedule Saturday June 29
of Events
Cultural Presentations
11:00 AM The Land Is Our Truth:
Protection Of Our Caribou
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with Lorraine Netro and Vuntut
Gwitchin Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm
1:00 PM Díndal Kwädindür | Stories We Tell
with Ron Chambers
2:00 PM The Importance of
Indigenous Identity
with Antoine Mountain
3:00 PM Hide Tanning
with Margaret Douville
Most events
are FREE! This Afternoon on the Mainstage
12:00 PM Kaska Dene Drummers
12:20 PM Kintsugii
12:40 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Hän Singers
1:00 PM Jerry Alfred
1:30 PM Nyla Carpentier
1:55 PM Taku Kwaan Dancers
2:15 PM Warren Strand
2:45 PM The Rising Sun Singers
3:30 PM Gwich'in Fiddle Experience
with Ben Charlie & Richard Nerysoo
3:55 PM The Tłįcho Drummers
Sharing Our Spirit Celebration
Friday June 28 7:00 PM
7:20 PM
Dakwäkäda Dancers
Selkirk Spirit Dancers
7:40 PM Dakhká Khwáan Dancers
Kādzenet’ádē Nadzūhili – 8:00 PM Daghaalhaan K’e
All Together, We Drum 8:20 PM Grand Finale - All Drummers
5:30 PM Opening Prayer 8:30 PM Community Drumming Circle
with Phil and Harold Gatensby at the Fire Pit - Everyone Welcome
6:00 PM Welcome Remarks
6:30 PM We Are The Dene People
welcome by Lawrence Nahtene
6:45 PM Kaska Dene Drummers
7:00 PM The Tłįcho Drummers
7:15 PM Kādzenet’ádē nadzūhili –
All Together, We Drum
7:30 PM Dene Drum Dance
Everyone Welcome
8:00 PM Public Reception
Adäka turns 9 this year. Join us for
cake and tea. All are welcome!
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Cultural Presentations Cultural Presentations
11:00 AM The Story of “Atsä Män”- 11:00 AM Women of Power:
Old Woman Lake Stories of Angela Sidney
with Louise Profeit-LeBlanc with Ida Calmegane,
12:00 PM Old Crow Mountain Stories Louise Profeit-LeBlanc
with Elizabeth Kyikavichik and Julie Cruikshank
1:00 PM Pow Wow Dancing 101 12:00 PM Díndal Kwädindür |
with Nyla Carpentier Stories We Tell
2:00 PM Miyopimatisowin: A Good Life with Mary Decker
(Cree) Workshop 1:00 PM Handgames Demonstration
with M’Girl with Doronn Fox
3:00 PM Hide Tanning 2:00 PM Soapberry Ice Cream
with Margaret Douville with Frances Neumann
3:00 PM Amazon Seeds - Story & Song 2:00 PM The Joy of Jigging
from the Ayuy Yu Lineage with Jeanette Kotowich
with Flavio Santi 3:00 PM Hide Tanning
with Margaret Douville
This Afternoon on the Mainstage
10:00 AM Gospel Songs This Afternoon on the Mainstage
with Sunrise (Leonard Sheldon) 12:00 PM Southern Tutchone O’Canada
Schedule of Events
12:00 PM Acuhko Simowuk Collective by Lenita Alatini
12:20 PM Madi Dickson 12:05 PM Kaska Dene Drummers
12:45 PM The Hän Singers 12:40 PM Dena Zagi
1:10 PM Taku Kwaan Dancers 1:05 PM Jona Barr
1:30 PM The Rising Sun Singers 1:25 PM Laura Grizzlypaws
1:55 PM Dakwäkäda Dancers 1:45 PM Anthony Wirth
2:15 PM Teechik Dancers 2:10 PM M’Girl
2:45 PM Ta’an Kwäch’än Dancers 2:35 PM Josh & Jamie Tetlichi
3:10 PM Daghaalhaan K’e 3:00 PM Ryan McMahon
3:30 PM Selkirk Spirit Dancers 3:25 PM The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers
3:55 PM Jeanette Kotowich - Steppin’ 3:45 PM Diyet & The Love Soldiers
4:05 PM The Tłįcho Drummers
The Strength of Our Woman:
Celebration & Community Gathering Canada Day, Old Crow Style
6:30 PM Doors Open with a Métis Twist!
7:00 PM Welcome & Opening Prayer 7:00 PM Acuhko Simowuk Collective
7:10 PM Remarks and Reflections 7:20 PM Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Hän Singers
with Winnie Peterson, Whitehorse
7:40 PM Gwich'in Fiddle Experience
Aboriginal Women’s Council
Ben Charlie & Richard Nerysoo
7:30 PM Starr Drynock
7:55 PM Gerald Edzerza
7:40 PM Laura Grizzlypaws
8:10PM Jeanette Kotowich - Steppin’
8:00 PM Remarks and Reflections
8:20 PM The Tetlichi Boys
with Melissa Carlick
Kevin Barr & Boyd Benjamin
8:10 PM M’Girl
Community Jigging &
8:30 PM Remarks and Reflections Square Dance
with Terri Szabo, Yukon
Aboriginal Women’s Council (YAWC)
8:40 PM Women of Wisdom
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Cultural Presentations Cultural Presentations
11:00 AM Visual Artists Panel: 11:00 AM Enduring Languages Presentation
From the Land Yukon First Nations speaker
12:00 PM Film Screening: Five Indigenous 12:00 PM Gwandaak Theatre Play Reading
Short Films 12:00 PM Learn Southern Tutchone
12:00 PM Learn Southern Tutchone with Luke Campbell
with Luke Campbell 1:15 PM Díndal Kwädindür |
1:00 PM Living In Changing Times Stories We Tell
with Bessie Cooley with Nakhela Bunbury
2:00 PM How To Smoke Fish 2:00 PM Yukon First Nations
with Ed Smarch Geographical Place Names
3:00 PM Soapmaking With A with Gary Nijootli
Traditional Flare 3:00 PM The Uses of Mooses
with Joella Hogan with Doug Smarch Jr.
We Are the Stories We Tell Nyēn Nzhän - Sing Your Song
7:00 PM We Are The Stories We Tell 7:00 PM Indigenous Language and Song
hosted by Ryan McMahon Celebration Gala
and Louise Profeit-LeBlanc hosted by Luke Campbell
Schedule of Events
Wednesday July 3
Cultural Presentations
11:00 AM Lessons from Kwädąy Dän Long
Ago People for Earth’s Crisis
with Jocelyn Joe-Strack
12:00 PM Film Screening & Talk Back:
Anash and the Legacy of
the Sun Rock
with Director Carol Geddes
12:00 PM Learn Southern Tutchone
with Luke Campbell
12:00 PM Yoo X’agaxtula.áat. Finding Our
Language Through A Direct
Acquisition Methodology
with Children of the Taku Society
1:00 PM Elders Teaching Youth
with Bessie Cooley
1:30 PM Film Screening:
Journeys to Adäka
2:00 PM Walking The Green Path
with Blake Lepine
3:00 PM Way Of Life: Trapper Stories
with local trappers
A Tribe Called Red
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7:00 PM Jeremy Parkin
7:10 PM Dakhká Khwáan Dancers & DJ Dash
8:00 PM A Tribe Called Red
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Friday, June 28
Friday, June 28
Opening Ceremony
Kādzenet’ádē Nadzūhili –
All Together, We Drum
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Mainstage
Hosted by: Marilyn Jensen and Victoria Fred
Join us for the opening of Adäka 2019 as we
welcome Indigenous artists from across the Yukon
and beyond. The Longhouse will be bursting with
energy from the Kaska Dene Drummers, joined by
the Tłįcho Drummers of the Northwest Territories!
This impressive opening ceremony will include
all Yukon First Nations, Elders, leaders, artists
and special guests.
Cake and tea to follow!
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Saturday, June 29
Keynote Cultural This Afternoon on
Presentation the Mainstage
Saturday, June 29
“The Land is our Truth”: 12:00 PM -4:15 PM
Protection of Our Caribou Hosted by: Sharon Shorty/Gramma Susie
Presentation by Lorraine Netro Enjoy the afternoon program of song
and Vuntut Gwitchin Chief and drumming from local Yukon
Dana Tizya-Tramm. groups and guests including The Kaska
11:00 AM -12:00 PM Dene Drummers, Kintsugii, Tr’ondëk
Hwëch’in Hän Singers, Jerry Alfred,
Listen to these other great cultural Nyla Carpentier, Taku Kwaan Dancer,
presentations from: Warren Strand,The Rising Sun Singers,
Ron Chambers, Antoine Mountain Ben Charlie & Richard Nerysoo,
and Margaret Douville. and The Tłįcho Drummers.
See schedule on page 16 for details.
Sharing Our Spirit Celebration
7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Mainstage
Directed by: Alejando Ronceria
Experience the power and pride of traditional dance and drum from
across the Yukon! Traditional dance groups will join together to celebrate
the diversity and strength of our songs and dances across the Yukon.
Everyone is welcome!
Presented by:
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Sunday, June 30
Keynote Cultural This Afternoon on
Presentation the Mainstage
Sunday, June 30
The Story of Atsä Män - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Old Woman Lake Hosted by: Mathieya Alatini
Presentation by Traditional Storyteller Enjoy the energetic afternoon line
Louise Profeit-LeBlanc. up including performances from
11:00 AM -12:00 PM Leonard Sheldon, Jeanette Kotowich
Mainstage and the Acuhko Simowuk Collective,
Madi Dixon, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
Listen to these other great Hän Singers, Taku Kwaan Dancers,
cultural presentations from: The Rising Sun Singers, Dakwäkäda
Elizabeth Kyikavichik, Nyla Carpentier, Dancers, Teechik Dancers, Ta’an
M’Girl and Margaret Douville. Kwäch’än Dancers, Daghaalhaan
See schedule on page 17 for details. K’e and Selkirk Spirit Dancers.
The Strength of Our Women:
A Community Gathering to Honour Missing
Presented by: With support from:
and Murdered Indigenous Women
7:00 PM -9:00PM , Mainstage
Hosted by: Minister Jeanie Dendys
Women are standing in unity to bring about balance
in the world. This special Community Gathering is
to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and will
showcase powerful women sharing their song, dance, stories, awareness
and healing journeys. The evening program will feature Starr Drynock,
M’Girl, Laura Grizzlypaws and Yukon’s Women of Wisdom.
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Monday, July 1
Keynote Cultural This Afternoon on
Presentation the Mainstage
Women of Power: 12:00 PM -4:15 PM
Monday, July 1
Stories of Angela Sidney Hosted by: Nyla Carpentier and
Presentation by Ida Calmegane, Lawrence Nahtene
Louise Profeit-LaBlanc and Enjoy performances from Lenita Alatini,
Julie Cruikshank. the Kaska Dene Drummers, Dena Zagi,
11:00 AM -12:00 PM Jona Barr, Laura Grizzlypaws, Anthony
Mainstage Wirth, M’Girl, Josh and Jamie Tetlichi,
Ryan McMahon, Dakhká Khwáan
Join these other great cultural Dancers, Diyet and the Love Soldiers,
presentations from: and The Tłįcho Drummers.
Mary Decker, Doronn Fox, Frances
Neumann, Jeanette Kotowich,
and Margaret Douville. Presented by:
See schedule on page 17 for details.
Canada Day, Old Crow Style
with a Métis Twist! Presented by:
7:00 PM - 9:00PM , Mainstage
Hosted by: Joe Tetlichi
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with live music, traditional dance, storytelling,
artist demonstrations and workshops all day long. Our evening program
includes the Teechik Dancers, Métis dance group the Acuhko Simowuk
Collective, Kevin Barr and Boyd Benjamin and more Yukon fiddling. Bring your
moccasins and your family for an evening of jigging and square dancing!
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Tuesday, July 2
Keynote Cultural Join these other great cultural
Presentation presentations from:
Luke Campbell, Elder Bessie Cooley,
“Visual Artists Panel: From the Land”
Tuesday, July 2
Ed Smarch, and Joella Hogan!
A presentation by a selection of Visual
Artists attending this year’s Festival, There will also be a lunchtime
speaking speaking to how the land screening of Indigenous Short Films.
informs their work. See schedule on page 18 for details.
11:00 AM -12:00 PM
We Are The Stories We Tell:
Storytelling Night
7:00 PM -9:00PM , Mainstage
Hosted by: Ryan McMahon and Louise Profeit-LeBlanc
This evening of digital media and storytelling will be hosted by Ryan McMahon
and feature local Indigenous Youth using animated stories and digital media
for storytelling. This evening will also include ‘long ago stories’ by international
renowned storyteller Louise Profeit-LeBlanc!
Presented by: With support from:
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Wednesday, July 3
Keynote Cultural A Tribe Called Red
Presentation 7:00 PM - 9:30PM
Wednesday, July 3
“Lessons from Kwädąy Dän Hosted by: Jeremy Parkin
Long Ago People for Earth’s Crisis”
This electrifying evening, co-presented
Presentation by Jocelyn Joe-Strack. with the Yukon Arts Centre will feature
11:00 AM -12:00 PM local youth hip-hop artist Jeremy Parkin,
Mainstage the Dakhká Khwáan Dancers & DJ Dash
and headliner: A Tribe Called Red!
Join these other great cultural
presentations from: Tickets can be purchased on
Luke Campbell, Children of the
www.yukontickets.com
Taku Society, Elder Bessie Cooley,
Blake Lepine, Carol Geddes
and Melina Hougen. In Partnership with:
See schedule on page 18 for details.
Presented by:
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Thursday, July 4
Keynote Cultural Nyēn Nzhän -
Presentation
Sing Your Song:
Thursday, July 4
Enduring Languages Panel
Hear directly from a panel of An Indigenous Language
Yukon First Nation speakers. and Song Gala
11:00 AM -12:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Mainstage
Hosted by: Luke Campbell
Join these other great cultural Celebrate Yukon First Nations
presentations from: language and song on this special
Nakhela Bunbury, Gary Nijootli, and gala evening! With support from
a Gwaandak Theater play reading. mentors, Indigenous performers
See schedule on page 18 for details. from across the Yukon will launch
a new song written entirely in
their First Nation language.
Presented by:
With support from:
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26 Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019Congratulations from Music Yukon
to everyone working and performing
at the 2019 Adäka Cultural Festival.
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Tides Canada is honoured to be a
partner in this incredible opportunity
for Indigenous young people to find
their voice and to learn, practice,
and share their Indigenous language
through song and performance art.
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Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019 27The Yukon First Nations Arts brand assures the public of authentic,
quality art made by Indigenous artists in the Yukon. It ensures that
Indigenous artists receive recognition and remuneration for their
inspiration and creative works. The brand promotes the growth of
vibrant Indigenous art forms in the Yukon and opportunities for
the artists worldwide. Retailers, partners and artists benefit from
the clear identification of distinctive Indigenous arts made in the
territory by people who live here. The brand enhances and sustains
creative Indigenous arts in all forms, contributing to cultural vibrancy
and continuity in all our communities.
28 Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019Performing Artists
Yukon Northwest Territories
Burwash Landing Tłįcho Drummers.......... Traditional Drum/Dance
Diyet & The Love Soldiers................. Folk/Blues David Gon.................................. Singer/Songwriter
Richard Nerysoo...............................................Fiddle
Dawson City
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Hän Singers............................
............................................... Traditional Drum/Dance British Columbia
Haines Junction Jeanette Kotowich..................Traditional Dance
Dakwäkäda Dancers... Traditional Drum/Dance Acuhko Simowuk
Warren Strand............................................. Hip-Hop Collective.....................................Traditional Dance
Laura Grizzlypaws...................Traditional Dance
Mayo M’Girl Music............. Traditional/Contemporary
Louise Profeit-LeBlanc............................................. Starr Drynock................. Traditional Drum/Dance
............................................... Traditional Storytelling Taku Kwann Dancers.................................................
Old Crow ............................................... Traditional Drum/Dance
Boyd Benjamin..............................................Fiddling Nyla Carpentier........................Traditional Dance
Teechik Dancers............ Traditional Drum/Dance
Pelly Crossing Manitoba
Jerry Alfred.............................................................Folk Ryan McMahon............................................Comedy
Selkirk Spirit Dancers................................................
............................................... Traditional Drum/Dance
Ontario
Ross River
A Tribe Called Red................................... Electronic
Dena Zagi.................. Folk/Indigenous Language
Kaska Dene Drummers.............................................
............................................... Traditional Drum/Dance Master of Ceremonies / Hosts
Tagish Joe Tetlichi................................................... Old Crow
Kevin Barr................................................................Folk Lawrence Nahtene..........Northwest Territories
Luke Campbell.....................................Champagne
Watson Lake Mathieya Alatini...................................Whitehorse
Gerald Edzerza..................................................Fiddle
Marilyn Jensen......................................Whitehorse
Whitehorse Minister Jeanie Dendys....................Whitehorse
Anthony Wirth......................... Singer/Songwriter Nyla Carpentier..........................British Columbia
Ben Charlie..........................................................Fiddle Sharon Shorty.......................................Whitehorse
Daghaalhaan K’e........... Traditional Drum/Dance Victoria Fred..........................................Whitehorse
Dakhká Khwáan Dancers.........................................
............................................... Traditional Drum/Dance
Nyēn Nzhän - Sing Your Song:
DJ Dash........................................................ Electronic
An Indigenous Language & Song Celebration
Jeremy Parkin....................... Electronic/Hip-Hop
Jona Barr................................................................Rock Azriel Allen.....................................Haines Junction
Josh & Jamie Tetlichi......................Fiddle/Guitar Sarina Promozic..........................Haines Junction
Kintsugii..................................... Singer/Songwriter Jessie Peter...............................................Ross River
Lenita Alatini............................ Singer/Songwriter Sarah Johnston Smith...................................Teslin
Leonard Sheldon............................................Gospel Martina Amos........................................Whitehorse
Madi Dixon..........................................Rock/Country Ta’an Kwäch’än Dancers..................Whitehorse
Rising Sun Singers........ Traditional Drum/Dance TahltanHavoc........................................Whitehorse
Ta’an Kwäch’än Dancers..........................................
............................................... Traditional Drum/Dance
Women of Wisdom...... Traditional Drum/Dance
Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019 29Visual Artists
Yukon Duran Henry................................................... Carving
Edith Baker...................................... Traditional Arts
Beaver Creek Edward Kyikavichik..................................... Carving
Christine Sam........................ Birch Bark Basketry Erin Kothetty Pauls................................... Weaving
Dawson City Gary Tautenhaun......................................... Carving
Dolores Scheffen......................... Traditional Arts George Roberts.................................... Metal Work
Tamika Knutson........................................Jewellery Gertie Tom...................................... Traditional Arts
Heather Callaghan...................................Jewellery
Haines Junction Judy Gingell..................................... Traditional Arts
Audrey Brown................................ Traditional Arts Justien Senoa Wood............... Painting, Carving
Brenda Asp................................Jewellery, Fashion Justin Smith................................................... Carving
Dixie Smeeton.......... Traditional Arts, Jewellery Karen Nicloux................................ Traditional Arts
Frances Oles................Painting, Traditional Arts Karen Bien....................................... Traditional Arts
Karrie Brown.................................. Traditional Arts Kaylyn Baker................................... Traditional Arts
Mayo Kim Fleshman........................................... Beadwork
Annabelle Lattie........................... Traditional Arts Leisa Gattie-Thurmer.........................Fur, Sewing
Dawna Hope................................... Traditional Arts Mark Preston................................................ Painting
Nancy Hager................................... Traditional Arts Mary Decker................................... Traditional Arts
Megan Jensen............................................... Painting
Old Crow Natasha Peter............................... Traditional Arts
Elizabeth Kyikavichik................. Traditional Arts
Owen Munroe................................................ Carving
Shirley Kakfwi................................ Traditional Arts
Raquel Nuttall........................Soapstone Carving
Pelly Crossing Shirley Smith.................................. Traditional Arts
Kimberly Gill.................Traditional Arts, Fashion Sharon Vittrekwa........................ Traditional Arts
Stormy Bradley...................Beadwork, Jewellery
Ross River
Teagyn Vallevand...............Beadwork, Jewellery
Dennis Shorty................................................ Carving
Temira Vance..............................................Jewellery
Vashti Etzel..................................... Traditional Arts
Teresa Vander Meer Chassé..................................
Teslin ....................................................Beadwork, Jewellery
Autum Jules...................................Fashion, Regalia Violet Gatensby............................................ Carving
Doug Smarch Jr............................................. Carving Velma Olsen................................... Traditional Arts
John Peters Jr................................................ Carving
Lena Moon....................................... Traditional Arts
Minnie Clark.................................... Traditional Arts
Alaska
Whitney Horne.........................Fashion, Jewellery Anastasia Hobson-George................... Weaving
Watson Lake
Margaret Mitchell........................ Traditional Arts Alberta
Miranda-Lee Lane...................................... Painting Carmen Miller................................ Traditional Arts
Whitehorse Jaymie Campbell.... Traditional Arts, Jewellery
Amy Tessaro.......................................Stained Glass
Ben Gribben......................................Carving, Prints British Columbia
Blake Lepine.....................................Carving, Prints
Ariel Kesike Hill..................................Glass Blowing
Brenda Koe...................................... Traditional Arts
Arlene Ness................................Carving, Jewellery
Bre-Anna Beavan......................................... Carving
Dean Heron..................................................... Carving
Charlene Baker.......... Weaving, Traditional Arts
Estrella Whetung......................... Traditional Arts
Darcy Tara McDiarmid.............................. Painting
Jamie Gentry.................................. Traditional Arts
Daytona Kunnizzi-Njootli................... Beadwork
Kristen Auger..................... Printmaking, Beading
Diane Olsen..................................... Traditional Arts
Richard Baker.............................................Jewellery
30 Adäka Cultural Festival 2O19 #ADAKA2019Festival Team
Richard Shorty............................................. Painting Executive Director............. Charlene Alexander
Shawna-Lee Kiesman............ Painting, Carving Director of Arts................................Katie Johnson
Zofia Rogowski.......................... Beading, Painting Programs Coordinator......................Mairi Fraser
Marketing Coordinator................Alexis Hougen
Northwest Territories Finance Manager...............................Mary Hudgin
Artist Needs Coordinator...Sydney Anderson
Antoine Mountain................... Drawing, Painting Workshop Coordinator.................Abigail Turner
Caroline Blechert......................................Jewellery Gallery Curator..........................................Lyn Fabio
Catherine Cockney..................... Traditional Arts Gallery Assistants..................... Maureen Charlie
Karen Cumberland.............. Birch Bark Basketry .....................................................................Kalin Gingell
Lesley Ann Evans.... Traditional Arts, Jewellery Gallery Sales.....................................Elaine Zimmer
Michel Labine..... Glass/Leather Work, Jewellery Gallery Installation............................Neil Graham
...................................................................Dion Sheldon
Nunavut Volunteer Coordinator.........Ashley Cummings
Kids Corner Coordinator........Maya Rosenberg
Annie Akulukjuk Kilabuk........... Traditional Arts
Hospitality Coordinator............Christine Lewis
Eena Angmarlik.................................... Printmaking
Logistics Coordinator......................Anne Mease
Jolly Atagoyuk...................Printmaking, Drawing
Gift Shop Manager...................Norma Germaine
Piona Keyuakjuk................Carving, Printmaking
Elders Tent Host.........................Charlene Waugh
Sound & Lighting................................ Solid Sound
Ontario Graphic Design..................Mary Binsted Designs
Niio Perkins................... Traditional Arts, Fashion Photography.....Alistair Maitland Photography
Security..........................................Fleming Security
Tents & Decor...................... Yukon Event Rentals
Québec Venue & Program Support
Nico Williams..................... Geometric Beadwork .........................Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Staff
Cultural
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Carol Geddes Luke Campbell
Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm Melina Hougen
Doronn Fox Margaret Douville
Ed Smarch Nakhela Bunbury Gallery • Studio • Art Supplies • Workshops
Gary Johnson Nyla Carpentier
Gary Njootli Phil Gatensby
Harold Gatensby Ron Chambers
Ida Calmegane
Jocelyn Joe-Strack
Joella Hogan
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Julie Cruikshank in the lower level of the Hougen Centre Sat. 11am - 5pm
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Connecting people
with the stories that matter
The stories and traditions of the Yukon’s First
Nations are central to the territory's culture and
ours. Thank you to all those who share their
traditions, stories and knowledge with the
community—as well as the organizers, sponsors
and volunteers who make this world-class
event what it is.
Carving by Kaska Dena artist Dennis Shorty
at the 2014 Adäka Cultural Festival.
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of Celebration
Friday, June 28
Kādzenet’ádē Nadzūhili –
All Together, We Drum
Opening Ceremony
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Most events are FREE
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See details on pages 19 -25.
Saturday, June 29 Sunday, June 30
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Sharing Our Spirit The Strength of
Celebration Our Women
Traditional Drum
A Community
& Dance
Gathering to
Honour Missing
and Murdered
Indigenous
Women
Monday, July 1 Tuesday, July 2
Canada Day, We Are
Old Crow Style The Stories
with a We Tell
Métis Twist! An evening of
storytelling with
Mainstage performances
Ryan McMahon
followed by community
and Louise
jigging and square dance.
Profeit-LeBlanc
Bring your moccasins!
Wednesday, July 3 Thursday, July 4
A Tribe Nyēn Nzhän -
Called Red Sing Your Song:
An Indigenous
Language and
Song Gala
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