Thunder Bay National Aboriginal Day

June 21, 2010

 "Year of the Metis Nation"

 

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2010 NAD Poster

Media Release

 

Other NAD Themed Activities  Visit:

 Thunder Bay Art Gallery

 Thunder Bay Public Library

  INAC National Aboriginal Day Event listings

Opportunities

Sponsorships

Volunteers

 

Media Sponsors

 

Chronicle Journal

Dougall Media/Thunder 103.5

Northwoods Broadcasting/Magic 99.9/Giant 105.3

CBC Radio 88.3

 

Event Sponsors

 

CBC Radio
Canada Safeway Ltd
Canadian Heritage
Indian & Northern Affairs Canada
Thunder Bay City Transit
Valhalla Inn

 

Feast Welcoming

Sponsor

 

Tbaytel

 

Community Partners

 

Aboriginal Arts & Heritage

Anishnabe Mushkiki

City of Thunder Bay

Fort William Historical Park

Indian & Northern Affairs Canada

Ka-Na-Chi-Hih

Lakehead Public School Board

Metis Nation of Ontario

ONWA

TB Catholic School Board

Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Thunder Bay Historical Museum

Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre

Thunder Bay Police Service

Thunder Bay Public Library

 

 

     Agenda 2010

Monday, June 21, 2010
Location: Chippewa Park
 

5:30am           Sunrise Ceremony

 

6am- 8am      CBC's Morning Show

                        The Great Northwest with host Lisa Laco will be broadcasting live

                              from Chippewa Park

 

9am                 Exhibits & Marketplace Open

 12 noon           Grand Entry & Opening Ceremonies

 12pm - 5 pm    Powwow

 

5pm                 Community Feast

 

5pm - 7pm       Aboriginal Main-stage Performance

                         Nick Sherman & WinterDark

                               Shibastik

                         Special Guests:  The Métis Fiddler Quartet

 

7 pm - 10 pm   Powwow

 

 

The Métis Fiddler Quartet is acclaimed for fidelity and youthful zest in performing traditional Canadian Métis and Native fiddle music. Born with proud Métis roots in Winnipeg, this versatile bilingual (French/English) family ensemble is currently based in Toronto.

A day filled with culture, celebration and sharing for the entire community!
  
   
 Powwow, Aboriginal Musicians, Metis Celebrations, Community Feast, Education & Cultural Exhibits, Children's Activities & more!
 
Everyone is Welcome to our FREE Outdoor
 
Cross-Cultural Family event!
  
 
Alcohol & drug free event
 
 
 
                                          Thunder Bay National Aboriginal Day © 2007