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Cover Story: Gather Together for Indigenous Day Live 2019
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By Janice Tober, APTN Communications Freelancer
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n the afternoon of Saturday, June 22, the sound of drums first breaks the quiet anticipation of the crowd. Voices rise in traditional song as Indigenous dancers make their grand entrance. A cascade of colour, sound and movement invites everyone to join in. And they do.
Evening comes, and with it, the sound of instruments from the stage. A voice soars above the musical heartbeat, and the throngs of people – young and old – move to the music as if they were all one people.
Kids run around the grounds, check out a traditional Indigenous game and learn a few words of Ojibwe. They smile while choosing their favourite bannock. The older kids head over to the skateboard competition, as the young ones settle into the Children’s Corner to hear traditional stories.
Since 2007, IDL has brought together Indigenous Peoples to share their experiences with all Canadians through music, culture and art. It is a day and night of pure celebration that recognizes the unique heritage and diversity of Indigenous Peoples across the country.
The activities vary, but this is how Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, with APTN Indigenous Day Live (IDL).
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APTN Indigenous Day Live at The Forks Daytime Schedule: Sunrise to Sunset: Sunrise Ceremony and Sacred Fire 11 a.m.-6 p.m. CT: Traditional storytelling and games, IDL powwow, skateboard competition, language teachings, fiddle competition, artisans and food vendors, best bannock competition, APTN KIDS Zone and many more free activities! Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. CT
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Performers: Sebastian Gaskin Ryan D’Aoust with Nathan Halcrow and Daniel Koulack APTN Indigenous Day Live Concert: 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. CT
Starting Small
IDL started in 2007 as a small celebration outside APTN’s headquarters in downtown Winnipeg, Man. The hour-long concert featured fiddle master Donny Parenteau, traditional Métis dance group Asham Stompers, champion hoop dancer Lisa Odig, Juno Award-winner Leela Gilday and internationally renowned C-Weed Band. This year, IDL is in three host cities on June 22. Winnipeg, Man., Whitehorse, Yukon and, for the very first time, Calgary, Alta. Each city will feature its own daytime activities and live evening concerts, with some events taking place simultaneously
across all three cities. In Winnipeg, a Sunrise Ceremony and Sacred Fire will take place in honour of the summer solstice. The fire will remain lit throughout the day until an Elder extinguishes it at sunset. Whitehorse will host a community Blanket Exercise, which is sure to be a powerful symbol of the Indigenous experience. Meanwhile, a free pancake breakfast in Calgary will be a highlight for kids and adults alike.
Performers: Buffy Sainte-Marie with Randy Bachman The Jerry Cans The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers with DJ Dash Andrina Turenne Co-hosts: Grace Dove Daniel Roy
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Calgary APTN Indigenous Day Live at Fort Calgary (Moh’kins’tsis) Calgary’s celebration takes place during Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary, beginning June 17 and ending with APTN Indigenous Day Live on June 22. Daytime Schedule: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. MT: Free pancake breakfast, Children’s Corner, powwow, craft vendors, food trucks and other free and fun activities for the whole family! Pre-Show Entertainment: 4:45 p.m.-6 p.m. MT Performers: Armond Duck Chief Carolina East Bebe Buckskin APTN Indigenous Day Live Concert: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. MT Performers: Blue Rodeo with Armond Duck Chief Crystal Shawanda Diyet & The Love Soldiers Ghostkeeper Jacobus with dancers Angela Gladue, Cory Beaver and Skye Demas
selling their unique pieces. Be sure to check out the many delicious food trucks that will line the paths to the stages. Anticipation will start to build around 5 p.m. as the evening concerts get closer and closer. The three shows will light up the night sky across Canada. For those unable to make it to the big show, you’re in luck. APTN will be broadcasting live on location from each city. National hosts Andrea Brazeau and Charles Bender will make sure you feel the excitement by bringing over 20 star-studded acts your way, ranging from up-andcoming artists to household names.
Bringing People Together
While the evening concerts are key to IDL, the on-stage collaborations reveal the true spirit of the event.
Co-hosts: Ashley Callingbull Natasha Kanapé Fontaine
Armond Duck Chief is one of the musicians who will be taking centre
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stage in Calgary on June 22. Along with his performance in the pre-show concert starting at 4:45 p.m. MT, Duck Chief will be sharing the stage with Canadian music legend, Blue Rodeo, during the main concert. His excitement leading up to the event is palpable. “It’s an absolute honour to share the stage with such a great band,” says Duck Chief. “It will be an experience I will never forget, and it’s pretty cool to be a part of this collaboration.” Legendary music icons Buffy Sainte-Marie and Randy Bachman will also be joining forces in Winnipeg. This powerhouse duo will surely bring the house down. But not all IDL collaborations are musical ones. The music industry has always experimented with high fashion, and IDL is no different. APTN has invited Indigenous fashion designers to create the show-stopping looks that the hosts will be wearing at the 2019 event. Each of the eight hosts will be clothed in something remarkable, created exclusively by Indigenous designers.
Whitehorse APTN Indigenous Day Live at Shipyards Park Onsite daytime activities provided by Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
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Angela DeMontigny is an internationally renowned, Indigenous Canadian designer whose work is sold in specialty boutiques and galleries throughout North America and Europe. Her original clothing collections showcase the most elegant examples of her heritage, made in luscious leather and suede with exciting finishes like unique metallics and details such as fringe, cutwork and hand beading. Winnipeg host Grace Dove will be showing off this designer’s custom look on June 22. On the men’s side, we have LUXX Readyto-Wear, an Edmonton fashion company headed up by Indigenous designer, Derek Jagodzinsky. LUXX specializes in creating modern, sleek and sophisticated styles for those who want to challenge perceptions of Indigenous culture. His designs have been featured in the Native Fashion Now exhibit that toured throughout the U.S. and even
stopped at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. Whitehorse host Dave Jenniss will be donning LUXX creations at IDL 2019. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day of celebration, a day of pride and one to share with all of Canada. APTN invites you to be a part of it. Come down to one of the city venues, watch the livestream at indigenousdaylive.ca on APTN starting at 8 p.m. ET or listen on Indigenous radio waves. Join the conversation on Twitter or Instagram by tagging your posts with #IDL2019. Visit indigenousdaylive.ca to learn more about IDL 2019.
Daytime Schedule 3 p.m.-7 p.m. PT: Free outdoor activities for the whole family including an artist market, cultural demonstrations, Blanket Exercise, a community market, food trucks and more! Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m. PT Performers: Jeremy Parkin Dena Zagi APTN Indigenous Day Live Concert: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PT Performers: Terri Clark Julian Taylor Band Leela Gilday Daghaalhaan K’e & The Selkirk Spirit Dancers Shauit Co-hosts: Chantal Rondeau Dave Jenniss
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lor Band Julian Tay
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