
“We will be hosting Indigenous artists and performers from the region’s First Nations, along with guest artists for three days of spectacular arts and cultural programming,” - Karla Buffalo, CEO of Athabasca Tribal Council.
Indigenous arts and culture will be celebrated through a new festival announced by the Athabasca Tribal Council.
The inaugural festival will be held at Snye Point Park from Sept. 19 – 21 and will feature over 100 local, national and international Indigenous artists and performers, over 20 workshops and seminars for artists and the public, an exhibition gallery, gift shop, a round dance and a tea dance along with a community feast and main stage shows.
Events during the festival include:
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20 + workshops and seminars for artists and the public
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Featuring 100 + local, national and international Indigenous artists and performers
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3 days of programming
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Exhibition gallery and gift shop featuring work by local and national artists
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Round dance and tea dance with community feast
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Artist demonstrations and cultural presentations
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Mainstage shows featuring regional performers
More information for the Athabasca Tribal Council 2019 Cultural Festival can be found online