Events Happening in Regina - June 2010
Innovation Place
June 17, 2010
10 Research Drive Plaza
11:45 AM: Opening Remarks – Master of Ceremonies Nelson Bird & Creeson Agecoutay
Grand Entry – Dignitaries, Officials, Elders & Performers
Opening Prayer – Elder, Pauline Anderson
11:50 AM: MC – Introduction of speakers
* Welcome Speeches by:
* Information Services Corporation (ISC)
* Innovation Place (IP)
* Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
12:10 PM: Entertainment – Performance 1 – Metis Students Square Dance Group
12:25 PM: Entertainment – Performance 2 – Hoop Dancers (s) – (TBC)
12:40 PM: Door Prizes
12:45 PM: Entertainment – Performance 3 – Rita LaRoque Métis Dancers
Wascana Park
June 21, 2010
Celebrate the 14th anniversary of Regina National Aboriginal Day in the NW corner of Wascana Centre.
* Activities begin 9am
* Grand entry at 12noon.
* Aboriginal peoples - singing, drumming, dancing, fiddling, children's activities and more
For more information call 306-596-5131
University of Regina
June 21, 2010
10:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Lloyd Barber Academic Green (green in middle of campus)
Join us this day for the opportunity to become better acquainted with the cultural diversity of Inuit, Métis, and First Nations people.
Our celebration includes
Welcomes from the University of Regina President, and Honorable Warren McCall
* Tipi Raising Demonstration and Education
* First Nation Dance
* Métis Dance
* Face Painting
* Saulteaux Rock Painting
* Aboriginal Hip Hop Dance
Lunch tickets are $5.00 and include bannock burgers, potato salad, pop, and a celebration cake. Students are free of charge.
Drop by the Aboriginal Student Centre, CW117, to purchase or pickup your ticket.
Information Services Corporation
Week 1
A quiz on the intranet about Métis – stay tuned for details
June 9, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
1301 1st Avenue
Lunch and Learn with George Fayant
Red River Cart Demonstrator
June 17
National Aboriginal Day Celebration at 10 Research Drive – see above
Week 4 – June 30 – keep checking Intranet for details
Cultural Sweat
Provincial Events for JUNE - National Aboriginal History Month
Saskatoon
June 20 & 21, 2010: Friendship Park
* All day events including square dancing, jigging, fiddling, talent shows, traditional foods, trapping and canoe events.
* Call 306-975-9159 for more information
June 18-21, 2010: Wanuskewin Heritage Park
* Come out to Wanuskewin Heritage Park for our National Aboriginal Day Celebrations. We will be having a fun-filled weekend in celebration of our opening and National Aboriginal Day. http://www.wanuskewin.com/events/
June 21, 2010: Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre
Join us for an open house and enjoy our extensive collection of First Nation and Métis art and artifacts to celebrate our local
Prince Albert
June 21, 2010
Everyone is WELCOME to come out and acknowledge the contribution of Aboriginal People to Canada and the city of Prince Albert.
* 12 noon: City Hall - Central Avenue. City hosts a noon luncheon at City Hall Park.
June 20, 2010: Fort Carlton Provincial Park
* Join us for a Bannock bake and tea, try some pemmican samples, watch the wonderful Beardy's dance troupe and there will also be fire starting.
June 21, 2010: Batoche National Historic site
* Cultural entertainment and activities
Battlefords
June 21, 2010
Events occur around the Battlefords starting with:
* Pancake Breakfast on 12th Avenue, hosted by BTC.
* Other events include:
* A Mini Round Dance at the North Battleford Youth Centre
* Elders Speaking at the Lecture Theatre in the Library
* Kids Activities at the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre
* An open stage at the library for music and entertainment
* To end the day there will be fireworks.
For further information please call 445-4149.
Moose Jaw
JUNE 21, 2010: Connor Park
We invite everyone in the community to attend our National Aboriginal Day Celebrations.
* 12 noon: Celebrations kick off with a pipe ceremony & prayer followed by various activities
* Will be wrapped up with a Traditional Feast around 5 p.m. and a Round Dance to immediately follow.
* For more information, please visit our website or contact the WACA office.
* NOTE: Protocol for the Traditional Feast will also be available on our website.
Yorkton
June 21, 2010
21 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton, SK
* Cultural entertainment and activities
Contact Terri-Anne Lepowick at 306-782-3644 ext. 265 for more information
