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Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt (Our House is Waking up the Land)
June 12, 2015 @ 5:00 pm - June 14, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
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Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt EVENT PROGRAM (please click here for a printer- friendly program: Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt 2015 Program June 12-14, 2015 lo res 2):
Friday, June 12:
5:00pm – Opening Ceremonies & Lighting of Sacred Fire
7:00-10:00pm – Featured Performers:
- Dakhká Khwaán Juniors
- Upper Tanana Elders
- Jilkaat Kwaan
- Gwich’in Entertainers & Friends
- Pavva Iñupiaq Dancers
- Chilkat Dancers
- 14 Nations Drum Group
Saturday morning, June 13:
- 9:00-10:00 a.m.– Let’s Talk About Respect – Workshop led by Mary Jane Jim & Diane Strand.
- 10:00-10:45 a.m. – Dance Success, Feature Talk by Dakhká Khwaán Leader Marilyn Jensen.
- 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Dákwanjè (Southern Tutchone) Song Development with Khasha (Stephen Reid) and Friends.
- 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. – Exploring Respect Further, Mary Jane Jim & Diane Strand.
- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Making Moose Hoof Rattles, Workshop taught by Frances Oles.
- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Give Beading A Try, Drop-in hosted by Elder Audrey Brown.
- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Paint A Dance Paddle, Drop-in hosted by Fred Stick Junior.
- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Drumming Workshop & Drop-in, with 14 Nations Drum Group.
- 10:45-11:30 a.m. – Performance Success, Feature Talk by Award-winning singer Diyet.
- 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Opening of New Exhibit – Treasures.
Saturday afternoon, June 13:
1:00-4:30 p.m. – Featured Performers:
- Dághàalhaan K’e
- Jilkaat Kwaan
- Kaska Dena Drummers
- Northway Dancers
- Upper Tanana Elders
- Tlingit/Haida Dancers of Anchorage
- Dakhká Khwaán Juniors
- Chilkat Dancers
1:00-5:00 p.m. – Give Beading a Try, Drop-in hosted by Elder Audrey Brown.
1:00-3:00 p.m. – Woodworking Demonstration by Jared Kane.
1:00-5:00 p.m. – Try A Cup of Tea, hosted by Marion Primzic.
4:30-6:00 p.m. – Welcome Ceremonies & Grand Parade.
Sunday Morning, June 14:
- 9:00-10:00 a.m. – Let’s Talk About Respect – Workshop led by Mary Jane Jim & Diane Strand.
- 10:00-12:00 a.m. – Tlingit Song Development with Mary Folletti and Friends.
- 10:00-12:00 a.m. – Storytelling with Mary Jane Allison & Elders
- 10:00-11:30 a.m. – Protocol Sharing Round-table, with hosts Mary Jane Jim & Diane Strand.
- 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Give Beading A Try, Drop-in hosted by Elder Audrey Brown.
- 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Sheep Horn Carving, Workshop taught by Ron Chambers.
- 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Making Moose Hoof Rattles continues with Frances Oles.
- 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Medicines Workshop with Marion Primozic.
- 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Hand Games (Stick Gambling) Demonstration, 14 Nations Drum Group.
- 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Treasures Exhibit – Talk by Curator Ukjese van Kampen.
Sunday Afternoon, June 14:
12:30 p.m. – TPR (Total Physical Response) Language Learning Demonstration
1:00-4:00 p.m. – Featured Performers:
- Tlingit/Haida Dancers of Anchorage
- Selkirk Spirit Dancers
- Dághàalhaan K’e
- Kaska Dena Drummers
- Dakhká Khwaán
- Dakwakada Dancers
4:00 p.m. – Performance of new songs created & Closing Ceremonies
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