IASC Conference – Opening Ceremony and Cultural Evening Monday May 25th, 2015

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143rd Street, Edmonton, AB

Blatchford Airplane Hangar

Event Description This event is a ceremonial welcome to over 400 international guests who will have come to Edmonton from over 50 countries to discuss research on environmental sustainability. They are excited to learn about the culture and history of Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Invitation to Performers We are looking for one drumming group, up to 10 powwow dancers and one Métis Fiddling/Jigging group to participate in the Grand Entry and to showcase their dancing style between 8:45pm and 9:30pm. Performers are also invited to join us for dinner prior to the Grand Entry and to stay later to join the traditional Dene Drum Dance. Honoraria will be provided.

Program 6:00pm Dinner Service

7:30pm Grand Entry 8:00pm Opening Prayer

8:05pm Welcome Remarks 8:45pm Powwow dancing and

drumming from local First Nations; Métis fiddling and jigging

9:30pm Dene Drum Dance 9:45pm Buses begin to depart Contact Jodi Stonehouse at the Faculty of

Native Studies at the University of Alberta to confirm availability at 780-902-0049

Please arrive at the Blatchford Airplane Hangar by 6:30pm. Jodi Stonehouse will be your main contact. Kelsey Dokis-Jansen may also be reached at 780-691-5626 if you have questions or concerns.