2015FIRST NATIONS PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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LAUNCHED IN JULY 2011, THE MISSION OF THE ADÄKA CULTURAL FESTIVAL IS TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER A WORLD-CLASS, ICONIC FESTIVAL THAT SHOWCASES, CELEBRATES, AND FOSTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF YUKON’S DIVERSE AND DISTINCTIVE FIRST NATIONS ARTS AND CULTURE.

The FESTIVAL

A SNAPSHOT OF THE 2015 FESTIVAL

Held from June 26–July 2, 2015 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse, this spectacular gathering includes artists and performers from all 14 Yukon First Nations along with national and international Aboriginal guest artists.

For 7 days, participants engage in inspiring opportunities highlighting collaboration, skill development, and mentorship. With its incredible energy, the Adäka Cultural Festival is instilling pride in communities and helping to create a healthy and cultural vibrant Yukon!

== Featuring 250+ local, national, and international First Nations artists and performers

== Inclusive of all 14 Yukon First Nations== 10,000+ visitations== 70 volunteers / 1,300 hours== 7 days of programming from 10 am – 10 pm

== 40+ workshops and seminars for artists and the public== $25 K invested in regional, national, and international

marketing tactics== 2,300 square foot Exhibition Gallery & Gift Shop

featuring work by 60+ artists== Sharing Our Spirit Community Feast &

Drumming Circle == Carrying Forward Our Cherished Traditions Project

A collaborative gathering of master beaders from Yukon, NWT, BC & United States.

== Adäka Fashion Show== Jigging Contest & Old Time Dance== Engaging Youth & Elder Events, Live Performances,

Cultural Presentations, Aboriginal Films, Daily Tea & Bannock, Artist Demonstrations

== 5th Anniversary Gala & Awards Night

EXCELLENCE - we are committed to individual and collective excellence in all Festival programming

INCLUSION - we strive to represent all Yukon First Nations in Festival and associated programming

PARTNERSHIPS- we believe in building strong partnerships with community, industry, organizations, and governments

PRIDE- we believe in fostering cultural pride at all stages of Festival planning and implementation

RESPECT- we follow appropriate protocols and ensure respect of all First Nations in the Festival

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FIRST NATION PARTNERSHIPS

FIRST NATION COMMUNITYSupporting Your

YOUR $2,500 CONTRIBUTION WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR FIRST NATION AS A PARTNER AND

ENTITLE YOU TO A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

== Invitation to Grand Opening Reception == “Proud Community Partner” banner in Long House == Speaking opportunity for Chief / FN representative== Social Media recognition== Shout outs from Mainstage throughout Festival == Logo featured in Marketing Material == Tickets to Featured Events for Chief / FN representative

The Adäka Cultural Festival is an opportunity to:

== Gather with family, friends, and visitors

== Work in unity to revive and preserve our arts and culture

== Develop capacity within our youth == Generate new economic

opportunities == Build awareness of our diverse arts

and culture for locals and visitors == Help create sustainable revenue

generation for artists and entrepreneurs

The Festival helps First Nations Artists and Performers to:

== Create and present their work alongside their peers

== Develop and hone skills through collaboration, workshops, and mentorship

== Gain inspiration and confidence == Take part in professional

development opportunities == Pursue a career in the arts

and culture industry == Presents their work to curators

and galleries from around the world

SUPPORT FROM ALL YUKON FIRST NATIONS ENSURES THE ONGOING SUCCESS AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE FESTIVAL, AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURAL SECTOR.

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CARCROSS/TAGISH FIRST NATION Ida Calmegane Art Johns Charlene Baker Gary Johnson Dakhká Khwáan Dancers Dwayne Johnson Doris McLean Frances Neumann Blake Lepine Jared Lutchman Andrameda Hunter Amy Tessaro Mariah Andrews Winnie Atlin Twyla Wheeler

Dakhká Khwáan Juniors Nola Lamken Phillip Gatensby Aaron Smarch Keith Wolfe Smarch

CHAMPAGNE & AISHIHIK FIRST NATION Warren Strand, 8-6 Heaven Nigel Boyde Dakwakada Dancers Alex VanBibber Les Walker, Common Knowledge Frances Oles Marge Jackson Fred Stick Brenda Lee Asp Diane Strand

KLUANE FIRST NATION Diyet van Lieshout Daniel Tlen Bertha Doris Mary Jane Johnson Nick Johnson, Vision Quest Lenita Alatini Paddy Jim, 8-6 Young Gunz

KWANLIN DÜN FIRST NATION Dághàalhaan K’e Duran Henry Mark Preston Annie Smith Ann Smith Brian Walker Johnathan Wurtak Evalena Beisser Lena White Sean Smith

Edwin Scurvey Melissa O’Brien Effie Campbell Justin Smith Nathan Dawson Doronn Fox Leonard Sheldon Diane Smith Temira Vance

LIARD FIRST NATION Mary Caesar George Stewart George Jackson Stomin Normin Gerald Edzerza

LITTLE SALMON CARMACKS FIRST NATION Dawn Charlie Shawn Johnnie Gertie Tom Twyla Wheeler Nicole Rondeau Vernon Asp Jacob Blanchard Chantal Rondeau

FIRST NATION OF NA-CHO NYAK DUN Nancy Hager Dawna Hope Velma Anderson Diane Olson Mark Lang Bobbie Lee Malancon Joella Hogan Karen Nicloux So’than Ki’ (Happy Feet) Florence Moses

ROSS RIVER DENA COUNCIL Brian Ladue Kaska Drummers Dena Zagi Kaska Dene Dancers Dennis Shorty William Atkinson Gordon Peters Grady Sterriah Linda Shorty Sho Sho Esquiro

SELKIRK FIRST NATION Jerry Alfred Selkirk Spirit Dancers

Pas� PARTICIPANTS

Jessica Van Bibber Eugene Alfred Lizzie Hall

TA'AN KWÄCH'ÄN COUNCIL Ta’an Kwäch’än Dancers Raislen Jones Amber Walker Rising Sun Singers Jared Kane Betsey Jackson Hazel Bunbury William Jones

TAKU RIVER FIRST NATION Dik’ee Annk’aasu Y’atx’i Debra Michel Wayne Carlick

TESLIN TLINGIT FIRST NATION Sharon Shorty Jean Taylor Bev Morris Calvin Morberg Ken Anderson Heather Callaghan William Callaghan Martha VanHeel Ed Smarch Duane Gastant Aucoin Rayven Svendsen Phillip & Andrew Smith Sam Johnston Dean Heron Doug Smarch Jr. Melania Sheldon

TRONDËK HWËCH’IN FIRST NATION Hän Singers Dolores Scheffen Sara McHugh Rosemarie Gassner Fran Morberg Hayden McHugh Mark Preston Melanie Bennett

VUNTUT GWITCHIN FIRST NATION Tammy Josie Allan Benjamin Stanley Njootli Shirlee Frost Jeneen Njootli Boyd Benjamin Ben Charlie

Duncan Stephen Samantha Stephen-Bailey Delilah Stephen-Bailey Stan Peters Quanah VanderMeer, 8-6 Young Gunz

OTHER FIRST NATIONS Joe Migwans, Ojibway Jennifer Bowen-Allen, Yellowknives Dene Dennis Allen, Inuvialuit Gerald Edzerza, Tahltan Alano Edzerza , Tahltan Angela Code, Sayisi Dene Arlene Ness, Gitzsan Nation Benjamin Gribben, Talhtan Fred Edzerza, Tahltan First Nation George Roberts, James Bay Cree Mark Rutledge, Little Grand Rapids Blair Thorson, Michael Band Clarissa Rizal , Tlingit Corrine Hunt, Tlingit Dempsey Bob, Tahltan/Tlingit Gerri Sharpe, Inuit John Sabarioun, Dene Karen Cumberland, Dene Latham Mack, Nuxalk Wayne Price, Tlingit Stan Beval, Tahltan, Tlingit, Tsimshian Reggie Davidson, Haida Lyonel Grant, Maori Kevin Barr, Metis Jonah Barr, Metis Madi Dixon, Metis Nyla Carpentier, Tahltan/Kaska Starr Drynock, Nlekapamux Jeremy Linville, Tahltan Richard Nerysoo, Gwitchin Northway Dancers, Alaska

CELEBRATE 5 YEARS OF ADÄKA WITH US. WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY...

Bruce Charlie Lawrence Charlie Wade Kaye Elizabeth Kyikavichik Randall Tetlichi Gary Nijootli Mary Decker

WHITE RIVER FIRST NATION Lena Sanford Agnes Winzer Annie Sanford Ravenlin Sanford Teresa VanderMeer-Chasse Eldria Christensen Doris John Jessie Stephen

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ADÄKA CULTURAL FESTIVAL

1 - 1109 Front Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5G4

Email: info@adakafestival.ca Phone: 867.667.7698

Fax: 867.667.7527

WWW.ADAKAFESTIVAL.CA

ARTS AND CULTURE ARE COMMON UNIFIERS FOR YUKON FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE.

THEY TELL THE STORY OF WHO WE ARE AND WHERE WE COME FROM.

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