Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report. Royal BC Museum, Victoria BC. Vancouver Island Gateway Initiative

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1 Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report Royal BC Museum, Victoria BC Vancouver Island Gateway Initiative

2 Table of Contents The Festival: A Celebration of our Cultures 3 Meeting our AtBC Goals and Objectives 5 Festival Highlights in Numbers 6 Festival in the Media 7 Media Stories Generated from the Festival 8 Media Circulation & Social Media Reach 11 Planning & Logistics Snapshot 12 Measuring Success 16 Our Corporate Partners: Leadership & Vision in the Community 18 Festival Expenses & Revenues 19 Festival Poster and Collateral 22 Festival Schedule 24 Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 2

3 The Festival: A Celebration of our Cultures After three days of celebration, the Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 came to a close on June 21, 2014, National Aboriginal Day. The festival was an awakening of the senses with performances, drumming and singing, food for the taste buds and a beautiful showcase of arts and crafters. The festival instilled accomplishment and inspiration for all involved with organizing and closing of the festival. The Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 was hosted in Victoria, BC on the traditional territory of Esquimalt and Songhees Nations in Victoria. The Royal BC Museum location welcomed more than 15,000 visitors in the three day period, which featured main stage performances with over thirty colourful performances, an artisan marketplace, watch carving demonstrations by artist Richard Hunt, storytelling and a totem pole walk in Thunderbird park; and enjoy traditional Aboriginal cuisine, including a West Coast clam chowder, Indian taco and fry bread. Theme: A Celebration of Aboriginal Music, Dance, food and Arts Be our Guest The theme is about connecting the locals, visitors and communities with the diverse Aboriginal cultures in British Columbia and celebrating National Aboriginal Day on June 21, plus the launch of the Royal BC Museum Language Exhibit: Hear Our Living languages. Key dates for the festival: June 17 Indigenous Artist Workshop at Songhees Wellness Centre June 18 Media event and Partners Reception, Robert Bateman Centre June Aboriginal Cultural Festival, RBCM June 21 RBCM Our Living languages Exhibit opening/national Aboriginal Day Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 3

4 Festival Audience Each of the performances was very well attended, with many returning each day to experience the entire festival. We had visitors from various location of BC, the USA, Europe, and other areas. A few of the audience comments captured: We returned each day to see the performances, an amazing experience for us. The woman living in Victoria brought her visiting parents to the festival each day. The Mother won the Gift Basket donated by Butchart Gardens. This was the best part of my 30 day visit to BC and Alaska.. A couple visiting from Australia, who had been traveling throughout BC and Alaska for 30 days and happened to come across the festival. Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 4

5 Marketing and Media Gateway Initiative The festival is an AtBC Consumer Marketing and Media initiative in the Vancouver Island Gateway for increasing community engagement, artistic innovation, and awareness of the diverse Aboriginal cultures in BC. The cultural festival is an opportunity for enhancing the visitors experience and our goal is to inspire the consumers to want a deeper Aboriginal tourism experience. This being the first time for AtBC to host a festival in this region, we view the event as a win for all involved and see the success as an activity to grow and bring forward in the future. Meeting our AtBC Goals and Objectives Marketing & Media a seed for influence, awareness, and inspiration for Aboriginal culture was planted in a very positive way for the attendees. AtBC festivals in the gateways for growing overall Aboriginal tourism in BC. enhancing the consumer experience providing an experience that is an advantage for the overall tourism industry as a whole. partnerships and Relationships the success of the festival was dependent on the leadership and collaboration that was committed by all our partners. Capacity building and building of more cultural capital important for AtBC to contribute to our Aboriginal communities by leaving a positive footprint and a network to continue building. AtBC Brand having a high quality festival for showcasing Aboriginal culture and AtBC. Highlight on the Arts and Performances Tourism Sector However, the AtBC Stakeholders are represented with the AtBC Information booth to promote and educate the visitors about the industry and experiences. Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 5

6 Festival Highlights in Numbers 3 days of celebrating Aboriginal Cultures in the Capital More than 100 performers, artists and storytellers 15,000 people attended the festival over the 3 days Over 30 dance performances Each performance was packed with approximately 400 spectators Artists and performers from 20 Nations 5 Thunderbird Park totem pole walks 14 arts and crafters Over 1000 Fry bread purchased Over 20 stories print and digital Media coverage local and national reached 1,048,976 total impressions and circulation An equivalent earned media value of $ twitters users posted 268 times using festival hashtag #FNCulture #FNCulture reached 118,761 organic twitter users over 4 days 48,500 AtBC Facebook and Twitter Impressions for Victoria over 4 days Victoria Festival page was the 2nd most popular page visited for AtBC Victoria web traffic was up by % over last year Hosted the 1st Authentic Artist workshop at Songhees Nation 31 artists attended Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 6

7 Festival in the Media The festival was referenced in the media advance to the launch date, during the festival and the coverage continued after. A key way for AtBC to reach a larger audience is to have Aboriginal cultural stories in the media by print and digital channels. The festival media reached our BC market and to other areas of Canada through local and national media channels. Media Highlights The festival was mentioned in the media over 20 times with stories and event listings in print and digital channels. The media stories had a circulation/impressions reach of 1,048,976 The equivalent advertising value for these stories was $ An ad for The festival was in the Times Colonist 4 times leading up to the festival The majority of the stories were in the Times Colonist, Victoria s local newspaper The festival hashtag #FNCulture was tweeted 268 times AtBC Facebook and Twitter impressions from June was 48,000 The Victoria Festival was the 2nd most visited page on the AtBC website from June The web traffic on the AtBC website from Victoria increased by % over last year Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 7

8 Media Stories Generated for the Festival go! Island at the Aboriginal Cultural Festival - Shaw TV Victoria (YouTube (Online) Circulation: 2 Ad Rate: $$$??? Shaw TV s Karen Elgersma is at the Royal BC Museum for the Aboriginal Cultural Festival. go! Island airs daily on ShawTV Channel 4. Connect with Us! Twitter: Facebook: Website: Best images from the past 24 hours (The Globe and Mail) Circulation: 285,853 Ad Rate: $ Alex Wells, 38, a three time world champion hoop dancer from the Lil wat Nation, has been dancing for 24 years. The gratitude for being able to do this for a living. Celebrating aboriginal culture (Victoria Times-Colonist) Circulation: 5,4972 Ad Rate: $ It wasn t just chef Shirley Lang s First Nations-inspired cuisine at Wednesday s partners reception that gave guests a taste of what to expect during the Aboriginal Culture Festival, the free event that took place June at the Royal B.C. Museum to... ENTERTAINMENT: First Nations festival runs through Saturday in Victoria... and other entertainment briefs (Peninsula Daily News (Online)) Circulation: 4,471 Ad Rate: $44.71 First Nations festival set in Victoria VICTORIA -- The Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 is on through Saturday at the Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St. a few blocks from the MV Coho ferry dock. THINGS TO DO (Victoria Times-Colonist) Circulation: 54,972 Ad Rate: $ Aboriginal Cultural Festival, Saturday at Victoria Inner Harbour and Royal B.C. Museum. Dancing and entertainment shows daily every 30 minutes, as well as Thunderbird Park Totem Pole Walk and Bighouse History, also daily. CALENDAR: Jazz, foodie films, cats and strawberries (Victoria Times-Colonist) Circulation: 54,972 Ad Rate: $ SATURDAY, JUNE 21 TD Victoria International Jazz Fest, to June 29. Today s shows feature An Evening with Bobby McFerrin, 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre; Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio, 8:30 p.m. at Hermann s Jazz Club and free performances by Conn... Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 8

9 Media Stories Generated Continued ENTERTAINMENT: First Nations festival runs through Saturday in Victoria... and other entertainment briefs (Peninsula Daily News (Online)) Circulation: 4,471 Ad Rate: $44.71 First Nations festival set in Victoria VICTORIA -- The Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 is on through Saturday at the Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St. a few blocks from the MV Coho ferry dock. Victoria aboriginal festival highlights growing industry (Victoria News) Circulation: 25,700 Ad Rate: $ Victoria aboriginal festival highlights growing industry... Victoria aboriginal festival highlights growing industry (Victoria News (online)) Circulation: 2,067 Ad Rate: $20.67 The three-day Aboriginal Cultural Festival taking place in downtown Victoria this weekend is highlighting a thriving tourism industry in B.C., say organizers. Aboriginal festival starts today FESTIVAL TO PUT SPOTLIGHT ON ABORIGINAL CULTURE (Victoria Times-Colonist) Circulation: 55,966 Ad Rate: $ The spotlight falls on aboriginal talent with George Melas Taylor, left, of the Le La La Dancers, and Augie Thomas, of the Esquimalt Singers and Dancers, performing at the Royal B.C. Museum on Wednesday. Hoop dancer is ambassador for native culture (Victoria Times-Colonist) Circulation: 55,966 Ad Rate: $36.15 What: Aboriginal Cultural Festival When: Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Royal B.C. Museum Admission: Free As a three-time world champion hoop dancer, Alex Wells often finds himself an ambassador of First... Hoop dancer Alex Wells is ambassador for native culture (Victoria Times-Colonist (Online)) Circulation: 17,934 Ad Rate: $ As a three-time world champion hoop dancer, Alex Wells often finds himself an ambassador of First Nations culture. The Lil wat dancer has performed across North America and as far away as Taiwan, New Zealand and Europe. Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 9

10 Media Stories Generated Continued Aboriginal Cultural Festival (CHEK Victoria (Online)) Circulation: 1827 Ad Rate: $18.27 First nations performers gave people in downtown Victoria a sneak peek of the upcoming Aboriginal cultural festival today. For as little as (Vancouver Province) Circulation: Ad Rate: $ Free... attend Victoria s first Aboriginal Cultural Festival (aboriginalbc.com/events/cultural-festival-2014), June The fest showcases local Aboriginal cultures through dance, storytelling, carving, singing and food. Aboriginal Cultural Festival (The Globe and Mail) Date: Jun 24, 2014 Circulation: 285,853 Ad Rate: $ Publication Type: Daily Newspaper Aboriginal Cultural Festival Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 10

11 General Coverage Twitter Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 11

12 Planning and Logistics Snapshot Planning of the festival and the local community The festival planning was in partnership with local Nations, communities, industry partners and businesses. There was preliminary planning with the Royal BC Museum and the Our Living Languages exhibit in February and March 2014 to connect with RBCM as an ideal location. The meetings at Songhees Wellness Centre AtBC hosted dinner meetings at the Songhees Wellness Centre and invited many partners to the table to make this an inclusive process to plan the event. The dinners were catered by the Songhees Wellness Centre in-house catering service. As a first year event, we wanted to make sure the ideas and activities were manageable given the short timeline and limited resources to implement and execute a successful festival. The areas of focus were: Performances Food vendors Logistics Artisan marketplace AtBC Information Booth Marketing & Media Storytelling Nation/other info booths Partners Reception Authentic Indigenous Workshop AtBC hosted meetings on: Initial meeting on April 7 May 5 May 22 June 10 Each of the meetings was well attended by the partners with ideas, partners working through logistics for implementation for all areas from planning to marketing of the festival. The meetings were lead through a process to discuss and update the planning committee on the current state of the logistics. The process was to engage the partners to assist with planning and bring solutions to the logistics. Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 12

13 Planning and Logistics Continued Partners that attended the planning meetings: Chief Ron Sam, Songhees Nation Curtis Grad, Greater Victoria Harbour Auth. Chief Andy Thomas, Esquimalt Nation Rebecca Penz, GVHA Chief Gordon Planes, T Sou-ke Nation Florence Dick, GVHA Tracey Herbert, First Peoples Cultural Council Ed Thomas, GVHA Michelle Washington, FPCC Aimee Ippersiel, Robert Bateman Centre Jack Lohman, Royal BC Museum Deirdre Campbell, Tartan Group Erika Stenson, RBCM Brian Cant, Tartan Group Jon Roodbol, RBCM James Anderson, Tartan Group Erik Lambertson, RBCM Derek Sanderson, Island IT Vance Rosling, Tsawout Nation Julie Sanderson, Island IT Paul Nursey, Tourism Victoria Ainjil Hunt, Transformation INC. Trina Mousseau, Tourism Victoria George Taylor, Le La La Productions, AtBC Rob Ringma, Tourism Victoria Keith Henry, AtBC Dave Cowen, Butchart Gardens Paula Amos, AtBC Volunteers from UVIC, Songhees Nation and Victoria Visitor Centre Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 13

14 Logistics of the Festival The festival was an opportunity to showcase our culture through cuisine, art, storytelling and performances of dancing and singing. Many of the audience attended all three days to not miss any of the performances. 1. Main Stage Performances central draw for the festival. The stage was in a high traffic location with over 30 performances over the three days. Each show had a captivated audience that was to capacity. Each show had approximately 400 people. Each show had a 15 minute intermission. Required some crowd control to assist with bottle necking between the stage and the artist vendor area Seating made the festival more enjoyable for the audience A good showcase of the different cultures in BC Island Nations, other Nations from BC and Metis Performers co-ordination by Le La La Dance Company 2. Artisans Marketplace the marketplace was well represented with a cross section of different Nations and mediums for showcasing more of the rich culture. 14 Artists in the Marketplace all were pleased with the event and level of business We did have a waitlist for other artisans wanting to participate Demonstration by Richard Hunt Demonstrations by BC Metis Federation Friday and Saturday were the busiest days After 6pm the traffic was slow 3. storytelling main stage area and totem pole walks. The scheduled Thunderbird Totem pole walks were a popular activity and there was always a crowd to learn more about the totem poles. Other story telling had to be incorporated to the main stage activities due to a schedule that competed with the main stage 4. Food Tent the food service was an excellent addition to the festival with the menu of fry bread, traditional clam chowder and Indian tacos. We had sales of $7,500. For the three days. The people were interested in tasting the cuisine. The food tent was a partnership with AtBC and Songhees Nation The majority of the food was prepared at the Marriott Hotel the lead Chef at Marriott was excellent to provide his knowledge and expertise with the Songhees Chefs The food was then transported to the RBCM festival location to the food tent all food safe requirements had to be met for operation Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 14

15 Logistics Continued There were 4 Chefs from Songhees, 1 food runner, 1 coordinator from Kitchens of Distinction for the food tent. Plus 2 cash handlers. The busiest times were the lunch crowds Fry bread was definitely a hit Saturday was the busiest days with majority of the sales 5. information Booths Lekwungen Community Booth, First Peoples Cultural Council and AtBC each had a booth all were busy with exchanging and distributing information There was a few requests from other organization to host an information booth at the festival 6. volunteers we had over 20 volunteers throughout the festival from Songhees Nation, Victoria Visitor Centre and UVIC. They assisted in all areas from logistics, the AtBC information booth to handing out the festival flyers. 7. rbcm Location The outdoor location was an excellent location in the heart of Victoria. The venue was for the most part filled to capacity for the Main Stage performances. A bit of crowd control was required and was solved for the most part by having seats available for guests. 8. Marketing and Media the majority of the marketing resources went into building awareness through the media and ads with the Times Colonist leading up to the festival. Many of our partners assisted with digital distribution and event listing on their websites and social media channels. Other areas for consideration: Signs for the event could be strategically placed at the street level in all the access areas to RBCM. We did have the volunteers hand out information to visitors in the inner harbor and signs were placed at the corner of Belleville and Government on Day 2. More signage leading up to the event would create more awareness 9. Indigenous Artisan Workshop for Professional Practices hosted with FPCC and Songhees Nation Hosted on June 17th to build capacity for Aboriginal artists Workshop highlighted Authenticity, Funding and Grant Writing and Building a portfolio and brand 31 artists attended 10. partners Reception at the Robert Bateman Centre on June 18th. An evening to thank all our partners for their commitment, leadership and dedication. The reception included presentations from the host Nations, AtBC and government was represented by Naomi Yamamoto, Minister for Tourism and Small Business Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 15

16 Measuring Success for the inaugural festival Measuring the success was reviewed through a few areas to look at what worked and where any improvements are required. 1. Who? Were the right people involved as planners, partners and participants or were some missing? We had an excellent planning committee from various interest groups committed to seeing an Aboriginal cultural festival. We do see more partners at the planning table in the future. 2. What? Could the content and activities of the festival be pitched better or changed? The content and activities of the festival was focused and centred to showcase culture through dance and music, arts and crafts and cuisine. These goals were all met at the festival the main stage was the highlight of the festival and the arts and crafts and cuisine were another layer of culture to the visitors experience. 3. When? Was the timing of the festival in line with the need of the festival, participants, partners ad community. The event was timed to coincide with National Aboriginal Day and the opening of the RBCM Our Living Languages Exhibit the festival was an excellent way to celebrate Aboriginal culture in Victoria and build more awareness for the Aboriginal people in BC. The ideal dates for a festival are Saturday and Sunday The ideal time for the festival attendees was between 11am 6pm The ideal time for food was the lunch crowd between 11:30am 3pm 4. Where? How did the location measure for place, quality and resources and time of the year for an event at the RBCM. The Royal BC Museum is an excellent central location and one of the flagship visitor attractions of Victoria. The foot traffic was excellent the venue was maximized for the space available More signage would be ideal in the area and leading up to the event RBCM logistics staff did an excellent job to make sure stage, sound, security and cleanliness were well taken care of. Set up and take down were smooth of course, we could have used more hands for set up and takedown. Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 16

17 Measuring Success Continued 5. Why? Did the festival fulfill the AtBC goals and objectives? The festival was viewed as a success for fulfilling our goal and objectives through a number of ways. Marketing & Media a seed for influence, awareness, and inspiration for Aboriginal culture was planted in a very positive way for the attendees. AtBC festivals in the gateways for growing overall Aboriginal tourism in BC. Enhancing the consumer experience providing an experience that is an advantage for the overall tourism industry as a whole. Partnerships and Relationships the success of the festival was dependent on the leadership and collaboration that was committed by all our partners. Capacity building and building of more cultural capital important for AtBC to contribute to our Aboriginal communities by leaving a positive footprint and a network to continue building. AtBC Brand having a high quality festival for showcasing Aboriginal culture and AtBC. The festival is an opportunity to focus on the Arts and Performances Tourism Sector. All the AtBC Stakeholders are represented with the AtBC Information booth to promote and educate the visitors about the industry and experiences. Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 17

18 Our Corporate Partners: Leadership and Vision in the Community The festival provided an excellent opportunity to establish existing and build new relationships within the tourism industry in the Greater Victoria area and Vancouver Island. The networks built from the festival will be a legacy that can be brought forward and really is about all the partners collaborating and giving back to the overall Victoria community and enhancing the visitors experience to Victoria and BC. Thank You to all of our Sponsors Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 18

19 Festival Expenses and Revenues budget Budget Actual Publicity/Marketing/Promo Inv/Program/Posters creative & printing 1,500 1,780 Invites to schools In-Kind 0 Public Relations/Media 1,500 2,500 Regional Partnership Meet/Greet 4,000 5,100 Contingency 2,365 TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $40, $45, Program Entertainment AtBC Contribution 24,865 24,865 Partnership Contributions 8,500 8,500 Food Revenues 7,500 7,500 TOTAL REVENUES: $40, $40, TOTAL PROJECT COSTS (Over Budget) $- -$4, In-Kind Contributions From Partners: Location/Production Staff - RBCM 20,000 20,000 GV Harbour Authority - 2 Staff 1,500 1,500 Robert Bateman Centre (Reception Space) 1,000 1,000 Times Colonist - Print Media Partner 5,000 5,000 Total In-Kind Value: 27,500 27,500 AtBC Marketing Program Support: Event Photographer 2,500 2,500 Collateral/Promo Materials 2,000 2,000 Marketing/Media 2,500 2,500 Total AtBC Program Support: 7,000 7,000 Total In-Kind/AtBC Program Support: 34,500 34,500 TOTAL EVENT BUDGET $75, $80, Notes: 1. Food Vendor - Charged coordinating fee $2, Artisan Showcase - rental of Canopies $1, Media - Over run $1, Catering cost Regl Reception - Over run $1,100 Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 19

20 Festival Expenses and Revenues Aboriginal +ultural.e012al 2014 Budget Actual: Apr 01, - June RBCM In- Kind Canopies/Ten/ng/Ta;les/Chairs Insurance AtBC In- Kind Fes/val/childrens!upplies Food Vendor 12, , BoKled LaterMstaN/entertainersO , , Program Entertainment Entertainment Groups/MC 14, , Ar/san!hoScase , Protocol Travel Expenses 2, , , , PublicitGHIarJe1ngHPromo1on0 Invite/Program/Posters crea/ve and prin/ng 1, , Invita/ons to Educa/on/!chools RBCM In- Kind Pu;lic Rela/ons/Media 1, , Regional Partnership Meet and Greet 4, , , , Sub- Total 38, , on1ngencg 2, Total Budget 40, , Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 20

21 Festival Expenses and Revenues Contribu1ons and Budget SummarG AtBC Contribu/on (original approval March 2014) 15, , Partnership Contribu/ons- Songhees, GVHA, Tourism Victoria, Downtown Victoria Business Assoc. 8, , Sub- Total 23, , PLUS Food Revenues AtBC will manage (conserva1ve revenue es1mate) 7, , Sub- Total 31, , Budget Gap Cash Manage for AtBC YPlease note this includes con1ngencg fund and the food revenues are conserva1ve Total Budget 9, , , , Project costs over/under (4,865.00) Administra1on In- Kind Contribu/ons Yrom PartnersZ [oca/on&produc/on Staff - 1BCM In- Kind 20, , Greater Victoria Harbour Authority 2 Staff In- Kind 1, , obert Bateman Centre- 1ecep/on Space In- Kind 1, , Times Colonist Print Media Partner In- Kind 5, , Event Photographer - AtBC In- Kind 2, , Collateral posters, promo items, t- shirts In- Kind 2, , Mar^e/ng&Media - AtBC In- Kind 2, , , , Total Event Budget (cash, sponsor and in kind) 75, , Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 21

22 Festival Poster AboriginalCultural Festival 2014 Presented in partnership with: Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 22

23 Festival Banners AboriginalCultural Festival 2014 Presented in partnership with: Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2014 Report 23

24 MAIN STAGE SHOWS ( 30 min. shows) Day 1 - Thursday June 19 11am - 5:30pm 11:00-11:30 am Thunderbird Park Totem Pole Walk & Bighouse History 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Opening Words - Chief Andy Thomas & Chief Ron Sam 12:00 12:30 pm Esquimalt and Songhees Dancers Esquimalt and Songhees Nation 12:45 1:15 pm Le-La-La Dancers Kwakwaka wakw Nation 1:30 2:00 pm Eagle Song Dancers Squamish Nation 2:15-2:45 pm Alex Wells - Hoop Dancer Lil wat Nation 3:00 3:30 pm Esquimalt Nation Dancers Esquimalt Nation 3:45 4:15 pm Eagle Song Dancers Squamish Nation 4:30-5:00 pm Le-La-La Dancers Kwakwaka wakw Nation 5:00-5:30 pm Thunderbird Park Totem Pole Walk & Bighouse History AboriginalBC.com #FNCulture

25 MAIN STAGE SHOWS ( 30 min. shows) Day 2 - Friday June 20 11am - 8pm 11:00-11:30 am Thunderbird Park Totem Pole Walk & Bighouse History 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Esquimalt and Songhees Dancers Esquimalt and Songhees Nation 12:15-12:45 pm Git Hayetsk Dancers Tsimshian, Nisga a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit, Haisla 1:00 1:30 pm Louis Riel Dancers Métis Federation of BC 1:45-2:15 pm Alex Wells Hoop Dancer Lil wat Nation 2:30 3:00 pm Tzinquaw Dancers Cowichan Tribe 3:15 3:45 pm Le-La-La Dancers Kwakwaka wakw Nation 4:00-4:30 pm Git Hayetsk Dancers Tsimshian, Nisga a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit, Haisla 4:45 5:15 pm Louis Riel Dancers Métis Federation of BC 5:30 6:00 pm Alex Wells - Hoop Dancer Lil wat Nation 6:15 6:45 pm Tzinquaw Dancers Cowichan Tribe 7:00 7:30 pm Le-La-La Dancers Kwakwaka wakw Nation 7:30-8:00 pm Thunderbird Park Totem Pole Walk & Bighouse History AboriginalBC.com #FNCulture

26 MAIN STAGE SHOWS ( 30 min. shows) Day 3 - Saturday June 21 11am - 8pm 11:00-11:30 am Thunderbird Park Totem Pole Walk & Bighouse History 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Esquimalt and Songhees Dancers Esquimalt and Songhees Nation 12:15-12:45 pm Alex Wells- Hoop Dancer Lil wat Nation 1:00-1:30 pm Nuu-chah-nulth Nation Dancers Nuu-chah-nulth Nation 1:45-2:15 pm Le-La-La Dancers Kwakwaka wakw Nation 2:30 3:00 pm Art Napoleon, Singer -Songwriter Cree Nation 3:15 3:45 pm Youth Performers Next Generation 4:00 4:30 pm Esquimalt Nation Dancers Esquimalt Nation 4:45 5:15 pm Alex Wells - Hoop Dancer Lil wat Nation 5:30 6:00 pm Nuu-chah-nulth Nation Dancers Nuu-chah-nulth Nation 6:15 6:45 pm Le-La-La Dancers Kwakwaka wakw Nation 7:00 8:00 pm Finale AboriginalBC.com #FNCulture