Arts Commons is collaborating with Four Winds (led by Tony Tootoosis) to curate music and performances from some of the many communities that make up Calgary in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Join us on Olympic Plaza for a showcase that includes adult dancers and youth dancers, as well as a special appearance by a Tiny Tot Dancer. All are welcome!
ARTIST LINEUP:
Adult Dancers
Tony Tootoosis (AKA Toosick) - MC & dancing Men's Prairie Chicken
Ranya Tootoosis - dancing Women's Traditional Style
Josh Cardinal - dancing Men's Grass
Antaya Cutter - dancing Women's Traditional
Youth Dancers
Bashir (12), Amelia (10), and Elena (6) - dancing Boy's Grass and Girl's Fancy Shawl
Tiny Tot Dancer
Aaliyah Sundance Tootoosis (2) - dancing Girl's Jingle, Traditional, and Fancy Shawl
Drum Group
Sorrel Rider - comprised of Darcy Turningrobe, Frank Turningrobe Jr. and Davis McGilvery