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Mini Powwow Showcase

National Indigenous Peoples Day

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