February 14, 2010
- 13:00Performances @ Canada's Northern House
Today's performances at Canada's Northern House: Kaiva @1pm and 2:30pm, and
Today's performances at Canada's Northern House: Kaiva @1pm and 2:30pm, and
Today's performances at Canada's Northern House: Kaiva @1pm and 2:30pm, and Shea Alain @3pm. Click for more information.
Kaiva @1pm and 2:30pm
Early in 2006, a group of professional b-boys and b-girls came to Iqaluit and introduced the hip-hop movement to young Nunavummiut in the hopes of
giving them a healthy outlet for their energy and creativity. Out of this came Kaiva dance group. Kaiva which means "to spin" is made up of young talented performers from various communities around Nunavut and led by Lil*Bear, a professional break dancer for over 10 years. Kaiva seeks to preserve and express Inuit culture by interpreting it through the art of break-dancing. To add a little Inuit fusion to the mix, they incorporate Inuit throat singing into their performances. Truly a fresh approach to tradition; Kaiva is all about trying new things, sharing it with others and having fun in the process! Kaiva will be represented by Christine Lamothe and Jennifer Soucie of Iqaluit, as well as Benny Sanguya and Saila Qayaq from Clyde River. Hip Hop dance has swept through Nunavut over the last 5 years and Kaiva is the best example of it’s power.
Shea Alain @3pm
More information to come.
February 14, 2010 - 13:00 - 16:00 - 20:00Performances @ Grouse Mountain
Today's performances at Grouse Mountain: Shea Alain @8pm. Click for more information.
Today's performances at Grouse Mountain: Shea Alain @8pm. Click for more information.
Today's performances at Grouse Mountain: Shea Alain @8pm. Click for more information.
Shea Alain @8pm
More information to come.
February 14, 2010 - 20:00 - 22:00
February 15, 2010
- 09:30Arctic Sports Demonstration @ West Vancouver Community Centre
Traditional Games originated from the time when northern aboriginal people were semi-nomadic. Played for both fun and survival, these games developed strength, endurance, and resistance to pain.
Traditional Games originated from the time when northern aboriginal people were semi-nomadic. Played for both fun and survival, these games developed strength, endurance, and resistance to pain.
Traditional Games originated from the time when northern aboriginal people were semi-nomadic. Played for both fun and survival, these games developed strength, endurance, and resistance to pain. The people were tested and prepared for the hard life on the land. Today they are played in competition and to celebrate culture between different regions of the North.
Click here for directions to the West Vancouver Community Centre
February 15, 2010 - 09:30 - 14:00 - 10:30Performance and Workshop @ West Vancouver Community Centre
For a workshop and performance by Godson and Kaiva head over to the West Vancouver Community Centre. Two hour-long workshops are scheduled start at 10:30 and 11:30. A performance is
For a workshop and performance by Godson and Kaiva head over to the West Vancouver Community Centre. Two hour-long workshops are scheduled start at 10:30 and 11:30. A performance is
For a workshop and performance by Godson and Kaiva head over to the West Vancouver Community Centre. Two hour-long workshops are scheduled start at 10:30 and 11:30. A performance is scheduled for 1pm.
Click here for directions to the West Vancouver Community Centre
Godson
Born and raised in Yellowknife, Aaron "Godson" Hernandez is an accomplished recording artist. Godson released two albums with his former group “Unonymus Inc.” and another two with former group “Liquid Eyez”. He then pursued a solo career and by 2006 recorded four more albums.
Godson’s accomplishments include significant national recognition. In 2003, Godson won the CBC North Slam Poet competition and placed 8th overall in Canada. In 2004 and 2009, he recorded and filmed commercials for the GNWT Department of Transportation for Drinking and Driving Prevention. The commercials air regularly on CBC & APTN.
Godson has opened for a variety of musical acts including Sean Kingston, Girlicious, Great Big Sea and Charlie Major. In 2006, Godson received the opportunity to write a song for the hit show Canadian Idol. Also in 2006, Godson performed at the 25th anniversary True North CBC concert and in March 2007 went on national TV perform in the opening ceremonies of the 2007 Canada Winter Games live on CBC. Godson placed second in all of Canada for the "Bootlegger Generation B" competition. More recently, Godson shot his first video for “Like This/ It’s Over” featuring J-Roc of the Trailer Park Boys. 2009 also kicked off with one of Godson’s songs “Raise Up” appearing on episode 5 of the TV Drama “The Border”. His ninth album was released in summer 2009.
Kaiva
Early in 2006, a group of professional b-boys and b-girls came to Iqaluit and introduced the hip-hop movement to young Nunavummiut in the hopes of giving them a healthy outlet for their energy and creativity. Out of this came Kaiva dance group. Kaiva which means "to spin" is made up of young talented performers from various communities around Nunavut and led by Lil*Bear, a professional break dancer for over 10 years. Kaiva seeks to preserve and express Inuit culture by interpreting it through the art of break-dancing. To add a little Inuit fusion to the mix, they incorporate Inuit throat singing into their performances. Truly a fresh approach to tradition; Kaiva is all about trying new things, sharing it with others and having fun in the process! Kaiva will be represented by Christine Lamothe and Jennifer Soucie of Iqaluit, as well as Benny Sanguya and Saila Qayaq from Clyde River. Hip Hop dance has swept through Nunavut over the last 5 years and Kaiva is the best example of it’s power.
February 15, 2010 - 10:30 - 14:00
