Everyone Welcome!! Free Admission For ALL Events & Programming
JUNE 20 – 22, 2014
Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa, Ontario
Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival June 20 – 22
FREE Admission & Programming
Donations Gratefully Accepted
The Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival has been providing families a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. For 17 years ongoing, lively and interactive programming will keep your family entertained throughout the day including extensive FREE Family activities – pony rides & petting zoo, giant bungee trampoline, body zorbs, bouncy castles and more!! Aboriginal artisan village -featuring Algonquin, Metis & Inuit artists with interactive arts workshops, demonstrations and many great vendors. Our popular Main Stage featuring Murray Porter, Andy Mason Band, Holly McNarland, Lucie Idlout, Joanne Shenandoah plus Aboriginal Canada We’ve Got Talent! and ongoing cultural showcases throughout the day.
Competition PowWow June 20 – 22
FREE Admission
Donations Gratefully Accepted
A highlight of our events-not to be missed . 4th Annual International Competition Pow Wow with over $65,000 in prizes. Attracting some of the best dancers and singers from all across Turtle Island (North America) is a competition not to be missed!! Throughout the weekend you will watch talented dancers of all ages carry on the traditions of their ancestors with ancient dance styles and celebrate the contemporary Native culture with spectacular colour and movement.
Festival Contacts
Trina Mather-Simard, Festival and Artistic Director
trina@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-564-9494 ext 101
Jerry Longboat, Programming Coordinator
ssaafprograms@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-878-2922
Whitney Whiteduck, Registration Coordinator
registrations@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-564-9494 ext 106
Ember Sarazin, Volunteer and Logistics Coordinator
solstice@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-564-9494 ext 105
Liane Chiblow, Media Information Officer
aeacmedia@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-564-9494 ext 103
Kirk Brant, Graphic Design and Web Coordinator
ssaafgraphics@gmail.com
Gabe, Finance Office
finance@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-564-9494 ext 104
Linda Sarazin, Operations Manager
linda@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-564-9494 103
Arlene Chevrier, ACA Training & Registration Coordinator coordinator
arlene@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-564-9494 ext 102
Stephanie Sarazin, Reception
info@aboriginalexperiences.com 613-564-9494 ext 100
National Aboriginal Day Office
c/o Aboriginal Experiences, Arts & Culture
903 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4E3
Phone: (613) 564-9494, Fax: (613) 564-0220
Email: info@aboriginalexperiences.com