DISCOVER YOUR ROOTS AT PLANET INDIGENUS!
“Presented in conjunction with Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, ON, join the Woodland Cultural Centre as they celebrate Indigenous culture with Planet IndigenUS! Running from August 10 – 19, with events beginning at Woodland on the 11th, this one-of-a-kind festival will feature amazing talent like comedians Charlie Hill and Don Burnstick, Mongolian folk/punk ensemble Hanggai, and award-winning singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark!
With events happening at both the Brantford and Toronto locations, Planet IndigenUS is the largest multidisciplinary, contemporary, international Indigenous arts festival in the world. Featuring visual artists, dancers, theatre, fashion designers, chefs, filmmakers, storytellers, and musicians from around the globe, Planet IndigenUS is a truly immersive experience. There is no shortage of things to see and do, as the events at Woodland include four art exhibit openings, “Fusion of Roots” concert series featuring Benny Walker, a corn soup cook-off, film screenings, including a free outdoor screening of Whale Rider and Boy, and much more!
“We’re all very excited to be launching this festival,” said Janis Monture, Executive Director of the Woodland Cultural Centre. “This festival represents over a year of hard work and planning, and it’s been a truly amazing experience to host this with Harbourfront Centre. We can’t wait to show everyone what we have in store for them!”
The festival kicks off at Harbourfront Centre on Friday August 10th, with events beginning at Woodland Cultural Centre on Saturday August 11th. For full listing of events happening at Woodland, visit their website.
Established in 1972, the Woodland Cultural Centre has been an integral cultural and educational centre within the Brantford and Six Nations communities. Its goal is to protect, promote, interpret, and present the history, language, intellect and cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe and Onkwehon:we people. Providing several permanent and short-term exhibits, the Woodland Cultural Centre also focuses on language and cultural preservation that includes several special events such as arts and crafts workshops, Snowsnake tournaments, and much more! For more information, please visit woodland-centre.on.ca & harbourfrontcentre.com/planetindigenus”
Submitted by Naomi Johnson
Artistic Associate, Planet IndigenUS 2012
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