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Get down to The Drum is Calling Festival!

On behalf of our team at #Canada150Plus, we wish our friends, colleagues and partners a Happy #NADCanada . We invite all Vancouverites to join us in celebrating the history, culture, languages, art and traditions of Indigenous peoples. Let’s honour the people who have lived and thrived on this unceded land since time immemorial and celebrate moving forward together as a stronger community.

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Vancouver’s 2017 celebration of  Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh Nations and Indigenous arts & culture. #Canada150Plus canada150plus.ca

We are heading down tomorrow and a bunch of other days. Check out this 9 day festival bursting with culture. Bring the kids, there's events for everyone.

Here's the schedule https://canada150plus.ca/files/Canada_150+_DIC_Schedule_Poster.pdf

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Opening ceremonies at the Canada 150+  the Drum is Calling event
Listen and learn the Coast Salish Anthem!

Massive round dance for Susan Aglukark at The Drum is Calling Festival! It's Matriarchs Day! Tanya Tagaq is next!!! #Canada150Plus pic.twitter.com/6ZNTddvtc1

— Ginger Gosnell-Myers (@Skusgluums) July 25, 2017

@CityofVancouver #drumiscalling #Canada150Plus #Canada150 Huy Chewx a to the Matthias family for morning welcome! pic.twitter.com/cAWQunOs1r

— Doni Gratton (@DoniGratton) July 24, 2017

Margo Kane shares highlights of "The Drum is Calling" festival that kicks off tomorrow in Vancouver @canada150plus https://t.co/GH6ZGrFaMz pic.twitter.com/mVDbGjIjbj

— CBCEarlyEdition (@CBCEarlyEdition) July 21, 2017

The Drum is Calling Festival Opening ceremony on unceded Musqueam Squamish Tsleil-Waututh lands @canada150plus @Rec_Can @CityofVancouver pic.twitter.com/KC4RTCuBsB

— Ginger Gosnell-Myers (@Skusgluums) July 22, 2017

Looking for a fun, family-friendly and FREE way to end your weekend? Head to Larwill Park and experience Drum is Calling. #Canada150Plus pic.twitter.com/dcWKW4b7Ts

— Canada 150+ (@canada150plus) July 23, 2017

Today at Drum is Calling: Thunderbird Ceremony, @willandhismusic, @crystalshawanda and @tomjacksonca. https://t.co/VGH8Qww511 pic.twitter.com/jZadvSHM0R

— Canada 150+ (@canada150plus) July 23, 2017

Buffy Sainte-Marie delivers bigtime at the The Drum is Calling Festival in Vancouver. #canada150plus #indigenous pic.twitter.com/kbONfvFu6k

— Conrad Desjarlais (@DesConrad) July 23, 2017

"Stay calm and decolonize. It happens one minute at a time" - @BuffySteMarie #Canada150Plus pic.twitter.com/kOZM4wQopI

— Tessa Vikander (@TessaVikander) July 23, 2017

We're preparing for the evening's entertainment, including Íswalh Dance Group, @BitterlyDivine, @MurrayPorter2 and @BuffySteMarie pic.twitter.com/B9Suk4HS0g

— Canada 150+ (@canada150plus) July 23, 2017

From films, speakers to fashion, the #Canada150plus Drum Is Calling Festival line up is right here: https://t.co/ZHlK0dinFz #vanpoli pic.twitter.com/QWScvLyb4D

— Van Mayor's Office (@VanMayorsOffice) July 22, 2017

The Drum is Calling—a 9 day celebration of indigenous arts & culture—is kicking off today at Larwill Park for #Canada150Plus. pic.twitter.com/bSYtTNaaoa

— Van Mayor's Office (@VanMayorsOffice) July 22, 2017

Margo Kane is the artistic director here at the Drum is Calling festival. She explains what Canada150+ means @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/bmD4s9NA1n

— Hana Mae N. Nassar (@HanaMaeNassar) July 22, 2017

Beautiful drums given as gifts at Drum is Calling Festival @canada150plus @Rec_Can @CityofVancouver @Puglaas @tsleilwaututh @musqueam pic.twitter.com/pRe5GCuOt6

— Ginger Gosnell-Myers (@Skusgluums) July 22, 2017

.@MayorGregor helping officially open Drum is Calling. #Canada150Plus pic.twitter.com/kiEYex0XlU

— Canada 150+ (@canada150plus) July 22, 2017

Tomorrow, Drum is Calling officially begins! If you're one of the first 500 people there at 9am, you'll receive a free pancake breakfast! pic.twitter.com/HpULARHSH5

— Canada 150+ (@canada150plus) July 21, 2017

New mural detail. Drum is Calling Festival is coming @canada150plus Dunsmuir + Beatty, Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/D84mRpABTL

— John Steil (@johnsteil) July 20, 2017

Some of Canada's top Indigenous artists are on their way to #Vancouver @canada150plus The Drum is Calling Festival https://t.co/ATanucnWV3

— CBC Vancouver (@CBCVancouver) July 19, 2017

Three Drum is Calling performers as well as our artistic director have been honoured with the Order of Canada. https://t.co/Q8687xpunZ pic.twitter.com/R2eEehQ5WL

— Canada 150+ (@canada150plus) July 19, 2017

TOMORROW in Robson Square: Check out the Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week - Pop Up Fashion Show https://t.co/bX67wZjOjS pic.twitter.com/N6SJBi8dVh

— Downtown Vancouver (@downtownvan) July 18, 2017

Related Links

http://www.straight.com/news/939946/drum-calling-festival-hosts-free-pancake-breakfast-advance-opening-ceremony
http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/festival-bangs-the-drum-for-indigenous-arts-culture-and-activism-1.21295885

https://www.tourismvancouver.com/event/drum-is-calling-festival/16127/
http://www.straight.com/listings/events/932591
http://www.firstnationsdrum.com/2017/07/the-drum-is-calling-festival/
https://yaletowninfo.com/event/drum-calling-festival/2017-07-27/
http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/drum-is-calling-festival-vancouver
http://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/the-drum-is-calling-festival-redx-talks-jul-27-2017-7pm.aspx
http://bcmetis.com/2017/06/the-drum-is-calling-festival-july-22-30-2017/

We've got another set of highlights from yesterday at The Drum is Calling Festival. Make sure you stop by tonight to see Amanda Rheaume, Susan Aglukark and Tanya Tagaq! #Canada150Plus

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We made it to the Vancouver's Children's Festival today!! It's something we always look forward to and we have made it almost every year for 10 years except the 1st year and once we were living in Nelson.

We loved it when it was over in Vanier Park and we were sad to see it move. But they told us it was too expensive to put on the shows over there and it would be more affordable for all if they moved it to Granville Market.

But sadly that hasn't been true. With BC having the highest child poverty rate I hardly see who can afford to go except the privileged.  That said I don't know enough about the stats to really comment but I'll tell that we have never been ever able to afford to go to a show.

I remember hearing that they were going to lower the prices so that it was affordable to everyone. Granted the school children get in for a lower rate and don't have to pay themselves as the school pays, but since we have homeschooled most of the time we miss out there.

Last year when Angel did go to school the teacher chose a different time to take them to a play so they didn't get to go....but luckily I took her.

And I was so pleased that it was only $5 for her. I didn't have to pay. But this year something very different happened.

I should have known the day was going to start out as a bit of a stinker when we came upon this leaving home. LOL!


They raised the prices...to $8. Now I was sure that it was just for the child's activity wrist band but apparently it was adults too. I was really upset. Luckily I had the money but just the week before we wouldn't have been able to go and I know it would have really disappointed Angel.

When I commented on the Facebook page they said that "some people slipped past the volunteer last year" well that's not true. I paid at the main booth and if it was true then why did everyone in the activity tents let me in and not say anything. I don't like it. I must say I am really disappointed by the high prices. $16 for the two of us...and it was fun, granted but it's changed alot.

We could do our own facepainting if we wanted, which was always a big highlight. People could pay for professional to paint or do their own. Unfortunately the person that did it this year could not paint. Since Angel and I are both very artistic it was frustrating when we asked for a simple rainbow and clouds the girl did not even know the colours of the rainbow and well the clouds she did..Angel said a " 2 year old could have done better!"  They should just let us do our own....like the old days.. much more fun.  Angel was gracious and thanked her..but...

That said we had fun. We loved the sock puppet but I heard they may not have it next year. I found there was much less to do this year and less performers...no people on stilts or jugglers wandering about...a few people dressed up but it's seems to have lost some of it's surprise and awe.


I guess it's all in the theatre performances...the ones we never make it too.

Well maybe next year we will try to save up for one at these prices
Featured Performances
Adult:  $25
Child:  $15

Variety Show
Adult:  $25
Child:  $22

Sparrow
Adult:  $25
Child:  $5

Pyjama Nights
Adult: $22
Child: $12

 well that's a lot of groceries that we  could use and since the price of food has gone way up...you understand.

I guess my main beef is that they said that they were going to make it so everyone could afford it, this is certainly not true.

At $5 for the activity band I thought that was really fair because a mom with a few kids could do this...but at $8 a wristband and she or dad has to pay too...it adds up.

With the new festivals being announced and all the beer gardens and stuff...where's the funding for the kids. If Vancouver wants to be known as a fun city then give the families a break and make it affordable....for all.  And to be truthful with so many very wealthy people ....do any of them care about the kids..the future generation.

I just feel with us having to pay such high fees for the wristband we were help paying for some of those shows that other people get to see ...the ones we can't afford.

And here's a question if the Sponsors help out and put out all that cash where does it go.  The activity area can't be that expensive to run...a lot of it must be donated or volunteers....so that means they are paying for the shows... the ones that are supposed to be paid for by the expensive theatre tickets.


Power Smart was nice, they gave pencil crayons so kudos for that. And the sock puppet tent...I guess those socks add up...I'm just trying to figure out where the money goes for the activity area...

Anyways I guess we are lucky it was even on this year. For me it's sort of lost it's edge..Angel she still likes it...

There was one performer at the end, she made the day for us.."THE SMILEY FROGTOGRAPHER".if she hadn't been there well I don't think we really would have had such a great time. Thank you!!! :D

The Froggy Photographer- she really made our day...so funny!

Here's the videos I made of this years event, please see the ones I created from previous years.




Vancouver's Children Festival 2011- Part 1-Video
Vancouver's Children Festival 2011- Part 2 Video
Vancouver's Children Festival 2011- Part 3 Video
Vancouver's Children's Festival 2011- Part 4 Video
Vancouver's Children's Festival 2011- Part  5 Video
2012 Vancouver's Childrens Festival Video 
(not sure why I left this unlisted- I think I wanted to chop it up and redo it but never got around to it)

These are from a few years back I think I may have had more but might have deleted some. This is when I would create a blog for every event we went to. Obviously my skills and equipment have improved so I wish I had more photos from years past to show you.
Children's Festival 2010 (blog with photos and videos)
Children's Festival 2009 (blog with photos and videos)

Tina Winterlik-Art Portfolio-1999-2011

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Here's a little sample of my art.  I went to an interview to be a blogger yesterday and to possibly be a part of this really cool event that will be happening again this summer.

Last year there were a number of events in Vancouver and they were all part of the

We Love Vancouver Festival

http://www.groupofjoy.com/welovevancouver/festival.html 

 Facebook-We Love Vancouver
Twitter-We Love Vancouver

The organizers on working on putting on the festival again and this years sounds bigger and better than ever. Anyways they asked me to submit a sample of my work so I quickly thru together this video. I hope you like it and that they do too!

Vancouver Latin American Film Festival- Sept 1-11

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The info below is being shared directing from the Vlaff website to help share, promote and bring awareness. :)

Vancouver Latin American Film Festival SEPT 1-11
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Vancouver  Latin American Film Festival

Vancouver Latin America Film Festival

VLAFF is a registered  non-profit charitable organization with the mission to provide a forum for the promotion and exhibition of Latin American cinema. This annual festival promotes dialogue between cultures and explores historical and social issues through the eyes of filmmakers.

Since 2003, VLAFF has continued to provide audiences with the unique opportunity of experiencing Latin American cinema in Vancouver.

VLAFF Mission

• To conduct a Film Festival for the purpose of educating and advancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of Latin American cinema.
• To conduct educational workshops and seminars.
• To provide independent filmmakers with the opportunity to display their artistic efforts.
• To provide Canadian audiences with an opportunity to observe a variety of films, which closely reflect the society and people of Latin American countries.
• To generate a network between the Canadian and Latin American film industries and forge an artistic alliance between the two.

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VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL SOCIETY

420 - 111 Hastings Street West

Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H4

Canada

Tel. 1-604-708-5657

Vancouver Latin American Film Festival SEPT 1-11

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125 YEARS-Vancouver -CELEBRATION- DAY 1-FRIDAY-VIDEO

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TOTALLY ROCKIN' DAY at Stanley Park, Vancouver B.C.  Everyone is encouraged to ride your bike or walk, it was really great, we rode our bikes. Had a FANTASTIC time. GREAT MUSIC, GAMES, FREE CHOCOLATE MILK, AND CHEESE, Thank you Dairyland and Armstrong for those healthy treats. Angel won a FREE PASS to the VANCOUVER AQUARIUM

Celebrate Vancouver 125- Stanley Park- Brockton Point

We started the day with a sack race, Angel won a hat, ribbon and button. Then we went over to Power Smart, answered some questions and she got a Green Beach Ball. We checked the Family Stage- Good Music was Happenin' there. We checked out Facepainting and Kite makeing but the line ups for everything else were pretty long, so we passed but we put our name down on the waiting list to Make a Doll.

Then we wandered around and found Dairyland was giving away Chocolate Milk and Armstrong Cheese was giving out cheese. Yummy!!

They we checked out the Big Stage they were checking the sound and we check the VANCOUVER AQUARIUM tent and Angel won a FREE DAY PASS. Thank You Jennifer and everyone at the Aquarium, you made our day!!!

We enjoyed the other tents and then started the circle again, enjoying all the different activities, stages, music, games, it really was amazing.

We finished up making a doll. We had a fabulous day and then started for the road home, just after we heard the Mayor Gregor Robertson speak on the stage. It was a long day, we were had a REALLY GREAT TIME!

THANK YOU! I would have loved to stayed and listened to the music, but we were all tired and had to ride home. I'd love to go back tomorrow, but I think the bike ride is a bit much for my cherub. Maybe Sunday. We'll See!

Get DOWN THERE AND CHECK IT OUT! It's really awesome!!

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Kids Flash Mob - Arts Umbrella Vancouver

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Hey I heard this happened, but just found this now. 
Very Cool, kids! Well done!!




Arts Umbrella outreach students at the 2011 Vancouver International Children's Festival.

Amongst all of the face painting, wish gardens and general clowning around, Arts Umbrella outreach students from Henderson Annex took part in a flash mob, which had festival-goers breaking out their cell phones and cameras to capture the magic of the impromptu performance. Read more: http://www.artsumbrella.com/news/flash-mobs-and-face-paint

Storyteller - Henry Charles- VPL

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Check this out, it's awesome, hope we get to participate in one of these. 



Vancouver Public Library's Storyteller in Residence, Henry Charles, at the Britannia Branch. Stories and songs part of the Stone Soup Festival. May 7, 2011
 

Vancouver's Children's Festival 2011

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Yay, it's almost Children's Festival Time! Ohhhhhhh I'm sooooooo excited. We always have such a nice time. We've never been able to afford the shows, and by the time with play with all the free activities we are wiped anyways. 

Usually by the time you bought your entrance tix, and a little thing of popcorn or cotton candy and maybe a small small toy, $25 easy. http://www.childrensfestival.ca/index.php

Children's Festival 2011- Granville Island

Things have changed this year.


At first I was like "What, No" when I heard it was moving to Granville Island. Sacrilege!! But Money Talks and the fact that the activities are going to be Just $5 for the activities well that makes it fair for everyone, and I really SUPPORT that!


So this will be exciting, the email I just got looks really cool. Here is a printscreen of it.

Children's Fest Newsletter

Vancouver International Children's Festival
402 - 873 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC  V6B 2M6
Phone: (604) 708.5655
Fax: (604) 708.5661
Emai: info@childrensfestival.ca

ON-SITE BOX OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm
Saturday 10:00am to 6:30pm
Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm
ACTIVITY HOURS
Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm
Saturday 10:30am to 6:30pm
Sunday 10:30am to 4:30pm
 
Tickets now on sale!
TICKET PRICES
All show tickets $22, with the exception of:

• 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes & Step Afrika!: $24
• Variety Show: Youth $24, Adults $26
• Pirate's Cove: $18

BUY MORE & SAVE! Family Pack - 4 tickets for $80
All prices include HST and service charges - no more to pay!
All show tickets include a wristband to access the five interactive zones.
Activity wristbands can be purchased separately for $5 on site.


 Read More about Age Policy & other Info here

GONG! THE GAMELAN FESTIVAL

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Welcome to the Caravan!
Bringing you the Best in World Music and Dance

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GONG! THE GAMELAN FESTIVAL

A Celebration of Indonesian Music, Dance, Theatre & Food

April 15, 16 & 17

Goldcorp Centre for the Arts

SFU Woodwards, 149 West Hastings St.

Tickets $12 each show, or $30 Festival Pass in advance.

Tix $15 at the door.  Children 12 and under are free. Available SOON at www.vtixonline.com or at Banyen Books (3608 West 4th Ave.) and Highlife (1317 Commercial Dr.)

Raven's Cry Theatre, Sechelt

Main Performances - Wong Auditorium

Friday April 15, 7:30pm: Balinese Music & Dance, with Gamelan Gita Asmara and special guest dancers Dewa Ayu Eka Putri & Putu Widiantini

Saturday April 16, 7:30pm: Wayang Shadow-Puppet Theatre with Gamelan Madu Sari, and special guest puppet-master, Matthew Cohen.   Opening the evening is Toronto’s Sunda Duo performing on traditional Zither and flute instruments.  This promises to be a journey of magic and delight, certain to appeal to adults as well as children!

Sunday April 17, 3:00pm: Chamber Gamelan music, with Javanese Gamelan Madu Sari, and Sundanese (Western Java) Gamelan Si Pawit, and special guests Andrew Timar and Bill Parsons (Sunda Duo members).  Featured pieces include traditional works, as well as an arrangement of Steve Riley’s “In C” and several original new compositions, taking listeners to the various islands of Indonesia and beyond.

PLUS WORKSHOPS, LECTURE-DEMOS, FOOD TASTING & MORE! Keep checking back for UPDATES!

Caravan World Rhythms, founded in 2000, is a non-profit charitable organizations whose mission is:

* To provide high-quality, engaging live cultural entertainment with artists from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds

* To increase the general public's understanding of the different traditions of music and dance.

* To provide the public with the experience of "spirit" that underlies the expression of tradition-based music and dance

* To provide talented local world musicians and dancers more opportunities for exposure and integration into the local art scene.

* To develop new ways for audiences to participate in cultural events, sharing in the experience of music making and movement.

CONTACT INFO

Caravan World Rhythms Society

#557-1917 West 4th Ave..

Vancouver, BC

V6J 1M7

email:caravan@telus.net

http://www.caravanbc.com

Tel: 778-886-8908