Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143rd Street, Edmonton, AB Monday May 25th, 2015 Blatchford Airplane Hangar This event is a ceremonial welcome to over 400 international guests who will have come to Edmonton from over 50 countries to discuss research on environmental sustainability. They are excited to learn about the culture and history of Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Program 6:00pm Dinner Service 7:30pm Grand Entry 8:00pm Opening Prayer 8:05pm Welcome Remarks 8:45pm Powwow dancing and drumming from local First Nations; Métis fiddling and jigging 9:30pm Dene Drum Dance 9:45pm Buses begin to depart Contact Jodi Stonehouse at the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta to confirm availability at 780-902-0049

1. IASC Conference – Opening Ceremony and Cultural Evening
Monday May 25th
, 2015
Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143rd Street, Edmonton, AB
Blatchford Airplane Hangar
Event Description
This event is a ceremonial welcome to over 400
international guests who will have come to
Edmonton from over 50 countries to discuss
research on environmental sustainability. They are
excited to learn about the culture and history of
Canada’s Indigenous peoples.
Invitation to Performers
We are looking for one drumming group, up to 10
powwow dancers and one Métis Fiddling/Jigging
group to participate in the Grand Entry and to
showcase their dancing style between 8:45pm and
9:30pm. Performers are also invited to join us for
dinner prior to the Grand Entry and to stay later to
join the traditional Dene Drum Dance. Honoraria
will be provided.
Program
6:00pm Dinner Service
7:30pm Grand Entry
8:00pm Opening Prayer
8:05pm Welcome Remarks
8:45pm Powwow dancing and
drumming from local First
Nations; Métis fiddling and
jigging
9:30pm Dene Drum Dance
9:45pm Buses begin to depart
Contact Jodi Stonehouse at the Faculty of
Native Studies at the University of Alberta to
confirm availability at 780-902-0049

2. Please arrive at the Blatchford Airplane Hangar by 6:30pm. Jodi Stonehouse will be your main contact. Kelsey Dokis-Jansen may also be reached at 780-691-
5626 if you have questions or concerns.