On September 30 at 5 p.m., Beaver Hills House Park becomes the setting for You Are Loved: Celebrate it!—a free public gathering presented by the Rubaboo Indigenous Arts Festival.
The event will blend live music, visual art, an artisan market, food vendors, prizes, and community spirit.
Performers include Celeigh Cardinal, Donita Large, Northside Baby, Jay Gilday, DJ Kookum, Russecetta4Real, and the Starseed Mob.
The program begins with a prayer and honour song offered by Elder, educator, and residential school survivor Dr. Jerry Saddleback, followed by traditional grass dancing from Jason Skani accompanied by drummer Monty Baptiste, and Métis jigging by champion Kenton Alook.
CFWE and our sister station Raven Radio Network will be live on location that evening.
Brooklin spoke with Artistic Director for the festival, Christine Frederick, about what the word “Rubaboo” means and what you can take part in starting on the 30th!
To learn more about the Rubaboo Indigenous Arts Festival, click here.
