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Side front of the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Center in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory<\/p><\/div>\n

According to my friend and weaving colleague Ann Smith, Wolf Clan Kwanlin Dun 1st Nations, Whitehorse, Yukon, 20+ years the new cultural center was in the making; it finally had its grand opening on Thursday, June 21st.\u00a0 It’s a beautiful building located right on the Yukon River in downtown Whitehorse.\u00a0 The grand opening ceremonies was the kick-off for the annual indigenous celebration of Yukon’s Adaka Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The newly-formed Kwanlin Dun Dancers first dance performance<\/p><\/div>\n

When Crystal called last week and invited me to come with her to Whitehorse, neither of us had any idea about the Adaka Festival – we thought there was a big celebration for the grand opening of the new cultural center; little did we know that it is a BIG celebration!\u00a0 We were scheduled to return to Juneau after two full days at Adarka; both of us had other commitments to attend to in Juneau.\u00a0 As much as we wanted to stay the entire 10-day festival, we had to leave.\u00a0 However, we took full advantage of all the activities that were provided.\u00a0 We are already planning on returning to Whitehorse next year!<\/p>\n

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One of two leaders\/teachers, Sean Smith introduces the Kwanlin Dun Dancers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Grandmother Ann Smith is the leading elder for the Kwanlin Dun Dancers<\/p><\/div>\n

Traditional and contemporary indigenous performers graced the new stage at the cultural center.\u00a0 Below are a few of the local Yukon performers.\u00a0 I had taken photographs of other performances, but they were not in good focus – (eyesight is getting a bit off…?)<\/p>\n

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The Raven Courtship Dance<\/p><\/div>\n

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Kevin Barr duet<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Bethel Dancers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Jerry Alfred <\/p><\/div>\n

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