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FAMILY DAY GLOBAL VILLAGE

February 15th, 2010 - Churchill Square  12-4pm

 


GLOBAL VILLAGE FAMILY DAY

 

Edmonton is home to many special people - Winter Light invites you and your family for a great day of family celebration and fun!

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

All Day   12 - 4 pm   CHURCHILL SQUARE & CITY HALL

HORSE WAGON RIDES

Enjoy the experience of a horse drawn wagon ride around Edmonton’s City Hall.  (Note *Last ride boards at 3:45 pm*)

SKATING

If you’ve never skated – or it’s been awhile – this is a great chance to take a spin around the ice in front of City Hall!  Free skate rentals, all ages.

HERTIAGE TIPI

Discover the winter skills and culture of Canada’s Aboriginal people - how to survive and enjoy life in northern climate.
M.J. Moses, Heritage Crafts; Ben Moses, Survival Skills

DANCE TIPI

Enjoy the beat as the old and the new blend together in love and respect for dance and rhythm traditions.
Angela Gladue, Dancer

BANNOCK

What’s a winter celebration without warm bannock? Make your own over the fire. Another great River Valley Program!

SHARE THE WARMTH

With your help, Winter Light gathers and distributes winter supplies to those in need. Coats, socks, hats and gloves for all ages are appreciated.

PLAYDAYS CANADA

Play adventures and active fun! PlayDays Canada is about the hosting of a special event that provides unique and playful opportunities for children both here at home - and around the world.

WELCOME TENT

Warm up in the Welcome Tent, find out what’s going on, and enjoy Winter Light’s famous hot chocolate, and pick up a free souvenir Winter Light Calendar. The Welcome tent is HQ for public information, first aid, and feedback. Leave a comment (or a twoonie) and get a free sticker!

ROVING CHARACTER

Got issues? Get support from the Queen of Rationalization! She can help make it all seem okay. A hilarious and helpful character by Heather D. Swain.


EVENT SCHEDULE

times
place
activity
12:00 – 4 pm
Churchill Square
Kids’ Activities - PlayDays Canada
12:00 – 4 pm
City Hall
Family craft - make a mini-flag! 
12:00 – 4 pm
City Hall 
Movies - Cartoons & short films from the NFB
12:00 – 3:45 pm
102 A Ave
Horse Rides - MP Stables
   
Special Events
  
12:00Tipi A 
Heritage Craft  - MJ Moses
 Churchill Square
Survival Skills - Ben Moses 
12:00
Tipi B
Dance workshop - Angela Gladue
 Churchill Square
Bannock – River Valley Programs
12:30
City Hall 
FuzzFly Ariel Worldbeat Circus
  Here’s a show that really swings!  Thrill at the graceful airborne acrobatics of the amazing Fuzz Fly Circus and enjoy the global sounds and rhythms of hometown music stars Le Fuzz – two greats acts, together!
1:30
City Hall – Square
Family Day Flag Parade with Memi von Gaza
  People from all over Edmonton were invited to paint flags on the theme of family and the ways we all play a part in our community. The Flag Project comes together in a colourful Parade from City Hall to Churchill Square, where the flags will be displayed.
   
Churchill Square

 
2:00
Tipi A
Heritage Craft - MJ Moses
 Churchill Square
Survival Skills - Ben Moses
2:00
Tipi B
Dance workshop - Angela Gladue
 Churchill Square
Bannock – River Valley Programs
2:30
Family Day Village Stage
A special celebration of our multi-cultural family through music and art! 
  M.C. Debbie Houle - Winter Light
  Lion's Dance - Hong De Cultural and Athletic Association
  Bollywood Dance - Jena Krystofiak
  Latin Song - Marco Claveria
  Spoken Word - Alice Major
  Afghan Song - Haji Khairuddin
  Traditional Grass Dance - Leo Letendre
  First Nations Honor Song - Thundering Spirit Drum Group
3:45
City Hall 
FuzzFly Ariel Worldbeat Circus 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flag Project Coordinators

Brianna - iHuman
Judy - Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Taro - NAARR
Sophia - MWSSA
Bunkola - Catholic Social Services
 
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