Thank you to the public, performers, speakers, guests, sponsors, volunteers and staff that helped make the 2011 Gathering of Our People a success!


The Gathering of Our People is a four day festival to showcase and celebrate our culture as Cree People. It is a time to get together with family, friends and neighbours to show unity, true spirit, and goodwill.


Price of admission for all events: FREE


  • Schedule for Tuesday, July 19, 2011

    Tuesday, July 19, 2011

    8:00 a.m. - Community Breakfast


    9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Workshops / Recreational Events


    12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Local Artist Performers (Outdoor Stage at tent)


    2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Community Games


    4:00 p.m. - C.W.F. (Canadian Wrestling Federation) Workshop (@ outdoor tent)


    5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Community BBQ (@ arena parking lot)



    5:30 p.m. - Nomad Wrestling Event (C.W.F.) (@ outdoor tent)

    7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony - Welcoming remarks by Chief Norm Hardisty

    7:00 p.m. - Featured Speaker: Theo Fleury (@ arena)

    8:00 p.m. - Chris Sutherland (@ arena)


    9:00 p.m. - Thelma Cheechoo (@ arena)


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  • Schedule for Wednesday, July 20, 2011

    Wednesday, July 20, 2011

    8:00 a.m. - Community Breakfast


    9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Workshops / Recreational Events


    12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Local Artist Performers (Outdoor Stage at tent)


    2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Workshops / Recreational Events


    5 - 7 p.m. - Detour Gold Agreement Signing and Ceremony Banquet @ EPR

    7 - 9 p.m. - Gospel Night @ the arena

    9:00 p.m. - Featured Performer: Ceremony (@ arena)

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  • Schedule for Thursday, July 21, 2011

    Thursday, July 21, 2011

    8:00 a.m. - Community Breakfast


    9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Workshops / Recreational Events


    12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Jason Chamakese and Robert Gladue (Outdoor Stage at tent)


    2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Mini Pow-Wow @ tent


    5 p.m. - MCEA Awards Banquet @ D.D.E.C.S.

    6 p.m. - Step Dancing and Fiddling at the arena

    7 - 9 p.m. - Talent Show @ the arena

    9:30 p.m. - Lawrence Martin and Vern Cheechoo (@ arena)

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  • Schedule for Friday, July 22, 2011

    Friday, July 22, 2011

    8:00 a.m. - Community Breakfast


    9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Workshops / Recreational Events


    12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Jason Chamakese and Robert Gladue (Outdoor Stage at tent)


    3 - 7 p.m. - O.P.G. Apology and Feast @ the arena

    7 p.m. - The Return of Bunnuck @ the arena

    8 p.m. - Youth Fashion Show @ the arena

    9 p.m. - Sierra Noble Concert @ the arena

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