Star Studded Line-up Announced for Back to Batoche Days
President Robert Doucette speaks to the Media about the upcoming Batoche Celebrations.
March 29, 2010 (Saskatoon, SK) – This year we are very excited to present a line-up of world renowned performers. Scheduled for the main stage will be performances by Michelle Wright, Donny Parenteau, Andrea Menard, The Métis Fiddler Quartet and the Asham Stompers along with many, many other great Métis talents. An event of this magnitude could not happen without the support of our sponsors. We acknowledge the support the Clarence Campeau Development Funds, Heritage Canada, the Government of Canada, CAMECO Corporation and the Gabriel Dumont Institute.
“It is a great honour to be a part of such an important Celebration of Culture and History” says Métis Nation – Saskatchewan President Robert Doucette. “During our visit to the Vancouver Olympics, we invited the world to Saskatchewan to celebrate with us at Batoche. Our team is working diligently as we prepare to host thousands of visitors with true Métis hospitality” concludes President Doucette
The Festival is held each year next to the Batoche National Park located 86km North of Saskatoon. The celebration is a drug and alcohol free event, perfect for families and people of all ages. This year’s Back to Batoche Days features fiddling and jigging contests, colourful Métis sashes, beaded leatherwork, Chuck wagon and Chariot races, CCA Rodeo events, toe-tapping square dancing, arts and crafts displays, educational displays, Mr. and Mrs. Batoche contest, Children’s Activities, Co-Ed Slo Pitch Tournament, Horseshoes and Bannock Baking. A new addition will be the Artisan’s Village which includes a Métis Film Festival and Theatre productions such as The Trial of Louis Riel and the Batoche Musical.
Festival passes are $50 for adults and $35 for youth and include eight (8) days of live entertainment, culture and arts. Go to www.backtobatoche for information on purchasing passes for this historical weeklong celebration. Day passes will be available at the site.
We look forward to seeing you at Batoche!
For information:
Gaylene Poulin Claire Bélanger-Parker
Manager of Communications Event Manager ~ 125th Anniversary Celebrations
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan CNT Management Group Inc.
T: (306) 667-0428 (direct) T: (306) 343-8285 T : (306) 584-3524 Cell : (306) 535-9991