From songadmin at canoemail.com Tue Sep 8 19:11:41 2009 From: songadmin at canoemail.com (songadmin at canoemail.com) Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:11:41 -0700 Subject: [song-circle] Schedule Status Message-ID: <336ef01ca30d9$b9c2d370$086a010a@mail2world.com> Hi Everybody Everything is available: Sep 18 available Oct 2 available Oct 16 available Nov 6 available Nov 20 available Cheers Dale From songadmin at canoemail.com Thu Sep 17 07:50:11 2009 From: songadmin at canoemail.com (songadmin at canoemail.com) Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:50:11 -0700 Subject: [song-circle] Cancelled Sept.18 and alternative activity available Message-ID: <25a001ca378d$033323c0$086a010a@mail2world.com> Hi No one has taken on the Song Circle for Sep 18 so I propose it be cancelled. Instead the following can be considered. Here is a message from Roger Williams about a concert that might be of interest. From: Roger Williams [rogerandelizabeth at gmail.com] Sent: 9/15/2009 3:31:55 PM To: Rogerandelizabeth at gmail.com Subject: CROWFOOT CONCERT REMINDER this FRIDAY Sept.18 Hi Everyone Just a reminder for some of you and a message to some I missed before about Nicholas' band CROWFOOT's concert this coming Friday. Please pass the info along to anyone you feel might be interested. Thanks, Roger(& Elizabeth) The Old Sod Folk Music Society presents : Crowfoot in Concert - Friday Sept. 18th 8:00p.m. Old Town Hall - 61 Main St. Ottawa Crowfoot weaves musical influences from England, Ireland, Quebec and the Appalachian mountains into a captivating fusion that delights listeners. Into this meeting ground of traditions they incorporate their own distinctive original compositions and songs. Crowfoot is : Adam Broome (guitar, cittern), Jaige Trudel (fiddle, cello), Nicholas Williams (accordion, flutes) www.crowfootmusic.com Cost - $12 at door INFO/Reservations - 613-730-2137 Schedule status: Sep 18 cancelled Oct 2 available Oct 16 available Nov 6 available Nov 20 available Cheers Dale From songadmin at canoemail.com Thu Sep 24 08:03:58 2009 From: songadmin at canoemail.com (songadmin at canoemail.com) Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:03:58 -0700 Subject: [song-circle] Harvest Festival in Wakefield Message-ID: <-----Original Message-----> From: Dot Bonnenfant [dotb at magma.ca] Sent: 9/23/2009 3:16:10 PM To: songadmin at canoemail.com Subject: a special invitation and please help pass the word along... Harvest Festival (7th amazing year!) Hi Friends I hope you can join in - and please pass the word along to your friends and family .... 'fyi' - this weekend is the 7th (!!!!) annual harvest festival in Wakefield. it is an amazing event with celebrations and ceremonies (sunrise, sacred fire, life passages....) and story telling and drumming and dancing.... and a feast .... how fortunate for us to be connected to the first nations community in our area through this beautiful event! (if you've never been to it - - -it is quite spectacular!) In particular - here's a special invitation I'm helping with a wonderful 'conference' (a presentation if you will) with Stephen Augustine on Saturday evening Sept 26th ... He will be speaking about Sacred Balance To give you an idea of his stature - he will be giving the same talk, at a conference the following week with the Dali Lama and David Suzuki I hope you can come along we'll open the doors at 6:30 PM, stephen speaks at 7:00 and I think the whole thing ends by 8:45 ish??? tickets are only $15 more info: www.khewa.com (and info below my signature - the official announcement) best! Dot SVP diffuser l'information sur vos r?seaux - PLEASE distribute to your networks *( English version Bellow ) _INVITATION au Festival des R?coltes de Wakefield 2009_ :* ? l?occasion de sa septi?me ?dition, c?est du 25 au 27 septembre inclusivement que le Festival des R?coltes de Wakefield accueillera cette ann?e des milliers de familles, d??coliers et de visiteurs le long de la rivi?re Tenaga, aujourd?hui connue sous le nom de la rivi?re Gatineau. ? Le Festival des r?coltes de Wakefield se veut la destination familiale par excellence pour c?l?brer l?automne et les richesses que nous offre la Terre ? d?clare Luce B?langer, directrice ex?cutive de cette c?l?bration annuelle dans l?un des sites les plus pittoresques de l?Outaouais. En plus de proposer l?occasion de se balader en famille ou avec des amis dans un site enchanteur, ce festival offre ? chaque ann?e l?unique opportunit? de se familiariser avec les diff?rentes cultures et c?r?monies autochtones qui marquent la p?riode traditionnelle des r?coltes. ? Pendant trois jours, nous proposons un programme vari? d?activit?s gratuites pour tous les membres de la famille, des enfants, aux adolescents, aux parents et aux grands-parents, ? ajoute Madame B?langer en invitant la population ? venir y c?l?brer, entre autres c?r?monies, celles du lever du soleil, de l?eau, et des diff?rents rites de passage. _Programmation vari?e et nouveaut?s _ Comme par le pass?, le Festival des R?coltes propose les contes et l?gendes autochtones de Joe L??rable et de l?Iroquoise Alma Lo, les tambours, danses et chants traditionnels et du groupe Asinabika, de m?me que de multiples ateliers, des d?gustations, de l?animation continue et des jeux qui plairont ? tous. En plus de la Chasse au tr?sor ancestral, de la ballade guid?e dans la for?t au d?part du Parc de la Paix, de la d?gustation de bison et de banik, de la vente de produits d?artisanat et du terroir, et de l?atelier ? Fabrication d?un sac de m?decine ? avec les Grannies de Wakefield et les a?n?es du Centre Wabano, le Festival propose cette ann?e quelques nouveaut?s, dont : ? les ? Contes et l?gendes pour ados ? par l?Innu Germaine Mestanapeo de Nathashquan; ? la ''C?r?monie de la naissance'' ? rituel du placenta ? avec Abuela Margarita Nunes du Mexique; ? les ''c?r?monies rituelles de passage'' pour les 13 ans (adolescents), les 26 ans, les 39 ans, et pour les 52 ans vers la pr?paration ? devenir un(e) a?n?(e) avec Abuela Margarita Nunes du Mexique; Enfin, le Festival des R?coltes de Wakefield offre l?occasion de d?couvrir les tr?sors agroalimentaires de la belle r?gion de l?Outaouais. *_Le festin_* ** Quoi de mieux, le dimanche soir, que le festin gastronomique propos? par le *Chef cuisinier Alain B?lair* qui concoctera un menu exceptionnel ?labor? avec les produits de notre terroir. Les billets sont d?j? en vente chez plusieurs marchands de Wakefield dont chez Khewa : 25$ pour les adultes et 15$ pour les enfants. Gratuit pour les enfants de moins de cinq ans. _*La conf?rence ?Talking about sacred balance? * _Conf?rence en anglais avec le Chef h?r?ditaire *Stephen Augustine*, de la Nation Mi?kmaq, conservateur en ethnologie au Mus?e Canadien des civilisations et r?cipiendaire du prix ?lifetime achievement? du ?National Aboriginal achievement award 2009?. Cette conf?rence sera pr?sent?e en grande premi?re le samedi 26 septembre ? 19h00 au Centre de ski Vorlage de Wakefield et sera pr?sent?e quelques jours apr?s ? Calgary au c?t? du *Dala? Lama* et de *David Suzuki*. Billets 15$. D?ann?e en ann?e, le Festival des R?coltes de Wakefield conna?t un succ?s incontestable aupr?s des milliers de familles, ?coliers et visiteurs qui participent ? cette c?l?bration automnale unique en son genre. Visitez le site Internet www.khewa.com d?s aujourd'hui pour conna?tre la programmation d?taill?e du Festival des R?coltes de Wakefield. Toutes les activit?s ext?rieures et le stationnement sont gratuits. Des dons en esp?ces seront accept?s. Le Festival des R?coltes de Wakefield est r?alis? par Nathalie Coutou de la Boutique d?art autochtone Khewa et Luce B?langer du Centre des 4 directions en collaboration avec La Caisse Populaire, le CALQ, la CLD, la CR?O, la municipalit? de La P?che, la d?put? de Gatineau madame St?phanie Vall?e, le ministre et d?put? du Pontiac monsieur Lawrence Cannon, avec l?appui des commanditaires suivants : le Moulin de Wakefield, le Tigre G?ant, Pharmacie Brunet, et bien d?autres de toute la communaut? de Wakefield. Pour renseignements et entrevues, veuillez communiquer avec : Luce B?langer, directrice ex?cutive Festival des R?coltes de Wakefield 819 420-3705 ou 819-457-2899 destinee1 at sympatico.ca _ _www.khewa.com *_INVITATION to the Wakefield Harvest Festival _:* During its 7th edition from September 25 to 27, the Wakefield Harvest Festival will welcome thousands of families, school children and visitors along the Tenaga River, now known as the Gatineau River. Luce B?langer, Executive Director of this annual celebration in one of the Ouatouais's most picturesque sites, states: ? The Wakefield Harvest Festival is the prime family destination to celebrate Fall and the riches of the Earth? This Festival not only gives families the opportunity to walk about with friends in this enchanted site, but it also allows everyone to discover various cultures and aboriginal ceremonies that mark the traditional period of the Harvest. Luce B?langer adds ?over a period of three days, we offer various free activities for all, be they adults, children, teens, parents and grandparents ? thus inviting all to come and join celebrations such as the Sunrise Ceremony, the Water Ritual and other rites of passage. _Diversified program _ As in the past, the Harvest Festival offers storytellers Joe L??rable and Iroquois Alma Lo as well as drumming, dancing and traditionnal chants and the Asinabika Group. There will also be many workshops, food tasting, continuous activities and games for all. The Festival will offer the Ancestral Treasure Hunt, the Guided walk in the forest starting from Peace Park, bison and Bannock tasting, sale of local arts and crafts as well as a workshop on ?Making a Medicine Pouch? with the Wakefield Grannies and elders from Wabano Centre. Furthermore, this year the Festival offers some new activities such as: ? ? Stories and legends for teens'' by l?Innu Germaine Mestanapeo from Nathashquan; ? The Birthing Ceremony ? placenta ritual ? with Abuela Margarita Nunes from Mexico; ? The Ceremonial Rites of Passage for 13 yr olds (teens), 26 yr olds, 39 yr olds and 52 yr olds moving towards becoming elders with Abuela Margarita Nunes du Mexique; Finally, the Wakefield Harvest Festival offers an opportunity to discover the agricultural treasures of the Outaouais Region. *_The Feast_ *What better way to celebrate Sunday dinner, than to enjoy a gastronomical FEAST prepared by *Chef Alain B?lair* who will offer a menu of local foods. Tickets are already on sale from many businesses in Wakefield including Khewa. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Children under 5 are welcome free of charge. _*The conference*_ ?Talking about *sacred balance*? Conference with keynote speaker *Stephen Augustine*, Hereditary Chief of the Mi?kmaq, curator of Ethnology at the Canadian Museum of Civilizations and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Aboriginal Achievement Award 2009. Mr Augustine will present this Conference a few days later in Calgary with the *Dala? Lama* and *David Suzuki*. Come for the Premiere right here in Wakefield at Ski Vorlage on Saturday night at 7:00 PM Tickets 15$. Tickets are available at Khewa 737 Riverside rd Wakefield or at the door the night of the event. Every year, the Wakefield Harvest Festival is a resounding success with thousands of families, school children and visitors who take part in this unique Fall celebration. Visit www.khewa.com to discover the entire program of the Wakefield Harvest Festival. All outdoor activities as well as parking are free. Donations will be accepted. The Wakefield Harvest Festival is produced by Nathalie Coutou from Khewa and Luce B?langer from the Center 4 directions with the help of La Caisse Populaire, CALQ, CLD, CR?O, the Municipality of La P?che, Madame St?phanie Vall?e, MP for Gatineau, Minister Lawrence Cannon, MP for the region, as well as with the support of sponsors such as : the Wakefield Mill, Giant Tiger, Pharmacie Brunet, and many more within the Community of Wakefield. For further information, please contact : Luce B?langer, Executive Director Wakefield Harvest Festival 819 420-3705 or 819-457-2899 destinee1 at sympatico.ca www.khewa.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2390 - Release Date: 09/23/09 05:52:00 . From mjsmith2 at sympatico.ca Sat Sep 26 20:06:43 2009 From: mjsmith2 at sympatico.ca (M SMITH) Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:06:43 +0000 Subject: [song-circle] FW: House Concert In-Reply-To: <000601ca3c9d$613d4da0$23b7e8e0$@net> References: <000601ca3c9d$613d4da0$23b7e8e0$@net> Message-ID: From: jeanniepage at igs.net Subject: House Concert Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:29:56 -0400 Hi Martha, We still have about 12 seats left for our house concert next week. I wonder if you could send out the enclosed flyer to your song circle? Thanks, Jeannie From mjsmith2 at sympatico.ca Sun Sep 27 08:12:46 2009 From: mjsmith2 at sympatico.ca (M SMITH) Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:12:46 +0000 Subject: [song-circle] (no subject) Message-ID: Hello, I'm resending this message as some people did not get the attached flyer. I've copied the flyer into the body of this e-mail (below) as well. Martha Hi Martha, We still have about 12 seats left for our house concert next week. I wonder if you could send out the enclosed flyer to your song circle? Thanks, Jeannie HARMONY HAVEN HOUSE CONCERTS Hello Folk Music fans, We are very pleased to announce that our next house concert will be on Friday October 2nd, and will feature Celtic Singer/Songwriter Heather Dale and her quartet. Meet and socialize: 7:00 p.m. (Bring a beverage or snack to share if you like) Concert begins: 7:30 p.m. Suggested Donation: $15 ? all proceeds go to the artists. Location: 1763 Heron Rd. Hosts: Jeannie and Iain Page: Harmony Haven House Concerts RSVP: jeanniepage at igs.net ?Her music is powerful stuff, reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan, but with a depth and resonance rooted in its mythic sources.? (Vancouver Sun) We first heard Heather Dale at the 2008 Ottawa Folk Festival and are very pleased to have her perform at Harmony Haven. To read more about Heather check out her website at: http://www.HeatherDale.com From songadmin at canoemail.com Sun Sep 27 10:39:09 2009 From: songadmin at canoemail.com (songadmin at canoemail.com) Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:39:09 -0700 Subject: [song-circle] Schedule Status Message-ID: Hi Everybody Everything to the end of the year is available. Schedule status: Oct 2 available Oct 16 available Nov 6 available Nov 20 available Dec 4 available Dec 18 available Cheers Dale From deborahbarry16 at hotmail.com Sun Sep 27 20:01:39 2009 From: deborahbarry16 at hotmail.com (deborah barry) Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:01:39 -0400 Subject: [song-circle] > HARMONY HAVEN HOUSE CONCERTS In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: since this is going around, it might be good to include the City! i assume that it is Ottawa. > From: mjsmith2 at sympatico.ca > To: song-circle at lists.ifdo.pugmarks.com > Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:12:46 +0000 > Subject: [song-circle] (no subject) > > > > Hello, I'm resending this message as some people did not get the attached flyer. I've copied the flyer into the body of this e-mail (below) as well. > > Martha > > > > Hi Martha, > > We still have about 12 seats left for our house concert next week. > I wonder if you could send out the enclosed flyer to your song circle? > > Thanks, > Jeannie > > > HARMONY HAVEN HOUSE CONCERTS > > > Hello Folk Music fans, > > We are very pleased to announce that our next house concert will be on Friday October 2nd, and will feature Celtic Singer/Songwriter Heather Dale and her quartet. > > Meet and socialize: 7:00 p.m. (Bring a beverage or snack to share if you like) > Concert begins: 7:30 p.m. > Suggested Donation: $15 ? all proceeds go to the artists. > Location: 1763 Heron Rd. > Hosts: Jeannie and Iain Page: Harmony Haven House Concerts > RSVP: jeanniepage at igs.net > > ?Her music is powerful stuff, reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan, but with a depth and resonance rooted in its mythic sources.? (Vancouver Sun) > > We first heard Heather Dale at the 2008 Ottawa Folk Festival and are very pleased to have her perform at Harmony Haven. > > To read more about Heather check out her website at: http://www.HeatherDale.com > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live helps you keep up with all your friends, in one place. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9660826 From songadmin at canoemail.com Tue Sep 29 10:03:40 2009 From: songadmin at canoemail.com (songadmin at canoemail.com) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:03:40 -0700 Subject: [song-circle] Oct 2 Harkness's Message-ID: Hi Everybody Song Circle this Friday, Oct 2, 2009 at the home of Rose Mae and Peter Harkness, 808 Nicholson Ave. The following directions from them: Hi there all you singers! Song circle this Friday will be at our home near Mooney's Bay. To get to 808 Nicholson Ave. By bus: #142 from Billings Bridge stops at Springland near Nicholson. We are 3 doors along Nicholson on the south side of the street. Our house number is on the garage and not too visible from the road so we shall put a sign on a stake at the end of our driveway. By car or bike: South on Bronson to Brookfield Exit . Cross Brookfield onto Flannery and continue along to Nicholson.Turn right on Nicholson to 808. or Riverside Drive south to Ridgwood where you will see the huge St Elias Orthodox Church on the south east corner across from Mooney's Bay Park. Turn left on Ridgewood a short block to Springland Ave. Turn right onto Springland and at the second street on the left which is Nicholson turn left. We are the third house on the right side of the street. You can park on the street or leave your bike in our back yard. Rose Mae and Peter Harkness Schedule status: Oct 2 Rose Mae and Peter Harkness Oct 16 available Nov 6 available Nov 20 available Dec 4 available Dec 18 available Cheers Dale From songadmin at canoemail.com Wed Sep 30 20:20:17 2009 From: songadmin at canoemail.com (songadmin at canoemail.com) Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:20:17 -0700 Subject: [song-circle] Oct 2 Harkness's and schedule update Message-ID: <207cd01ca422c$f4210780$086a010a@mail2world.com> Hi Everybody Song Circle this Friday, Oct 2, 2009 at the home of Rose Mae and Peter Harkness, 808 Nicholson Ave. The following directions from them: Hi there all you singers! Song circle this Friday will be at our home near Mooney's Bay. To get to 808 Nicholson Ave. By bus: #142 from Billings Bridge stops at Springland near Nicholson. We are 3 doors along Nicholson on the south side of the street. Our house number is on the garage and not too visible from the road so we shall put a sign on a stake at the end of our driveway. By car or bike: South on Bronson to Brookfield Exit . Cross Brookfield onto Flannery and continue along to Nicholson.Turn right on Nicholson to 808. or Riverside Drive south to Ridgwood where you will see the huge St Elias Orthodox Church on the south east corner across from Mooney's Bay Park. Turn left on Ridgewood a short block to Springland Ave. Turn right onto Springland and at the second street on the left which is Nicholson turn left. We are the third house on the right side of the street. You can park on the street or leave your bike in our back yard. Rose Mae and Peter Harkness Schedule status: Oct 2 Rose Mae and Peter Harkness Oct 16 available Nov 6 Maura Volante Nov 20 available Dec 4 available Dec 18 available Cheers Dale