Children & Family Concert - Hoop Dancer Jay Genaille

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Indigicree Hoop Dancing Co., founded by world-class performer Jay Genaille, brings together the storytelling, resilience, and artistry of traditional Cree, Saulteaux, and Anishinaabe cultures.

Jay Genaille is a professional Hoop Dancer, Workshop Facilitator and Speaker. He is Cree, Salteaux and Anishnaabe, born and raised in Calgary, AB with his Ancestral roots originating from Misipawistik Cree Nation, Lake St. Martin First Nation and Cowessess First Nations. Jay first started Hoop Dancing when he was 9 years old and was mentored by a 4x World Champion Hoop Dancer. Some of the most memorable highlights in his career includes attending the World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ 3 years in a row and performing in Calgary, AB at the Grandstand show 2 years in a row. Finally, Jay went on to represent the Calgary Stampede at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Over the last few years, he has had the privilege to be invited to many diverse communities throughout North America to share his talents and gifts.

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• Web Page indigicreehoopdancing.com

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Quesnel Arts Council

The Quesnel and District Community Arts Council (QDCAC) was incorporated on November 21st, 1973, under certificate number S-10568. The Arts Council is a not-for-profit society whose mandate is to initiate, promote, and develop understanding, involvement and support for arts, heritage and culture. This responsibility is fulfilled through advocacy, education, coordination, and communication, for the enrichment of the lives of the people of Quesnel and District.

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