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Job Posting: Associate Administrative Director

administrator — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:23:14 +0000

Compaigni V'ni Dansi is currently looking for a permanent, full-time Associate Administrative Director. The successful candidate will work closely with the Administrative Director of the organization, thereby learning to support Compaigni V'ni Dansi in its many areas of work. After up to six months of working closely with the Administrative Director, Compaigni V'ni Dansi artists, and the society board, the Associate Administrative Director will take over daily management of the society.

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Métis Dance Project at Fort Langley Artist and Community Collaboration

administrator — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:13:46 +0000

Compaigni V'ni Dansi is performing at Fort Langley this summer!

administrator — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:32:10 +0000

Dear Friends,

Compaigni V'ni Dansi is excited to invite you to watch a wonderful program of traditional Metis dance. "The Fort Langley Project" is a collaboration between members of the Louis Riel Metis Dancers and young performers from the Langley area. Throughout the month of July, we have been teaching five young dancers contemporary dance, theatre, Metis jigs, reels and square dances.

We are now ready to perform for you!

Winner of the Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award goes to...

administrator — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:06:50 +0000

Two of Vancouver based Artists have won the Canada Council Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award. One of them is none other than Yvonne Chartrand of Compaigni V'ni Dansi.

read the article on the Georgia Straight.

Summer 2011 Métis Dance Project at Fort Langley Artist and Community Collaboration

administrator — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:45:24 +0000

Compaigni V’ni Dansi is seeking individuals interested in learning Métis traditional dance and being part of a summer performance. The performance will include traditional Métis dance as well as contemporary dance, and theatre. Experience is not necessary, however all applicants need to be available for the entire project and be in good physical shape. After all, jigging is Métis aerobics!

Georgia Straight's Choice

administrator — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:01:09 +0000

The Louis Riel Day Celebrations has honourly been mentioned in Vancouver's Georgia Straight newspaper.

Click here to read the article here

The Louis Riel Day Celebration: Marks its fifth year with an expanded program

administrator — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:40:38 +0000

What: Fifth Annual Louis Riel Day Celebration, a Festival of Métis Culture

When: Taking place over two days: Saturday, November 13 & Sunday, November 14

Where: The Cultch (1895 Venables) on November 13 and the WISE Hall (1882 Adanac Street) on November 14

the 5th Annual Louis Riel Celebrations

administrator — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:29:31 +0000

Compaigni V'ni Dansi is delighted to present the 5^th Annual Louis Riel Celebrations. We have enjoyed coming together year after year. This year we will have two dates.

November 13, 7:00pm
Vancouver East Cultural Center (CULTCH)
1895 Venables St

November 14, 5:30pm - DINNER and DANCE -
Wise Hall
1882 Adanac St

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Compaigni V'ni Dansi will be on the road to Peterborough in June to perform Stories From St. Laurent

administrator — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:30:54 +0000

Stories from St. Laurent is an exploration of the rich culture of the Métis people through the language of dance. It connects contemporary, personal experiences with the history of the Métis and their kinship to life, love and land. Incorporating movement and text with video and soundscape, Stories from St. Laurent is a journey of survival above and below the surface of identity which features characters such as Good Life Man, Wren Woman, Sioux Woman and the infamous Manipogo.

Going to Contact Pacific 2010

administrator — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:30:17 +0000

Compaigni V'ni Dansi will be at Pacific Contact 2010 from March 26 - 28, 2010.

The conference takes place at the Hilton Vancouver, Metrotown. Compaigni V'ni Dansi showcase will be at the Michael J Fox Theatre. Under the Left Right Minds umbrella, Compaigni V'ni Dansi will be front and center. For more information about Pacific Contact 2010 click on the follow this link.