Saint-Boniface, MB \u2013 Since the conclusion of last year\u2019s 50th anniversary milestone, Festival du Voyageur has focused on creating a vision for its next 50 years. In 2020, the festival is focused on defining its identity in the community, creating memorable experiences for festivalgoers and evolving into a modern, socially responsible festival. Along with festival staples of traditional music, maple taffy, snow sculptures, and a whole lot of jigging, Festival du Voyageur 2020 is bringing new ecological initiatives, a major increase in Indigenous programming, and the biggest tent in the history of the festival.<\/p>\n
\u201cFestival du Voyageur is a reflection of our present-day community and our community during the fur trade era. The fur trade would not have been possible without a deep kinship between Indigenous peoples and the voyageurs.\u201d says Darrel Nadeau, executive director of Festival du Voyageur. \u201cThis year, our festival as a whole is a true reflection of this kinship that makes up our history, and it is with this spirit we will carry forward into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
MAKING SPACE FOR INDIGENOUS STORIES, ARTS & LANGUAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n When Festival du Voyageur celebrates the fur trade history, they celebrate the invaluable and extensive contribution of the Indigenous people. This year, with the support of Manitoba 150, Festival du Voyageur is making space to highlight not only Indigenous musicians as it has in the past but also for Indigenous languages, stories, and visual arts.<\/p>\n Indigenous programming includes: The 2020 festival logo was designed by Jordan Stranger, an Oji-Cree visual artist. The tipi in the center represents home with the four directions and the sacred hoop on the front. The Fort Gibraltar stands welcoming with open arms, and the sash embraces the tipi, fire, and nature \u2013 almost in the shape of a heart.<\/p>\n \u201cNobody is bigger than anyone, and we need to all be able to work together,\u201d said Stranger. \u201cHaving that history at Festival \u2013 the fort itself with the fur trade and having First Nations as a part of it. They all operated together, and that\u2019s the way it should continue.\u201d<\/p>\n Stranger is also painting one of the stage backdrops along with Dee Barsy as a part of the festival\u2019s visual arts programming.<\/p>\n BIGGEST TENT IN THE HISTORY OF THE FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bell MTS Red River Tent will be the largest and most energetic venue in the history of Festival du Voyageur. With nearly double the space to jig around, the festival will be able to welcome over 1,000 people to hear their favourite local band or discover their next favourite. With that, on Thursday, February 20, Festival du Voyageur is welcoming Canada\u2019s Walk of Fame and Charlotte Cardin, Qu\u00e9bec pop star and top 4 finalist on the television show La Voix, Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s version of The Voice.<\/p>\n ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES<\/strong><\/p>\n With a renewed focus on sustainability, Festival du Voyageur formed a new partnership with UMEARTH, is recruiting a new Eco-Voyageur team to help festivalgoers navigate our new site-wide composting program, and providing free water stations to reduce single-use bottled water.<\/p>\n The University of Manitoba\u2019s UMEARTH program will be studying the way the festival heats its tents with the ultimate goal of reducing energy consumption in the future.<\/p>\n LOCAL BEER VENDOR<\/strong><\/p>\n For the 2020 festival, Festival du Voyageur is partnering with two Manitoba breweries, Fort Garry Brewing and Farmery Estate Brewery. The two breweries will be working together to provide Manitoba-made beer and other beverage selections to festivalgoers.<\/p>\n A partnership between two breweries is the first of its kind at a major festival in Manitoba. Two local breweries joining forces will give visitors a larger selection of products to choose from during the festival. Festival du Voyageur will also be working with both breweries on co-branded products and promotions that will be widely available in the lead up to the winter festival.<\/p>\n MOBILE APP<\/strong><\/p>\n To view full 2020 programming and more information about Festival du Voyageur 2020, download our mobile app available on Apple and Android.<\/p>\n TICKETS<\/strong><\/p>\n Voyageur Passes, 10-6 Passes, and Single-Day Tickets are available on heho.ca and at the Festival du Voyageur office at 233 Provencher Blvd.<\/p>\n For more information, please contact:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Lor Brand Nicolas Audette Saint-Boniface, MB \u2013 Since the conclusion of last year\u2019s 50th anniversary milestone, Festival du Voyageur has focused on creating a vision for its next 50 years. In 2020, the festival is focused on defining its identity in the community, creating memorable experiences for festivalgoers and evolving into a modern, socially responsible festival. 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\n\u2022 Jamie Black, creator of The REDress Project, creating a new installation and live performance art piece
\n\u2022 Michif and Indigenous storytelling
\n\u2022 Indigenous Music Showcase in partnership with Indigenous Music and La musique francophone de l\u2019Ouest canadien
\n\u2022 Field Trip Sessions art installation and walk-though gallery with Roots Above Branches
\n\u2022 Indigenous Makers Market on Louis Riel Day
\n\u2022 Reading and conversation with In Search of April Raintree author, Beatrice Mosionier
\n\u2022 An Indigenous culinary experience with ISHKODE pop-up
\n\u2022 And much more to be announced\u2026<\/p>\n
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