Dena Zagi – Traditional Contemporary Folk/Rock
August 17th – 1pm, 2019 at the Carcross Commons
Dena Zagi was created in 2009 by Jenny and Dennis. Dennis Shorty is both singer & songwriter and plays the guitar and harmonica. Jennifer Frohling plays both the traditional drum/drum set and native flute. She is also backup singer. Jenny hails from Germany and is Dennis’ partner.
Dena Zagi is a traditional – contemporary duo and their music is written in the Kaska language and the lyrics are about the land, animals, love and respect, ancestors and traditions.
They’ve played together in various venues in Canada and in Germany.
In 2018, their album Gucho Hin was nominated for the Indigenous Music Awards and Canadian Folk Music Awards.
They hope to encourage young people to preserve their language through music.
Dena Zagi means “people’s voice”.
Tagish Nation Dancers
July 20th – 1pm, 2019 at the Carcross Commons
The Tagish Nation Dancers’ mission is to “keep the songs and dance alive for the future generations. To tell our stories just like our ancestors did. Our group has traveled the world to preform and promote. Representing inland Tlingit, Tagish and a little bit of Northern Totchone tradition and story telling from the Yukon Territory with our songs and dance. There are anywhere from 15 to 50 members at a given event. …to be continued…”
The group was founded by the late respected Elders, OOC recipients, Clara Schinkel and Angela Sidney
Dena Zagi – Traditional Contemporary Folk/Rock
June 15th – 1pm, 2019 at the Carcross Commons
Dena Zagi was created in 2009 by Jenny and Dennis. Dennis Shorty is both singer & songwriter and plays the guitar and harmonica. Jennifer Frohling plays both the traditional drum/drum set and native flute. She is also backup singer. Jenny hails from Germany and is Dennis’ partner.
Dena Zagi is a traditional – contemporary duo and their music is written in the Kaska language and the lyrics are about the land, animals, love and respect, ancestors and traditions.
They’ve played together in various venues in Canada and in Germany.
In 2018, their album Gucho Hin was nominated for the Indigenous Music Awards and Canadian Folk Music Awards.
They hope to encourage young people to preserve their language through music.
Dena Zagi means “people’s voice”.
Storytelling
August 17th, 2019 – 2pm at the Carcross Commons
Frank Turner
In 1984, Turner was one of the few Canadians to enter the very first Yukon Quest. He finished in 14th position that year and has gone on to run the Yukon Quest more times than any other musher – a total of 24 times, finishing the race 18 times.
It has been said that Turner knows the Yukon Quest trail better than anyone else, and given the number of times he has tackled the course, it would be tough to disagree.
Join us on Saturday August 17th to hear inside stories of the Yukon Quest!!!
Storytelling
July 20th, 2019 – 2pm at the Carcross Commons
C/TFN Elder Bessie James Jared Lutchman Liz Moses
Storytelling
June 15th, 2019 – 2pm at the Carcross Commons
Frank Turner
In 1984, Turner was one of the few Canadians to enter the very first Yukon Quest. He finished in 14th position that year and has gone on to run the Yukon Quest more times than any other musher – a total of 24 times, finishing the race 18 times.
It has been said that Turner knows the Yukon Quest trail better than anyone else, and given the number of times he has tackled the course, it would be tough to disagree.
Join us on Saturday June 15th to hear inside stories of the Yukon Quest!!!