The Canadian Aboriginal Festival is scheduled for November 27th, 28th & 29th, 2009 at the Copps Coliseum , Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
2009 marks the 16th Anniversary of the Canadian Aboriginal Festival. The Festival offers something for everyone from shopping, food, spectacular dancing, lacrosse, contemporary music,and many other items.
The organizers of the Canadian Aboriginal Festival would like to make it very clear that everyone is welcome, all races and creeds. By being a part of our Canadian showcases for Aboriginal people, you would in affect be honoring us with your presence.
For any questions on this event, please feel free to contact us at (519) 751-0040 or e-mail us at info@canab.com
Click here to view the Festival Overview
Canadian Aboriginal Festival Event Highlights
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Open 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
| 8:30 a.m. - 11: 30 a.m. |
Lacrosse Skills Competition |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Market Place opens |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
RBC Main Stage Concert |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Grand Entry |
| 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
2009 Meet & Greet! CAMA nominees at Official CAMA booth |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
RBC Main Stage Concert |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Grand Entry |
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Open 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
| 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Market Place opens |
| 10:45 a.m, - 11:45 a.m. |
RBC Main Stage Concert |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Grand Entry |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Awarding of Dance Prizes |
NEW TO SITE:
• 2009 Aboriginal Education Day Teacher's Package, Teaching Stations Information & Other Info & Downloads Now Available.
• Meet your favorite Canadian Aboriginal Nominee or VIP!
CAMA RED CARPET EVENT: Hamilton Place Theatre
Friday November 27, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m to 7:45p.m
We are proud to present the 2nd annual CAMA Red Carpet with transportation courtesy of Jukasa Studios. If you want to meet your favorite CAMA nominee or other VIP we encourage you to join us at the Hamilton Place Theatre located at 1 Summers Lane and Main St. East, downtown Hamilton as the CAMA Nominees and VIPs arrive in style by a fleet of 'sweet rides' provided by Jukasa Studios.
Tickets available at the Hamilton Theatre Box office for the Music Awards show. See you there!.
• Performing Arts Event Schedule Now Available. All performances including live music and dance is available here.
• Want to learn the truth about the 2012 Mystery and Other Ancient Prophecies? Check out this year's Traditional Teachings! Click here for more info.
• 2009 Fashion Show / Music Cafe Stage schedule posted. See Confidence Meets Fashion.
• ATTENTION VENDORS: Important details for all vendors has been posted on Vendor Information page. If you are attending this year's festival as a vendor, please check out.
• Shane Yellowbird & Crystal Shawanda live Saturday, November 28th at the Hamilton Convention Centre. View more details and find out how to buy advanced tickets here.
• PRESS RELEASE: Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards announce 2009 Performance Line-up
• PRESS RELEASE: 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Festival Event Details
• AirWays Transit is offering discount shuttle bus services tp Festival attendees for transportation to/ from the Lester B. Pearson Internation Airport in Toronto. This includes transportation to/ from the Festival, or any hotel located in Hamilton, ON*. Click here for more info.
• Live Music - Click here to find out when & where you can see some of the best of Aboriginal Music Live in Hamilton!
• Powless Lacrosse Skills Competition section updated with event info, registration, prizes and more. View here
• NEW TICKET INFORMATION: Due to limited capacity and to avoid disappointment be sure to purchase your tickets now, as a SELL OUT is anticipated for all ticketed events:
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards VIP Gala Dinner & Pre-Awards Show
Thursday, Nov. 26th;
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Show
Friday, Nov. 27th;Canadian Aboriginal Festival
Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th
Click here for ticket information
• CONFIDENCE MEETS FASHION 2009: Turtle Concepts is back for the 13th year coordinating the Fashion Pavillion. Click here for more information including how to participate as a designer or model.
• Special Ticket Packages Available for the Gala Dinner and Awards Show and full Ticket Package.
Note: Gala dinner tickets sold only through Indian Art-I-Crafts of Ontario.
Click here for ticket orders
• PRESS RELEASE: Nominees for the 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Showcase New and Established Artists
• Not-for-Profit Vendor Exhibit Space Contract Available
• The deadline for the 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Special Honour Awards Nomination has been extended until September 18th, 2009
Click here to download 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Special Honour Awards Nomination Form.
• The 2009 Education Day Brochure & Registration Form is now available for download
• For those unfamiliar with Hamilton, we have provided a Street Map (including Municipal parking) for download. Click Here to download the Street Map of Downtown Hamilton (with Municipal Car Parks)
• The 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award Entries have been announced. View here.
• A Celebration of Culture - The 10th Annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards on Citytv!
The star studded performances by top aboriginal musicians including Buffy Sainte-Marie, Crystal Shawanda, Northern Cree, Stevie Salas and more will air Friday, June 19th at 8 pm on all Citytv stations across Canada including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg.
Read More...
• 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Festival Poster available:
- Click here to view
- Download a PDF version
• 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Newspaper Ad: Nominate the best of Aboriginal music!
- Click here to view
- Download a PDF version
• PRESS RELEASE: Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards – Friday evening, November 27th, 2009
• PRESS RELEASE: Brief History of the Canadian Aboriginal Festival and Music Awards
• PRESS RELEASE: Copps Coliseum will become the world’s largest classroom
when up to 7,000 students and teacheAboriginal Festival’s Education Day
• 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Official Entry Form (PDF)
Instructions for completing this form:
- Download the form to your computer.
- Adobe Reader is required to view this form and is available for free from: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
- You can type directly into this form by clicking in the required fields.
- Enter the required information
- Print the completed document (please note: you can not save a copy of this document with the fields completed)
- Sign the document at the required signature locations
- Mail the signed and completed forms to the address provided.
IMPORTANT: If you have having problems opening this form, you can print and fax-in the alternative version (this version has to be filled-out by hand). Download the alternative Entry Form here
• The 2009 Exhibit Space contract forms are availble for download. Visit the Vedor Information section to download the aproprate form.
• Download the 2009 Aboriginal Performing Arts Application Form
• 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Special Honour Awards Nomination Form now available. Download here
Some links may require Adobe Acrobat to view. Download free of charge here.
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