Athabascan Music
Athabascan Fiddling News:
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Big
Mouth Films in New York has released a documentary, "Arctic
Son"
The film is about the Njootli family in Old Crow.  Photo credit: Big Mouth Productions |
Where to find some Gwich'in Athabascan Fiddle Music:
Athabascan Old-Time
Fiddle Festival: Fairbanks, AK / November 7-10, 2007
A rollicking blend of Indian, Scottish Orcadian and French-Canadian
music. 907-452-1825
Next Gwich'in
Gathering, End of July? 2008
Biennial event at alternating villages. Next event is in 2008.
Location and date TBA.
23rd
Annual Midway Lake Music Festival: Fort McPherson, N.W.T., End of
July 2008
Events include live entertainment, "Old Time Dances", jigging contest,
and canoe races. This event is put on by the Gwich`in Tribal Council
in Fort McPherson, N.W.T.
Teetl'it Gwich'in Volunteers put on the festival and can be reached
at (867) 952-2330 or (867) 952-2045
CHON FM will be broadcasting live from the festival this year.
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