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Article: Canadian festival showcases dancers.
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- July 1, 1998
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The Northwest Territories was highlighted at the Canadian Tulip Festival held in Ottawa's Major's Hill Park, and the Northwest Territories chose to shine the spotlight on the Aboriginal peoples and culture of the land.
The festival saw representation from all nations, but mainly showcased Metis fiddlers and dancers.
Representing the Metis were the lead couple for the Edmonton Metis Cultural Dance Society with Don L'hirondelle on the fiddle and Luke Warmwater on the guitar.
Despite a temperature of 34 degrees and three performances, the four entertainers put on a high energy show, performing the ...