Theresa Badine
-DreamCatcher Traditional Dance Group Coordinator
I am a member of the Fort Nelson First Nation, and one of my greatest loves is working with kids. I believe that culture is very important. Sometimes you have to go away to learn about culture. I was lucky enough to learn and experience from both inside and outside influences.
I learned how to dance by watching other dancers and through videos. For a year I worked towards bringing a group to life. In 1985 we had our first performance. Included in the group were two of my daughters.
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais
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We sewed our regalia and used designs shared from other people adding our own beadwork and jewellery. Now our group is 16 in total and we perform several times a year sharing our culture and learning from others.
Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais. |
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The whole group of Dreamcatcher Dancers.
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Dawn Badine - Dancer
I am 17 years old and have recently graduated from Fort Nelson Secondary. I love dancing and have been doing it for four years. I would like to see more young people become involved in our culture. In the future I would like to be an elementary teacher.
To the youth: I hope that you are never afraid to express and share your culture. Try to be interactive with people, and always study and practice your culture.
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais
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Tara Badine - Dancer
I am 15 years old and have been dancing for 5 years. I learned a lot about dancing by observing others at Pow wow’s. In the future I would like to go to college and then on to University. One thing that I would like to say to the youth of the world is “Don’t let any one put you down. Believe in yourself.”
Below are members of the Dreamcatcher Dance Group in traditional costumes.
Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais. |
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais. |
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais. |
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais. |
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais
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Photograph provided by Judith Desjarlais. |
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This picture was taken at a Dreamcatcher dance class during Heritage Day at R.L. Angus School in 1998.
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