Important upcoming Artisan workshop at Sasquatch Crossing April 17th - please distribute

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Hello All,
AtBC is providing a workshop in Sts'ailes, targeting a wide outreach to artisans for this important new program around Authenticity.
The intent is to create an Authenticity mark, an education program for tourists and other buyers of art, at key gateways and travel corridors into BC, so that they can SEEK out authentic artworks, instead of buying what appears to be First Nation art, but often is created by non-Aboriginals, and manufactured off shore, with no or little benefit to the communities and artisans.
Once educated, AtBC feels that people will make a conscious choice to SEEK the real thing, and will look for the Authenticity Mark on products and also at entrances to retailers, websites etc.  This project has great leads, and has developed preliminary marketing materials that will also be shared at the workshop.  You will be impressed with how this has been developed, and Artisan input and support is a critical factor of success.
 
This is very important work...and needs the grass roots support from artisans.
This makes complete sense to me, and will influence the future economy for Aboriginal artists, as it will create a pull from the market place, and if retailers want to be successful selling "Aboriginal" art, then they will realize they need to change how they do business and support the "People", not just commodity produced cheap immitation, or immitation produced by non-Aboriginals.
 
Please pass along to all the Artists you know, as they need to buy into the program and show support for this to go forward to implementation with their input.
 
Hosted at Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge April 17, 2012 in partnership with AtBC.
 
Hope to see a full house then,
Gilakas'la!
Paula
Tourism Officer
Sts'ailes Development Corporation

Agassiz Harrison Observer Advertisment - Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival, Saturday November 19, Sts'ailes Lhawathet Lalem

Hello All,

Here is the agenda for the event, come on out and have some fun.

Artisan tables still available – no fees.

Note the GPS location to help everyone find where the action will be.

Great lunch options too!

Hot coffee and tea, etc all day.

Gilakas'la!

Paula

Paula Cranmer-Underhill

Tourism Officer

Sts'ailes Development Corporation

www.stsailesdevcorp.com

Chilliwack Chiefs First Nation Night - Saturday November 12, 2011 - Sts'ailes Youth and FVBald Eagle Festival Fundraiser, featuring Sts'ailes culture in pre-game, opening ceremonies, intermission and on concourse...and Bald Eagle Festival Nov. 19 at S

Hello All,

Reminder to buy your tickets.

$3 of every ticket goes to the Sts’ailes Youth,

50/50 on game day split between Sts’ailes Youth and FVBEF.

Got art or a business / organization to promote?

Tables: Sell or buy 6 tickets ($48) get a table on the concourse.  (You can share space, but only one table space/ 2 chairs provided, must have entry ticket for vendors).

Remember the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival follows on the 19th at Sts’ailes Lhawathet Lalem, doors open at 9:30, activities from 10am – 4pm.

For full details and agenda, see:

http://fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca/festival-events-2/stsailes-lhawathet-lalem/

FREE table space at Eagle Fest, call me to arrange.  Must bring your own table covers and set up.

Sorry, forgot the attachment, hope this works!

Gilakas'la!

Paula

Paula Cranmer-Underhill

Tourism Officer

Sts'ailes Development Corporation

Chilliwack Chiefs First Nation Night - Saturday November 12, 2011 - Sts'ailes Youth and FVBald Eagle Festival Fundraiser, featuring Sts'ailes culture in pre-game, opening ceremonies, intermission and on concourse...and Bald Eagle Festival Nov. 19 at SLL..

Hello All,

Reminder to buy your tickets.

$3 of every ticket goes to the Sts’ailes Youth,

50/50 on game day split between Sts’ailes Youth and FVBEF.

Got art or a business / organization to promote?

Tables: Sell or buy 6 tickets ($48) get a table on the concourse.  (You can share space, but only one table space/ 2 chairs provided, must have entry ticket for vendors).

Remember the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival follows on the 19th at Sts’ailes Lhawathet Lalem, doors open at 9:30, activities from 10am – 4pm.

For full details and agenda, see:

http://fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca/festival-events-2/stsailes-lhawathet-lalem/

FREE table space at Eagle Fest, call me to arrange.  Must bring your own table covers and set up.

Gilakas'la!

Paula

Paula Cranmer-Underhill

Tourism Officer

Sts'ailes Development Corporation