Holiday Round up—Listing of Community Events
Wemindji Cree Nation
Wemindji has the Youth Gala on Dec. 18 at 6pm in the Youth Centre. The Christmas concert will take place at the community hall on Dec. 15 and that starts at 7pm. There will also be Christmas tea at the Maquatua Eeyou School on Dec. 17, followed by a Christmas party on Dec. 18 with individual classes having parties. The New Year’s Extravaganza will take place Dec. 31 with details to be announced.
Nemaska Christmas Festivities 2009 – 20th Anniversary
Dec. 21, 2009 to Jan. 2, 2010
Contests: Officially open as of Dec. 9. Children’s contests: ornament contest – stocking contest, Dec. 23
Dec. 21
Official Opening of the 2009 Festivities
11am ¬– Community Parade, Family Float Contest
begins at church, ends at Shabtuaan
7pm– Christmas concert (Church)
Dec. 22
Arena Activity Day
11 am – Family Skating
1pm – Local Hockey Tournament Invitation to Waskaganish
Variety of activities in between games (Theme: Hockey Jersey)
Chance to win Cash $$$ (All activities at Sports Complex)
Dec. 23
10am – Children’s Activity Day (under 12 yrs.)
7pm – Children’s Sleep Over (Complex)
Movie night (all activities at complex)
Dec. 24
10am – Children’s Breakfast Brunch (Complex gym)
1pm – Santa’s House to House Greeting
6pm – Christmas Eve Dance (Early Bird Bingo) (Theme: Must Wear a Santa’s Hat)
9pm – Church Service
Dec. 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS
7pm – Christmas Radio Show
Dec. 26
12pm – Elders’ Feast 50 yrs & up (Shabtuaan)
5pm – Crib & checkers 16yrs +
Dec. 27
12 pm – Community Feast
Community Chinese Gift Exchange
7pm Concert (Theme: Red or Green shirt)
Dec. 28
9am – Cultural Day, Children’s Snowshoe Walk, Announcement of Winner for Cultural Display (Shabtuaan)
7pm – Community Bingo (16yrs +), (Complex), (Theme: Pajamas)
Dec. 29
3 pm – Youth Feast, Chinese Gift Exchange, 13 to 35yrs. (Theme: Semi Formal)
5 pm – Poker Tournament (18yrs +), (Complex)
CLOSING OF CONTESTS
Dec. 30
1pm – Family Bowling
3pm – Children’s Scavenger Hunt, 15yrs & under
7pm – Dance Competition
11pm – Pajama Party, 13 to 35yrs. (Shabtuaan)
Dec. 31
1pm – Pool Tournament, (13yrs +)
7pm sharp – Early Bird Stand Up Bingo
New Year’s Eve Celebration (Complex), Announcement of Winners – Contests
Jan. 1
1pm – Fiddler’s Joy (Elders Homes)
Jan. 2
12pm – Pot Luck Lunch, bring your favourite dish and get a chance to win a prize. (Shabtuaan)
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR from the 2009 Festivities Committee: Jim Blackned, Norman Wapachee, Noreen Moar, Deborah Wapachee, Tera Diamond, Darlene Diamond, Caroline Jolly, Lee Ann Neeposh, Cynthia Blackned
**Daily programs will be distributed to your doorsteps prior to each event. **
The Cree Nations of Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Ouje Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Whapmagoostui, Moose Cree, Attawapiskat, Washaw Sibi and Kashechewan will announce their activities shortly. Contact the band offices for more information.