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Ribfest Celebrates Akwasasne with the introduction of an Indigenous day on Thursday
Thursday at Ribfest will see a new format this year. July 21st is “Greeting to Akwesasró:non”, a day dedicated to celebrating the Akwesasne community and it’s arts and cultures. But the celebration is not limited to Thursday; A new area full of native artists , crafters and artisans, will be hosted during the full four days of the festival.
From 11:00 to 2:00 enjoy traditional music featuring Akwesasne’s Woman’s Singers, Akwesasne’s Bear Fox, AFS Singers as well as a smoke dance demonstration.
After 3:00 you can enjoy an array of Mohawk bands and local musical talent:
- 2:00 The Downtown Band
- 3:15 Women Who Rock
- 5:00 River Mohawk Band
- 6:30 Lone Wolf & The Speghetti Corner Band
- 8:00 River City Junction
- 9:30 Fully Completely Hip featuring Sean Harley
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