First Nations Singers and Hoop Dancer Heading to 2018 Olympic Games

First Nations Singers and Hoop Dancer Heading to 2018 Olympic Games

What is likely a dream come true for any performer, three First Nations performers were invited to the Cultural Olympiad Art Performance Festival during the 2018 Olympic Games in South Korea. Going by the name of Reconciliation is the Cree a capella duo Wendy Walker and Dawn von Armin. Joining them onstage will be Alexander First Nation hoop dancer Dallas Arcand Jr.

“Alberta will be very proud they sent us. I'm feeling really blessed right now.” Walker told CBC News.

Arcand said the hoop dance he's performing is a healing dance, and he's hoping to bring that message to attendees.

“It's time to move forward, time to overcome grudges,” Arcand said.

Should be an exciting show to watch. Here's a look at Dallas performing at the 26th Annual Emerald Awards last year.

About Toyacoyah Brown



Toyacoyah Brown is an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, currently living in Chicago. She received her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in Media Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. When she's not scouring the Internet for fun things to share with PowWows.com readers you can find her digging for vinyl in her local record store or curling up with a good book.


One Comment “First Nations Singers and Hoop Dancer Heading to 2018 Olympic Games”

  • Avatar for Nina Anderson

    You are absolutely amazing : ) You have made so many of us Native Americans so very proud we
    Thank you

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