From clothing designs to musical offerings, the work of Northern Indigenous artists took centre stage at the Indigenous Cultural Gala in Dettah Saturday night.
Hosted by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), the second-annual event, part of the NAKA Festival, featured performances by Miranda Currie, Stephen Kakfwi, DJ Kookum and Tanya Snow, while models showcased the creations of a dozen Indigenous designers on the runway.
Ora Williamson-Mercredi shows off a Miranda Currie design on the runway at the Chief Drygeese Cultural Centre Saturday night. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Joanne Krutko in another made-by-Miranda piece. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Nikita Gionet takes centre stage in a Miranda Currie-designed outfit. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Sharon Lafferty front and centre before a packed crowd Saturday. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Jim Lynn dons a colourful creation from designer Julia Lynn. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020
Kateri Lynn holds Cherie Ann Martin for a walk down the runway. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Desiree Charlo showcases another piece from designer Alice Wifladt Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Alice Wifladt gets a rousing round of applause from the gala audience. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Cody Drygeese, left, and gala emcee Lawrence Nayally. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
The Yellowknives Dene Drummers hit the stage Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Natasha Kent dances to the beat of DJ Kookum. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.
Adele Gionet, left, and Sah峋疵斕溼境 Talbot don Alice Wifladt designs. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo.Miranda Currie performs. Brendan Burke/NNSL photo.Sah?铆???Talbot wearing Mary Louise Drygeese designs.
Brendan Burke/NNSL photo. March 7, 2020.Brendan Burke/NNSL photo.
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