Adrian LaChance

Posted by Eric Cousineau (Sherwood Park, Canada) on 5 November 2009 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

A Plains Cree from James Smith Cree Nation (45min NE of Prince Albert SK), Adrian LaChance is a Traditional Dancer/ Cultural Facilitator, as well as a Master of Ceremonies throughout Canada and overseas. He shares the teachings of the First Nations people of Canada and enjoys teaching the importants of the Creators gifts to the youth and his children through traditional song and dance.

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Comments (12)

PATRICK from miramas, France

a very great capture

5 Nov 2009 5:41am

@PATRICK: Thank you Patrick! ;-)

Scott F. Schilling from San Martin, United States

Great photograph and exposure - the colors of the costumes are amazing!

5 Nov 2009 6:38am

@Scott F. Schilling: Thank you very much Scott! Yes, the costumes they were wearing are wonderfully complex and colourful. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series..... ;-)

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

It has to be a spectacular dance, good documents!

5 Nov 2009 7:21am

@Paco Díaz: Thank you very much Paco! ;-)

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Looks like a great event, nice atmosphere.

5 Nov 2009 9:01am

@Sarito: Thanks Sarito! Yes, the photos were taken at a Canada Day festival earlier this year. ;-)

Christel from Köln, Germany

Good morning Eric,
these colorful host pleases me very well. The clothing and headgear must indeed be very valuable. I think these people have invested a lot of money in it. It is worthwhile in any case. Dear greetings Christel

5 Nov 2009 9:23am

@Christel: Thank you Christel! Yes, I imagine that these costumes are indeed very valuable; particularly when you consider the beadwork and time it took to create them. As well there is a cultural and traditional value that is inestimable..... ;-)

MARIANA from Waterloo, Canada

Great shot ! Looks like you got caught by other lady in her picture :))

5 Nov 2009 1:06pm

@MARIANA: Thanks Mariana! Yes indeed, you always have to have your best foot forward as you never know when your picture is going to appear on the Internet..... ;-)))

Elena Kotrotsou from Drossia, Greece

Great capture, nice colors!

5 Nov 2009 3:20pm

@Elena Kotrotsou: Thank you Elena! ;-)

k@ from Paris, France

Like a bird, peacock dancing over-concentrated in his ritual !

5 Nov 2009 8:11pm

@k@: Thank you Karine! Yes, they do take these traditional dances very seriously as they are an important part of their culture. ;-)

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Nice vibrant shot. Great one.

5 Nov 2009 8:45pm

@Graham Russon: Thanks very much Graham! ;-)

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

We can get to see how popular the event is too in this picture. Colours are fantastic, and it's great to see age old traditions kept alive.

5 Nov 2009 10:44pm

@Curly: Thanks very much Curly! I appreciate your visits and comments.... ;-))

starCosmosBleu from bedford.Qc, Canada

To pass on the tradition is a art and one needs the skills...thanks to man like Adrian..its possible...lovely capture....

9 Nov 2009 10:19am

@starCosmosBleu: Isn't that the truth! Thanks Marcel! ;-)

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Sure thing...the outfit is something worth studying! Moreover, I believe that what this man is doing is WORTHY of praise: he is the KEEPER of his people's traditions and skills and a TEACHER, as well!

10 Nov 2009 4:02am

@Japanalia: Thank you very much Gabriela! ;-)

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