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News from Bronitsky and Associates
Bringing Together Indigenous Peoples and the World Since 1992

a monthly newsletter from Bronitsky and Associates about events and people from indigenous and regional cultures in the international scene--concert tours, signings, and all the latest news.

Correspondence, subscription/unsubscription, opportunities, talent news, etc should be directed to the United States office

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Number 81, October 31, 2007

1. OUR NEWSLETTER
2. OUR WEBSITE
3. ORIGINS: FIRST NATIONS THEATRE FROM AROUND THE WORLD—Yahoo Group
4. ORIGINS: ON THE ROAD
5. TOURING ARTISTS
6. INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL MARKETING WORKSHOP

1. OUR NEWSLETTER

Bronitsky and Associates is developing a new format for our future newsletters and we would like to encourage your active participation. If you have an event or opportunity you would like to promote or an activity or publication you want to review please send us your copy in a word document by email before the 28th of each month for inclusion in the next months newsletter – sent the last day of the month. At this point we are producing a text only newsletter and are planning to be able to include images in the near future. Please send all contributions to:

2. OUR WEBSITE

The updated Bronitsky and Associates website – www.bronitskyandassociates.com - will be launched on November 15th, 2007.

The site will introduce our organization, staff, artists we represent and the range of services we offer. It also has a comprehensive listing of projects we have managed as well as testimonials from current and previous clients. Please visit the site and contact us with your comments and feedback.

3. ORIGINS: FIRST NATIONS THEATRE FROM AROUND THE WORLD—Yahoo Group

The launch of ORIGINS: First Nations Theater From Around the World in London, 2007 was an inspiring time for the participants as well as the organizers. To maintain and build on the interest Bronitsky and Associates and Border Crossings have established a yahoo group – http://groups.yahoo.com/group/originsontheroad/

We would like to invite you to join us and work with us towards realizing the vision of the creation of an annual or biennial Theatre Festival in London that will showcase the best talent from First Nations peoples of the world. The group invites and encourages discussion and postings on issues and events that will build the international interest and network artists, academics and audiences around the world.

4. ORIGINS: ON THE ROAD

The ORIGINS: On The Road project invites communities, organizations and agencies interested in supporting Indigenous Theater to host a visit from the participating Playwrights and Theater makers. Currently we have the confirmed participation of:

DAVID MILROY - Palyku Nation, Australia; has written and directed a number of plays including “King Hit”, “Runumuk”, “Swine River “and the multi-award winning “Windmill Baby”. David was the first coordinator of Dumbartung Aboriginal Artist Advisory and was Artistic Director of Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre for seven years.
DAVID VELARDE - Jicarilla Apache Nation, United States; has written a number of plays, including Rez Mutts, Bubba, Dakwe Nasya, and Jamison Returns
HARRIET NORDLUND - Sami Nation, Sweden; former Artistic Director of Beaivváš Sámi Teáhter – The Norwegian National Sámi Theatre Company)
TREVOR JAMIESON - Pitjantjara Nation, Australia; performer, actor and storyteller. Trevor co-wrote “Ngapartji Ngaparti” which has had considerable success on the Australian major Festival circuit.
DREW HAYDEN TAYLOR – Ojibway from Curve Lake Reserve, Ontario, Canada; playwright, filmmaker, humorist and columnist; winner of some of Canada’s most prestigious drama awards for his work, which includes Only Drunks and Children Tell The Truth, and the four part Blues Series

The playwrights and theater makers will be available to travel to your country and community and are able to give readings, do workshops with writers (Indigenous and non-Indigenous), give talks, work with your young people and spend time with your local theater makers.

For more information please contact:

5. TOURING ARTISTS

Bronitsky and Associates has formalized Agency representation with a number of acts including:

CHINLE VALLEY SINGERS
The Chinle Valley Singers are a Navajo family group who believe strongly in preserving tradition through sharing their rich Navajo tradition in story-telling and in songs and dances which they have adapted from ceremonial contexts for use in Navajo social and entertainment contexts. The group’s music has its roots in the rich tradition of Canyon de Chelley, Arizona.
YELLOW BIRD PRODUCTIONS
Yellow Bird Productions is a professional entertainment company providing unique and authentic Native American song and dance presentations including interactive activities. Yellow Bird Productions are an Apache family of experienced professionals who have successfully entertained audiences of all sizes ranging from 12 to 3,000 people across the World.
NATIVE NATIONS DANCE THEATER
Native Nations Dance Theater Inc., is Native owned and is based Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Native Nations Dance Theater focuses on education and theatrical performances based on American Indian heritage and culture. They present a program from a diverse range of Native American Nations.
MARIACHI IMPERIAL DE AMERICA
Mariachi Imperial de America has been performing for about 20 years. Mariachi Imperial de America has conquered many people’s hearts through their wonderful music in Europe and various places in the USA. Mariachi Imperial has received various awards and accolades include winning 1st place at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. The band consists of family members as well as close friends. Its members represent various regions of Mexico including Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, and San Luis Potosi.
ANIKSAK AND UYAUPIQ
Inuit Throat Singers
Aniksak and Uyaupiq are from Arviat, Nunavut, Canada. They are accomplished performers of Inuit traditional throat singing, drumming and storytelling. Aniksak and Uyaupiq perform a particular style of throat singing called qiaqparniq/kattadjaq. This style is performed by two women facing each other, mimicking the elements (the wind, the river), and characteristics of the north (geese, the polar and the wolf, dog teams).
ILENE EVANS
African American Performer, Singer and Storyteller
Ilene Evans is an internationally known actress, singer and storyteller. From the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland to Phoenix, Arizona in the United States, Ilene has been telling her stories through dance, music and the spoken word for 30 years.
JERRY HARMON
Appalachian Singer/Songwriter and Storyteller.
Jerry Harmon is perhaps the best and best know Appalachian Mountain storyteller and singer /songwriters around. The Appalachian Mountains run through the heartlands of the United States and are the home to much of the living history of the United States of America.

For more information or to book any of these acts please contact: or visit www.bronitskyandassociates.com (after November 15th, 2007).

6. INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL MARKETING WORKSHOP

We have had tremendous response from the last newsletter’s announcement of the International Cultural Marketing Workshop. We are currently in negotiation with organizations in Africa, Canada, New Mexico, USA and Colorado, USA for delivering the program.

The Workshop outline is a base framework and we are with each of our clients tailoring it to engage local speakers and presenters as well as to meet the specific needs of the identified potential participants. For more information or to discuss your needs and interest please contact either or .

The Workshop is primarily targeted at Indigenous performing arts practitioners, performers and companies ( music, theatre, opera, dance, storytelling both traditional and contemporary) – it can be presented with specific streams that address the needs and interests of visual artists and craftspeople, writers and self publishers as well as multimedia artists.

The Workshop is also suitable for arts and cultural organizations and Festival organizers who would be considering hosting International Indigenous guests or developing International market opportunities within their home state or region. People working in local, regional and national arts and economic development agencies (government and NGO’s) will also benefit from participating with local artists and arts workers in the Workshop. All participants will be required to complete a pre Workshop questionnaire to assist the Presenters to most effectively target the Workshop.

The Workshop will be interactive and provide time for questions and discussions generated by participants. The Workshop will feature large group and small group work with hands on exercises for individuals and small groups. We are negotiating with two interested parties at present to develop the Workshop into a Conference which will allow more participants from across a larger geographic areas – we can work with you to develop the program that best serves your and the participants needs and aspirations.