Premier Greg Selinger officially inducted Dallas and Brandon Courchene and Vince O'Laney of Sagkeeng's Finest into Manitoba's Order of the Buffalo Hunt today. Sagkeeng's Finest took top prize on the 'Canada's Got Talent' TV show Monday for their unique fusion of traditional jigging, clogging and tap dancing.
May 17, 2012
Premier Greg Selinger officially inducted Dallas and Brandon Courchene, and Vince O’Laney of Sagkeeng’s Finest into Manitoba’s Order of the Buffalo Hunt today following a special performance by the dance group at the Legislative Building.
“Vince, Dallas and Brandon have inspired Canadians young and old with their electrifying live performances that are bringing traditional dance to an entirely new audience,” said Selinger. “Sagkeeng’s Finest are also Manitoba’s finest and I’m pleased to recognize their achievement by inducting them into the Order of the Buffalo Hunt.”
Sagkeeng’s Finest broke into the mainstream on the TV show Canada’s Got Talent, winning the show’s top prize Monday evening for their unique fusion of traditional jigging, clogging and tap dancing.
“These young men are keeping the strong artistic traditions of Aboriginal people alive through hard work, determination and creativity,” said Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson. “What they are doing to make traditional Aboriginal dance exciting and relevant to a contemporary mainstream Canadian audience is nothing short of remarkable.”
The minister noted Sagkeeng’s Finest will also be performing at the nationally-televised seventh annual Manito Ahbee Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards Nov. 2 at the MTS Centre.
The Order of the Buffalo Hunt was founded in 1957 to recognize the outstanding and distinctive contributions of leaders in areas such as politics, business, sports and entertainment. Dallas, Brandon and Vince are believed to be the youngest members ever inducted into the order.
SAGKEENG'S FINEST INDUCTED INTO ORDER OF BUFFALO HUNT
“Vince, Dallas and Brandon have inspired Canadians young and old with their electrifying live performances that are bringing traditional dance to an entirely new audience,” said Selinger. “Sagkeeng’s Finest are also Manitoba’s finest and I’m pleased to recognize their achievement by inducting them into the Order of the Buffalo Hunt.”
Sagkeeng’s Finest broke into the mainstream on the TV show Canada’s Got Talent, winning the show’s top prize Monday evening for their unique fusion of traditional jigging, clogging and tap dancing.
“These young men are keeping the strong artistic traditions of Aboriginal people alive through hard work, determination and creativity,” said Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson. “What they are doing to make traditional Aboriginal dance exciting and relevant to a contemporary mainstream Canadian audience is nothing short of remarkable.”
The minister noted Sagkeeng’s Finest will also be performing at the nationally-televised seventh annual Manito Ahbee Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards Nov. 2 at the MTS Centre.
The Order of the Buffalo Hunt was founded in 1957 to recognize the outstanding and distinctive contributions of leaders in areas such as politics, business, sports and entertainment. Dallas, Brandon and Vince are believed to be the youngest members ever inducted into the order.
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