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Voice’s
The Frog is the voice of the people, symbolizing innocence and stability. It is a powerful spirit that brings good fortune.
Meeting Place
for the summer practice is held outside of Songhees Longhouse, on Maple Bank rd.
(please bring your own outdoor chairs)When School are back in session we then practice at:
Shoreline Middle School Bandroom
Every Friday 6:30-9:00 pm.
policy while occupying the Bandroom
Please no food and drinks allowed in the bandroom, children should not be roaming the school (only in designated area, i.e. bandroom, parents or guardians be mindful of their whereabouts) Thank you!calender
September 2010 S M T W T F S « Aug 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
#1 by Butch on September 2, 2010 - 6:45 am
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Hi Folks, Sunday is the big day,it is time for the revival of the First Peoples Festival and sounds like we will have a full day.We are set to open the festival at ten am so please plan to arrive down town early. Parking is free but remember their is the market happening at the same time. Full colors if you have them. See you all Sunday.Butch
#2 by Butch on August 30, 2010 - 2:11 pm
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Hi everyone don,t forget about next Sunday the 5th of September and the preformance at Centennial Square at 10:00am onward.I will see about parking passes from the city,will update as the week goes by. Butch
#3 by prisceda on August 18, 2010 - 9:34 am
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an update on patrick, he is on the mend and is at his home again.
#4 by The Sue Nation on August 18, 2010 - 8:22 am
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What a special weekend with Unity. My prayers are with Glenn and his family and it was an honour to just sit and be with him in his loss. And Derek and Allisin reconnecting at drumming is very special. Engagement? Well, celebration is a good word. Being part of a family group like Unity is what’s so important. The picnic was wonderful but I felt badly for all those families, little ones and volunteers who had to be out in the heat. We’ll misyou this Friday. Lots of family coming from the mainand. Take care and we’ll see you next week.
#5 by Alvin&Colleen on July 26, 2010 - 4:06 pm
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Hello drummers,
Its Monday and Colleen and I are taking the kids on vacation to Ontario for three weeks to a month in a few days. I hope we get back in time to share an outdoor drum secession with you all. Will be thinking of you as we are traveling over the flat lands ha ha. hope you all have a good summer. A&C
#6 by Jessie on July 26, 2010 - 10:40 am
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Hi there, I wanted to extend an invitation to the Drum Family to attend an Open House here at VNFC on July 30, 2010. My program is running a job re-entry program that includes carving a totem pole with Carey Newman, he will be in attendance on this day. It all starts at 1 PM at the rear of the Centre where the log is. Bring a friend, as we are also recruiting for the next intake in September. Any questions, my work number is 250 384 3211 – Jessie
#7 by Butch on July 25, 2010 - 4:48 pm
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Thank you all for the great gift, I will cherish the gift and the gesture. Even if you all do most of the work.
Thank you to the two boys who anced for me. See you all next Friday.Butch
#8 by G2 on July 21, 2010 - 2:38 pm
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Also found a much covented, rare Unity Drummer’s and Singer’s jacket! Wonder who owns it?
#9 by Butch on July 16, 2010 - 1:09 pm
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Hey drummers we will go with next Friday outside the bighouse at 6:30 pm.Yea G2 thanks for my bag,the call of chinese food was greater than to go back to the bighouse and get it. Thanks for picking it up. Blame it on Victor and Bossy. Thank you to all the drummers who dedicated so much time to the practices and all,I know some took time off work to support and we really do appreiate it and from what I heard you are awsome, but qwe know that,right. Thnak you once again adn see you next Friday.Butch
#10 by Jessie on July 16, 2010 - 12:55 pm
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Hi Butch, we are missing drumming, when and where?
Magoo says, hey isn’t it drum night?
Hope to see you soon.
#11 by G2 on July 16, 2010 - 10:15 am
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When’s our first outdoor practice? Found a few items that were left at the bighouse! Someone will be dancing up a storm!
G2
#12 by Lalino on July 15, 2010 - 11:21 am
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Hey gang. Been a crazy summer so far, missing the group and the fun but sometimes things get in the way. Was hoping to get out today, later as I am working, but isn’t going to happen. Hoping to have a things sorted out soon and be back to singing and drumming.
Lalino, more than D-Boy these days.
#13 by Butch on July 14, 2010 - 11:40 am
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Drummers please let us know if you would like to practice during the summer, and also give us an idea of preference such as what evening or if you would like to stay with Friday. See you all tomorrow and it is full colors. Butch
#14 by prisceda on July 14, 2010 - 10:51 am
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hey gang! just letting you know that there will be sqwi-xwi dancers @ 8 am on the 15th of July, if you are attending this day, please be there early to be sure you have a seat. Otherwise you may not get good seating. The Big Kahuna said to be there by 7:30 am to assure good seats.
#15 by Bradley on July 13, 2010 - 10:42 am
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So are we drumming down at Songhees on Friday Nights again, Outside?
#16 by G2 on July 9, 2010 - 8:57 pm
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Any one have the Boss(Glen) cell or home #?
#17 by Butch on July 9, 2010 - 7:40 am
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Thank very much for your dedication and patience with all the practices,it has been busy and I certainly realize the disruption with family stuff.The 15th, If you paln to attend this event please full colors and if you want to see the ceremony in the big house you have to be early like eight in the am.We will be expected to drum the official party out of the big house and we will do the songs directly in front of the big house.parking will be a problem so be early,see you at Victors on Sunday.
#18 by Anna on July 8, 2010 - 7:55 pm
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Hi everyone,
I got in trouble. I just checked the bus schedule to Sooke and found out there is no community bus running on Sunday from Sooke Rd. & Townsend Rd. to Victor’s place. It would be great if anyone can give me a ride. Please contact me by email, priere24@hanmail.net or phone 250-384-4640. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Anna.
#19 by The Sue Nation on July 8, 2010 - 10:30 am
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Just wanted to say sorry we’ve missed so much of what’s been going on. We were over on the mainland so we missed the practises. We were certainly with you in spirit though. Look forward to seeing you soon and hope everyone’s well.
#20 by Butch on July 4, 2010 - 9:44 am
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Hey group thank you all for your dedication and showing up for the practices at Government House I know it is a lot of time and effort and for those who gave up thier UFC time,thank you. It has been an interesting expiernce and fun. Last Practice on the seventh at seven and then we have a preformance on the eightth at Government House at six. Once again group thank you,thank you.Butch
#21 by prisceda on June 28, 2010 - 4:00 pm
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hey gang! thank you kerston for bringing that up, gang we meet before 9:30 am because we go on then. So maybe meet around 9 or 9:15am there abouts. Thank you for the reminder!!!!
#22 by kerston on June 28, 2010 - 3:16 pm
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Hi all, I have two different times to be at Kosapsom Park on July 1st. GorgeTillicum website says 9:30 am and I heard 10:30am at drumming. Can someone confirm the time for me? Thanks
#23 by prisceda on June 28, 2010 - 1:15 pm
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hey gang! just wanted to pass on information about the bursary winners from Shoreline, Emma DeWit and Eliza Robinson are the lucky bursary winners this year. congrats to them both!
#24 by prisceda on June 23, 2010 - 9:15 am
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hey gang! we are on for the potluck on fri, please be there for 5 to set up and we can start to eat @ 5:30 pm. We have to be done by 6:30 pm because there is a group utilizing the cafeteria after then. So that means no lingering, please. Thank you and please bring food to share. And looking forward to our last day of drumming at Shoreline with you all.
#25 by prisceda on June 20, 2010 - 7:34 am
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Wishing all the dad’s out there a very happy father’s day and may your day be filled with tons of love! I love you Daddy!
#26 by D-Boy on June 19, 2010 - 4:01 pm
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Hello all,
Unless tomorrow morning brings a big change I won’t be singing on Sunday. Lost my voice this morning and it sounds really weird when I talk. I sound like a cross between Justin Beiber and Marge Simpson. will have to see what tomorrow brings but I probably shouldn’t be singing anyway.
#27 by Butch on June 17, 2010 - 2:03 pm
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Hey group big announcement on Friday,top secret but exciting.Butch
#28 by Marlon A Watts on June 16, 2010 - 1:29 pm
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Yo! i was at craigflower skewl today for the kindergarden grad. i herd them singing. something that i wouldnt mind gettin back into. anywayz you guys have a awesome day, ALL MY RELATIONS.
#29 by Anna on June 15, 2010 - 12:11 pm
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Hi you guys! It’s me again.
I am looking for a place to rent on the Songhees. So, please let me know if you know anyone or any place.
Thank you. Anna.
#30 by Anna on June 14, 2010 - 11:42 am
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Hello everyone! I was blessed to be with you guys singing and drumming last Saturday. Thank you for those who prepared a wonderful lunch.
If Songhees Nations has a plan for Aboriginal Day, please let know. See you Friday. Anna.
#31 by Butch on June 13, 2010 - 12:20 pm
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a Big group hug to one and all who braved the crowd and traffic on the 12th, you are the bomb. Good line up of songs and I can,t wait until Aboriginal Day to sing somemore. Thank guy,s Butch
#32 by prisceda on June 8, 2010 - 5:47 pm
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hello gang! there is a loonie toonie this thursday at the big house, starts @ 6 to 9 pm. There will be food served there and loads of good prizes. They are raising money to help with travels, this is a canoe club from nanaimo. come on down and help them raise money for their travels. it is a good cause.
#33 by Kahoona on June 7, 2010 - 8:48 am
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Congrats! Grandpa G1 hey we have lots of details to work out next Friday. If you don,y know,we are performing at the gathering at Fort Rodd Hill on Saturday June 12th come to practice early and we will fill you in.If you do not ahve a t-shirt now is the time to get one as we should fly our colors at this one,lots of planning and if you aren,y their on Friday you may be volunteered. Butch
#34 by prisceda on June 6, 2010 - 11:09 pm
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hey all! G 1 has become the grandfather to a beautiful baby girl, his daughter Krystal and her partner Ricky have a baby girl and she weighed 6 lbs and 6 ounces. Congrats to them all !!!! Not sure of names yet, will keep ya posted on the name.
#35 by prisceda on June 4, 2010 - 11:07 am
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Aw congrats to you and Colleen! Enjoy your weekend get away and many more anniversarys for you two.