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When

Occurs on Friday October 9 2020

Approximate running time: 1 hour

Venue

Yukon Arts Centre Mainstage
300 University Drive
Whitehorse YT Y1A 5X9

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× Following Yukon Government COVID guidelines, large sections of the YAC theatre will be blocked off to ensure safe social distancing. We are also only able to provide advance ticket sales for this performance. THERE WILL BE NO WALK UP / RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE.

Dena Zagi means “people’s voice”.

Dena Zagi was created in 2009 by Jenny and Dennis. Dennis Shorty is both singer & songwriter and plays the guitar and harmonica. Jenny is a back up singer and plays the traditional hand drum and native flute.

Dena Zagi is a Traditional Contemporary duo/band and their music is written in the Kaska Dena Language.The lyrics are about the land, animals, respect, ancestors and traditions. They’ve played together in various venues in Canada and in Germany. They hope to encourage young people to preserve their language through music.

Their Album Gucho Hin was nominated for Indigenous Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2018.

For the show on October 9th they are accompanied by their band mates David Dougas - lead guitar, Roxx Hunter - bass guitar and Michael Miller - drum kit.

If you are sick or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. DO NOT attend the performance if you are ill. Your ticket entitles you to view the performance online at home.

TO VIEW ONLINE / STREAMING PERFORMANCES:

1. On the day/time of the performance, go to YukonTickets.com and Login

2. Click on "Tickets for Upcoming Events"

3. Select your performance and enjoy from home!