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150th
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View Trailer of
Highland
Caravan |
The
professionally made DVD (Seabright Productions)
has two features: a half hour highlight reel of
the 2011 Highland Games and a one-hour
historical documentary.
The Highland
Games feature includes clips of the Concert
Under the Stars, Natalie MacMaster's show,
Gaelic singing, the Heavy event competitions in
the rain, interviews with Canadian Heavy Events
champ Greg Hadley and others, piping
competitions, highland dancing, tug o war, the
parade and the ceilidhs. It is a fast paced and
thoroughly enjoyable snapshot of the 2011 Games.
The DVD also includes a one hour documentary
that traces the journey of the Highland Caravan
on Aug. 20th, 2011. The Caravan presents the
history of Highland Scottish immigration to
Antigonish, including scholarly presentations on
what life was like in 16th-18th century
Scotland, the Battle of Cullodwn, the Highland
Clearances, the immigrant ships, the settlement
of Arisaig and other coastal communities, inland
settlement (Antigonish, St. Andrew's, the
Keppoch, Loch Katrine...) and the Highland women
of Nova Scotia.The documentary also includes
musical performances by Hector MacIsaac,
Catriona Parsons, Brian MacDonald, Ian Juurlink
and even a milling frolic. Interspersed with the
history and music are beautiful scenic shots of
Antigonish county and historical photographs of
life in Old and New Scotland.
The DVD
will make a great Christmas gift for yourself or
anyone interested in local culture and history.
It sells for $20 in
stores (5¢ to A Dollar, Nova Scotia Store,
Lyghtesome Gallery), or by
calling Danny Gillis at
902-735-2453.
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2012 Schedule of
Events |
Nova Scotia Gaelic Bards
Commemoration / Latha
Cuimhneachadh nam Bard
Friday March 30, 2012
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hall of the Clans, Angus
L. Macdonald Library
St Francis Xavier
University
Some
of the most celebrated Scottish
Gaelic poetry of the nineteenth
century was composed not in
Scotland but in Nova Scotia. The
Antigonish Highland Society and
St Francis Xavier University are
working together to commemorate
the Gaelic poets of Nova Scotia
to ensure that their lives and
accomplishments are remembered
and appreciated in our
community.
This
year we are proud to celebrate
the work of Alasdair Ailein
Mhóir, Bard na Ceapaich
(Alexander MacDonald, the
Keppoch Bard). He was born in
Moidart, Scotland, in 1820 but
migrated to the Keppoch (in
Antigonish County) in 1830 and
became one of the outstanding
poets of his generation. Trueman
and Laurinda Matheson, who have
written a definitive edition of
his song-poetry, will discuss
his legacy and a selection of
his songs will be sung. Coffee,
tea and a light snack will be
provided.
Free
and open to the public. Anyone
with an interest in Scottish
heritage is encouraged to
attend.
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Photos from Robbie Burns Night
2012
ROBBIE
BURNS NIGHT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012
7:00 –
10:00 pm
JOHN
PAUL CENTRE,
MAIN
STREET, ANTIGONISH (next door to
the Opportunity Shop)
We
invite one and all to the
Highland Society's Burns Night
this year to celebrate Robbie
Burns, the bard of Scotland. The
evening will be filled with
Scottish entertainment including
the music of the pipes; the
Scotia Highland Dancers; Ed
Carty's stirring recitation of
Burns; and the Ode to the Haggis
with everyone savoring the taste
of "haggis and neeps". Later in
the evening, Brian MacDonald and
friends will play a few lively
fiddle tunes that will have us
on our feet, or at least tapping
them. There will also be a cash
bar. Other entertainment may be
scheduled. This is an important
event for the Highland Society
when we hope to reconnect with
our friends and possibly gain a
few new members! Thank you for
your support and we look forward
to seeing you on the 28th!
Please bring a friend or two!
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The Antigonish Highland Society
commemorates its 150th
Anniversary in 2011.
The occasion will be marked with
a series of special events that
will take place throughout the
year. Below is the calendar of
events.
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November 25, 2011 |
The Highland Society’s Annual
St. Andrew’s Night
Dinner and Ceilidh
Friday, November 25
6:30 pm for 7:00 pm
Dinner catered by Mary Grace
St. Joseph’s Lakeside
Community Centre
2752
Ohio East Road, Antigonish
Entertainment
Brian MacDonald and Marion Dewar
Seamus MacLeod
Scotia
Highland Dancers
A
recitation of the Ode to the
Haggis
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October 2011 |
Gaelic Immersion Program
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August 22, 2011 |
Antigonish Highland Society Week
Reception to induct new
Highland Society Life Members,
StFX
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August 21, 2011 |
Select Nova Scotia IncrEdible Picnic
Antigonish Highland Society is partnering with Select Nova Scotia on the IncrEdible Picnic. The day includes an outdoor Scottich Concert. It will be held at Chisholm Park from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
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August 20, 2011 |
Antigonish Highland Society Week
Pioneer Caravan
Celebrating history of
Highland pioneer settlement in
north-eastern Nova Scotia.
Includes
Historical Presentations; AHS
History Book Launch
More
Info...
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July 7-14, 2011 |
George Watson College
Pipe Band Tour
(2009 World Juvenile
Champion Pipe Band).
Includes concert on July 7 at
Columbus Field, Antigonish
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July 7, 2011 |
The Highland Evening Concert
and Ceilidh
On the Ceilidh Stage at Columbus
Field. Begins with a free concert
by the two-time juvenile world
champion George Watson College
Pipe Band from Scotland prior to
the event outside the venue. The Evening will feature the
furious fiddling of Howie
MacDonald. He is backed by a
band of his friends Brenda
Stubbart and Dave MacIsaac. This
is a licensed event for those
19 and over
Start time for FREE concert
7:00pm. Ceilidh to follow,
Admission $10
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July 3-10, 2011 |
148th Antigonish
Highland Games
Weekend events (July
8-10) include piping and
drumming competitions, highland
dancing competitions, CSAF
Canadian Heavy Events
Championship, ceilidhs and more.
(AntigonishHighlandGames.ca)
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July - August, 2011 |
Storefront Art Show
Honouring 150th Anniversary of
AHS
Main Street
storefronts, Antigonish
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Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2011 |
Celts in the Americas
Conference at Saint
Francis Xavier University
Hosted by the Celtic Studies
Department of St FX and the
Centre for Cape Breton Studies
at Cape Breton University.
See:
www.mystfx.ca/academic/celtic-studies/conf2011.html
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June 4, 2011 |
AHS Indoor Piping and
Drumming Meet
Solo, band
competitions, Saturday 9am - 3pm
Location: Dr. J.H. Gillis
Regional High School
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June 3, 2011 |
Atlantic Canada Piobaireachd Challenge
Friday Evening solo
competitions
Location: Dr. J.H. Gillis
Regional High School
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May 18, 2011 |
Gaelic Heritage
Presentation (7pm)
"Traditional cures for humans
and animals from the Nova Scotia
Gaelic Tradition"
With special guest Lewis
MacKinnon discussing
Pioneer Home Remedies.
St. Andrew's and District
Community Centre
St. Andrew’s,
Antigonish County
Snacks and beverages will be
provided.
Co-sponsored by the
Nova
Scotia Office of Gaelic Affairs
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April 30, 2011 |
Commemoration of the
Bards
A reception, photo
unveiling and poetry readings
honoring Allan the Ridge
MacDonald, local Gaelic bard.
Location: Hall of the Clans,
Angus L. MacDonald Library,
StFX. 7 pm start.
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April 16, 2011 |
Culloden Commemoration
Knoydart and Lismore,
Pictou County. 11 am
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April 6, 2011 |
25th Anniversary of
Tartan Day - Debate and Forum
To commemorate Tartan
Day (April 6th), the Antigonish
Highland Society and the
Department of Celtic Studies at
St Francis Xavier University are
co-hosting a debate and forum
featuring a panel of four expert
spokespeople speaking on the
topic of Scottish heritage:
"What is the best and most
principled way for Highland
Societies to meet their ori
ginal aims of nourishing
Highland tradition and language?
What role can tartan, kilts, and
the spectacles of Highland Games
play in this? Do they actually
increase the understanding and
awareness of authentic Highland
culture or propagate
misrepresentations? Do they
enrich local communities in any
substantial and sustaining way?"
The panelists are Lewis
MacKinnon (Office of Gaelic
Affairs, Nova Scotia), Michael
Newton (Dept of Celtic Studies,
StFX University), Alexa Thompson
(Celtic Life Magazine), Tom
Wallace (President of the
Federation for Scottish Culture
in Nova Scotia).
This promises to be a lively and
spirited exchange. Free and open
to the public. Anyone with an
interest in Scottish heritage is
encouraged to come and
participate.
Location: Schwartz School of
Business Room 156 St Francis
Xavier University, Antigonish.
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Sat. Jan. 29, 2011 |
New Members Night &
Robbie Burns Ceilidh
Entertainment by Brian
MacDonald, Hector
MacIsaac, Junior Fraser,
and Marian Dewar.
John Paul Centre
Photos from Robbie Burns Ceilidh |
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