2006 Dreamspeakers Walk of Honour Report

The Edmonton Sun's Jenny Feniak reported on the Dreamspeakers Film Festival 2006 Walk of Honour ceremony:

"Using different venues for their annual VIP ceremonies, this year's red carpet was laid in front of the Metro Cinema downtown and, unlike other events where carpets are placed symbolically, this one was truly star-studded. Even though its specifically an aboriginal film celebration, the actors who arrived are recognizable on a national and even international level - like Dakota House and one of last year's inductees, Jimmy Herman, whose credits include Dances With Wolves and Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven.

The large lounge was filled with patrons in colourful evening gowns, black tuxedos and other creative ensembles like the top hat and purple velvet coat worn by award-winning Mohican composer Brent Michael Davids, who created a beautiful score for the 1920 silent film The Last of the Mohicans screened this year.

Board members and organizers recognized all areas of the film industry including APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) and the National Film Board of Canada for their contributions to the success of the artists and industry.

This year, five astounding individuals were chosen to lay their hands in concrete and formally be inducted into the Walk of Honour including Tantoo Cardinal, one of the most renowned and recognized aboriginal actors in the world."

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