Native arts blooming

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The Aboriginal Artisans Arts and Crafts Society wants to celebrate summer in a big way.

So they've decided to stage a Native art and craft show and sale June 22-27 in Edmonton, and they've named it Welcome Summer '93.

Exhibitors from Western Canada, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and the U.S. are expected to attend.

And entertainers will include Laura Vinson, White Braid Society and the Fox Lake Traditional Singers.

Artist Dale Auger will act as host.

Society president Martha Campiou is dismayed at the lack of art and crafts produced by Alberta artists available in the province.

"I've just been to Fort Edmonton and they have two shops. One of them has four or five pairs of beaded earrings made in Alberta and everything else comes from out-of-province," Campiou said.

This show is an effort to change that, she said. Native artisans will have the opportunity to show and sell their wares.

The show will be held at the Edmonton Convention Centre, on Jasper Avenue at 97 Street.