Experience an authentic Aboriginal culinary feast

Nk’Mip Cellars, an awardwinning, world-class vineyard
owned and operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band, has partnered with Kanata Cuisine and the BC Aboriginal Culinary Team to provide a gourmet Aboriginal dining experience during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

The event takes place at the Native Education College’s Longhouse located at 285 East 5th Ave. in Vancouver, near the trendy Main St. district.

The Longhouse is a place of positive energy, teaching and sharing, and it is considered the perfect venue to host this unique opportunity highlighting Aboriginal cuisine.

The 14 days of feasting will begin on Feb. 14 and will run the duration of the Games. There will be two seatings per evening, and the venue will accommodate 80 people per night.

The night starts off with a traditional welcome song that
greets patrons in the fire-lit gathering hall. Entertainment is provided by Tzo’kam, an acclaimed family of performers from the Lil’wat Nation. The songs of Tzo’Kam share their culture and heritage. The entertainment is followed by a seven-course authentic Aboriginal feast by Kanata Cuisine with wine pairings from Nk’Mip Cellars.

The fine dining menu includes a braised bison short ribs with watercress and parsnip puree served with Nk’Mip’s 2006 Q2 Meritage. Chef Ben Genaille, instructor at Vancouver Community College’s Aboriginal Culinary program, and Theresa Contois of Kanata Cuisine believe they have developed a well-balanced menu that showcases local and traditional ingredients prepared and plated for the gourmet palette.

Partial proceeds from this venture will fund the Aboriginal
Culinary Team’s journey to the IKA Culinary Olympics being held in Erfurt in 2012.

Kanata Cuisine’s goal is to demonstrate the elegance of
Aboriginal food and wine, as well as showcase the talented culinary team to the world.

Tickets for this event are $245, excluding gratuities. Tickets can be purchased online through www.ticketweb.ca or over the phone at 1-888-222-6608.
For inquiries please contact Theresa Contois at 604-831-
1215 or email cuisinekanata@gmail.com