MELISSA WURME JOINS SPIRITS OF THE TRAIL
Posted on July 17th, 2009
Melissa Wurme
Melissa Wurme, a young woman from the Kawacatoose First Nation joined the cast of the “Spirits of the Trail” in Eastend and will be participating in the remaining Celebrate the NWMP Trail festivals in Shaunavon, Val Marie and Fort Walsh. Melissa is a traditional First Nations singer and dancer and will also be part of the First Nations cultural performances that will also be taking place at the remaining festivals. Melissa played a small role in the “Spirits of the Trail” performance and Eastend, where she was warmly received while performing a traditional song accompanied by Elder Bob Smoker on drum. After the great reaction to Melissa in Eastend, Spirits Director Ken Mitchell promised a larger role for Melissa in future shows. The next Celebrate the NWMP Trail event is in Shaunavon on July 18 and 19.