I don't want to believe it but I've got to believe it

Under The Volcano Festival will be on a one year hiatus and will not be presenting our annual event in Cates Park/ whey-ah-wichen this August 2006. As we informed our audience in the 2005 program, we are facing some financial struggles and we are taking one year off of producing the outdoor event to source out more long-term sustainable funding and to recharge our batteries. We appreciate all of the support & commitment we have received from our audience & our allies, and we will be returning in August 2007 at our historic site with renewed energy & ideas.

In our absence, the co-ordinators of the Dragonfly Children's Festival (http://www.whey-ah-wichen.org) will be presenting a a grassroots event in Cates Park/Whey-ah-wichen on August 13th. After launching at the Festival of Art & Social Change in 2005, Dragonfly will expand for 2006, keeping the spirit of UTV alive while we are on our one year hiatus.

We will also be presenting a two night mini-festival called "Rhyme & Resist" next fall (October 27th & 28th) at the Vancouver east Cultural Centre. Confirmed artists so far include Philadelphia MC Bahamadia and the return of renowned author & speaker Ward Churchill. Please check back soon for more details.

In solidarity,
UTV co-ordinators

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