Welcome

Welcome to the website for Ernie Philip, also known as Dancing Bear - a name given him by the Sioux Indians.

Ernie Philip is a full-blooded Canadian Shuswap Indian and Professional Native Dancer. He is an International Dance Artist and Competition Dancer since 1966. Ernie has danced, lectured and made guest appearances all over the world.

Award Winning Dancer

Over the time-span of his career Ernie Philip has won over a hundred awards, yet these artist credits are only secondary to what he considers to be his life's greatest accomplishment: that is, the sense of pride and understanding of the Native Indian Heritage he has brought to so many people, both Indian and non-Indian.

The joy of the dance

Ernie's performances are for people of all ages. If you are a member of his audience, be prepared to come and participate in the joy of the dance. We are all here to have lots of laughs and good feelings.

More about Ernie

Please see our About page for a full biography on Ernie Philip.

Enjoy your visit, and please sign our Guestbook to let us know you came by for a visit, before you leave the site.

First Nations Museum

Ernie has a new project: the development of a small Native Indian museum that will host First Nations articles, pictures and stories of the Native Indian history and heritage. Ernie hopes all will come and enjoy the museum, but also that some will be willing and able to help out with donations or loans of historical items for the museum. Please read Ernie's New First Nations Museum letter for full information.

Otherwise, for more information or to arrange to have items picked up you may also contact Ernie's assistant, Doris Peterson; she can be reached by telephone at 250-955-2873 or you can email Doris Peterson.