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2010

June

June 5-6:

21st Annual Traditional Pow wow "Mnomaawnjidwin" Good Gathering Traditional pow wow.
Location: Utopia, Ontario. Wolf's Den Archery and Sports Equipment.
Directions: GOING NORTH TO BARRIE: Hwy 400 West on Dunlop St. To level Railway, Cross at Hydro Pits. Left on 8th Line Essa. South 6.6km to Wolf's Den Archery. 7560 8th Line Essa, Rural Route #1, Utopia, ON, LOM 1T0
Info: Gary Sutherland 705-721-7689
MCs: John Snake and Gerard Sagassige g.sutherland@bnfc.ca
AD: Emerson Benson
Host Drum: Big Train, Co Host: Misty Creek
Cost: $5.00 age 5 and up, 65 and over free.
Additional Info: Head Dancers: Tammy and Bernard Nelson. Head Youth Dancers: Chett and Marisa Monague.

June 5-6:

Kitigan Zibi Traditional pow wow.
Location: Maniwaki, Quebec.
Directions: From Ottawa, Ontario you will be coming from the "417" (queensway) either westbound or eastbound, look for the "Nicholas St." exit. From there look for the signs guiding you to Hull, Quebec. This should place you on "highway 5" North which then turns into "highway 105" North which will bring you right into Maniwaki.
Note: The community of Kitigan Zibi is approx. one and a half hours from the Hull_Ottawa area, or 140 KM.
Kitigan Zibi is just before the township of Maniwaki, while still on highway 105 look for a grocery store called "KZ Freshmart" which will be coming on your right hand side. You will be turning left at this point & signs will be posted in order to guide you to the Pow Wow grounds.
Info: Karen Buckshot-Commonda 819-449-1275 kbuckshot@yahoo.ca www.kza.qc.ca/powwow.php
Additional Info: Additional info: Powwow Weekend Schedule
Saturday, June 5th
5:30 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony (Important to be on time)
7:00 a.m. Breakfast on the grounds and/or in school
9:00 a.m. Walking out ceremony
9:30 a.m. Muster for parade
10:00 a.m. Parade leaves the AANTC Tribal Council
11:00 a.m. Initiation of New Dancers
11:30 a.m. Recognition of Parade Participants
Participants go to school grounds followed by Drum warm up
12:00 p.m. Grand Entry
P.M. Dance, Songs, Specials.
5:00 p.m. Supper Break
6:00 p.m. Grand Entry
Social Dancing
Sunset Retirement of Flags
9:00 p.m. Approx. Hand drum
mini competition, Social Dancing
Friendly Competitive youth games begin in the School Gym, ages 12 and over.
Senior Activities in cafeteria

Sunday, June 6th
5:30 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony
(Important to be on time)
7:00 a.m. Breakfast on the grounds and/or in school
9:30 a.m. Talking Circles (if requested)
Site: Sacred Fire
Fire Keeper: Peter Decontie
11:30 a.m. Drum warm-up
12:00 p.m. Grand Entry
Another fine afternoon of Dance, Songs and Specials.
4:00 p.m. Committee Give-Away to Elders, Veterans, Drums, and Dancers
to be followed by Closing Ceremonies and Cash Draw.
6:00 p.m. Feast -Magoshewin- for all, presented by the Kitigan Zibi Community

Thank you Everyone, Migwech, Merci. Have a safe journey home. First Nations Crafts, Traditional Food, No pets on grounds, Absolutely No Alcohol or Drugs.

June 11-13:

Whitesand First Nation 28th Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Armstrong, Ontario. Whitesand First nation via Armstrong Ontario.
Directions: 263 km north of Thunder Bay, Ontario on Hwy 527, 10 km past Whitesand First Nation on Airport Road. Signs will be posted.
Info: Garry Gustafson 807-583-2188 www.whitesandfirstnation.com
Additional Info: Poster available on website. Other contact: Barb Wynn at 807-628-9014.

June 12-13:

Peace River contest pow wow.
Location: Peace River, Alberta.
Info: Christina Hogaboam 780-624-6316 christina.hogaboam@gov.ab.ca
Cost: Free

June 16:

First Annual Graduation contest pow wow.
Location: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan. Griffiths Stadium.
Directions: The Griffiths Stadium is located beside the University of Saskatchewan, off College Drive. Call (306) 966-5790 for exact directions.
Info: Annie Battiste 306-966-5790 asc@usask.ca http://students.usask.ca/powwow
Additional Info: The Aboriginal Students' Centre (ASC) for the past 20 years has hosted a welcome powwow, but this year the ASC has decided to honor Aboriginal graduates. This years powwow is to honor Aboriginal high school and UofS Graduates. Contest info: Prize amounts listed on the website: http://students.usask.ca/powwow

June 16-18:

Skw'lax International Competition pow wow.
Location: Chase, British Columbia.
Info: Renee Narcisse 250-679-3203 Facebook

June 18-20:

13th Annual Noongam Traditional pow wow.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario. Queen Juliana Park, Nearby Dow's Lake Carling Ave. and Preston Street (Prince of Wales Drive).
Info: http://www.noongam.50megs.com/
Additional Info: Thank you for attending this powwow across Turtle Island.

June 18-20:

Spirit of the Peace Traditional pow wow.
Location: Taylor, British Columbia.
Directions: Located 11 KM south of Fort St.John, BC on the Alaska Hi-way in the beautiful village of Taylor, BC. The Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow will be in the Taylor District Arena. Camping sites available on grounds.
Info: Diane Barclay 250-785-2632 dbarclay@prn.bc.ca
Host Drum: Thundering Spirit
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Celebrating our 5th year, this is BC's most northern Pow Wow. Our theme this year is, "Nurturing the Spirit of Our Youth". Specials are TBA with the first 8 drum groups paid daily.

June 20-22:

Peepeekisis contest pow wow.
Location: Peepeekisis First Nation, Saskatchewan.
Directions: Head east on the Number 1 from Regina. Exit onto the Number 10 Highway towards Yorkton. After you reach the town of Balcarres, continue travelling East on the #10 for approximatley 10 KMS, until you see a green sign on the right side of the highway - it will display the First Nations of Peepeekisis, Okanese, Starblanket, and Little Black Bear. Turn left at the sign. Watch for powwow signs. Travel north on the grid until you see the arbour on the right side.
Info: Joeline Koochicum 306-334-2573 human.resources@peepeekisis.com www.peepeekisis.com
MCs: Bill Taylor, Mike Pinay, Howie Thomson
Host Drum: Mandaree. Honorary Host Drum: Starblanket
Cost: Free
Contest Info: Singing Contest: 1st Place: $4000.00. 2nd Place: $3000.00. 3rd Place: $2000.00. 4th Place: $1000.00
Head Singing Judge: Willard Okanee. All Drum groups must be registered.
Additional Info: Traditional powwow for Dancer's - all Dancer's are paid daily. Dancer's must be registered to be paid. Registration opens Tuesday @ 12PM. 1st Grand Entry is 7PM on Tuesday. 10 Specials including an All Jr Special, Men's Traditional, Jr. Girl's Jingle, Tiny Tot, Men's Chicken, Men's Grass, and Teen Girls Traditional, others to be announced by Powwow Committee.

June 21:

Pakan School traditional pow wow.
Location: Goodfish Lake, Alberta.
Info: Margaret Jackson 780-645-0250 jacksonfive61@gmail.com
Cost: Free

June 21:

Unity traditional pow wow.
Location: Huntsville, Ontario. 88 Brunel Rd. Memorial Park.
Directions: Memorial Park is located near Muskoka Heritage Place at 88 Brunel Road, off main Street, near Forbes Hill Drive, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1R1
Info: Robin x1298, 705-325-3611
MC: Allan Manitowabi
AD: Two Bears - Barry Stiles
Host Drum: Taabik Singers
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Head Female Dancer: Bonnie Simcoe. Head Male Dancer: Emerson Benson Nanigishkung. At the invitation of Huntsville Town Council, Everyone is welcome to attend this National Aboriginal Day Event Honouring World and G8 Leaders; Hosted by Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Wasauksing First Nation in Huntsville, with funding support from the Government of Canada. Preference will be given to non-profit organizations for food vending, please call to register 705-325-3611 ext. 1298

June 25-27:

Grand Chief Membertou 400- Halifax contest pow wow.
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax Common.
Directions: Right in the centre of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the Halifax Common.
Info: Andree Gracie 902-722-5155 agracie@membertou400.com www.membertou400.com
Cost: No charge.
Additional Info: Over $100,000 in prize money.

June 26:

Na-Me-Res traditional pow wow.
Location: Toronto, Ontario.
Directions: Wells Hill Park is 1 block east of Bathurst and St. Clair, at St Clair West Subway station.
Info: Blanch White 416-651-6750 general@nameres.org http://www.nameres.org/
Cost: Free
Additional Info: 12-6 pm. Only first five uninvited drums will be allowed to setup, due to minimum amount of time and space available. Vendor Setup Fee: $50+Gift.

June 26-27:

49th Annual Aamjiwnaang First Nation pow wow.
Location: Sarnia, Ontario. 978 Tashmoo Ave.
Info: 519-336-8410 aamjiwnaangpowwow@hotmail.com

July

July 2-4:

Poundmaker Commemoration pow wow.
Location: Battle River, Saskatchewan.
Info: Poundmaker Band Office 306-398-4971

July 2-4:

Beaver Lake Cree Nation Competition pow wow.
Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta. Beaver Lake Cree Nation.
Directions: Beaver Lake Cree Nation is located 15 km southeast of Lac La Biche, Alberta. Lac La Biche is located approximately 230 km Northeast of Edmonton, Alberta.
Info: Marlene Sharphead 780-623-4276 www.blcn.ca
Additional Info: Handgame tournament, drum contest, first 10 registered tipis paid daily, 24-hour security onsite. Contest info: Excellent Prize Money in all categories.

July 2-4:

Ojibways of Onigaming First Nations traditional pow wow.
Location: Onigaming, Ontario. (Nestor Falls, ON) Hwy #71
Info:

July 2-4:

Swan Lake First Nation 13th Annual Competition pow wow.
Location: Swan Lake, Manitoba.
Directions: Junction 23 & 34 Highways. Follow the signs to the beautiful valley.
Info: Paula Cameron 204-836-2424 swanlakepow_wow@hotmail.com swanlakefirstnation.ca
Host Drum: Brown Eagle, Shoal Lake, Ontario
Additional Info: Grand Entries: Friday 7:00pm, Saturday: 1:00pm & 7:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm & 7:00pm. Contest info: Grass Dance Special. Hoop Dance Special. Other Specials - TBA. Singing Contest.

July 2-4:

Onigaming First Nation 30th Annual Traditional pow wow.
Location: Onigaming, Ontario. (Nestor Falls, ON) Hwy #71.
Directions: Fort Frances, ON Canada

1. Head west on 5 St E toward Cornwall Ave N 1.9 km
2. Turn left at Mcirvine Rd 800 m
3. Turn right at Kings Hwy/Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-11 W/ON-71 W
Continue to follow Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-11 W/ON-71 W 37.5 km
4. Turn right at Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-71 W (signs for Kenora) 61.5 km
5. Turn right 600 m
6. Turn right 350 m
7. Take the 1st left 200 m

Sabaskong Bay 35D Ontario, Canada

Kenora, ON Canada

1. Head west on Canfield Dr toward Ritchie Rd 280 m
2. Continue onto Ritchie Rd 450 m
3. Turn right at Rabbit Lake Rd/Regional Road 598 900 m
4. Continue straight onto Redditt Rd 73 m
5. Turn right to stay on Redditt Rd 1.2 km
6. Take the 2nd right onto Kenora Bypass/Hwy 17A (signs for ON-17A E/Vermilion Bay) 18.7 km
7. Continue straight onto Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-17 E 4.1 km
8. Turn right at Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-71 E 92.5 km
9. Turn left 600 m
10. Turn right 350 m
11. Take the 1st left 200 m

Sabaskong Bay 35D Ontario, Canada
Info: Candi Kelly 807-484-2339 LynxWarrior007@hotmail.com http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125288680843856&ref=mf
MCs: Gary Smith. Co-M.C.: Clair Francis
ADs: Ron Jack & Tom Shebagegit
Host Drum: Onigaming Community Drum. Co-host Drum: Plain Ojibway
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Princess & Brave Pageant. Dance Exhibition: Bob Kelly Memorial - Men's Traditional. Joe Shebagegit Memorial - Men's Grass. Women's Jingle Dress - Honouring Catherine Kelly. Honorarium for Drums & Dancers. Each Drum must have a minimun of 4 singers. Friday, July 2, 2010: 7:00 pm Grand Entry. Saturday July 3, 2010: 1:00 p.m & 7:00 p.m Grand Entry. Breakfast 8:00 AM. Supper 5:00 pm. Sunday July 4, 2010: 1:00 p.m & 7:00 p.m Grand Entry. Breakfast 8:00 AM. Supper 5:00 pm. **Camping Available on Ball Field** **Concessions Welcome Security On-Site** For More Information Contact: Tom Shebagegit at 484-2176. Candi Kelly at 484-2339. No Alcohol or Drugs Allowed. Not Responsible for Injuries or Loss of Personal Property. Onigaming Pow-Wow Committee would like to Acknowledge the Canadian Heritage/Ontario Region for their contribution towards our annual summer gathering.

July 9-11:

27 Annual Pic River First Nation Traditional pow wow.
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario. Pic River First Nation.
Directions: Located on Highway 627 (beside Pukaskwa National Park), near Marathon, on Lake Superior. Off Highway 17, between Thunder Bay and Sault St Marie.
Info: Garland Moses 807-229-1749 www.picriver.com

July 9-11:

Squamish Nation 23rd Annual Youth contest pow wow.
Location: West Vancouver, British Columbia. Capilano Indian Reserve Park. 100 Capilano Road.
Info: Gloria Nahanee 778-228-6501 snpowwow@squamish.net www.squamish.net
Cost: $5.00 admission (6-64yrs)
Additional Info: Outdoor powwow, camping available, showers available, Salmon BBQ, Arts & Crafts. Contest info: Teen Girls Jingle Dress Special, Teen Girls Fancy Shawl Special, Women's Jingle Dress Special, Women's Fancy Shawl.

July 10-11:

Muskeg Lake 18th Veterans Traditional pow wow.
Location: Leask/Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan.
Directions: 220 kilometors North of Saskatoon. 22 kilometers west of Leask. 42 kilometers north of Blaine Lake, Sask.
Info: Martha Sanderson 306-466-4914 masanderson@Muskeglake.com
Additional Info: $3,500.00 mens traditional. In honor of our Veterans{present and past}. Contest info: Lots of Specials...Phone for more information.

July 10-11:

20th Annual Echoes of a Proud Nation contest pow wow.*
Location: Kahnawake, Quebec. Kahnawake Ceremonial Grounds.
Info: www.kahnawakepowwow.com info@kahnawakepowwow.com

July 13-15:

Sakicawasihk 2010 contest pow wow.
Location: North Battleford, Saskatchewan. North Battleford Civic Centre. 1902 104th Street.
Info: Shaun Weber 306-446-3833 shaun.weber@siga.sk.ca www.goldeaglecasino.ca

July 16-18:

Onion Lake Contest Pow Wow 2010.
Location: Onion Lake, Saskatchewan.
Info: Irene Carter 306-344-2525 irenedcarter@gmail.com

July 16-18:

3rd Annual Poundmaker contest pow wow.*
Location: St. Albert, Alberta. Lawmaker Lodge.
Info: 780-458-1884 www.poundmaker.org martylandrie@poundmaker.org

July 16-18:

Kainai Contest Pow-wow & Celebrations.
Location: Standoff, Alberta. Just off Highway #2.
Info: Maria Eagle Speaker 403-328-2414 sikooh@telusplanet.net
Cost: $20.00 weekend pass.
Additional Info: $80.000.00 prize money. $10.000 1st place drumming. Contest info: Adults 1st place $1200.00. Teens 1st Place $ 700.00. Juniors 1st Place $400.00.

July 16-18:

20th Annual Opwaggwanishining traditional pow wow.*
Location: Nipigon, Ontario. Across from Lake helen.
Info: 807-887-2510 or 807-880-0326 www.redrockband.ca rrib@shaw.ca

July 16-18:

Squianny Traditional Gathering Powwow 4th Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Lytton, British Columbia. Nicomen Band Hall.
Directions: Between Spence's Bridge and Lytton BC. You will see the only flashing lights and turn in towards the Nicomen waterfalls. follow dirt road .5km you will see our hall.
Info: Ursula Drynock 250-455-2514 urdrynock@shaw.ca
Additional Info: Specials galore, door prizes, giveaways. This is our first 3 day event celebrating our fourth year! Come join our gathering. bring tents and such..town is 17kms away. Meals are provided. Contest info: Mens Traditional Special 500-300-100, Womens Traditonal Special 500-300-100, Gerald Carter fun Special 100. Richard Jackson Jr Special Men/Womens Crossover 200/200. JR/SR/Warrior Specials/Giveaways.

July 16-18:

Dakota Oyate contest pow wow.
Location: Sioux Vally, Manitoba. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 204-855-3102 or 204-855-2671 www.dakotanation.com

July 17-18:

Maanjidowin traditional pow wow.
Location: Mississaugua, Ontario.
Info: Jayme Gaspar 905-828-8411 info@heritagemississauga.org www.heritagemississauga.com

July 17-18:

Rolling River First Nation traditional pow wow.
Location: Erickson, Ontario. Rolling River First Nation.
Directions: Eagle Lake. Rolling River First Nation. 50 Miles North of Brandon on Highway 10. 5 Miles South of Erickson. Follow Signs.
Info: Pauline Huntinghawk 204-636-2211
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Grand Entries: 1:00pm & 7:00 pm both days. Sponsored Specials for each category.

July 17-18:

Dakota Oyate contest pow wow.*
Location: Blind River, Ontario. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 705-356-1621 ext. 2236 or 705-261-2428 sportscomplex@xplornet.com

July 17-18:

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First nation Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Port Perry, Ontario, L9L 1B6. 22521 Island Rd.
Info: Alison Jevons 905-985-3337 ajevons@scugogfirstnation.com www.scugogfirstnation.com

July 17-18:

Bay St. George Mi'kmaq traditional pow wow.
Location: Flat Bay, Newfoundland. Directions are on the web site.
Info: Carolyn Sheppard 709-647-3422 kalolin@nf.sympatico.ca http://www.baystgeorgemikmaqpowwow.com/
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Due to our very strict budget there will not be any honorariums offered to dancers etc. until after we do a blanket dance for donations.

July 20-22:

Peguis First Nation contest Pow Wow 2010.
Location: Peguis, Manitoba.
Info: Cheryl Bear 204-645-3405 cherylbear_5203@hotmail.com Peguis Pow Wow 2010 Facebook Page.

July 20-22:

Enoch Creen nation contest pow wow.
Location: Enoch Cree Nation, Alberta.
Directions: South on hwy 60 the first left after the Indian Lake Golf course.
Info: 780-470-4505

July 20-22:

Beardy's & Okemasis contest pow wow.
Location: Duck Lake, Saskatchewan. South of Duck Lake off Highway 11.
Directions: Duck Lake is located South of Prince Albert on Highway 11 and north of Saskatoon on Highway 11.
Info: Kurt Seeseequasis 306-467-4844 kurtccquasis@gmail.com
Additional Info: Pow-wow committee will not be held liable for stolen, damaged items. (and divorces). Security will be available. Please contact Kurt Seeseequasis for further onformation regarding the pow-wow. Contest info: Singing contest 1st 8000.00, 2nd 6000.00, 3rd 4000.00, 4 2000.00, 5th 1000.00. Adult Categories are split Jr & Sr Adult: 1st 1000.00, 2nd 700.00, 3rd 500.00 4th 300.00. Teen Category: 1st 400.00, 2nd 300.00, 3rd 200.00, 4th 100.00. Jr Category: 1st 200.00 2nd 150.00 3rd, 100.00, 4th 75.00. Host Drum picked daily.

July 23-25:

44th Annual Thunderchild First Nation contest pow wow.
Location: Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan.
Info: Wally Awasis 306-845-2332 or 306-845-8122 Pow Wow flier
Host Drum: Contemporary host: Young Thunder. Old Style host: Big Bear
Additional Info: Honoring our Treaty Warriors. Grand entry times: Friday 7 PM. Saturday 1 & 7 PM. Sunday 1 & 7 PM.

July 23-24:

Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nations 3rd Annual "Return to our Lands" Traditional pow wow.
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario. Savanne River Resort.
Directions: Savanne River Resort is located at the entrance to Lac des Mille Lacs, 19 kilometres east of the village of Upsala on Highway 17 and 113 kilometres or 70 miles northwest of Thunder Bay.
Info: Bruce Barber 807-285-4356 brucebarber@live.com
MC: Nathan Moses
AD: Jean Pierre
Host Drums: Nakomis/Jane Peters Traditional Drum. Co-Host: Sahdow Creek Singers.
Cost: No Cost.
Additional Info: Friday: Warm ups, 6 PM (CST). Saturday Grand Entry 12 PM & 7 PM (CST). Sunday Grand Entry 12 PM (CST). IRON MAN/WOMEN SPECIAL: Male: 1st place $500.00, 2nd place, $200.00. Female: 1st place $500.00, 2nd place, $200.00. ALL AROUND SPECIALS: Male: 1st place $300.00, 2nd place $200.00, 3rd place $100.00. Female: 1st place $300.00, 2nd place $200.00, 3rd place $100.00. Youth: 1st place $200.00, 2nd place $100.00, 3rd place 75.00. -CAMPING AVAILABLE. -BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. -FEAST ON SATURDAY. -HONORARIUMS PAID TO REGISTERED DRUMS AND DANCERS. **THIS IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE EVENT**

July 24-25:

Grand River "Champion of Champions" contest pow wow.
Location: Ohsweken, Ontario. Chiefswood Tent & Trailer Park, Six Nations.
Directions: Hwy # 54 & Chiefswood Road; between Brantford and Caledonia (closest to Middleport).
Info: Charlene Bomberry 519-445-4061 doch@ohwejagehka.com www.grpowwow.com
Cost: TBA
Additional Info: Vendor fee TBA. Normally have ATM onsite as well. Contest info: check website for contest payout.

July 27-29:

Misipawistik 5th Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Grand Rapids, Manitoba. Misipawistik Cree Nation.
Directions: We are located 411km north of Winnipeg, MB off of highway six.
Info: Sandra Cook 204-309-0000 brownthunderbird99@hotmail.com
Host Drum: Blacklodge, Washington DC
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Drum split for all registered drum groups. Dance Specials Daily. Daily Honorarium for registered dancers. Feast on wednesday, Weekday powwow. 24 hour security provided.

July 30-31:

17th Annual Thessalon First Nation traditional pow wow.*
Location: Thessalon, Ontario. Thessalon First Nation pow wow grounds.
Info: 705-842-2670 ext 225

July 30-August 1:

Kamloopa contest pow wow.
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia.
Info: 250-828-9700 Map

July 30-August 1:

Wendake Competition pow wow.
Location: Wendake, Quebec.
Info: Eve Bastien 418-655-5699 wendakepowwow@hotmail.com www.wendakepowwow.webs.com
Additional Info: $40,000 in prizes.

July 30-August 1:

Long Plain First Nation pow wow.
Location: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.
Info:

July 31-August 1:

Moosomin First Nation contest pow wow.
Location: North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
Directions: Located 50km north of North Battleford, Sk.
Info: Blackstar 306-686-2206 lilianbstar@yahoo.ca
Additional Info: $60,000

July 31-August 1:

18th Annual Listuguj traditional pow wow.*
Location: Listuguj, Quebec. Moffet's Landing.
Info: 408-788-3166 or 418-788-5707

July 31-August 1:

Sagkeeng 28th Annual Treaty Days Traditional pow wow.
Location: Fort Alexander, Manitoba. Sagkeeng First Nation.
Info: Darlene Courchene 204-367-2755 dcourchene@sagkeeng.ca
Additional Info: Honorarium for all registered dancers. Dance Specials: Men & Women's Traditional, Men's Grass, Women's Jingle, Jack Starr Memorial (Men's Traditional Freestyle).

July 31-August 2:

Wikwemikong 50th Annual Cultural Festival contest pow wow.
Location: Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Thunderbird Park, Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve.
Info: Cynthia Bell or Rob Fox 705-859-2385 cbell@wikwemikongheritage.org www.wikwemikongheritage.org
Additional Info: For Information and update please visit our website. Join us in our 50th celebration, there will be many specials to commemorate our 50 years.

August

August 3-5:

Fisher River Cree Nation contest pow wow.
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Fisher River Cree Nation.
Directions: 2 hours north of Winnipeg Manitoba.
Info: 204-645-2171 www.fisherriver.com
MC: Howie Thompson
Host Drums: Wild Horse, Mandaree, community host drum Loud Eagle
Additional Info: Fisher River Cree Nation Presents the Ada Wilson Grey Cloud Woman Pow Wow. Singing Contest 1st-$7000 2nd-$5000 3rd-$3000 4th-$2000 5th-$1000. $3000 drum split for non contest drums. Dance Categories Grass, Traditional, Jingle, Fancy, Chicken (Teen and Adult). Junior $300, $200, $100, $75. Teen $$500, $300, $200, $100. Adult (18-34). Adult (35-54) $1000, $800, $500, $300. Golden age (55+) Mens combined, womens combined $1000, $800, $500, $300.

August 6-8:

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation traditional pow wow.
Location: Brokenhead, Manitoba. Brokenhead Ojibway Nation.
Directions: One hour Northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada on HWY #59
Info: Delores Chief-Abigosis 204-485-5099 d.chiefabigosis@gmail.com
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Other contact number is 204-7662812/45. *TANAGER ABIGOSIS "SOUTHERN STYLE TRADITIONAL" - Sponsored BY FAMILY. *Chicken Dance Special - 800, 600, 400, 200 sponsored by Committee. Contest info: Specials in all Golden Age / Adult catergories. 800, 600, 400,200. Teens, 400, 300, 200, 100. Juniors, 200, 100,75 ,50. Drum contest 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 1000.

August 6-8:

Muskoday First Nation traditional pow wow.
Location: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Muskoday First Nation, 10 mi. SE Prince Albert.
Directions: Take highway 3 out of Prince Albert. You will see the pow wow site from the highway across from the store.
Info: Tracy Bear 306-764-6737 or Herman Crain 306-764-1282 muskoday@hotmail.com
Cost: Free

August 6-8:

Manawan traditional pow wow.
Location: Manawan, Quebec.
Directions: For more Info call us.
Info: Atikamekw Council 819-971-8813 powwow-manawan@manawan.com www.manawan.com
Cost: $8.00
Additional Info: For more Info call us.

August 6-8:

Waywayseecappo First Nation Traditional pow wow.
Location: Waywayseecappo First Nation, Manitoba.
Directions: 20 minutes East of Russell, MB on Highway #45.
Info: Bernalda Cloud 204-859-2879 bernaldacloud@hotmail.com
MCs: Winston Bear & Gordon Tootoosis
ADs: Larry "Fluffy" Oudie & Kyle Huntinghawk
Additional Info: "GIGA-MOOJIGITOOMIN BINAADIZIWIN" ~ CELEBRATING LIFE
Daily honorariums for all dances and drum groups. All Drums Invited. Dance Specials TBA. Elder's Seating Area. Grand Entries: Friday at 7pm, Saturday at *1pm* & 7pm, Sunday 1pm. Info: Georgaline Beaulieu 204-859-2796

August 7-8:

Long Lake #58 First Nation traditional pow wow.
Location: Longlac, Ontario.
Directions: 3 hours east of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Loacated right on QEW Highway 11.
Info: Doug Bedwash 800-463-8079 doug.bedwash@longlake58fn.ca
Host Drum: Thunder Mountain Singers
Cost: Free Event
Additional Info: Woodlands Inn Motor Hotel 807-876-2264. Ran Dan Motel 807-876-2247. Four Winds Motor Hotel 807-876-4474. Small Camping Area available on grounds.

August 7-8:

40th Annual Saugeen First Nations contest pow wow.*
Location: Southampton, Ontario. James Mason Centre, Saugeen First Nation #29.
Info: 519-797-1973 clinton.renee@sympatico.ca

August 13-15:

Big Island 20th Traditional pow wow.
Location: North of Sleeman, Ontario.
Directions: Just follow the sign that reads "Morson", just 40 minutes north of Sleeman Ontario.
Info: Ashley Gibbins 807-488-5603 www.naongashiing.ca

August 13-15:

Iskatewizaagegan #39 traditional pow wow.
Location: Kenora, Ontario. Shoal Lake #39.
Directions: West of Kenora, Ontario. East of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Info: Gerald Lewis 807-733-2560

August 13-15:

Driftpile First Nation Competition pow wow.
Location: Driftpile, Alberta. Traditional Pow Wow Grounds.
Directions: 2 kms North of Highway 2. Watch for posted signs.
Info: Paulette Campiou or Trina Scott 780-355-3931 trinascott2002@hotmail.com www.driftpilecreenation.com
Cost: No entry fees, no admission fees.

August 13-15:

Standing Buffalo contest pow wow.
Location: Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan. 4 kms wet of For Qu'Appelle.
Info:

August 13-15:

Siksika Fair contest pow wow.*
Location: Siksika, Alberta. Fair Grounds.
Info: 403-734-5100

August 17-19:

Cowessess First Nations traditional pow wow.*
Location: Cowessess, Saskatchewan. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 306-696-3324 lionel.sparver@cowessessfn.com
Host Drum: Crooked Legged Agency

August 20-22:

GINGOOGAMING FIRST NATION 28th Annual Traditional pow wow.
Location: Longlac, Ontario.
Directions: 3 Hours East from Thunder-Bay ,ON ( Following any map) Going through Longlac then easy directions.
Info: Martha Taylor 807-876-2242 www.ginoogamingfn.ca
Cost: FREE!
Additional Info: FRIDAY, AUGUST 20: Arrival, Evening Warm ups. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21: Breakfast Rations, Opening Ceremonies, Grand Entry 1pm & 7pm, Feast. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22: Breakfast Rations, Grand Entry 1pm, Brave & Princess Pageant, Feast, Raffle Draw, Give Away. Contest info: None.

August 20-22:

First Nations Gathering traditional pow wow. Postponed until next summer 2011
Location: Oujé-bougoumou, Québec.
Directions: Highway 113 south, then rd L-209 north 26 k.m., near chapais-chibougamau, Québec, Canada.
Info: Harry T. Sharl 418-745-2620 info@firstnationsgathering.com http://www.firstnationsgathering.com
Cost: $10.00/day
Additional Info: Visit the website to see in our future pow wow event.

August 20-22:

Roseau River Anishinabe Compeition pow wow.
Location: Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, Manitoba.
Info: Chief Terry Nelson 204-427-2312

August 20-22:

Ebb and Flow First Nation 14th Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Ebb and Flow, Manitoba.
Info: Darren Mousseau 204-448-2134
Additional Info: DANCE SPECIALS: WOMEN'S TRADITIONAL, JINGLE & FANCY SHAWL. MEN'S TRADITIONAL & GRASS. WOMEN'S & MEN'S GOLDEN AGE. MEN'S CHICKEN SPECIAL. 1ST - 700.00 2ND - 500.00 3RD - 300.00. PRIZES IN ALL CATEGORIES.

August 20-22:

George Gordon contest pow wow.
Location: Punnichy, Saskatechewan. George Gordon First Nation.
Directions: 8 miles south of punnichy sask on the 640 grid.
Info: James Gordon (President) 306-835-2232 gordonfirstnation@sasktel.net http://www.georgegordonfirstnation.com/about.htm
MCs: Howie Thompson, Tommy Christian, & Winston Bear
ADs: Conrad Medicine Rope & Ron McNab
Host Drums: Honorary host drum-Grey Buffalo. Visiting host drum-picked each session.
Additional Info: Contest info: Singing contest : 30,000; 1st 10,000 2nd 8,000 3rd 6,000 4th 4,000 5th 2,000. Powwow committee special-Men's fancy Drum split - Day pay (non-competing). Grand Entry Friday @ 7:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday @ 1 PM & 7 PM. Dinging judges-Brad Pahtayken, George Longman. Venders contact:james gordon@ 306 835 5233(cell) 306 835 0584, Donna Anderson@ 306 835 2867(cell) 306 835 7877. For more info: contact George Gordon band office 306 835 2232 fax 306 835 2036.

August 21-22:

Wahnapitae First Nation 15th Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Capriol, Ontario. Pow wow grounds.
Info: WFN Band Office 705-858-0610 www.wahnapitaefirstnation.com Pow wow flier
MC: Gerard Sagassige
AD: Robert Stoneypoint
Host Drum: Armour Hill. Co-Host Young Gunz.
Additional Info: All registered dancers receive honorarium + meal(s). Registration 11 am-2pm & 6-7 pm (Sat.)

August 21-22:

Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow and Traditional Gathering.
Location: Hagersville, Ontario. 2789 Mississauga Road. ON N0A 1H0
Info: Faith Rivers 519-445-2283 faith_rivers2002@yahoo.com
Cost: $5.00 Admission for Everyone

August 21-22:

17th Annual Whitefish River traditional pow wow.*
Location: Birch Island, Ontario. Sunshine Alley.
Info: 705-285-4335

August 21-22:

Mississaugas traditional pow wow.*
Location: Hagersville, Ontario. New Credit Reserve.
Info: 519-445-2283 or 905-768-5686 www.newcreditpowwow.com info@newcreditpowwow.com

August 21-22:

Cape Croker traditional pow wow.
Location: Neyaashingaming, Ontario.
Info: 519-534-1957 powwow101@live.ca
Host Drum: Chippewa Travellers

August 27-29:

Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation traditional pow wow.
Location: Headingley, Manitoba. Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.
Directions: Along Hwy #50, 3 miles from Amaranth Manitoba.
Info: Charmaine Beaulieu 204-249-8115 sbpowwow@mts.net
Additional Info: Dancers must register daily. Drum Split for weekend $5,000.00. Concessions for weekend/w hydro $500.00. Craft tables for weekend $300.00.

August 27-29:

Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: MacDiarmid, Ontario. Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation
Directions: On the beautiful shores of Lake Nipigon Highway 11- 56 km North East of Nipigon Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (formerly known as Rocky Bay) First Nation in Greenstone, Ontario, near Macdiarmid.
Info: Pow wow Coordinator 807-885-3401 receptionist@rockybayfn.ca rockybayfn.ca
Additional Info: Camp grounds available. Security provided on the grounds at all times. Fire wood and breakfast provided. No drugs or alcohol.

September

September 3-5:

Annual Gaspard Gambler Traditional pow wow.
Location: Camperville, Manitoba. Pine Creek First Nation.
Directions: 4 Cigarette drive North of DAUPHIN on Hwy 20 to CAMPERVILLE. Then 3 miles north on PR 272. You can see the Dance Arbor and Pow Wow grounds as you get to shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Look to the EAST. Watch for sign on right hand side (east) as you top the hill. If you can see both, you have passed the turn-off.
Info: Ernest Mckay 204-524-2502 nancymckay45@msn.com
Additional Info: No Power on Site!! Bring own campers and generators. Dancers MUST be in full ragalia to receive day money. Grand Entry is 7:00 PM on the first day, then 1:00 and 7:00 Saturday. FEAST FOR VISITORS, DRUM GROUPS and DANCERS on Saturday. One grand entry at 1:00 PM on Final Day. New arbor and washroom facilities. Landscaped dance area. 1/2hr fireworks show on Saturday (10:00PM). Absolutely NO alcohol and/or drugs will be tolerated. Violators will be escorted off grounds and asked to leave. NO EXCEPTIONS.

September 3-5:

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway traditional pow wow.*
Location: Dryden, Ontario.
Info: 807-938-6684 or 807-938-0030

September 4-5:

Manoomin Festival traditional pow wow.
Location: Plevna, Ontario.
Info: Paula Sherman 705-750-7490 paulasherman@trentu.ca http://manoominfestival.webs.com/
Cost: Entry by donation
Additional Info: Welcome to the 7th Annual Manoomin Festival. Four wheeler draw and 50/50 draws.

September 4-5:

Nipissing First Nation Traditional pow wow.
Location: Nipissing First Nation, Ontario. Hwy 17W of North Bay, south on Jocko Point Rd.
Directions: Travel on HWY 17, 13km East of Sturgeon Falls Or 25km West of North Bay. Turn south on Jocko Point Road for 5km. Located alongside the lake featuring cool summer breeze.
Info: Rodney Commanda 705-753-2050 rodneyc@nfn.ca www.nfn.ca
Cost: FREE
Additional Info: Weekend Campers allowed to park on site, plenty of room. Elders parking area next to grounds. Daily courtesy shuttle van for transportation from main parking area available to visitors. Bring folding chairs
Find us on Facebook: Nipissing First Nation Traditional Powwow. Friday night September 3rd we host a talent night as people settle in for the weekend. It's not a contest persay but it is entertaining and a lot of fun.

September 4-5:

Delaware Nation contest pow wow.*
Location: Moravian Reserve, Ontario. Highgate Road.
Info: 519-692-3936 or 519-692-3969

September 9-12:

Six Nations Fall Fair contest pow wow.*
Location: Ohsweken, Ontario. Fair Grounds.
Info: 519-758-5444 www.sntourism.com jsandy@sixnations.ca

September 10-12:

Shackan Traditional pow wow.
Location: Shackan, British Columbia.
Directions: 46 km west of Merritt on Hwy 8; exit 286 off The Coquihalla.
Info: Chief Ruby Adams 250-378-5410
Additional Info: Out going princess special, teen girls all around.

September 10-12:

2010 Wabaseemoong Traditional pow wow.
Location: Kenora, Ontario. Wabaseemoong First Nation.
Directions: Wabaseemoong First Nation also known as Whitedog is located just an hour north of Kenora, Ontario.
Info: Christine Jack 807-927-2000 cjack_76@hotmail.com
MC: Howard Copenace
AD: Jamie Mandamin
Host Drum: Whitewolf Traditional. Co-Host: Brown Eagle.
Additional Info: Warm Ups - Friday. Grand Entry - Saturday 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Sunday - 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Dance Specials: Men's Traditional, Men's Fancy, Men's Grass, Men's Chicken, Woman's Jingle Dress, Woman's Fancy, Woman's Traditional. *Princess & Brave Pageant* *Tiny Tot Pageant*.
24 hour Security. $150.00/weekend fee for Vendors. Honorariums will be paid daily. ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS or ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED on GROUNDS.
Contact Information
Christine Jack - 927-2000 ext. 246
Elaine McDonald - 927-2000 ext. 304
Linda Muckle - 927-2000 ext. 264
John Paishk - 927-2000 ext. 291
Myrna Napish - 927-2000 ext. 259
Samara Cameron - 927-2222
John Bunting - 927-2222

September 11:

The 7th Annual Opikihiwawin Traditional pow wow.
Location: Wiunnepeg, Manitoba. Camp Amisk.
Directions: Camp Amisk, located just south of Winnipeg along the LaSalle River, opposite LaBarriere Park. Free bus shuttle-- phone for more details.
Info: Julia Ryckman 204-783-7078 Julia.Ryckman@newdirections.mb.ca
MC: Winston Bear
AD: Lorne Redsky
Host Drum: Young Nation. Co-host Drum: White Eagle.
Cost: Free / Craft table rentals $20.00
Additional Info: Grand Entry: 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Honorariums for first 10 drum groups. Traditional Feast 5:00 pm, Children's Activities, Jingle Dress Special, Spot Dances, All ages Men's Traditional Special, Teen Fancy Special, All Ages Women's Traditional Special, All Ages Grass Special.

September 11-12:

10th Annual Traditional pow wow.
Location: Midland, Ontario. Ste Marie Park
Directions: Hwy 12 & Wye Valley Road, Midland Ontario. Catch Hwy 12 from Hwy 93 from 400 or Hwy 7 to Hwy 12.
Info: Kathy 705-526-5589 gbnfc@gbnfc.com
Cost: Public admission $5
Additional Info: Sunrise Ceremony Sat & Sun Grand Entry noon both days, closing ceremony Sunday 4:00. Rough camping for participants only. NO Pets - Drug & Alcohol Free Event.

September 17-19:

2010 Eden Valley contest pow wow.
Location: Eden Valley, Alberta. Directions are on the web site.
Directions: 1hour South of Calgary(follow the Cowboy trail), 1/2 hour West of Longview on highway541...follow the signs from Longview.
Info: Clifford Jimmy John 403-558-3626 cjimmyjohn@gmail.com

September 18-19:

Traditional harvest festival & pow wow.
Location: London, Ontario. Ontario Museum of Archaeology. 1600 Attawandaron Road.
Info: Dr. Robert Pearson 519-473-1360 rpearce@uwo.ca http://www.uwo.ca/museum/village.html
Cost: Free Admission.

September 18-19:

Curve Lake First Nation 54th Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Curve Lake, Ontario. Curve Lake First Nation. Lance Woods Park. K0L 1R0
Info: Curve Lake 705-657-8045 culturalarchivist@curvelakefn.ca http://www.curvelakefirstnation.ca/powwow.html
Cost: $5 for children and elders, $7 for adults
Additional Info: The theme for this year's Pow Wow is "Strengthening Our Roots Through Culture". Grand entry is at 12:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Alcohol & drug free event. No pets allowed.

September 25:

UW traditional pow wow.
Location: Waterloo, Ontario. 190 Westmount Road N. St. Paul's University College at the University of Waterloo.
Info: 519-885-1460 ebaker@uwaterloo.ca http://aboriginalservices.uwaterloo.ca
Cost: $5 entry fee
Additional Info: Theme is 'Honouring our Future Leaders'. Sunrise Ceremony is at 7:00 AM. Grand entry is at 12:00 PM.

October

November

November 6-7:

Manito Ahbee International contest pow wow.
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba. MTS Centre.
Info: 204-956-1849 www.manitoahbee.com info@manitoahbee.com

November 20:

5th Annual Honoring Children traditional pow wow.*
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Winnipeg Indian & Metis Friendship Centre.
Info: 204-336-3600 or 204-250-4908 www.powwowtohonorchildren.ca hill_mckay@yahoo.ca

December

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