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Nipissing First Nation N'bisiing Anishinaabek Traditional Gathering
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Pow Wow September Labour Day Weekend
FULL COLOR M.C. - Bob Goulais Anishinaabe Traders Welcome For Event Info Contact: Rodney Commanda 705-753-2050 Extension 1260 or Email: rodneyc@nfn.ca
Friday - Talent Night - 6 pm to 10 pm Saturday & Sunday - Traditional Pow Wow 12:00 pm Registration Daily 1:00 pm - Grand Entry Daily 5:00 pm - Saturday Only Feast
An Eagle soars above silent and unassuming, drawn to the rhythm of the drum. Slowly noticed by the people dancing below, awe quietly spreads throughout as each pause in silent breath. Deep within the currents of her wings she once carried songs and prayers of our ancestors from a time of distant past. Now it is our time, our songs, our prayers . . . . welcome to our celebration. . . . . It is a good day to dance!
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Promise of Indian homeland died with Brock
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his year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, an event that historians agree was Maurice Switzer instrumental in shaping the future borders of Canada, and perhaps ensuring its very existence as a nation separate from that of the American invaders. Most of us were taught in school that Sir Isaac Brock was “the hero of Upper Canada” in that conflict between North America’s biggest neighbours. His remains are interred beneath the 185-foot-high monument overlooking Queenston Heights, where the general met his death on October 13, 1812, leading a foot charge against an American position. With the hindsight of 200 years of history, it is generally now agreed that the contribution of largely anonymous Indian warriors was pivotal to the war’s outcome, a virtual stalemate despite American forces that outnumbered Up-
per Canada’s defender by at least a ten-to-one margin. Sir Isaac Brock’s greatest contribution may have been in recruiting support of an alliance of up to 10,000 Indian warriors from around the Great Lakes. The military might of Great Britain was occupied overseas in fighting the Napoleonic Wars. There were only 1200 British Troops to protect 1,000 miles of border south, and west of Montreal, and only about 4,000 ill-trained Upper Canadian militia. So when American political leaders started openly speculating about conquering the remaining British territories on the continent, Brock — who by 1811 was Upper Canada’s top administrative and military official — began preparing for war. He ordered all available volunteers into the militia for training and began seeking out First Nations leaders — like the Shawnee chief Tecumseh — to see if they would ally with his forces in the event of an invasion. Tecumseh was a visionary leader who had been building a groundswell
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of support with his call for a confederacy of Indian tribes to resist American encroachment on their lands. Two months after the United States declared war on Britain on June 18, 1812, Brock met with Tecumseh at Amherstburg, near Fort Detroit, and the two leaders deployed ruses to convince the Americans that their combined force of 300 British soldiers, 400 militiamen, and 800 Native warriors was much larger. Terrified about the prospect of falling into the hands of the Indians, Gen. William Hull surrendered without a shot being fired. This early victory, the first against ten American invasions of Upper Canada, was crucial to the morale of the defenders. In securing Tecumseh’s alliance, Brock gave the Shawnee chief a silver tomahawk-pipe, and a promise to negotiate no peace treaty without addressing Tecumseh’s vision of an independant Indian homeland. That promise died with Brock on the battlefield at Queenston heights, and, almost exactly one year later, Tecum-
seh was killed at the Battle of the Thames near presentday Chatham, defending a retreating force of British troops. When the War of 1812 officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent on Christmas eve, 1814, no Indians were present.
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We Are All Treaty People book by Maurice Switzer and Charlie Hebert on cover page has made the 2012-13 shortlist of First Nations Communities Read program.
The Great Lakes Pow-Wow Guide 2012 is the 18th annual directory/magazine produced by Anishinabek News staff and published by the Union of Ontario Indians. Over 10,000 copies are circulated, most inserted into the May 2012 issue of the Anishinabek News. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy of our pow-wow listings. However, some dates may change and some may contain errors. Please confirm information in advance to avoid a long drive to an empty pow-wow ground. Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this magazine, including advertisements, photos and other editorial content may be reproduced or published in any form (electronic or print) without the written permission of Anishinabek News.
Treaties Created Canada ............. 6 Quilts tell women’s story ............. 9 Just let them dance .................. 11 Beausoleil officially historic ......... 13
Twilight start speaks ......................12 Gas Stations on map .................. 16-17 Pow-Wow Listings ..................... 23-30
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Canada exists because of treaty relationship Aanii, Boozhoo, Greetings! Canada exists because of the treaty relationship between the Crown and First Nations citizens. Too few Canadians are aware that the Royal Proclamation of 1763 by Great Britain recognized that “the Indian tribes of North America are to be treated as Nations”, a policy that was enshrined in the following year’s Treaty of Niagara with the leaders of 24 Nations of Great Lakes peoples. When those 24 leaders accepted the Covenant Chain Wampum Belt in July, 1764 at the Niagara Congress, they agreed to be military allies with the British in North America, a pledge that was put to the test in 1812 when the newlyindependent United States of America invaded Canada. The 10,000 warriors who supported Gen. Isaac Brock’s meagre force of 1,000 British regulars and 3,000 ill-trained militiamen rallied around the leadership of the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, and Anishinabek leaders like William Musquakie (Yellowhead) from the Chippewas of Rama, Shingwauk of the Ojibways of Garden River, John Shawundais (Sunday), last traditional Chief at Alderville. Algonquin Chief Pakinawatik, great-grandfather of the late William Commanda, brought 800 warriors from
the Ottawa region and served with such distinction that the British named him “Commander”, from which the family name Commanda came into common usage. When the dust cleared, Gen. Brock and Tecumseh had died in battle, but Canada’s borders were secure and have never been threatened since. But the British Crown’s promise of an inviolable Indian Territory was the first of many that would be broken by the Colonial, and later the Canadian government. The Treaty of Niagara had promised that the peoples of those 24 Nations would never want for anything, never be poor. Emissary Sir William Johnson had promised that the British would share “the necessities of life…as long as the world shall last.” When you see our veterans lead the dancers into the arenas this pow-wow season, I ask you to honour them, and remember that they have fulfilled the promise of their ancestors and defended Canada in battles all around the globe. They are a reminder that Canada has yet to keep many of its promises. Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee Grand Council Chief Anishinabek Nation
GREAT INDIAN CHIEFS OF TURTLE ISLAND
Chief Seattle Suquamish ( 1786-1866)
Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea) Mohawk (1742-1807)
“How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us.”
“No person among us desires any other reward for performing a brave and worthwhile action, but the consciousness of having served his nation.”
Poundmaker Pitikwahanapiwiyin Plains Cree (1842-1886)
Tecumseh Shawnee (1768-1812)
Pontiac Odawa (1720-1769)
“Unless we support one another with our collective forces, they will soon conquer us, and we will be driven away from our native country and scattered as leaves before the wind.”
“We are not your slaves. These lakes , these woods, and mountains were left to us by our ancestors. They are our heritage and we will part with them to none.”
“This is our land! It isn’t a piece of pemmican to be cut off and given in little pieces back to us.”
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Chief Joseph (Hinmattoo Yahlattat) Nez Perce (1840-1904) “The earth is the Mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.”
Big Bear (Mistahimaskwa) Plains Cree (1825-1888) “When the whitemen were few in the country, I gave them the hand of brotherhood.”
Sitting Bull (Tatanka Iyotanka) Lakota (1831-1890) “Each man is good in the sight of the Great Spirit.”
Chief Hole-in-the-Day (Bug-O-Nay-Geeshig) Minnesota Ojibwe (1825-1868) “The Ojibway chiefs will feel highly honoured if the ladies will consent to sit on our side.”
Chief Crowfoot (Isapo-muxika) 1830-1890 “The Police have protected us as the feathers of the bird protect it from the frosts of winter. I wish them all good, and trust that all our hearts will increase in goodness from this time forward. I am VDWLVÀHG , ZLOO VLJQ WKH Wreaty.”
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4th Annual
Maamwi Kindaaswin Festival “Learning Together”
June 8, 2012
Residential School Roundtable and Traditional Teachings Workshops
June 9, 10 POW-WOW
“Honouring Indian Residential School Survivors” Canadore College, Lower Field, North Bay, ON Grand Entry Saturday at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm Grand Entry Sunday at 12:00 pm Host Drum: Chippewa Travelers Co-Host Drum: Lake of the Woods Singers Head Dancers: Elvin Nicoteine, Tasheena Sarazin Special Invited Dancers: Cecil Nepoose & Mary Dokis MC: Kirby Mianscum Honourarium for all Dancers Honourarium for first five Drums
Admission: FREE Sunrise Ceremony takes place Friday, Saturday, Sunday Saturday Feast 5:00 pm
For more information contact 705-472-2811, ext. 227 Vendors contact 705-472-2811, ext. 217 This event made possible by funding from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as well as:
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‘We are all Treaty People’ makes short list Five titles were in contention to be the First Nation Communities Read title selection for 2012-2013. The short list titles are: - Bear Walker (Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws) by Chad Solomon and Christopher Meyer, published by Little Spirit Bear Productions; - Call of the Fiddle by Wilfred Burton and Anne Patton, illustrated by Sherry Farrell Racette, published by Gabriel Dumont Institute; - The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story written and illustrated by Leah Dorion, published by Gabriel Dumont Institute; - Shannen and the Dream for a School by Janet Wilson, published by Second Story Press; - We are all Treaty People by Maurice Switzer, illustrated by Charley Hebert, published by
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Union of Ontario Indians. The First Nation Communities Read program is the Ontario First Nation public library community’s contribution to the popular community reading movement. Through its featured Aboriginal titles, First Nation Communities Read encourages family literacy and intergenerational storytelling, and promotes
the publication, sharing, and understanding of Aboriginal voices and experiences. A six-member jury of librarians from First Nation public libraries in Ontario with coordination support from Southern Ontario Library Service arrived at the short list after considering 38 submissions from 18 publishers. The 2012-2013 submissions call
was for books for children. The First Nation Communities Read selections alternate annually between books for children, and books for adults and young adults. The 2011-2012 selection is Fatty Legs: A True Story, a memoir written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak Fenton, illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes, and published by Annick Press. First Nation Communities Read was to announce the title selection for 2012-2013 in late May to coincide with the launch of National Aboriginal History Month celebrations in June. First Nation Communities Read honours the selected title with a widely distributed poster, year-long showcasing on the First Nation Communities Read web site, and promotional opportunities, including an author-illustrator tour to First Nation communities in Ontario.
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Quilts to tell women’s war story By Mary Simpson GLENCOE, Ont. – The Canadian government says that “Without the alliance with First Nations during the War of 1812, the defence of Canada would probably not have been successful.” The First Nations who were British allies held the Americans at bay for the first two years of the war. Historian Jon Latimer notes that the “The Battle of the Thames (in Moraviantown in 1813) was a great victory for the United States, and the death of Tecumseh shattered the Indian Confederacy.” The local history of the War of 1812 is being reconstructed from the First Nations’ perspective with the help of academics and archives because a lot of the oral history was lost when children were sent to residential schools. George E. Henry explains that “the chain of oral history was broken when children did not receive knowledge passed from one generation to the next”. Local researchers are going back to original sources such as the Moravian Diaries and the war loss compensation records. About 30 quilters, historians, and interested folk started meeting last
Sylvia Deleary, Walpole Island, Letitia Antone, Oneida of the Thames, Mary Simpson, Alfreda Henry, Chippewas of the Thames with Tecumseh wall hanging made by Carol Morrison, Chippewas of the Thames.
June to research and design two fabric quilts featuring 60 blocks. There are already 16 barn quilts on Longwoods Road near Wardsville. Sixty more barn quilt blocks will interpret women’s stories about their involvement
in the War of 1812 – such as growing and providing food for the warriors. The two story quilts each have a narrative. One quilt features stories told by First Nations women and the other will feature the stories of settler women.
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Albert Thompson, Fancy dancer – Photo by Rick Garrick
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Pow-wow protocol? Just let them dance!
Fancy Shawl dancer Sylvana Brodhagen, 5, and sister Stephanie, 3, Jingle Dress dancer, participated in an Anishinabek cultural presentation at Our Lady of Fatima School in North Bay.
By Holly Brodhagen Pow-wow fever has hit my family. Every day my daughters ask to go to a powwow and every day I tell them I will find one. I have learned not to mention the ones that are too far away because, in a child’s mind, far really isn’t that far if it means there will be a pow-wow at the end of the drive. While at a children’s pow-wow last year, I was talking to an Elder about regalia and she mentioned how much my children seem to like dancing. I said that I was thinking about regalia for them but did not know the protocols since they were so young. Her words were simple; “They are children and they dance with an open spirit and heart. Make them regalia and let them dance.” I took this to heart and off I went to design and sew their regalia. They have now been dancing a year at any pow-wow we can attend. My youngest is a beautiful Jingle Dress dancer who is proud of dancing this healing dance. If asked she will explain how to put your hands on your hips and “dance like this” and off she goes, dancing her way around the circle (usually lapping everyone else). My eldest is a fluttery butterfly in her Fancy Shawl regalia.
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She watches fellow dancers and tries to copy their steps. Both girls are proud of their dancing and are willing to share what they know with others. As their mother, it is my responsibility to teach them the protocol of the pow-wow circle and if I do not know the answer to their questions, I look to others for information. Luckily, I have met many dancers and Elders who are willing and able to share their teachings with me and my daughters. It sounds so simple but really this was a huge step for me. I was not raised in my culture and am not a dancer. I was worried about offending someone by letting my children dance and was not willing to take the step to make regalia for them. I feel like that Elder freed me from the idea that we didn’t belong. Not only are my children actively embracing their culture but I feel like I have connected with a history and people that I have been separate from for most of my life. We hope to see you at the next pow-wow. Holly Brodhagen, Dokis First Nation, holds a master degree in social work.
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Twilight star answered craigslist ad for part By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Tyson Houseman’s story offered inspiration and some good advice for the 100 young people who participated in a Waubetek Aboriginal Youth Business Conference. The conference’s keynote speaker recalled seeing an ad on craigslist for a part in a motion picture and later finding out it was Twilight. “Never expected to get the part but I still wanted to try. I could have not lined up but I said ‘why not’,� said Houseman, of Cree descent, who was only 18 at the time and had just graduated high school. Out of 10,000 people who
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auditioned, he was given the role of Quil Ateara and joined the other four young men to form the film’s “wolf pack�. “Its surreal being Quil,� said Houseman. “There is a huge fan base that fell in love with the books and they visualize the characters as they are reading, so when the film comes out they transfer the love for the book to the images on the screen.� “Take that risk and go for it; you never know where you will end up,� Houseman encouraged his conference audience. “Follow your dreams. If you have a dream, go for it, even if others say you can’t do it.�
He travels around the world attending Twilight conventions, has met lots of movie stars and musicians in Los Angeles, and the ultimate mark of success – has his own action figure. Houseman is studying acting at Concordia University in Montreal. Entertaining others is in his genes. Father Howie Miller was nominated for a Gemini award in 2009 for the sketch comedy show Caution: May Contain Nuts, which airs on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. He is currently working on a spin-off show called Delmar and Marta. Tyson Houseman signs hat for Paskwa Lightning, Birch Island.
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Beausoleil First Nation officially historic By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – The upheaval and hardships endured by early members of Beausoleil First Nation before coming to Christian Island during the mid-1800’s is now a celebrated heritage earning historical recognition by the Government of Canada. Beausoleil Island is one of 13 historic site designations of aboriginal persons, places and events announced by the federal Ministry of the Environment, which is responsible for Parks Canada. The designations celebrate places that that bear witness to the spiritual, cultural and physical ties nurtured by First Nations for millennia. A Parks Canada spokesperson said a plaque will be installed on Beausoleil Island -- now in Georgian Bay Islands National Park -- in the next two years. The Ojibway-Anishinaabe nations occupied the Southern Georgian Bay region from the late 17th century and established encampments on Beausoleil Island, using its ample berry resources and fishing along the eastern shore. Chief John Assance surrendered their lands in
nearby Honey Harbour area. The historical designation came as citizens of the displaced Chippewas of Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations voted overwhelmingly to accept a Canadian offer of $307 million to settle the 30-year-old Coldwater Land claim. “All of the bands went in a different direction and we went to Beausoleil Island and settled there,” says Beausoleil FN Chief Roly Monague. “Because it was mostly rock and not good for farming or a good place for the people to thrive and in 1846 they went to the government to say they wanted off. There was a large community there and some stayed in the Honey Harbour area while the majority came to the Christian Island Reserve. We The Tobey family of Beausoleil Island. – Photo courtesy Parks Canada are called Beausoleil First Nation because the Coldwater region of the mainland we came from Beausoleil Island.” Christian Island reserve provided in 1838 and moved his people to the new reserve on Beausoleil Island where a more compatible life, with forestry, they established two settlements and inland lakes, ample fishing and better soil attempted to grow crops before moving to for farming, but in those early pre-ferry nearby Christian Island in the mid 1850`s. days life was still not easy thanks to the A few families stayed behind on Beausoleil remote factor with access only by water Island until 1929 and then settled in the or crossing the ice in winter.
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Honouring 181 in battle TORONTO – Nearly 200 years after the Battle of York, in which invading American forces destroyed much of what eventually became known as Toronto, those who lost their lives in the battle are being commemorated. An exhibit running until Sept. 8 at the St. Lawrence Market Gallery will identify 181 Canadian, First Nations,
American and British soldiers who died in the Battle of York and will include artifacts from the battle itself, first-person accounts and maps. The exhibit, dubbed Finding the Fallen: The Battle of York Remembered, was put together in collaboration with historians and genealogists from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
While the Town of York was devastated in the battle, it served to helped forge the Canadian identity. Following the Battle of York, pro-British sentiment and anti-American sentiment both rose. Following the battle, Canadian and British forces retaliated, storming the U.S. and capturing and burning Washington, D.C.
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Satire on war STRATFORD, ON – This year’s Stratford Festival presents The War of 1812: The History of the Village of the Small Huts, a satirical look at the unsuccessful invasion of Canada by her southern neighbours. Running from June 26 to August 12 in the Studio Annex Theatre the storyline says : “When America declares war on Britain and her empire, a Native confederation led by the Shawnee chief Tecumseh
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defends its own territory by joining in the defence of Canada. After three years of bloodshed on land and lake, the Yankees have burned York, the Yorkees have burned Washington, and everyone has burned the Natives.”
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Honorariums to all Registered Drum Groups & Dancers. Feast & Give-a-way Dance Specials ~~~~Coordinator’s Hand Drum Special~~~ ANISHINABEK CRAFT & FOOD VENDORS WELCOME
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Location: French River I. R. #13 aka: Pickerel Reserve, ONTARIO 45 minutes South of Sudbury off Hwy 69 or 1 hour North of Parry Sound. Turn off at Pickerel River Road, drive in 1.5Kms. Held in the ball field. Watch for POW-WOW signs. Rough camping. Bring your own lawn chair. No Pets. EVERYONE WELCOME! This is a drug and alcohol free event. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT POW-WOW CO-ORDINATOR: LUANA McQUABBIE WORK: 1-866-252-3330/(705) 857-1221 OR (705) 857-3714 EMAIL: luana.mcquabbie@henveymedicalcentre.com
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The Tall TeePee Restaurant & Gas Bar, RR#4 Roseneath Bayshore Variety and Video, 3 Bayshore Drive, Beausoleil FN Virginia Beach Marina, 7751 Black River, Rd., Box N 16, Sutton Charlie’s Bay Bait & Tackle, 826 Mississauga St. Curve Lake Terry’s Gas and Variety,1420 Mississauga St. Curve Lake Whetung’s, Corner of Mississauga St and Chemong St. 22521 Island Road, Port Perry Moose Deer Point Marina, 1060 Marina Road
Southwest Region Aamjiwnaang 519-344-7166 Kettle & Stony Point 519-786-5982 519-786-5604 519-786-2267 Chippewas/Thames 519-870-3216 519-264-2402 519-264-2343 519-289-1458 519-264-2545 Munsee-Delaware 519-289-1585
Chippewa Sunoco, 1010 Degurse Dr., Sarnia Anishinabek Sales, 6364 Indian Lane, R.R.# 2, Forest R & R Marina, 9340 Lake Dr., R.R.# 2, Forest Al’s Gas, 9401 West Ipperwash Beach Rd., R.R.#2, Forest The Store By JJRT, RR 1 - 551 Jubilee Rd., Muncey Chippewa Fuels Gas Bar, RR 1, Muncey Maitland Road Convenience, 46 Maitland Rd., Muncey Apple Corner Gas Bar, 130 Chippewa Rd., R.R.#1, Muncey Three Fires Gas Bar, 34 Christina Rd., R.R.#1, Muncey Duce’s Trading Post, 146 Hyndman Rd., R.R.#1, Muncey Tuck’s Auto, 383 Middlemiss Dr., R.R.#1, Muncey
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EK NATION ON-RESERVE
Aamjiwnaang FN Alderville FN Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Aundeck Omni Kaning Atikameksheng Anishinawbek Beausoleil FN Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Chippewas of Georgina Island Chippewas of the Thames Curve Lake FN Dokis FN Fort William FN Henvey Inlet FN Long Lake #58 FN Magnetawan FN M’Chigeeng FN Michipicoten FN Mississauga #8 FN Mississaugas of Scugog Island
Moose Deer Point FN Munsee-Delaware Nation Namaygoosisagagun Nipissing FN Ojibways of Garden River Ojibways of Pic River Pays Plat FN Pic Mobert FN Red Rock FN Sagamok Anishnawbek Serpent River FN Sheguiandah FN Sheshegwaning FN Thessalon FN Wahnapitae FN Wasauksing FN Whitefish River FN Wikwemikong Zhiibaahaasing FN
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
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Fancy Shawl Dancers Brightly-coloured shawls, held with outstretched arms and worn over the shoulders, brightly decorated regalia, and a dance style that emphasizes a constant whirl of graceful jumps, spins and intricate footwork distinguish fancy shawl dancing from the other women’s categories. Their regalia features colourful shawls, decorated with ribbon fringes, elaborate designs, and appliqué, which are held with outstretched arms as the dancer spins and whirls. The dancer wears an intricately-beaded or decorated cape, various beaded accessories including a headband, brightly-beaded moccasins that cover the calf, and a decorated skirt with ribbon fringes. Dancing with high energy and a fast pace, most fancy shawl dancers are physically fit. They dance with high-stepping footwork and a whirl of beauty, agility and grace as they keep time with the music. Their style mimics butterflies in flight, with the shawls imitating wings. Fancy shawl dancing is the newest form of dance, originating along the U.S.-Canada border during the mid-1900s.
Fancy Feather Dancers Brightly-coloured regalia, twin feather bustles worn on the back, and fast and intricate footwork combined with up-and- down spins distinguish fancy feather dancers from the other men’s categories. Their regalia features bright ribbons and brightly-coloured cloth, as well as great amounts of beadwork, including beaded headbands, medallions, armbands and cuffs. Their capes and aprons usually have ribbon fringing. Angora anklets are worn over the fullest part of the calf. A roach, with two feathers that can move freely, is worn on the head. The two feather bustles, one attached to the waist and the other attached to the shoulders, are colour co-ordinated with the rest of the regalia. Ribbons are usually attached to the tips of the feathers. Small hackle bustles which match the twin feather bustles are sometimes worn as armbands. Because their energetic dance style is much faster than the other men’s styles, most fancy feather dancers are in great physical condition. The quick moves of this style require agility and stamina. Fancy feather dancing originated in Oklahoma.
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Men’s Traditional Dancers A large Eagle Feather bustle worn on the back and extending up past the shoulder, loud bells on the ankles, and a dance style which portrays the dancer’s quest for game distinguish men’s traditional dancing from the other men’s categories. Their regalia features a large U-shaped bustle with a single row of wing or tail feathers and two spikes which point upwards. The bustle is attached at the waist. They also wear a longer porcupine hair roach with a spreader holding two feathers, a bead breastplate over their shirt, a vest with beadwork, an apron with beadwork, arm bands and cuffs, and a decorated belt. The dancer also carries a variety of objects, including the Eagle wing fan, in his hands. The bells, which jingle along with the beat of the drum as the dancer moves, are tied over the cuffs of the dancer’s pants. Dancing by taking two steps with one foot and then two steps with the other, and moving his body and head as though he is hunting for game, the men’s traditional dancer re-enacts the hunt just as his forefathers did. The Lakotas are usually credited with originating this style of dance.
Grass Dancers Yarn and ribbon-adorned regalia and a swaying dance style which features loose and flowing movements along with an emphasis on shoulder-shaking distinguish grass dancing from other men’s categories. Their regalia features lots of white, gold, silver or other brightly-coloured yarn and ribbons of different colours. They wear shirts and pants, with beaded or decorated belts, side tabs, armbands, cuffs, and front and back aprons. They also wear a beaded harness which can reach from the shoulders to the knees. They do not wear bustles of any kind. Grass dancers try to move their yarn and ribbon fringes in as many places as possible, creating a style which flows as the prairie grass does in the wind. This dance requires flexibility and stamina. The grass dance, the oldest form of dance, comes from the prairies. Some say it came from the stomping down of grass at the beginning of pow-wows, while others say it came from the tying of sweet-grass braids to the dancers’ belts.
Women’s Traditional Dancers White buckskin regalia with intricate beadwork designs, fringed shawls folded over one arm, and a dance style with slow and poised movements as the dancers bob to the drum distinguish women’s traditional dancing from the other women’s categories. Their regalia features fine handcrafted buckskin dresses which are decorated with intricate beadwork and long fringes. Their jewelry includes beaded barrettes, a beaded yoke with long buckskin strips that extend to the ankles, and fully-beaded moccasins. The dancers carry a folded shawl with long fringes over one arm and usually a fan in the hand of the other arm. Some dancers also carry a beaded bag. Dancing with elegance and grace, these highly-respected women keep rhythm with the drum by bobbing up and down as they dance in one spot or take very slow steps. They must always have one foot in contact with the earth. Their regalia moves like a breeze through a willow tree. The women’s traditional dance is the oldest form of women’s dancing.
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ARBOUR – central area of the Pow-wow grounds where the drums and singers are situated. BEADWORK – the beautiful designs created by sewing beads onto a particular piece of regalia. Beads were originally made from conch shells. BREASTPLATE – made from thin hollowed-out bones or long beads which are strung together to cover the dancer’s chest from the shoulders down to waist or knees. BUSTLES – made from feathers which are arranged together in a radial manner. They were originally worn by only a few honoured men, but now they are usually worn by men’s traditional and fancy feather dancers. Fancy feather dancers use turkey, hawk or Eagle feathers, while men’s traditional dancers almost always use Eagle feathers. CONTESTS – a competition for prizes and recognition against other dancers. Dance styles and age determine the categories of competition. Age groups usually are tiny tots, 0-5; little boys and girls, 5-12; junior boys and girls, 12-16; and seniors, 16-plus. Depending on the pow-wow and the category, prizes may reach $1500. GIVEAWAYS – a universal custom among the peoples of Turtle Island. Turtle Island societies believe that a person who is being honoured should provide gifts to other members of the society. Giveaways are appropriate for the big events in a person’s life, such as being the head dancer or entering the dance area in regalia for the first time. Giveaways by people being honoured or in honour of someone else are common at pow-wows. GRAND ENTRY – the parade of dancers which opens each powwow session. The Eagle Staffs are carried first into the circle, followed by the national flag and any other flag, usually carried by Veterans. The head dancers, along with any princesses or princes in attendance, and invited dignitaries are next in
order. The men’s dancers follow next, then the women’s dancers, then the junior boys and junior girls, with the little boys and girls last. After the Grand Entry, there is a Flag Song and then a prayer by an Elder in his/her language. The Eagle Staffs and the flags are then placed by the arbour. HONOUR SONGS – requested to honour a person for almost any reason, including a deceased person. People are requested to stand during honour songs. INTER-TRIBALS – songs which belong to no particular nation. Most inter-tribals are sung with vocables instead of words. They have become very popular because anyone can dance to these songs, which results in more people dancing. ROACH – type of headdress made from porcupine and deer hair. These are usually several rows of hair tied to a woven base, which allows the hair to stand up and move gracefully as the dancer moves. It is attached by a roach pin to a braid of hair or to strings tied around the head. Longer roaches are now in style, varying from 18 to 22 inches in length. Two feathers are usually attached to the roach. ROUND DANCE – usually held at the beginning of a pow-wow session. The dancers form a large circle in the dance area, with each dance style remaining together. A song is sung with a heavy 1-21 pattern and the dancers move laterally around the dance area. The faster styles dance closer to the arbour, and the slower styles dance farther away. Round dances are usually sung in sets of three or four songs. TWO-STEP – the head men’s dancer and the head women’s dancer dance together and lead a long string of paired dancers. The women usually ask the men to dance, and the men must dance when asked. The two-step can become very intricate, with the pairs splitting apart for a time and then rejoining later. People usually end up laughing as they do the two-step.
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1. Pow-Wows are fun events, but they are also sacred events. Ceremonial songs and dances, which are sacred, are performed from time to time throughout the pow-wow. 2. People should stand during all ceremonial songs and dances. These include the Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs, Honour Songs and any other songs that the M.C. designates as ceremonial songs. 3. Do not take any photos or video or sound recordings of ceremonies without asking permission from the person or group you are recording. Some areas of Turtle Island do not allow the recording of ceremonies, period. 4. People should listen to the M.C. because he will announce the different songs and will also let people know when they can dance and when they cannot. He will also give out other information and news. 5. Respect the Elders, drummers, singers, dancers, and the pow-wow staff and committee. 6. The dancers wear regalia while they are dancing, not “costumes.” People should not touch the regalia. 7. Appropriate dress and behaviours are required in the dance area. 8. People should take good care of their children at pow-wows. 9. Do not hold children while dancing the dance area. The child may be construed as a gift to the Creator. 10. Do not run around the dance area. Always walk in a clockwise direction when you are in the dance area. Horseplay is not tolerated. 11. Do not bring alcohol or drugs to a pow-wow. Do not come to a powwow while you are intoxicated. 12. Dogs are not allowed around the pow-wow area. 13. Bring your own chairs. Do not sit on someone else’s chair unless you have their permission. 14. Remember you are a guest. Have fun, ask questions and meet people.
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Shawanaga First Nation 15th Annual Traditional Pow Wow Honouring the Turtle Saturday, August 18th and Sunday, August 19th, 2012 GRAND ENTRY 12:00 NOON
Shawanaga First Nation are the caretakers of a natural stone formation in the shape of the turtle, a gift from the beginning of time. This majestic turtle lives along the shores of Shawanaga Bay. Many have visited this special place and many have left gifts, and offerings. ``Honouring the Turtle, is to acknowledge the importance of clean lands and water. She reminds us of the passing of time by the markings on her upper shell. On behalf of the membership of Shawanaga First Nation, Chief Michel Pawis and the Council Members invite you to celebrate “HONOURING THE TURTLE” beginning with grand entry at 12:00 noon on August 18th and 19th, 2012.
First Nations craft, artisans and food vendors will be on site both days. There will be demonstrations of quill work, bark basket making, beading and more. Contact Valerie for general information. Vendors contact Tami. (705) 366- 2526 Daily Draws for Door Prizes
This project has been supported by the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.
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Peace River, Alberta Grand Entry: 1:00 pm daily Sunrise Ceremony: 7:00 pm SatJune 8 10 urday 4th Annual, Maamwi Kindaaswin Feast: 6:00 pm Saturday Festival “Residential School MC: Eugene Cardinal Students” Host Drum: New Agency Location: North Bay, ON Admission Fee: None Directions: From Hwy.11/17, Exit Registration: Dancers $5.00 N. Gormanville Road. Lower resi- Special Declaration: No alcohol, dence field of Canadore College No Drugs Grand Entry: Sat 1:00 & 7:00 pm; Contact: Dennis Whitford, Sun noon 780-624-6367; Christina Sunrise Ceremony: before sunrise, Hogaboam, 780-624-6316 May 19 - 20 Friday, Saturday and Sunday Email: dennis.whitford@gov.ab.ca; Hiawatha First Nation 18th Feast: Saturday June 9th 5:00 p.m. Christina.Hogaboam@gov.ab.ca Annual Pow-wow MC: Kirby Mianscum Website: www.peaceriveraic.com “Protecting the Honour of our Host Drum: Chippewa Travellers Ancestors” June 9 – 10 Admission Fee: Free Location: Lakeview Ceremonial Vendor Fee: $100 for the weekend 23rd Annual Traditional Barrie NaGrounds, Paudash St., Hiawatha tive Friendship Centre Pow-wow Special Events/Features: Honour First Nation Grand Entry: 12:00 noon both days songs for former residential school “Miigwetch Kinawiya - Thank You Everyone” students. MC: Bob Goulais Contact: North Bay Indian Friend- Location: Wolf’s Den Archery, Host Drum: Big Train 7560 8th Line Essa, Uptopia, ON or Head Dancers: Paul Coppaway and ship Centre, 705-472-2811, email: info@wolfsdensports.com Ext. 227 Bonnie Mason MC: Paul Owl and Beedahsiga ElAdmission: 6 under Free; 7-12 June 9 - 10 liott $2.00; 13059 $5.00; Sr 60+ Free th 6 Annual Gathering of the Head Dancers: Bernard and Tammy Declarations: HFN is not responClans Powwow Nelson sible for anything lost, damaged, Location: Manistique Tribal ComHead Veteran: Jeff Monague stolen or injury to persons. No munity Center on US-2 next to the Arena Director: Emerson Benson drugs or alcohol permitted, no Kewadin Casino. Youth Head Male Dancer: Rain pets allowed. Grand Entry: Saturday at 1 and 7 Weaver Contact: Diane Sheridan p.m. and Sunday at noon. Youth Head Female Dancer: Kris705-295-7129 day time Email: Darla Blodgett, dblodgett@ There will be a crazy auction Sat- tina Nanibush urday after the feast. Host Drum: Red Spirit Singers HiawathaFN.ca Vendors: Viola Neadow Admission Fee: $5.00 Contact: Viola Neadow at Special Declaration: No alcohol, June 2 - 3 (906) 341-6993 or (800) 347-7137. No Drugs Aundeck Omni Kaning Annual Special Events/Features: Drum Traditional Pow-wow June 9 10 Group Split; Bring own chairs; Location: Aundeckomni Kaning 17th Annual Aboriginal rough and limited camping. Park & Campground near Little Gathering and Contact: BNFC, 705-721-7689 Current on Beautiful Manitoulin 9th Annual Traditional Pow-wow Island “Honoring our Veterans” June 16 - 17 Grand Entry: Sat. 1 & 7pm and Location: Agricultural grounds, Henvey Inlet First Nation 9th Sun. 1:00 15th Annual Ottawa Children and Youth Traditional Pow-wow The Aboriginal Family Festival Location: Raven’s Nest Gymnasium, Carlton University Grand Entry: 12:00 pm both days Dancers/Drummers: Selected daily Admission: Donation Contact: Alison Tranter, 613-722-3811, 234 Email: atranter@odawa.on.ca
Contact: (705) 368-2228 during business hours, leave message
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POW WOW • SUNRISE CEREMONY BOTH MORNINGS Everyone Welcome • POW WOW GRAND ENTRY: 12 noon Admission: $5.00 - Adults $2.00 - 12 to 17 $2.00 - Seniors Rough camping Available Contact Alison 905-985-3337 ajevons@scugogfirstnation.com
ALL WELCOME
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Annual Intertribal PowWow “Respecting the Spirit of our Ancestors” Located: Ball Field, French River I.R. #13, Pickerel River Road off Hwy 69, 45 minutes South of Sudbury 1 hour North of Parry Sound. Watch for Pow-wow signs. Grand Entry: SAT 12:00 pm & 7:00pm; SUN 12:00pm Sunrise Ceremony: Saturday and Sunday Feast: Saturday 5:00 pm Host Drum: Thunder Mountain Singers M.C.: Alex Fox Host Drum: Chi-Geezis Singers Co-Host: Spirit Wind Singers Head Dancers: Devan Kicknosway/ Geraldine Cameron Arena Director: Elvin Nicotine Head Veteran: Roy Alexson Elder: Karen Manitowabi Admission Fee: None Vendor Fee: $50.00/Craft; $100/ Food. Special Events/Features: Honorarium to all registered drum groups and dancers; Feast and giveaway; Father’s Day dance special sponsored by Chief and Council; Coordinator’s hand drum special. Special Declarations: Absolutely no Drugs and/or Alcohol All First Nation Dancers, Drum Groups, Anishinabek Vendors and Artisan welcome!!! Contact: Coordinator Luana McQuabbie, 705-857-1221 or 705 857-3714 Email: luana.mcquabbie@henveymedicalcentre.com and facebook
June 16 - 17
Buzwah Traditional Pow-wow “Wii Mshkoginendaning G’Dinwewninaa – Keeping Our
Saturday, July 21 & Sunday, July 22, 2012
DIRECTIONS: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is located North of Oshawa, From Hwy 12 & 7A, go East 10 minutes and drive through Port Perry 1 km East then go North 10 km on Island Rd. Pow-Wow Grounds 1 km past Great Blue Heron Charity Casino.
ABSOLUTELY - NO ALCOHOL - NO DRUGS - NO PETS www.scugogfirstnation.com
Language Strong and Alive” Location: Buzwah, Wikwemikong, ON Direction: Manitoulin Island, off Highway #6, Wikwemikong Way and follow signs. Grand Entry: 12:00 daily MC: Dan Fox Drum: 1st seven drums registered, rotating drum Head Dancers: Picked daily Head Veterans: Ray Cadotte, Robin Eshkibok Head Elder: Roberta Oshkabewisens Admission: None Food Vendors: $125.00 Craft Vendors: $75.00 Feast: 5:00 pm Saturday. Special Events/Features: Rough camping available; Breakfast for both days; Daily Honourarium and giveaway specials; Community special workshops include language and teachings; Hoop dance and fancy dance. Special Declarations: Absolutely No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Pets and Not responsible for any accidents, injuries, lost or stolen items. Contact: Ambrose Recollet, 705859-3782, Jean Simon, 705-8593871, Brian Peltier, 705-859-2385
June 16 - 17
Alderville First Nation 25th Annual Traditional Pow-wow Location: Alderville First Nation Pow-wow Grounds, Roseneath, ON Directions: Located 5787 Roseneath Landing Rd., (Rain site: Alderville Community Centre) Grand Entry: Noon both days Event: This is a community event that involves traditional dancing, drumming, food, ceremonies, crafts, etc. Contact: Bruce Smoke 905-352-2359 Email: smoketrailsingers@hotmail. com
Worlds Intertribal Lodge 218-9244018 or 231-912-7199
June 20 - 24
Ode’min Giizis Traditional Gathering Location: Del Crary Park Community: Peterborough, ON Admission Fee: Free Special Events/Features: A community procession along George Street to the grounds of the Traditional Gathering, lacrosse demonstrations, contemporary dance performance by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, arts and crafts with Red Pepper Spectacle, canoeing, storytelling, electric pow wow, food and craft vendors, mask June 16 – 17 making workshops. Two Worlds Lodge Spring Special Declarations: no pets or no Gathering Traditional Pow-wow alcohol please Location: Finkbeiner Farm, Lakola Contact: 705 745 1788 Road, Reed City, MI, USA (signs will Website: www.okw-arts.ca be posted) Events: Traditional Pow-wow with June 23 - 24 Spirit Fire and Ceremonies. Sheshegwaning Traditional Drum: No fees paid to drummers. Pow-wow Dancers: No fees paid to dancers. Location : In community next to Open to Public. skating rink, Sheshegwaning, ON Vendors: Crafts must be Native Directions: Hwy# 540 made. Grand Entry: SAT. 12:00 & 7:00 Contact: Dale or Betty Hyatt, Two pm; SUN. 12:00pm
Feast Date/Time: Saturday 5:00PM Drum: Chi Geezis Admission Fee: Free Admission Vendor Fee: $25.00 a day Information Contact: Loretta Roy 705-283-3292 or Julia Genereux 705-283-3292 Email: lorettaroy@sheshegwaning. org Email: Julia genereux@sheshegwaning.org Website: www.sheshegwaning.org
June 23 - 24
51st Annual Aamjiwnaang Competition Pow-wow Location: Bear Park – 1972 Virgil Ave. Sarnia, Ontario (new facilities and pow-wow grounds) Gates open: 10:00 both days Grand Entry: Sat 1:00; Sun at Noon MC: Bill Crouse, Salamanca, NY Arena Director: Nim Plain, Aamjiwnaang F.N Host Drum: Chippewa Travellers Admission Fee: $5 Adults; Seniors and kids 5 and under free Event: FRI Princess Pageant 6:00 pm at Community Centre – Live entertainment; Native food; Native crafts; Singing and Dancing Special Declarations: Pow-wow Committee is not responsible for
accidents, thefts, or short funded travelers. Rough camping and showers available. Public welcome Contact: Tracy Williams, 519-336-8410 Website: www.aamjiwnaang.ca Email: twilliams@aamjiwnaang.ca
Free Admission Contact: Band Office during business hours at 519-289-5396.
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June 30 – July 1
Education/Exhibition Pow-wow June 30 - July 1 Location: Carlton Lodge, off US Dokis First Nation 12th 223. Directions: Hwy 23, west on US Annual Traditional Pow-wow 233, coming from Kingston, Hwy Location: Dokis First Nation, via Monetville, ON 127 to Hwy 223. Directions: See website. Grand Entry: 12:00 pm both days June 29 - 30 Grand Entry: Both days at 12pm Host Drum: Lenawee Drum French River Visitor Centre MC: Gary Dokis, Dokis First Nation Events/Specials: Join us for a weekend long Celebration of First Nation Host Drum: Agwaa Gumii, Batchewana Bay Native American Culture and TradiCelebrate “Reflections of the Northern Lights” Co-host Drum: Little Iron, Nipissing tions Including, Native Foods, Arts & Crafts, Singing & Dancing, and Location: French River Visitor Cen- First Nation Storytelling. tre, Hwy 69 at the French River. Lead Male Dancer: Irvin George, Nipissing First Nation Contact: Abel Cool Wind Bear CooFriday, 11:00 a.m. preparation of per 517-263-3233 for all inquiries grounds, music and early evening Lead Female Dancer: Meriza lighting of Sacred Fire. George, Nipissing First Nation regarding vendors and camping. Camping is available for all drumGrand Entry: 1:00 p.m. Feast: Sat. at 5pm mers Admission: Free Specials: Feast, giveaway Craft Vendors: $75 for the weekEmail: lehnahweh@msn.com Vendors: call 705-898-3424 Website: www.lehnahweh.freeSpecial Declarations: No drugs or end webspace.com alcohol. No pets on the ceremoFood Vendors: $175.00 weekend (no electricity) nial grounds. Special Events: Music and Dance on July 4 - 8 Contact: 705-346-2612 31st Annual Sault Tribe Pow-wow & Sat. night 8:00 – 11:00 pm. June 30 – July 1 Summer Gathering Dancers and Drums Welcome – Munsee-Delaware Nation Vendors: Sherri Wallis at 906-635Must Register Traditional Pow-wow Rough Camping Available, No Pets 6050 Location: Munsee-Delaware Nation Declaration: Absolutely no alcohol Contact: Jackie Minton or Josh Park, Muncey, Ontario Homminga at 906-635-6050. or drugs Grand Entry: 12:30 pm Contact: Veronica Dokis 705-763-
July 6 - 8
Miawpukek Traditional Powwow Grand Entry: FRI, SAT and SUN at 1:00 pm Grand Closing: SUN @ 5pm Events: Social Night, June 30, 2011@ 7pm Community Feast Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 5pm Drum Competition and Dance Competition Prize Amount to be determined. Campsites and RV parking rentals available, call Thelma to book. Contact: Colleen Lambert, Tourism, Culture and Recreation Manager 709-882-2470 work; 709538-7115 cell Powwow Committee: Darlene Joe, Collie Benoit, Thelma Drew Email: tcr@mfngov.ca
July 7 - 8
Sheguiandah First Nation 24th Annual Traditional Jiingtimok Location: Pow-wow grounds, Sheguiandah First Nation, Hwy. 6. Rainout location at the Round House. Grand Entry: Sat. 1 & 7:00 pm; Sun. 1:00 pm. Rotating Drum: No Drum Hopping. Events/Specials: Friday Night Social, meet the Pow-wow Commit-
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tee. Fun and Games, Canoe Boxing Sun. @ 10am; Hand Drum Competition; Men Traditional Special; Outstanding Fireworks Display on Sat @ Dusk Rough Camping: Register Early (Day Before) Vendors: Anishnawbek Vendors. $100.00 for weekend. Declaration: Not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged articles. Absolutely No Drugs, Alcohol or Pets allowed on the premises. Please bring your own chairs. Contact: Pearl 705-368-2726 or Chop 705-368-2198 Email: chopwaindubence@hotmail. com
Vendors: all welcome, reserve your space. Contact: Committee members Mick Frechette (906)440-8918 or Elaine Young-Clement (906) 440-6801
July 28 - 29
Whitefish Lake First Nation Pow-wow Location: Pow-wow Grounds, Naughton, ON Directions: Regional Road #55, W of Sudbury Contact: Office 705-692-7629 during business hours.
July 27 - 29
July 13 - 15
Sagamok Anishnawbek Annual Pow-wow Location: Sagamok Spiritual Grounds, Massey, ON Directions: S. at lights in Massey, left at Zion Church, over bridge turn right and go 5km to fork at River Rd., turn left, follow signs to Sagamok Point. Grand Entry: Fri. 7pm; Sat. 1 & 7pm; Sun. 12 noon Feast/Giveaways: Sat. at 5:00 pm on Sun. giveaways take place at 4:00pm) Admission: Free Vendors: $100/weekend, $75/day Events: Environmentally friendly traditional Pow-wow, paper products please, bring your feast bag, rustic camping Declarations: Absolutely no Drugs, Alcohol or Pets Contact: Leroy Bennett 705-8652171 Health Unit Email: leroybennett@sagamokhssu. net
Diane Michano-Richmond, Ojibways of Pic River First Nation and Sara Sabourin, Pic Mobert First Nation. – Photo by Rick Garrick
Brunswick House First Nation Traditional Pow-wow Location: Hwy 101 N. about 9 km from Chapleau,ON Rough Camping available Declaration: No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed on the grounds Email: angela_april77@hotmail. com Contact: Angela S., 807-864-0248 ext. 265
July 14 - 15
42nd Annual Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Pow-wow Location: Pow-wow grounds, ForJuly 13 - 15 est, ON Ojibways of the Pic River Directions: 9226 Lake road, Kettle First Nation & Stony Point FN, ON, behind the Traditional Name: Begetekong golden Eagle’s Anishinabek Grand Entry: Sat. – 1pm & 7pm; Location: Heron Bay, Ontario, Sun. at Noon Directions: Highway 647, off Events: Drum & Dance Specials, Hwy#17 between Thunder Bay & Craft and Rough Camping Available Sault Ste Marie Vendors/Craft: Contact 519-786Warm-ups: Friday starting at 7:00 5731 pm Vendors: Band Office at 519-786Grand Entry: Saturday at 1 pm & 7 2125 pm and Sunday at 1 pm Feast Date/Time: Saturday - 5pm July 20 - 22 MC(s): James Mishquart 22nd Annual Opwaaganisiniing Head Dancers: Carriane Agawa, Traditional Gathering Mike Esquega Location: Lake Helen First Nation, Admission Fee: No admission fee Hwy 11, to Lake Helen Pow-wow Vendor Fee: Jackey Michano Grounds, Nipigon, ON Special Declarations: Rough camp- Grand Entry: Sat 1:00 & 7:00 pm; ing available. No drugs are alcohol Sun 12:00 pm permitted. Declaration: No alcohol and drugs Contact: Jackey Michano, 807-229- Contact: Red Rock Indian Band 8885, ext. 4 807-887-2510 Email: jackey.michano@picriver. com July 21 - 22 Annual Mississauga First Nation July 14 - 15 Traditional Pow-wow
Location: Mississauga First Nation, just outside of Blind River, ON Event: Experience Anishinabek culture as you view traditional costumes, dance, music and song. Opportunities are provided to sample traditional food and purchase locally produced crafts. Please bring your feast bags as no disposable cutlery will be provided. Grand Entry: 12:00 noon both days Contact: Alesia Boyer, 705-3561621, ext. 2237 Email: alesia@mississaugi.com
July 21 - 22
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation 15th Annual Pow-wow Location: Behind the MSIFN Administration Building (2252 Island Rd), Port Perry, ON Directions: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is located North of Oshawa. From Hwy 12 & 7A, go East 10 minutes - 1 km past Great Blue Heron Charity Casino. Grand Entry: Noon on both days Sunrise Ceremony on both days. Special Declarations: No drugs , alcohol or pets permitted. Rough camping available, no electricity. Contact: Della, 905-985-1826 or 705-985-3337 Website: www.scugogfirstnation. com
July 21 - 22
16th Annual Sugar Island Traditional Pow-wow Spiritual gathering, Friday, July 20, powwow Grand Entry: Saturday, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. Camping available
19th Annual Anishinaabe Family Language and Cultural Camp “Celebrating the Unity of Our Language & Culture” Sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians of the Anishinaabe Nation and the Little River Casino Resort Location: Pow-wow Grounds, corner of M22 & US 31 across from Casino Manistee, MI, USA Events: Presentations on cultural teachings, language learning, pipe teachings, natural medicines, drum making, cradle board making, residential school experience, basket making, hide tanning crafts and games. Presentations are Anishinaabemowin with English used as second language and are aimed at all ages. Declarations: Meals are provided, no registration fees, bring your Nation flag and a gift for the giveaway, showers on site, first comefirst served for the camping area. Contact: Kenny Naganiwane Pheasant: 231-590-1187 or 231-398-6892 or Terri Raczkowski at 231-3986891 Email: kpheasant@lrboi.com or kennypheasant@charter.net Website: www.anishinaabemdaa. com
August 3 - 5
25th Annual Pic Mobert First Nation Traditional Pow-wow Location: Pow-wow Grounds, Pic Mobert, ON Off Hwy#1, 20 km E. of White River. Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm; Sun. 1pm Events: Sacred Fire Friday to Monday; Warm-ups Friday 7pm – 11pm; Camping Available, Food & Craft Vendors, No admission fee. Declaration: No drugs or alcohol permitted, 24-hour security, No Pets Contact: Band office, 807-822-2134
August 4 - 5
Thessalon First Nation Annual Traditional Pow-wow Location: Thessalon First Nation Pow-wow Grounds, Thessalon, ON Directions: Off Hwy#17, if travel-
August 4, 5 & 6, 2012 Master of Ceremonies Jason Goodstriker, Alberta Allan Manitowabi, Wikwemikong Arena Director: Matthew Pheasant, Wikwemikong John Snake, Rama First Nation Smoke Dance Singer: Cam Hill, Six Nations
* Cultural Workshops * Champion Native American Dance * Authentic Native American Arts and Crafts * Community Art Show * Native American Cuisine
Head Veteran Apesanahkwat, South Carolina Head Dance Judge: Amos Key, Six Nations Tracey Recollet, Wikwemikong Head Drum Judge: Mark Lavallee, Cape Croker
W.H.O. Fundraising Golf Tournament August 3, 2012 For more information, please contact Roxanne Recollet,Tournament Organizer at (705) 859-1360 or email at rockzanne_01@yahoo.ca
Head Dancers: Picked Daily
COMMITTEE SPECIALS Drum Competition Old Style Jingle Men’s Fancy Iron Man(18+) Women’s Fancy Iron Woman (18+) Woodland Special (18+) Veterans Special Please visit the website for further details on specials
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Hoop Dance Showcase Daily! Admission Gates open at 10 a.m. Daily
Golden Age 50+ Combined 1st - 1000 2nd - 800 3rd - 600 Adult Category (18 - 49) 1st - 1000 2nd - 800 3rd - 600 Teen Category (13 - 17) 1st - 300 2nd - 200 3rd - 150 Children Category (6-12) 1st - 150 2nd - 100 3rd - 75 Smoke Dance Golden Age 50+ 1st - 1000 2nd - 800 3rd - 600 Smoke Dance Adult Category (18-49) 1st - 1000 2nd - 800 3rd - 600 4th - 500 Smoke Dance Teen Category (13-17) 1st - 300 2nd - 200 3rd - 150 4th - 100 Smoke Dance Children Category (6-12)1st - 150 2nd - 100 3rd - 75 4th - 50
4th - 500 4th - 500 4th - 100 4th - 50 4th - 500
www.wikwemikongheritage.org For more information and updates: Toll Free: (877) 859-2385 This is an alcohol and substance free event. Anishinaabe Vendors Only. 24 Hour security. Wikwemikong Heritage Organization and the community of Wikwemikong is not responsible for accidents, theft, or property damage. No Blanket dances will be accepted. All Presentation honorariums awarded and registration fees are in Canadian currency
ing from East, about 466.0km from Sudbury; traveling from West, about 200.0km from Sault Ste. Marie Registration and Social: 7:00 at Pow-wow grounds Grand Entry: Fri: Social Drumming; Sat. 1 & 7pm; Sun. at noon. Sunrise Ceremony: Thurs to Sun. Feast: Sat. 5pm – Bring own Utensils (plates/cutlery) Vendor Fee: $25 per day; $50.00 for the weekend Camping available Declarations: No drugs or alcohol permitted Contact: Vi McLean at 705-8422670
August 4 - 5
Wasauksing 4th Traditional Powwow “Returning to the Circle” Location of Pow-Wow Grounds: Depot Harbour, Wasausking First Nation Directions: 10 minutes from Parry Sound, on Bowes St, turn South on Great Northern Road, turn right on Emily St. and follow through on Rose Point Road, cross bridge to Wasauksing First Nation. Grand Entry: Noon both days MC: Gerard Sagissige Host Drum: Sitting Bear Head Dancers: Victor Tabobandung; Marilyn Beaucage (head dancers); Brent Tabobandung, Raven Tabobandung (youth head dancers) Admission Fee: Donations Vendor Fee: $25.00 p/day Special Declarations: No drugs, no alcohol, no pets allowed on powwow grounds Contact: Maggie Tabobondung (705) 746-8022, ext. 2261; Sarah Tabobondung, 705-746-8022 Email: maggiecfo@knet.ca or restorativejustice_04@hotmail.com Web: www.wasauksing.ca
nda, Wikwemikong Prize money to be awarded on Monday and in Canadian funds. Golden Age Combined Category (50+); Adult Category (18-49); Men’s Traditional; Men’s Grass; Men’s Fancy; Women’s Traditional; Women’s Fancy; Women’s Jingle; Teen Category (13-17); Children’s Category (6-12); Smoke Dance Golden Age 50+ (Men/Women/ Adult/ Teen/Children’s); Tiny Tot Honourarium Paid Daily Admission: Daily Adult Rate $10; Daily 6-12 yrs $2; Elders and Under 6 yrs of age free; Weekend Adult Pass $20. Food Vendors: 10x10 (w/out hydro) $315.00; 10x10 (with hydro) $375.00; 10x20 and over (with hydro) $475.00 Craft Vendors: 10x10 $200.00; 10x15 $300.00; 10x20 $350.00 Rough Camping Available Special Events/Features: Community specials workshops: Language and Teachings Special Declarations: Absolutely No Drugs, No Alcohol, No pets. Not Responsible for any accidents, injuries, lost or stolen items. Contact: Doris Peltier or Brian Peltier, Wikwemikong Heritage Organization 705-859-2385 Email: dpeltier@wikwemikongheritage.org or brian@wikwemikongheritage.org Website: www.wikwemikongheritage.org
August 11 - 12
Annual Serpent River Traditional Pow-wow Location: Serpent River First Nation, Cutler, ON Directions: First Nation located halfway between Sudbury & Sault Ste. Marie on Hwy 17 at the Big Teepee Special Events: Live music on August 4 6 Friday at the Pow-wow grounds 52nd Annual Cultural Festival Grand Entry: Sat 12:00 & 7:00 pm; Location: Wikwemikong Unceded Sun 12:00 pm Indian Reserve, Manitoulin Island, Contact: Rhonda Stoneypoint or ON off Highway #6, follow WikJoseph Owl 705-844-2298 during wemikong Way to Thunderbird Park business hours. in the main village. Grand Entry: 12:00 noon daily and August 11 - 12 Saugeen First Nation Annual 7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday MC: Jason Goodstriker, Alberta and Competition Pow-wow Allan Manitowabi, Christian Island Location: James Mason Centre, Saugeen First Nation located just Drum: Rotating drum outside Southampton, ON Head Dancers: Jason Gullo and Grand Entry: Both days at 1pm Rhonda Doxtator Head Dance Judges: Amos Key, Six Feast: Sat. at 5pm Nations of the Grand River; Tracey Craft vendor: $100 food $150 Contact: Clint Root or Renee Recollet, Sudbury Head Drum Judges: Mark Lavallee, (519)797-1973 Email: Clinton.renee@sympatico. Sudbury Arena Director: John Snake, Rama ca First Nation; and Matthew PheasAugust 18 - 19 ant, Wikwemikong FN Chippewas of the Thames Annual Head Veteran: Apesanahkwat, Competition Pow-wow Lexington, SC, USA Location: Chippewa Ball Park, Head Elder: Alex Fox, WikMuncey First Nation, 640 Jubilee wemikong; and Beatrice Shawa-
Youth Head Dancers: Tyler Paul, Deidra Boissoneau Head Toddler Dancers: Dane Boissoneau and Aarolyn Echum MC: Marc Hunter and Trevor McKay (Co-MC) Area Director: Brad Polson Feast: SAT at 5pm Vendors Welcomed - $40.00 vendors permit which includes 1 table (to be paid in full by cash or money order) Everyone Welcomed to Attend Declaration: This is a drug and alcohol FREE gathering Free Rough Camping Contact information: Dana Cosgrove, 1-888-269-7729
858-0610 (business hours) Website: wahnapitaefirstnation. com
August 25 - 26
26th Annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Traditional Pow-wow Mississaugas of New Credit “Our Story” Location: New Credit Indian Reserve, R.R.#6, Blue#2789 Mississauga Rd., Hagersville, ON Direction: 2 km N of Hagersville; 40km S of Hamilton; Hwy #6 S, W @ Haldiman 1st Line Road. Watch for signs. (GPS coordinates 43o 00 min 00 secs Latitude; 80o 05 min 41 secs Longtitude) Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00pm; Sun. 1:00pm August 25 – 26 Feast: Traditional feast on Sunday Wahnapitae First Nation 4:00 pm 17th Annual Traditional Pow-wow Location: Wahnapitae First Nation, Vendors: Craft Vending - Only Wahnapitae, Ontario via Capreol, allowing 30 vendors this year. Ontario Pre-registration is a MUST for craft Directions: 52 km north of Sudbury vendors. $30/Day; $50/Weekend (just past Capreol, ON) Rough Camping Grand Entry: Sat. 1pm & 7pm; Sun. Admission: $5.00; 6 & under – 1pm Free; Four grass dancers, including Josiah Fiddler, left, and Craig Moonias, second from Registration: 11 am – 2:00 pm Declaration: No Alcohol; No Drugs; right, danced together during the Lakehead University Native Student Association Honorarium and meals distributed Please Bring your own plates, Pow Wow, held March 16-18 in Thunder Bay. daily for registered dancers utensils and cups for the weekend. – Photo by Rick Garrick Calling all Dancers, Singers, and Contact: Faith 519-445-2283 or Drummers summer student at 905-768-5686 Rd., Muncey,Ont., Located 25km Grand Entry: 11:00 am Vendors: All welcome (June-Aug) SW of London, Ontario; Off Hwy 2 Following this, tap your toes and Rough Camping available Email: info@firstnationsgathering. Longwoods Rd., Exits on Hwy 402 join in the singing to the music com Delaware, Hwy 401 Iona Rd. provided by local artists, enjoy the Contact: WFN Band Office (705) Grand Entry: SAT 12 pm & 6 pm; food and refreshments that will be SUN at noon available, and stop at the vendors Admission: Adults (18-54) $5, and craft tables. There will be Youth (6-17) & seniors (55+) $4.00, various raffles and draws during 5 & under free the day. Dancers pay the admission rate. This is a family friendly gathering Specials Events: Smoke dance, with entertainment and activities Team dance, Hand Drum, Switch for young and old. Dance, Baby Contest, NOW conCome and enjoy the good food, test. great music, and fantastic comSpecial Declaration: No Drugs or pany. Bring the kids for hot dogs, Alcohol fun and games. Bring your own Vendors: First Nations owned and chair, bring a couple of friends, operated vendors only. come and join the celebration Contact: Kristen Hendrick 519-289- Come and join the celebration. 1595 Everyone welcome! Email: khendrick@cottfn.com Declaration: No drugs or alcohol Website: www.cottfn.ca and please no pets on the grounds. Vendors: All welcome, no fee, August 18 - 19 bring your own table. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Contact: Joan at 705-898-1250 Traditional Pow-wow August 24 - 26 Location: 2 km off Hwy 60. Al2nd Annual Mattagami First gonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Powwow Nation, Golden Lake, ON Grand Entry: 12 noon on both days. “Honouring the Children” Location: Mattagami First Nation is Rough camping available Admission: $5 ; 12 yrs under Free located 2 1/2 hours North of SudVendors: Craft Vendors: $125; Food bury and 1 hour South of Timmins Vendors: $175 very limited space. Grand Entry Saturday 12pm & 7pm and Sunday at noon. Contact: Jane Commanda (613) Host Drum: Eastern Eagle Singers 625-2800 Ext #231 Co-host Drum: Big Storm Singers Website: algonquinsofpikwakanaInvited Drums: Eagle River Singers gan.ca and Little Iron Singers August 25 Male Head Dancer: Gabe Whit8th Annual French River Metis educk Rendez-vous Where: Joe Chartrand Park, Noel- Female Head Dancer: Dawn Recollet ville, Hwy. 535
Web: www.newcreditpowwow.com
August 24 - 26
25th Annual Pow-wow Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay Reserve) Location: MacDiarmid, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Nipigon Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00pm; Sun. 1:00pm Contact: Peggy Lynch, 807-8853436 Email: brighterfutures@rockybayfn.ca
August 25 - 26
Chippewas of Rama First Nation Competition Powwow Celebration Location: Pow-Wow Grounds, 5884 Rama Rd. Rama, Ontario (across the road from the Casino) Directions: from Toronto: Hwy 400N to Hwy 11N, take exit 131 A (ON 12-S), Slight Right on Atherley Rd (ON 12-E), Left at Rama Rd. (County Rd 44) Destination will be on the left. Grand Entry: Saturday 1pm; Sunday 12:30pm MC(s):Chris Pheasant and Alex Fox Head Dancers: Lee Benson and Geraldine Cameron Admission Fee: Contact organizer Vendor Fee: Contact organizer Special Declarations: No Alcohol, Pets, Bring a chair / blanket Contact: 705-325-3611 Vicki ext: 1288, John ext: 1294, Sherry ext: 1437 Email: vickis@ramafirstnation.ca Website: http://www.ramafirstnation.ca/powwow/
August 25 - 26
18th Annual Silver Lake Traditional Pow-wow ‘Honoring our Traditions’
Head Drum/Head Dancers: TBA Feast: 5:00 pm both days Grand Entry: 12 noon on Sat. & Sun. Sunrise Ceremony: 6:00 a.m. MC(s): Mitchell Shewell Admission Fee: Under 12 free, 12-16 yrs. & over 60 $3.00, 16-60 $6.00 Vendor and Camping Fee: call for information Special Declarations: No Drugs or alcohol, No selling of sacred items, No Pets unless working dog, camping available Contact: Trudi at 613-375-6356 Camping Email: trudi_lemma@ hotmail.com
August 17 - 19
everyone welcome. Breakfast for all campers Sunday 7:00 am. MC: Gerard Sagassige Drum: Rotating drum, no drum hopping Admission Fee: FREE Vendor Fee: FREE – all donations would be greatly appreciated Camping: Rough camping, on-site showers available. Special Events/ Feature: Evening Bingo Saturday Special declarations: No Alcohol, Drugs, or Pets Contact: Christine or Dorothy at 705-283-3963 Email: chrismsagon@gmail.com
August 25 - 26
Rendezvous at the Straits St. Ignace Powwow Location: New France Discovery Center at the Father Marquette National Memorial, St. Ignace. Experience life when Native Americans and French Traders lived in harmony along the Straits of Mackinac! Friday will be the Blessing of the grounds at 1 p.m. and Contemporary Native music at August 24 - 25 7 p.m. th Location: Silver Lake Provl. Park, 16 Annual Zhiibaahaasing Grand Entry: Saturday and Sunday Maberly, ON First Nation Pow-wow at 1 p.m. Directions: From Kingston/Toronto, Theme: “Honoring our Culture and Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for elHwy # 401 exit 611 take Hwy # Tradition” ders and students, children under 38 – 1 hour North to Sharbot Lake Location: Pow-wow grounds, Silthe age of 12 are free. intersection of Hwy # 38 and Hwy verwater, centre of the commuDeclaration: This is a family event # 7 Turn right on # 7 – 8 minutes nity, west end of Manitoulin Island, and is alcohol and drug free. east towards Ottawa to Entrance ON. Stay on HYW 540. Turn onto Contact: St. Ignace Events Comto Silver Lake Provl. Park. Sheshegwaning road follow all the mittee at (906) 643-8717 or Darryl From Ottawa take Hwy#417 W. way to Zhiibaahaasing First Nation. Brown at 984-2083. take exit 145 to Hwy#7 W. ToHome of the World’s Largest Peace ronto/Carleton Place, 1 hour drive Pipe, Drum and Outdoor Dream September 1 - 2 following Hwy#7 through Perth to Catcher. Delaware Nation 40th Annual entrance to Silver Lake Provincial Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm, Pow-wow Park. Sun. 12 pm Location: Moraviantown, Ontario Elder: Thomas Louttit Feast: Feast Saturday at 5 pm Contact: 519-692-3936 20th Annual Gathering of the Eagles Hessel Pow-wow Friday Night - Spiritual Gathering & Open Drum Grand Entry: Saturday at 1:00 and 7:00; Sunday at 1:00 Feast: 5:00pm Pot-luck Beverly Sabourin and Sara Sabourin Pic Email: Lana Causley, lcausley@ Mobert, Pic Mobert First Nation saulttribe.net – Photo by Rick Garrick
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September 1 - 2
23rd Annual N’bisiing Anishinabek Traditional Gathering N’bisiing Anishnaabeg Bi-maadziwin – The Good Life of the People that live among the elm trees Location: Jocko Point Traditional Grounds, Nipissing First Nation, Ontario Directions: Travel on Hwy 17, 13km E of Sturgeon Falls or 23km W of North Bay, 7 km south on Jocko Point road. Grand Entry: 1:00 pm both days Sunrise Ceremony: Lighting of the Fire Saturday sunrise Feast: Sat. 5:00 pm Events: Talent Night FRI @ 6 pm – 10 pm MC(s): Bob Goulais Registration: Daily at 12:00 pm Vendor Fee: $100.00 per day or $150.00 for two days. All Anishnaabe traders and vendors welcome Special Declarations: No alcohol, drugs. No pets. Information Contact: Rodney Commanda 705-753-2050 ext. 1260 Email: rodneyc@nfn.ca Website: www.nfnculture.ca
September 1 - 2
M’Chigeeng First Nation 25th Annual Traditional Pow-wow Location: M’Chigeeng First Nation Traditional Pow-wow grounds, M’Chigeeng, ON Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm; Sun. 12:00 noon Specials: Hand Drum, Lead off and Junior Male Admission: Free; Free Parking; Rough camping, no Hydro Declarations: No Drugs or Alcohol permitted; Honourium provided to all registered dancers & drummers; All drummers to bring their own Feast Bundles Contact: Falcon or Candi, 705-3777540 Email: candacek@lakeviewschool. ca
September 8
6th Annual Honoring the Waters Newberry Pow wow Location: Newberry Tribal Center Contact: Lois Bryant or Shirley Kowalke at 906-293-8181
September 8 - 9
Annual Akwesasne International Pow-wow Location: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena, Akwesasne/Cornwall Island, ON Directions: From 401 follow signs for “Bridge to USA” into Cornwall. Go over 1st bridge and turn left at STOP sign. Follow signs to Arena Pow-wow. Grand Entry: 12pm on both days
November 2012
Canadian Aboriginal Festival Canada’s largest Aboriginal cultural event featuring the International Pow-wow Location: Toronto, ON Grand Entry: Sat. 1 & 7pm; Sun. 12pm Events: The festival offers something for everyone: shopping, food, spectacular dancing, lacrosse, contemporary music, visual arts and many other items. Everyone is welcome, all races and creeds. By being part of our Canadian Showcase for Aboriginal People, you would be honouring us with your presence. Contact: Indian Art I Crafts at (519) 751-0040 Email: info@canab.com Website: www.canab.com
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(Pow-wow dates are usually same weekend! To avoid disappointment contact organizer)
February 16
(3rd week of February) Canadore College and Nipissing University Aboriginal Services Location: Canadore College TRADITIONAL DANCER gymnasium, North Bay, ON Kelvin Redsky, Shoal Lake First Nation Directions: From Hwy 11N to Hwy – Photo by Rick Garrick 17W, College Drive Sunrise Ceremony Sat. at 6am or Alcohol, No Pets Grand Entry: 12 noon Admission Fee: General Admission Contact Information: Friendship Admission: free $8; Children 6-12 $5; Children Centre 705-526-5589 Vendor Fee: $25 for day under 5 and Srs. Free Email: gbnfc@gbnfc.com Special Declarations: No drugs/ Events: Traditional Dance Specials, Web: www.gbnfc.com alcohol Hand drum contest, Grass, Fancy, Contact: 474-3450, ext. 4252 or Traditional, Jingle, Fancy Shawl September 15 - 16 Gerard 474-7600, ext. 5481 and Smoke Dance competitions. Curve Lake First Nation Early Sunday evening prize monies Traditional Pow-wow March 1 – 3, 2012 and honorariums awarded. “Celebrating our York University Declarations: Rain or Shine Event!! Accomplishments” SATURDAY, Pow-wow Alcohol and Drug Free event. Location: Lance Woods Park, Curve Grand Entry: 12 pm noon Contact: Romaine 613-575-2467 Lake First Nation, Curve Lake, ON Dancers, Drums, Native Arts & Email: akwesasnepow-wow@yahoo. Directions: 20 minutes N of Peter- Crafts Vendors ca borough. Take Cnty Rd. #29 N to Everyone Welcome! Web: www.akwesasnepowwow.com Cnty Rd. #23 N. Left at Curve Lake Native Arts & Crafts vendor Road. Contact: Centre for Aboriginal Septemberth 8 - 9 Grand Entry: Both days at 12pm Student Services, 416-736-5571 Georgian Bay 12 Annual Admission: Adults: $7; Children Email at cassyork@yorku.ca Traditional Pow-wow under 12: $3 Presented by the Georgian Bay Na- Events: Come join us at our annual March 16 - 18, 2012 tive Friendship Centre, presented Pow-wow! Enjoy traditional foods, LUNSA & OASA Annual Student in partnership with Sainte-Marie dances, songs and stories! Pow-wow among the Hurons Special Declarations: No alcohol, Location: 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Location: Ste. Marie Park, Hwy 12 no drugs, no pets (not even the Bay, Ontario and Wye Valley Rd., Midland, ON kind that you can carry) Grand Entry: 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm Grand Entry: SAT 12 & 6pm; SUN VERY LIMITED camping available. both days 12pm Camping is for drummers, dancers, Contact: Nicole McKay or Timothy Sunrise Ceremony: Sat and Sun. Elders first, then vendors. Michano, 807-346-7713 6:30 am Vendors: Contact Anne for vendor Email: lunsa@lakeheadu.ca Admission: Public $5 packages, directions, etc. vendor Vendors: Please Pre-register, limpriority will be given to Canadian April 26 – 28, 2012 ited space available First Nations Gathering of Nations Everybody Welcome – come dance Contact: Anne Location: Indian Pueblo Cultural with us. Bring a blanket, bring a Email: culturalarchivist@curvelake- Centre, 2401 12th St. NW in Albuchair, stay for the day! fn.ca querque, New Mexico, USA Rough camping available for parWebsite: www.curvelakefirstnaWeb: http://www.gatheringofnaticipants. tion.ca/Pow-wow.html tions.com/ Declarations: Absolutely no Drugs Contact: (505) 836-2810
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