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BY THE KlNG. A PROCLAMATIONGEORGE R.

And whereas it is just and reasonable, and essential to our Interest, and the Security of our Colonies, that the several Nations or Tribes of Indians with whom We are connected, and who live under our Protection, should not be molested or disturbed in the Possession of such Parts of Our Dominions and Territories as, not having been ceded to or purchased by Us, are reserved to them. or any of them, as their Hunting Grounds, We do therefore, with the Advice of our Privy Council, declare it to be our Royal Will and Pleasure. that no Governor or Commander in Chief in any of our Colonies of Quebec, East Florida, or West Florida, do presume, upon any Pretence whatever, to grant Warrants of Survey, or pass any Patents for Lands beyond the Bounds of their respective Governments.

And whereas great Frauds and Abuses have been committed in purchasing Lands of the Indians, to the great Prejudice of our Interests. and to the great Dissatisfaction of the said Indians: In order, therefore, to

prevent such Irregularities for the future, and to the end that the Indians may be convinced of our Justice and determined Resolution to remove all reasonable Cause of Discontent, We do, with the Advice of our Privy Council strictly enjoin and require that no private Person do presume to make any purchase from the said Indians of any Lands reserved to the said Indians, within those parts of our Colonies where, We have thought proper to allow Settlement: but that. if at any Time any of the Said Indians should be inclined to dispose of the said Lands, the same shall be Purchased only for Us, in our Name, at some public Meeting or Assembly of the said Indians, to be held for that Purpose by the Governor or Commander in Chief of our Colony respectively within which they shall lie.

Given at our Court at St. James’s the 7th Day of October 1763. in the Third Year of our Reign.

GOD SAVE THE KING

The Royal Proclamation

King George III

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The Great Lakes Pow-Wow Guide 2013 is the 19th annual directory/magazine produced by Anishinabek News staff and published by the Union of Ontario Indians. Over 7,000 copies are circulated, most inserted into the May 2013 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.

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That Ste-p h e n

Harper — he really knows how to throw a party!

About a year ago his government

found $17,270 to donate to Leask, Saskatchewan on the 100th anniversary of the community’s incorpo-ration as a village.

“Celebrations such as this are important mile-stones and an integral part of Canadian history,” said a breathless news release from the office of James Moore, Minister of Cana-dian Heritage. Canadian taxpayers also learned that they were contributing to an “outdoor structure” for performing arts, that would also serve as a mural depicting scenes of Leask’s early years.

Given that Leask’s pop-ulation was running around the 418 mark, it’s possible that scenes of the village’s early years do not look too

much different from its current ones. The commu-nity can be found on pro-vincial maps; look about midway between North Battleford and Prince Al-bert, just southwest of Shellbrook and northeast of Redberry Lake.

The announcement said the federal government was pleased to contribute funding “to provide Cana-dians with more opportuni-ties to take part in activi-ties that celebrate history and heritage.”

So if little Leask’s cen-tennial celebration merits a $17,000 investment, can you imagine how much Ot-tawa plans to spend on commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which Prime Minister Harper describes as “one of our founding constitu-tional documents…that has helped shape modern-day Canada”?

Well, actually, not one red cent.

To our knowledge, the

PM has not even acknowl-edged requests from First Nations organizations sug-gesting that, like the PM said Jan. 24, 2012 at the much-ballyhooed Crown-First Nation gathering, there might not be a Can-ada if there hadn’t been a Royal Proclamation.

King George III issued the Proclamation on Oct. 7, 1763 after it had be-come clear to the British that they could not hope to extend settlement in North America without the permission and mili-tary alliance of the “Indian Tribes of North America”. The Proclamation said the tribes were to be respected as “nations”, and promised that a huge section of the middle of the continent would be reserved exclu-sively for their use.

So what’s holding Harp-er back from walking his talk about the importance of the Royal Proclamation?

If Canada broke out the fireworks and balloons for a Proclamation party, vot-ers might start asking awk-

ward questions, like: “If In-dians are really ‘Nations’, should our government be trying to pass laws telling them who their citizens are, how their elections should be conducted, or what happens to marital-fgd property in the event of a divorce?”

It’s much simpler for the feds to buy birthday cakes for hamlets of 418 people than risk embar-rassing themselves at a party for 30 million.

Harper not planning Proclamation party


CHIEF SEATTLE (Si’ahl)Duwamish (1786-1866)“How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us.”

POUNDMAKERPitikwahanapiwiyinPlains Cree (1842-1886)“This is our land! It isn’t a piece of pemmican to be cut off and given in little pieces back to us.”

JOSEPH BRANT (Thayendanegae)Mohawk (1742-1807)“No person among us desires any other reward for performing a brave and worthwhile action, but the consciousness of having served his nation.”

TECUMSEHShawnee (1768-1813)“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.”

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.”

PONTIAC(Obwandiyag)Odawa (1720-1769)“We are not your slaves. These lakes, these woods, and mountains were left to us by our ancesors. They are our heritage and we will part with them to none.”

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)“Although it may cost me my liberty, I will continue to speak and act... ‘til the wrongs of my people shall be righted”

CHIEF CROWFOOT(Isapo-muxika)Blackfoot (1830-1890)“What is life? It is the fl ash of a fi refl y in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the winter time. It is as the little shadow that runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.”

Aanii, Boozhoo, Greetings!

The 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 marks the beginning of Canada as a country.

When Britain was forced to recognize “the Indian tribes of North America” as nations due to Pontiac’s War, promises were

made and presents were distributed. As part of the promises, the British Crown agreed to protect about one-third of North America (as “Indian terri-tory”) from trespass.

In July, 1764, an estimated 2500 chiefs assem-bled at Niagara and agreed to accept the British pledge. Two Wampum belts were presented and sacred ceremonies sealed the treaty for the First Nations. This great meeting became known as the Treaty of Niagara and the famous wampum belt be-came known as the 1764 Covenant Chain.

Without the agreement at Niagara, the peaceful settlement of what is now Canada would never have

happened. The Three Fires Confederacy, led by the Odawa/Ojibwe War Chief named Pontiac (whose Odawa name was Obwandiyag), devastated nine of eleven British forts on the western frontier of the new colony. The two forts left standing were under siege when the British handed out gifts in a plea for peace.

The Royal Proclamation set the rules on land ac-quisition for European immigrants and the colonial government. However, the Royal Proclamation also marks a time when First Nation sovereignty would not be denied. When the Royal Proclamation was executed on Oct. 7, 1763 there was no doubt about the military power and governance structures of the Anishinaabeg.

Times have changed, but the rights that were protected by the Three Fires Confederacy remains credible and the land that the Royal Proclamation acknowledged still belongs to First Nations.

Patrick Wedaseh MadahbeeGrand Council ChiefAnishinabek Nation

Proclamation acknowledged sovereignty


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The Royal Proclamation of October 7, 1763 was issued by King George III to establish a basis of government administration in the North American territories formally

ceded by France to Britain in the Treaty of Paris, 1763, following the Seven Years’ War. It established the constitutional framework for the negotiation of Indian treaties with the aboriginal inhabitants of large sections of Canada. As such, it has been labelled an “Indian Magna Carta” or an “Indian Bill of Rights”.

The document is referred to in Section 25 of the Constitution Act, 1982. This provision details that there is nothing in Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms to diminish the rights and freedoms that are recognized as those of aboriginal peoples by the Royal Proclamation.

King George’s Proclamation became a key legal instrument for the establishment of colonial governments in the Province of Quebec, Florida, and Grenada. It also defined the legal status of a large area in the North American interior as a vast Indian reserve. The eastern boundary of this territory, which explicitly excluded the colony of Québec and the lands of the Hudson’s Bay Company, was set along the heights of the Appalachian mountain range. The western border was not specifically described. These special provisions to acknowledge and protect some rights of the native peoples in the North American interior were made in recognition of the fighting power they collectively represented.

By holding out to Indians the promise of a degree of security as the sole authorized inhabitants of the larger part of their ancestral lands, the British government was endeavouring to stabilize the western frontier of the old Crown colonies along the Atlantic seaboard. The decision to formalize this limited but important recognition of native rights was hastened by news that a number of Indians following Ottawa Chief Pontiac had successfully demonstrated their defiance of Crown rule over their lands by briefly seizing several British military posts recently captured from the French. Knowledge of this act only seemed to underline for imperial authorities the self-interested wisdom of affording to native groups, many of whom had recently fought the British as allies of the French, a degree of protection from the landgrabbing expansionism of frontiersmen along the western borders of the Thirteen Colonies. The implications of doing otherwise, and of thereby incurring an enormous expense for the maintenance of law and order in the North American interior, were unthinkable to the parsimonious officials responsible for the strategic defence of the British empire.

King George reserved the western lands to the “several nations or tribes of Indians” that were under his “protection” as their exclusive “hunting grounds”. As sovereign of this territory, however, the king claimed ultimate “Dominion” over the entire region. He further prohibited any private person from directly buying the interest of native groups in their ancestral soil. This exclusive right of purchase he rather reserved for himself and his heirs alone. As detailed in the Proclamation, he set out a

procedure whereby an Indian group, if they freely chose, could sell their land rights to properly authorized representatives of the British monarch. This could only take place at some public meeting called especially for the purpose. It was thus that the constitutional basis was established for the future negotiation of Indian treaties in British North America. The Royal Proclamation thereby established the British Crown as the essential central agent in the transfer of Indian lands to colonial settlers.

Although it proved virtually impossible for imperial authorities to check the western boundaries of the Thirteen Colonies at the Royal Proclamation line, repeated efforts were made to hold back the pressure of colonial settlement from the larger part of those lands reserved to the Indians. Outrage against this imperial policy in the Thirteen Colonies was one of the factors responsible for the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1776. The first systematic attempts to enforce consistently the treaty-making provisions of the Royal Proclamation took place in the regions north of the Great Lakes which became designated as Upper Canada in 1791. The treaty-making procedures that evolved in this crown colony were later largely exported to the territories purchased in 1870 by the new Dominion from the Hudson’s Bay Co.

Although these regions had been specifically designated in 1763 as outside the jurisdictional framework put in place by the Royal Proclamation, Canadian government officials recognized that the native peoples of the newly annexed territory had the same rights to their unceded ancestral lands as Indians in the Upper Canada area prior to the negotiation of treaties.

— The Canadian Encyclopedia

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By Sharon WeatherallBEAUSOLEIL FN – Students at Christian Island Elementary School put a lot of work into planning their annual pow-wow.

Principal Angela Johnson was scouting around for dancers, singers and

drumming groups to take part in the fourth version of the event, scheduled to take place this past May 29.

Previous pow-wows have drawn up to 300 students to the island.

With invitations already sent, Johnson was waiting

to hear back from local and other First Nation schools. Those attending must bus to Cedar Point in Tiny Township and catch a ferry to Christian Island.

“That's why we are holding it within school hours to make it easier for traveling students," said Johnson.

In the meantime students were busy preparing for the event. Each year for weeks in advance students from kindergarten to Grade 8 and their teachers begin making crafts and planning foods ideas for the pow-wow.

The entire school is working on dream catchers to sell.

Each class is responsible for hosting a booth to give students the experience

of being vendors while the money they collect is used to support school trips.

"We have always been lucky with the weather," said Johnson, "and usually host the pow-wow in the school yard with our feast inside in the gym.

"The students have really taken ownership of the pow-wow, which builds self-esteem and self-confidence in them. Everyone gets involved. Our Grade 6 students are even working on regalia to wear – it's a big endeavour. There is usually lots of food and classes are working on an interactive project to display for guests. Everyone from the school community is looking forward to the pow-wow this year."

Entire school involved in pow-wow plans

Teacher Myrtle Jamieson with grade 3 students Kiah Monague and Kyle Monague making dream catchers to sell at the event. The grade 3 students are also making key chains.


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Lake huron regionAtikameksheng 705-692-0354 R & J Fuels, GD, NaughtonAnishinawbek 705-692-0354 Naponse Gas Bar & Convenience, Whitefish Lake FN, Naughton Aundeck Omni Kaning 705-368-1529 Gunner’s Gar Bar, 1116 Hwy 540, Little Current Magnetawan 705-383-0107 Magnetawan Gas Bar & Store, #10 Hwy 529 & 69, Britt M’Chigeeng 705-377-4728 Paul’s Corner Store, P.O. Box 61, M’Chigeeng 705-377-5040 Ritchie’s (Supply) Gas Bar, M’Chigeeng Mississauga #8 705-356-1380 Willies’ Gas Bar & Convenience Store, Hwy #17, Blind River Nipissing FN 705-495-9877 The NEW Duchesnay Store, 40 Goulais Crescent, North Bay 705-494-9747 Chester’s Gas Bar, 35 Beaucage Park Road, North Bay 705-474-2726 The Eagle’s Nest Gas Bar, 2 Migizii Miikan, North Bay 705-753-9422 Tim’s Convenience, 382 Ted Commanda Drive, Garden Village Ojibways of Garden River 705-942-2071 Big Arrow Variety, 1128 Hwy #17, Garden River Sagamok Anishnawbek 705-865-3066 Toulouse Gas and Groceries, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Massey Serpent River 705-844-2864 Serpent River Gas Bar, Cutler Shequiandah 705-368-3166 Manitoulin Trading Post, Hwy#6, Sheguiandah Sheshegwaning 705-283-3606 Gamiing Gas & Convenience Store, Sheshegwaning Wahnapitae 705-858-0500 Rocky’s, 35 Loonway, Wahnapitae First Nation Wasauksing 705-746-3701 Island’s Gas and Variety, 3306 Deemeemguk Rd. Whitefish River 705-285-4293 J & G Marina, 18 McGregor Bay Road, Whitefish River FN Wikwemikong 705-859-2142 Andy’s Shell, 2174 Wikwemikong Way, Wikwemikong

southeast region

Alderville 905-352-3147 The Tall TeePee Restaurant & Gas Bar, RR#4 Roseneath Beausoleil 705-247-9000 Bayshore Variety and Video, 3 Bayshore Drive, Beausoleil FN Georgina Island 705-437-2533 Virginia Beach Marina, 7751 Black River, Rd., Box N 16, SuttonCurve Lake 705-657-9946 Charlie’s Bay Bait & Tackle, 826 Mississauga St. Curve Lake 705-657-1998, Terry’s Gas and Variety,1420 Mississauga St. Curve Lake 705-657-3661 Whetung’s, Corner of Mississauga St and Chemong St. Scugog 905-985-3337 22521 Island Road, Port Perry Moose Deer Point 705-375-5155 Moose Deer Point Marina, 1060 Marina Road

southwest region

Aamjiwnaang 519-344-7166 Chippewa Sunoco, 1010 Degurse Dr., Sarnia Kettle & Stony Point 519-786-5982 Anishinabek Sales, 6364 Indian Lane, R.R.# 2, Forest 519-786-5604 R & R Marina, 9340 Lake Dr., R.R.# 2, Forest 519-786-2267 Al’s Gas, 9401 West Ipperwash Beach Rd., R.R.#2, Forest Chippewas/Thames 519-870-3216 The Store By JJRT, RR 1 - 551 Jubilee Rd., Muncey 519-264-2402 Chippewa Fuels Gas Bar, RR 1, Muncey 519-264-2343 Maitland Road Convenience, 46 Maitland Rd., Muncey 519-289-1458 Apple Corner Gas Bar, 130 Chippewa Rd., R.R.#1, Muncey 519-264-2545 Three Fires Gas Bar, 34 Christina Rd., R.R.#1, MunceyMunsee-Delaware 519-289-1585 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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Atikameksheng AnishnawbekAtikameksheng Anishnawbek

Bingwi Neyaashi AnishinaabekBingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek AnishinAbek nAtionGAs stAtions on-reserve

Member First NationsAamjiwnaang FN Alderville FNAlgonquins of PikwakanaganAundeck Omni KaningAtikameksheng AnishinawbekBeausoleil FNBiinjitiwaabik ZaagingBingwi Neyaashi AnishinaabekChippewas of Georgina IslandChippewas of the ThamesCurve Lake FNDokis FNFort William FNHenvey Inlet FNLong Lake #58 FNMagnetawan FNM’Chigeeng FNMichipicoten FNMississauga #8 FNMississaugas of Scugog Island

Moose Deer Point FNMunsee-Delaware NationNamaygoosisagagunNipissing FNOjibways of Garden RiverOjibways of Pic RiverPays Plat FNPic Mobert FN Red Rock FNSagamok AnishnawbekSerpent River FNSheguiandah FN Sheshegwaning FNThessalon FNWahnapitae FNWasauksing FNWhitefish River FNWikwemikongZhiibaahaasing FN

northern superior region

Fort William 807-623-2977 K & A Variety, 684 City Road, Fort William FN, Thunder Bay 807-626-9821 Bannon’s Gas Bar, City Rd, Fort William FN, Thunder Bay 807-622-1245 Chapmans Gas Bar – 698 City Road, Fort William FN 807-622-9626 THP VARIETY, 606 City Rd, Fort William FN,Thunder Bay Long Lake #58 807-876-4412 Long Lake #58 General Store, Long Lake #58 FN, Hwy 1, LonglacOjibways of Pic River 807-229-2187 Cando’s Corner, Highway 627 & Pic River Rd, Pic River FN, Heron Bay Pays Plat 807-824-1222 Fertengiger’s Gas & Variety, 10 Pow-Pow Dr, Pays Plat FN, Rossport Pic Mobert 807-822-1162 Cheryl’s Variety & Gas Bar, 17 9th, Pic Mobert FN, Mobert Red Rock 807-887-2952 Pelletier’s Gas Bar, 177 New St. East, Red Rock FN, Nipigon(Lake Helen) 807-887-1681 Potan’s Gas Bar, 1 Potans Rd, Red Rock FN, Nipigon

Lake huron regionAtikameksheng 705-692-0354 R & J Fuels, GD, NaughtonAnishinawbek 705-692-0354 Naponse Gas Bar & Convenience, Whitefish Lake FN, Naughton Aundeck Omni Kaning 705-368-1529 Gunner’s Gar Bar, 1116 Hwy 540, Little Current Magnetawan 705-383-0107 Magnetawan Gas Bar & Store, #10 Hwy 529 & 69, Britt M’Chigeeng 705-377-4728 Paul’s Corner Store, P.O. Box 61, M’Chigeeng 705-377-5040 Ritchie’s (Supply) Gas Bar, M’Chigeeng Mississauga #8 705-356-1380 Willies’ Gas Bar & Convenience Store, Hwy #17, Blind River Nipissing FN 705-495-9877 The NEW Duchesnay Store, 40 Goulais Crescent, North Bay 705-494-9747 Chester’s Gas Bar, 35 Beaucage Park Road, North Bay 705-474-2726 The Eagle’s Nest Gas Bar, 2 Migizii Miikan, North Bay 705-753-9422 Tim’s Convenience, 382 Ted Commanda Drive, Garden Village Ojibways of Garden River 705-942-2071 Big Arrow Variety, 1128 Hwy #17, Garden River Sagamok Anishnawbek 705-865-3066 Toulouse Gas and Groceries, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Massey Serpent River 705-844-2864 Serpent River Gas Bar, Cutler Shequiandah 705-368-3166 Manitoulin Trading Post, Hwy#6, Sheguiandah Sheshegwaning 705-283-3606 Gamiing Gas & Convenience Store, Sheshegwaning Wahnapitae 705-858-0500 Rocky’s, 35 Loonway, Wahnapitae First Nation Wasauksing 705-746-3701 Island’s Gas and Variety, 3306 Deemeemguk Rd. Whitefish River 705-285-4293 J & G Marina, 18 McGregor Bay Road, Whitefish River FN Wikwemikong 705-859-2142 Andy’s Shell, 2174 Wikwemikong Way, Wikwemikong

southeast region

Alderville 905-352-3147 The Tall TeePee Restaurant & Gas Bar, RR#4 Roseneath Beausoleil 705-247-9000 Bayshore Variety and Video, 3 Bayshore Drive, Beausoleil FN Georgina Island 705-437-2533 Virginia Beach Marina, 7751 Black River, Rd., Box N 16, SuttonCurve Lake 705-657-9946 Charlie’s Bay Bait & Tackle, 826 Mississauga St. Curve Lake 705-657-1998, Terry’s Gas and Variety,1420 Mississauga St. Curve Lake 705-657-3661 Whetung’s, Corner of Mississauga St and Chemong St. Scugog 905-985-3337 22521 Island Road, Port Perry Moose Deer Point 705-375-5155 Moose Deer Point Marina, 1060 Marina Road

southwest region

Aamjiwnaang 519-344-7166 Chippewa Sunoco, 1010 Degurse Dr., Sarnia Kettle & Stony Point 519-786-5982 Anishinabek Sales, 6364 Indian Lane, R.R.# 2, Forest 519-786-5604 R & R Marina, 9340 Lake Dr., R.R.# 2, Forest 519-786-2267 Al’s Gas, 9401 West Ipperwash Beach Rd., R.R.#2, Forest Chippewas/Thames 519-870-3216 The Store By JJRT, RR 1 - 551 Jubilee Rd., Muncey 519-264-2402 Chippewa Fuels Gas Bar, RR 1, Muncey 519-264-2343 Maitland Road Convenience, 46 Maitland Rd., Muncey 519-289-1458 Apple Corner Gas Bar, 130 Chippewa Rd., R.R.#1, Muncey 519-264-2545 Three Fires Gas Bar, 34 Christina Rd., R.R.#1, MunceyMunsee-Delaware 519-289-1585 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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Fancy Shawl Dancers

Fancy Feather DancersBrightly-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.

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.

Pow-wow Dance Styles


Men’s Traditional Dancers

Grass 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.

Women’s Traditional 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.

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.


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 pow-wow 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 1-2-1 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Respect the Elders, drummers, singers, dancers, and the pow-wow staff and committee.

The dancers wear regalia while they are dancing, not “costumes.” People should not touch the regalia.

Appropriate dress and behaviours are required in the dance area.

People should take good care of their children at pow-wows.

Do not hold children while dancing the dance area. The child may be construed as a gift to the Creator.

Do not run around the dance area. Always walk in a clockwise direction when you are in the dance area. Horseplay is not tolerated.

Do not bring alcohol or drugs to a pow-wow. Do not come to a pow-wow while you are intoxicated.

Dogs are not allowed around the pow-wow area.

Bring your own chairs. Do not sit on someone else’s chair unless you have their permission.

Remember you are a guest. Have fun, ask questions and meet people.

Pow-wow Etiquette


Little Iron Drum - Nipissing First Nation. – Photo by Alice McLeod

May 18 –19Hiawatha First Nation 19th Annual Pow-wow“Our Future – All Nations”Location: Lakeview Ceremonial Grounds, Paudash St., Hiawatha First NationElders: Suzie Taylor and Angus PontiacHost Drum: Smoke TrailCo-Host Drum: Armour Hill (next 6 drums to register will receive honorarium)MC: Bob GoulaisFire Keeper: Caleb MusgraveHead Dancers: Kim Muskratt & TBAYouth Lead Dancers: Mykayla Musgrave & Brady Paudash; Kyah Musgrave & Nathan ThomsonHead Veteran: Tom CowieGrand Entry: 12:00 noon both daysAdmission: 6 under Free; 7-12 $3.00; 13-59 $6.00; Sr 60+ FreeDeclarations: HFN is not respon-sible for anything lost, damaged, stolen or injury to persons. No drugs or alcohol permitted, no pets allowed.Contact: Diane Sheridan 705-295-7129 day timeEmail: Darla Blodgett, [email protected]

May 24 – 26Odawa Festival of Aboriginal CultureLocation: 411 Cookstown Rd., off Moodie Dr. N., OttawaWebsite: http://www.odawa.on.ca/home.htm May 31, 2013Mountain View School Division Graduation Pow-wowLocation: Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School gymnasiumDauphin, ManitobaGrand Entry: 1:00 pmContact: Wade Houle Email: [email protected]

June 1 – 2Aundeck Omni Kaning AnnualTraditional Pow-wowLocation: Aundeckomni Kaning Park & Campground near Little Current on Beautiful Manitoulin IslandGrand Entry: Sat. 1 & 7pm and Sun. 1:00Contact: (705) 368-2228 during business hours, leave message

June 8 – 97th Annual Gathering of the Clans PowwowLocation: Manistique Tribal Com-munity Center on US-2 next to the Kewadin Casino.Grand Entry: Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at noon.There will be a crazy auction Saturday after the feast.Vendors: Viola NeadowContact: Viola Neadow at (906) 341-6993 or (800) 347-7137. June 8 – 917th Annual Aboriginal Gathering and 9th Annual Traditional Pow-wow “It’s Celebration Time”Location: Agricultural grounds, Peace River, AlbertaSpecial Events: “Lubicon Unity Special” sponsored by Lubicon Lake Band. Grand Entry: 1:00 pm dailySunrise Ceremony: 7:00 pm Sat-urdayFeast: 6:00 pm SaturdayAdmission Fee: NoneRegistration: Dancers $5.00Special Declaration: No alcohol, No DrugsContact: Dennis Whitford, 780-624-6367Email: [email protected]: www.peaceriveraic.com June 8 – 9Henvey Inlet First Nation 10th Annual Intertribal Pow-Wow“Celebrating Family – All My Rela-tions”Located: Ball Field, French River I.R. #13, Pickerel River Road off Hwy 69, 45 minutes South of Sud-bury 1 hour North of Parry Sound. Watch for Pow-wow signs.

Grand Entry: SAT 12:00 pm SUN 12:00pmSunrise Ceremony: Saturday and SundayFeast: Saturday 5:00 pmHost Drum: Thunder EarthCo-Host: Henvey YouthM.C.: Gerard SagassigeInvited Drum: Nimki N’GunsaiArena Director: Elwood Asha-wasegaiAdmission Fee: NoneSpecial Events/Features: Hand Drum Contest; Feast and Give-away; Moose-Calling Contest; Potato dance.Special Declarations: Absolutely no Drugs and/or AlcoholAll First Nation Dancers, Drum Groups, Anishinabek Vendors and Artisan welcome!!!Contact: Coordinator Kimberly McQuabbie, 705-857-0957 June 14Chippewas of the Thames Annual Annual Children’s Pow-wowLocation: Chippewa Ball Park, Muncey First Nation, 640 Jubilee Rd., Muncey, Ont., Located 25km SW of London, Ontario; Off Hwy 2 Longwoods Rd., Exits on Hwy 402 Delaware, Hwy 401 Iona Rd.Grand Entry: FRI 12 pmSpecial Declaration: No Drugs or AlcoholVendors: First Nations owned and operated vendors only.Contact: Band Office 519-289-5555Website: www.cottfn.ca June 14 –165th Annual, Maamwi Kindaaswin CelebrationLocation: Canadore College Lower Field 15 College DriveDirections: From Hwy.11/17, Exit

N. Gormanville Road. Lower resi-dence field of Canadore CollegeHost drum: Eagle Flight Singers (London ON)Co-host drum: Otterhead Singers (Moose Factory ON)MC: Kirby MianskumLead Dancers: Rhonda Doxtator & Clifton Couchie-MianscumHead Veteran: Tom Saville & Philip MooreCultural Workshops & Education day: Friday June 14th 2013Feast @ powwow grounds Saturday June 15thGrand Entry: Sat 1:00 & 7:00 pm; Sun noonSunrise Ceremony: before sun-rise, Friday, Saturday and SundayFeast: Saturday June 9th 5:00 p.m.Admission Fee: FreeVendor Fee: $100 for the weekendSpecial Events/Features: Honour songs for former residential school students.Contact: Kirby Mianskum: North Bay Indian Friendship Centre, 705-472-2811, ext. 202 June 15 – 16South Bay Traditional Pow-wowLocation: South Bay, Wik-wemikong, ONDirection: Manitoulin Island, off Highway #6, Wikwemikong Way and follow signs.Grand Entry: 12:00 dailyAdmission: NoneSpecial Declarations: Absolutely No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Pets and Not responsible for any accidents, injuries, lost or stolen items.Contact: 705-859-3782, or 705-859-2385 June 21 – 22Alderville First Nation 26th Annual Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Alderville First Nation Pow-wow Grounds, Roseneath, ONDirections: Located 5787 Rose-neath Landing Rd., (Rain site: Alderville Community Centre)Grand Entry: Noon both daysEvent: This is a community event that involves traditional dancing, drumming, food, ceremonies, crafts, etc.Contact: Bruce Smoke 905-352-2359Email: [email protected]

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Fancy shawl dancer Sheeba Fobister, from Fort Frances, at the 25th Annual Lakehead University Native Students Association Pow-Wow, held March 15-17 in Thunder Bay. – Photo by Rick Garrick

June 22Na-Me-Res Traditional Outdoor Pow-wowIn Honour of First Nation’s Involve-ment in the Battle of Fort YorkLocation: Wells Hill Park, E. of Bathurst and St. Clair, Toronto, ONGrand Entry: 12:00 pmDrums: Only first five uninvited drums will be allowed to set up.Vendor: $50.00 plus giftContact: Blanch White, 416-651-6750

June 22 – 2311th Chippewas of the Thames Traditional GatheringLocation: Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Jubilee Park,, 640 Jubilee Road, Muncey, OntarioGrand Entry 12:00 noon on Satur-day and SundayAdmission: Free, dancers and vendors welcome, drug and alco-hol free eventContact: Andre Halfday 519-289-3127 or 519-719-1462 or [email protected]: www.traditionalgather-ing.com and our facebook page–Chippewa Traditional Gathering June 22 – 23Sheshegwaning Traditional Pow-wowLocation: In community next to skating rink, Sheshegwaning, ONDirections: Hwy# 540Grand Entry: SAT. 12:00 & 7:00 pm; SUN. 12:00pmFeast Date/Time: Saturday 5:00PMAdmission Fee: Free AdmissionVendor Fee: $25.00 a dayContact: Loretta Roy 705-283-3292Email: [email protected]: www.sheshegwaning.org

June 22 – 2352nd Annual Aamjiwnaang Competition Pow-wowLocation: Bear Park – 1972 Virgil Ave. Sarnia, Ontario (new facili-ties and pow-wow grounds)MC: Bill Crouse, Salamanca, NYArena Director: Nim Plain, Aamji-wnaang FNHead Male Dancer – Will Hedge-pathHead Female Dancer – Paula HedgepathHost Drum – The BoyzDance Judge – Jason WhitehouseDrum Judge – Mark LaValle and MC Bill Crouse.Committee Specials TBA

Gates open: 10:00 am both daysGrand Entry: Sat 1:00; Sun at NoonAdmission Fee: $8.00 per day ages 13 – 54, $5.00 per day ages 6 -12, Senior’s 55+ and kids 5 and under: FREEEvent: FRI Princess Pageant 6:00 pm at Community Centre – Live entertainment; Native food; Na-tive crafts; Singing and DancingSpecial Declarations: Commit-tee is not responsible for thefts, accidents, lodging, inclement weather or lack of traveling funds. No drugs, alcohol or pets allowed on the premises. Rough camping and showers available.Public welcomeContact: Tracy Williams, 519-336-8410Email: [email protected] June 29 – 30Dokis First Nation 13th Annual Traditional Pow-wow“Honouring the Drum”Location: Dokis First Nation, via Monetville, ONDirections: See website.Grand Entry: Both days at 12pmSpecial Event: Saturday Evening: Ernest Restoule Memorial SpecialMen's Traditional: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100Arena Director: Doug Compagan, Ottawa, OntarioHost Drum: Little Iron, Nipissing First NationCo-Host Drum: Popular Singers, North Bay, OntarioMale Lead Dancer: Clifton Mians-

kum, Nipissing First NationFemale Lead Dancer: Harmony Restoule, Dokis First NationFeast: Saturday June 29, 2013 at 5pmAdmission: FreeCraft Vendors: $75 for the week-endFood Vendors: $175.00 weekend (no electricity)Special Events: Music and Dance on Sat. night 8:00 – 11:00 pm. Dancers and Drums Welcome – Must RegisterRough Camping Available, No PetsDeclaration: Absolutely no alcohol or drugsContact: Susan or Tim Restoule 705 763 2343 or Teresa Restoule 705-763-2027Website: www.facebook.com/dokispowwow (for more details)Website: www.aamjiwnaang.ca July 5 – 6French River Visitor Centre, First Nation & Aboriginal Advisory CommitteeFestival of Peoples 2013 “The Talk-ing Rocks of the French River”Location: on Hwy #69 at the French River Visitor Centre, 90 km north of Parry Sound and 70 km south of SudburyFriday, July 5th, 2013: Pictograph presentation at 1:30 p.m.; Michif language sharing circle at 3:00 p.m.; Tea social to followGrand Entry: SAT at 12:30 p.m.POW-WOW: Storytelling, visit-ing old and new friends, tour the award winning Interpretive Centre, food vendors and artisans. Gift giving Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. followed by Feast.Family friendly gathering everyone is welcomeContact: Marilyn Capreol, 705-346-2612 or 705-857-1630Website: http://www.visitfren-chriver.com/ July 5 – 7

Long Lake #58 First Nation Pow-wowLocation: Directly on Trans Cana-da Hwy#11, along the NE shore of beautiful Long Lake, adjacent to the town of Longlac in the Munici-pality of Greenstone.Contact: Band Administration building, 807-876-2292 July 5 – 7Miawpukek Traditional Powwow“Honouring Our Chiefs, Past and Present”Location: Conne River, NL, Mc-Donald's Family Park & Culture Grounds, Conne River, NLDirections: Route 361, Bay D Espoir HighwayGrand Entry: FRI, SAT and SUN at 1:00 pmGrand Closing: SUN @ 5pmEvents: Social Night, June 30, 2011@ 7pmCommunity Feast Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 5pmAdmission: Free, All WelcomeSpecial Events: Drum Competi-tion and Dance Competition Prize amount to be determined.Campsites and RV parking rentals available, call Thelma to book.Contact: Colleen Lambert, Tour-ism, Culture and Recreation Manager 709-882-2470 work;Email: [email protected]: www.mfngov.ca

July5-7Sheguiandah First Nation 24th Annual Traditional JiingtimokLocation: Pow-wow grounds, Sheguiandah First Nation, Hwy. 6. Rainout location at the Round House.Contact:(705) 368-2781 or (705) 368-1150 July 6 – 718th Annual Jiingtamok, Little River Band of Ottawa IndiansLocation: Tribal Gathering Grounds, Manistee Michigan, USA

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Jingle dress dancer Lisa Gustafson, from Thunder Bay, at the 25th Annual Lakehead University Native Students As-sociation Pow-Wow, held March 15-17 in Thunder Bay. – Photo by Rick Garrick

Grand Entry: SAT 1:00 pm; SUN 1:00 pmContact: 1-888-723-8288Website: www.lrboi-nsn.gov July 6 – 7Muncey-Delaware Nation Pow-wowLocation: Munsee-Delaware Na-tion Park, Muncey, ONGrand Entry: 12:30 pmFree AdmissionContact: Band Office, 519-289-5396 July 12 – 1429th Annual Ojibways of the Pic River First NationTraditional Name: Begetekong AnishinabekLocation: Heron Bay, Ontario,Directions: Highway 647, off Hwy#17 between Thunder Bay & Sault Ste. MarieWarm-ups: Friday starting at 7:00 pmGrand Entry: Saturday at 1 pm & 7 pm and Sunday at 1 pmFeast Date/Time: Saturday –5pmMC(s): James MishquartHead Dancers: Carriane Agawa, Mike EsquegaAdmission Fee: No admission feeVendor Fee: Jackey MichanoSpecial Declarations: Rough camping available. No drugs are alcohol permitted.Contact: Jackey Michano, 807-229-8885, ext. 4Email: [email protected] July 12 –14Sagamok Anishnawbek 30th An-

nual Pow-wowLocation: Sagamok Pow-wow Grounds, Massey, ON (signs to be posted0Directions: 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.Dancer Registration closes at 2 pm on both days Dancers must be in full Regalia to receive Honorari-umsHost Drum: Whitefish Bay Singers, Whitefish Bay OntarioCo-host: Thunder Earth, Wik-wemikong, OnInvited Drum: Sitting BearOnly invited Drums and 3 reg-istered drums to be to be paid Honorariums(Drum Keepers talk directly to organizer to be guaranteed a spot. Only room for 3 Drums to Register)Head Dancers TBAMC: Dan FoxCo-MC Joe OwlGrand Entry: Fri. 7pm; Sat. 1 & 7pm; Sun. 12 noonFeast/Giveaways: Sat. at 5:00 pm on Sun. giveaways take place at 4:00pm)Admission: FreeVendors: $200/weekendEvents: Environmentally friendly traditional Pow-wow, paper prod-ucts please, bring your feast bag, rustic campingDeclarations: Absolutely no Drugs, Alcohol or Pets, Please Follow Pow-wow Protocol. Sagamok Anishnawbek Community and Pow Wow Committee NOT responsible

for lost, damaged items, personal property or other effects.Contact: Leroy Bennett 705-865-2171 Email: [email protected] July 13 –1443rd Annual Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Pow-wowLocation: Pow-wow grounds, For-est, ONDirections: 9226 Lake road, Kettle & Stony Point FN, ON, behind the golden Eagle’sGrand Entry: Sat. – 1pm & 7pm; Sun. at NoonEvents: Drum & Dance Specials, Craft and Rough Camping Avail-ableVendors/Craft: Contact 519-786-5731Vendors: Band Office at 519-786-2125

July 26 – 2825th Annual Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Celebrations “Hon-ouring Families”(Whitefish Lake First Nation Pow-wow)Location: Atikameksheng An-ishnawbek Pow-wow Grounds, Naughton, ONDirections: Regional Road 55 , 22km, West of Sudbury, turn on Reserve RoadContact: Teresa Migwans,Email: [email protected] (Coordinator)705-692-3651, ext. 236Contact: Carla Petahtegoose, 705-692-3651 ext 236Email: [email protected] (Admin)

July 26 –2820th Annual Anishinaabe Family Language and Cultural Camp“Celebrating the Unity of Our Language & Culture” (bring your flag and gift for giveaway)Sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians of the Anishi-

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Martina Osawamick, from Wikwemikong, at the 25th Annual Lakehead University Native Students Association Pow-Wow, held March 15-17 in Thunder Bay. – Photo by Rick Garrick

naabe Nation and the Little River Casino ResortLocation: Pow-wow Grounds, cor-ner of M22 & US 31 across from Casino Manistee, 2596 Loon Drive, MI, USAEvents: Presentations on cultural teachings, language learning, pipe teachings, natural medi-cines, drum making, cradle board making, residential school experi-ence, basket making, hide tan-ning crafts and games. Presenta-tions 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 come-first served for the camping area.Contact: Kenny Naganiwane Pheasant: 231-590-1187 or 231-398-6892 or Terri Raczkowski at 231-398-6891Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.anishinaabemdaa.com August 2 – 426th Annual Pic Mobert First Nation Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Pow-wow Grounds, Pic Mobert, ONOff Hwy#1, 20 km E. of White River.Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm; Sun. 1pmEvents: 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 PetsContact: Band office, 807-822-2134 August 2 –4Thessalon First Nation 20th An-nual Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Thessalon First Nation Pow-wow Grounds, Thessalon, ONDirections: Hwy. #17 East turn right Maple Ridge Rd., turn right Biish Road, follow signs.Registration and Social: Friday at Pow-wow groundsGrand Entry: Fri: Social Drum-ming; Sat. 12:00 & 7pm; Sun. at 12:00.Feast: Sat. 5pm – Bring own Utensils (plates/cutlery)Vendor Fee: $25 per day; $50.00 for the weekendCamping availableDeclarations: No drugs or alcohol

permittedContact: Vi McLean at 705-842-2670, ext. 226 August 3 – 4Wasauksing 5th Traditional Powwow “Returning to the Circle”Location: Pow-Wow Grounds: Depot Harbour, Wasausking First NationDirections: 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 daysAdmission Fee: DonationsVendor Fee: $25.00 p/daySpecial Declarations: No drugs, no alcohol, no pets allowed on pow-wow groundsContact: Kelly King, 705-746-8022Web: www.wasauksing.ca August 3 – 552nd Annual Cultural FestivalWikwemikong Unceded Indian ReserveLocation: Wikwemikong, Ontario, Manitoulin Island, ON off Highway #6, follow Wikwemikong Way to Thunderbird Park in the main village.Any details such as: Guest Drum: Chippewa TravellersM.C.: Chris Pheasant, Wik-wemikong & Ryan McMahon, ManitobaArena Director: Matthew Pheas-ant, WikwemikongHead Dance Judge: Ann Marie Kick-Prue (Proulx)Head Drum Judge: Mark Lavallee, Cape Croker, OntarioHead Veteran: Gabriel Bennett, SagamokSmoke Dance Singer: TBAHead Dancers: Picked dailySpecial Events: Hoop Dance Dem-onstration, Smoke Dance Special, committee specials, & Communi-ty Specials. Please visit website for updated informationAdmission: Adults $10 daily or $20 weekend pass, children (6 – 12 yrs) $2, elders and under 6 FREEDeclaration: This is an alcohol and substance free event. Anishi-naabe Vendors Only. 24 hour se-curity. Wikwemikong Heritage Or-ganization and the community of Wikwemikong is not responsible for accidents, thefts, or property damage. No blanket dances will be accepted. All presentation honorariums and registration fees are in Canadian currency.

Contact Information: Doris Peltier, Toll Free: (877) 859-2385, [email protected]: www.wikwemikongher-itage.org August 10 – 11Annual Serpent River Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Serpent River First Na-tion, Cutler, ONDirections: First Nation located halfway between Sudbury & Sault Ste. Marie on Hwy 17 at the Big TeepeeSpecial Events: Live music on Friday at the Pow-wow groundsGrand Entry: Sat 12:00 & 7:00 pm; Sun 12:00 pmContact: Band Administration office, 705-844-2418 during busi-ness hours. August 10 –11Saugeen First Nation 42nd Annual Competition Pow-wowLocation: James Mason Centre, Saugeen First Nation located just outside Southampton, ON. Three hours northwest of Toronto along sandy beaches of Lake Huron. Access to drive-on sandy beach. 5 minutes east of Southampton Ontario & 5 minutes to Sauble Beach–located at Saugeen First Nation#29“Honoring the Gifts from within”Grand Entry: Both days at 1pmFeast: Sat. at 5pmCraft vendor: $100 food $150Contact: Clint Root or Renee (519) 797-1973Email: [email protected] Dancer: Rain Williams–Head Dancer: TBA MC: Allan Manitowabi–Arena Director: Ponchie PlainHead Youth Female Dancer: Miranda Root Head Male Youth Dancer: TbAVendors: Status Vendors only Food/Craft (Authentic Crafts)Admission: $5 Parking free Rough camping available with showersContact: Clint or Renee Root @ [email protected] or 519-797-1973 August 17 –18Chippewas of the Thames Annual Competition Pow-wowLocation: Chippewa Ball Park, Muncey First Nation, 640 Jubilee Rd., Muncey, Ont., Located 25km SW of London, Ontario; Off Hwy 2 Longwoods Rd., Exits on Hwy

402 Delaware, Hwy 401 Iona Rd.Grand Entry: SAT 12 pm & 6 pm; SUN at noonAdmission: Adults (18-54) $5, Youth (6-17) & seniors (55+) $4.00, 5 & under freeDancers pay the admission rate.Special Declaration: No Drugs or AlcoholVendors: First Nations owned and operated vendors only.Contact: Band Office 519-289-5555Website: www.cottfn.ca August 17 –18Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Traditional Pow-wowLocation: 2 km off Hwy 60. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Golden Lake, ONGrand Entry: 12 noon on both days.Rough camping availableAdmission: $6 ; 12 yrs under FreeVendors: Craft Vendors: $125; Food Vendors: $175 very limited space.Contact: Jane Commanda (613) 625-2800 Ext #231Website: algonquinsofpikwakana-gan.ca

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Fancy shawl dancers at the 25th Annual Lakehead University Native Students Association Pow-Wow, held March 15-17 in Thunder Bay. – Photo by Rick Garrick

Pow-Wow and Traditional Gather-ingPow-wows are considered both a sacred and social event by tradi-tional Anishnabe families. It is a time to renew our ties with the beliefs and traditions of our an-cestors. It also is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends both new and old. This is the one real opportunity that most people have to see Anishnabe traditions in action! We do not charge for admission, parking or camping space. In addi-tion to viewing and participating in the dances, visitors can browse through art, craft, souvenir, and food booths.To register booth or drum to call 819-723-2335 ask for Belinda. [email protected] August 17 – 18Wahnapitae First Nation18th Annual Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Wahnapitae First Na-tion, Wahnapitae, Ontario via Capreol, OntarioDirections: 52 km north of Sud-bury (just past Capreol, ON)Grand Entry: Sat. 1pm & 7pm; Sun. 1pmRegistration: 11 am – 2:00 pm Honorarium and meals distributed daily for registered dancersCalling all Dancers, Singers, and DrummersVendors: All welcomeRough Camping availableContact: WFN Band Office (705) 858-0610 (business hours)Website: wahnapitaefirstnation.com August 24 – 253rd Annual Mattagami First Nation Pow-wowLocation: Mattagami First Nation is located 2 1/2 hours North of Sudbury and 1 hour South of Tim-minsGrand Entry: Saturday 12pm & 7pm and Sunday at noon.Feast: SAT at 5pmVendors Welcomed –$40.00 vendors permit which includes 1 table (to be paid in full by cash or money order)Everyone Welcomed to AttendDeclaration: This is a drug and alcohol FREE gatheringFree Rough CampingContact information: Dana Cos-grove, 1-888-269-7729

August 24 – 2527th Annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Traditional Pow-wowMississaugas of New CreditLocation: New Credit Indian Reserve, R.R.#6, Blue#2789 Missis-sauga Rd., Hagersville, ONDirection: 2 km N of Hagersville; 40km S of Hamilton; Hwy #6 S, W @ Haldiman 1st Line Road. Watch for signs.Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00pm; Sun. 1:00pmFeast: Traditional feast on Sunday 4:00 pmVendors: Craft Vending –Only allowing 30 vendors this year. Pre-registration is a MUST for craft vendors. $30/Day; $50/WeekendRough CampingAdmission: $5.00; 6 & under – Free;Declaration: No Alcohol; No Drugs; Please Bring your own plates, utensils and cups for the weekend.Contact: Faith 519-445-2283 or summer student at 905-768-5686 (June-Aug)Email: [email protected]: www.newcreditpowwow.com August 24 – 25Chippewas of Rama First Nation Competition Pow-wow CelebrationLocation: 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; Sun-day 12:30pmMC(s):Chris Pheasant and Alex FoxHead Dancers: Lee Benson and Geraldine CameronAdmission Fee: Contact organizerVendor Fee: Contact organizerSpecial Declarations: No Alcohol, Pets, Bring a chair / blanketContact: 705-325-3611 ext. 1299Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: http://www.ramafirstna-tion.ca/powwow/ August 24 – 2519th Annual Silver Lake Traditional Pow-wow‘Honouring our Traditions’Location: Silver Lake Provl. Park, Maberly, ONDirections: From Kingston/Toron-to, Hwy # 401 exit 611 take Hwy # 38 – 1 hour North to Sharbot Lake intersection of Hwy # 38 and Hwy # 7 Turn right on # 7 – 8 minutes east towards Ottawa to En-trance to Silver Lake Provl. Park.From Ottawa take Hwy#417 W. take exit 145 to Hwy#7 W. To-ronto/Carleton Place, 1 hour drive following Hwy#7 through Perth to entrance to Silver Lake Provincial Park.

Feast: 5:00 pm both daysGrand Entry: Gates open at 10:00 am; 12 pm on Sat. & Sun.Admission Fee: Under 12 free, kids/Elders $3.00; Adults $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 availableContact: Trudi at 613-375-6356 [email protected]

August 24 – 2517th Annual Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Pow-wowTheme: “Honouring our Culture and Tradition”Location: Pow-wow grounds, Sil-verwater, centre of the communi-ty, west end of Manitoulin Island, ON. Stay on HYW 540. Turn onto Sheshegwaning road follow all the way to Zhiibaahaasing First Na-tion. Home of the World’s Largest Peace Pipe, Drum and Outdoor Dream Catcher.Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm, Sun. 12 pmFeast: Feast Saturday at 5 pm everyone welcome. Breakfast for all campers Sunday 7:00 am.Drum: Rotating drum, no drum hoppingAdmission Fee: FREEVendor Fee: FREE – all donations would be greatly appreciatedCamping: Rough camping, on-site showers available.

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Talon White-eye, Aamjiwnaang First Nation. – Photo by Greg Plain

Special Events/ Feature: Evening Bingo SaturdaySpecial declarations: No Alcohol, Drugs, or PetsContact: Bobbi-Sue Kelles at 705-283-3963 August 30 – Sept. 125th Annual N’bisiing Anishinabek Traditional Gathering25 Years Cultural RevivalLocation: Jocko Point Traditional Grounds, Nipissing First Nation, OntarioDirections: 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 daysSunrise Ceremony: Lighting of the Fire Saturday sunriseFeast: Sat. 5:00 pmEvents: Talent Night FRI @ 6 pm – 10 pmHost Drum: Little IronMC(s): Bob GoulaisRegistration: Daily at 12:00 pmVendor Fee: $100.00 per day or $150.00 for two days. All Anishnaabe traders and vendors welcomeSpecial Declarations: No alcohol, drugs. No pets.Contact: Rodney Commanda 705-753-2050 ext. 1260Email: [email protected]: www.nfnculture.ca August 31–Sept. 1M’Chigeeng First Nation 26th Annual Traditional Pow-wowLocation: M’Chigeeng First Nation Traditional Pow-wow grounds, M’Chigeeng, ONGrand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm; Sun. 12:00 noonSpecials: Hand Drum, Lead off and Junior MaleAdmission: Free; Free Parking; Rough camping, no HydroDeclarations: No Drugs or Alcohol permitted; Honourarium provided to all registered dancers & drum-mers; All drummers to bring their own Feast BundlesContact: Band Office, 705-377-5362 September 7 – 8Georgian Bay 13th Annual Traditional Pow-wowPresented by the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre, presented in partnership with Sainte-Marie among the HuronsLocation: Ste. Marie Park, Hwy

12 and Wye Valley Rd., Midland, ONGrand Entry: SAT 12 & 6pm; SUN 12pmSunrise Ceremony: Sat and Sun. 6:30 amAdmission: Public $5Vendors: Please Pre-register, limited space availableEverybody Welcome – come dance with us. Bring a blanket, bring a chair, stay for the day! Rough camping available for participants.Declarations: Absolutely no Drugs or Alcohol, No PetsContact Information: Friendship Centre 705-526-5589Email: [email protected]: www.gbnfc.com September 21 – 22Curve Lake First Nation Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Lance Woods Park, Curve Lake First Nation, Curve Lake, ONDirections: Hwy 401 to hwy 115; hwy 115 to Fowler's Corners off ramp; turn right at Fowler's Corners, follow to end, turn left, straight through Bridgenorth to 4 way stop; turn left and follow to Curve Lake road. There will be powwow signs.Grand Entry: Both days at 12pmAdmission: Adults: $7; Children under 12: $3 All gate receipts go to pay for dancers and drummersEvents: Come join us at our an-nual Pow-wow! Enjoy traditional foods, dances, songs and stories!Special Declarations: No alcohol, no drugs, no pets (not even the kind that you can carry)VERY LIMITED camping available. Camping is for drummers, danc-ers, Elders first, then vendors.Vendors: Contact Anne for vendor packages, directions, etc. vendor priority will be given to Canadian First NationsContact: Anne Taylor at 705-657-2758Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.curvelakefirstna-tion.ca/Pow-wow.html

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Hosted by Canadore College, Aboriginal Students. Supported by Nipissing University Aborigi-nal Services and Programs.Canadore College Aboriginal Learning Unit’s Annual Pow-wowLocation of Pow-wow Grounds: Canadore College gymnasium, North Bay, ONDirections: From Hwy 11 N to Hwy 17 W, turn right at Gor-manville Road and then left to College Drive. From Hwy 17 W, turn left at Gormanville Road and another left to College DriveGrand Entry: 12 noonAdmission: freeVendor Fee: $25 for daySpecial Declarations: No drugs/alcoholContact Information: Tina at 474-3450, ext. 4252 or Gerard 474-7600, ext. 5481

March 14-16LUNSA & OASA presents the Annual Student Pow-wowLocation: CJ Sanders Field House, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, OntarioThis powwow showcases local talent and entertainment, free of charge, while reinforcing traditional aspects of Aboriginal

culture such as drumming, danc-ing, singing, and giving thanks.Grand Entry: 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm both daysContact: Sheila Pelletier-De-merah, 807-343-8085Email: [email protected]

March 22-23Aboriginal Family Festival: Annual Ottawa Children & Youth Traditional Pow-wowTime: 12:00 PMLocation: Ravens' Nest, 1125 Colonel By Drive, K1S 5B6, Ot-tawa Canada Phone: (613) 520–2120Intended Audience: AnyoneContact: Alison Tranter (613) 722-3811 ext. 234Email: [email protected] April 23-26 Gathering of NationsLocation: UNM Arena “The Pit” in Albuquerque, NM, New MexicoThe Gathering of Nations is a 3-day event for all people, kicking off the event is the Miss Indian World Talent Presenta-tions starting Thursday evening on April 25th, 2013 at a the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Albuquerque

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