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June 7-8:
Barrie Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Barrie, Ontario.
Barrie Fair Grounds
Info: 705-721-7689, or I.triskle@bnfc.ca
Henry Shingoose Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Selkirk, Manitoba.
1147 Breezy Pt Rd
Info: Rob or Mike 204-477-6878,
or robs@bhf.ca
Additional Info: Camping is available, wood provided for campers.
No electricity.
June 13-15:
22nd Annual Father's Day
Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Williams Lake, British Columbia
Info: Janine Alphonse 250-296-3507, or housing@williamslakeband.ca
June 20-21:
Noongam Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Info: 613-724-2796,
noongampowwow@yahoo.com, or www.noongam.50megs.com
June 20-22:
Rainy River First Nations
Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Manitou Rapids, Ontario. Rainy River First Nations
Directions: 30 minutes west of Fort Frances, Ontario
Info: Mr. Elvis DeBungee 807-482-2479, or edebungee@hotmail.com
June 21-22:
6th Annual Timiskaming First Nation Gathering of the Clans Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Timiskaming, Quebec.
Pow Wow grounds
Info: 819-723-5206, or dawnish2467@hotmail.com
June 21-22:
Windsor Aboriginal Festival Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Windsor, Ontario. Olde Sandwich Towne Waterfront,
Mill St. & Russell St.
Info: 519-977-7782, or mnahdee@namerind.on.ca
June 21-22:
Henvey Inlet 5th Annual Traditional Pow Wow.
Location: Pickerel, Ontario. Henvey Inlet First Nation
Info: 705-857-0957, or hifnpowwow@gmail.com
June 26-29:
17th Annual Eskasoni First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Cape Breton, Quebec. Pow Wow grounds
Info: 902-379-2073, or www.eskasoni.bc.ns.ca lee_jown@hotmail.com
June 27-29:
Gold Eagle Casino 11th Annual Sakicawasihk Contest Pow Wow
Location: North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
North Battleford Civic Centre
Info: 306-446-3833
June 27-29:
Sakimay First Nation Contest Pow Wow
Location: Sakimay, Saskatchewan.
Sakimay Grounds
Info: 306-697-2831
Canada Day - Long weekend:
Conneriver Pow Wow
Location: Conneriver, Newfoundland
Info: Cleen Lambert 709-882-2470
July 4-6:
Ermineskin Contest Pow Wow
Location: Hobbema, Alberta.
Pow Wow grounds
Info: 780-585-3741 or 780-585-3886, or emily@ermineskin.ca
SLFN 2008 Pow Wow
Location: Swan Lake, Manitoba
Info: Myrna or Kelvin McIvor
204-836-2509, mcmcivor@hotmail.com
14th Annual Munsee-Delaware Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Munsee, Ontario Pow Wow grounds
Info: 519-289-5396 ext. 230, or
cdolson@munsee.on.ca
19th Annual Sheguiandah First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Manitoulin Island,
Ontario Pow Wow grounds
Info: 705-368-2781, 705-368-2198, or chopwaidubbence@hotmail.com
Chimnissing Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Location: Christian Island, Ontario Pow Wow grounds
Located outside of Midland, Ontario
Info: 705-247-2900,
chimnissingpowwow@hotmail.com , or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20664221250&ref=mf
Cost: one day: $3 per person; $10 per family; weekend: $5 per person; $15 per family; vendors: $25 per day;
or $50 per weekend.
July 11-13:
Ojibways of Pic River First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Heron Bay, Ontario
Directions: 3 hours east of Thunder Bay, off the shores of Lake Superior
Info: Garland Moses 807-229-1749, or gtpm1253@hotmail.com
Additional Info: Cultural and traditional workshops the week prior to its 25th Annual Pow Wow.
July 11-13:
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Pow Wow
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Info: Percy Potts Sr. 780-967-2225, or http://alexisnakotasioux.com
July 12-13:
18th Annual Echoes of a Proud Nation Contest Pow Wow
Location: Kahnawake, Quebec. Kahwanake Ceremonial Grounds
Info: 450-632-7639 or 450-632-8667, www.kahnawakepowwow.com or info@kahnawakepowwow.com
July 18-20:
Eel Ground First Nation Natoaganeg Pow Wow
Location: Eel Ground, New Brunswick
Info: Howard McKay 506-627-4600,
eelgroundfirstnation@nb.aibn.com, or http://www.gnb.ca/0016/PDF/2008_POWWOW-e.pdf
Additional Info: fireworks on
Saturday night
July 18-20:
Khowutzun Warmland Intertribal Contest Pow Wow
Location: Duncan, British Columbia. 5574 River Rd.
Directions: Google MapQuest for directions or follow signs from highways
Info: Lester Joe, Dorothy Joe
250-597-0530, or lejdej@hotmail.com
MC: Murray "MUZZ" Sampson
AD: Ernie Alphones
Cost: Donation at gate
Additional Info: All proceeds go towards Pow Wow contestants. Camp site available.
July 19:
Squilax Contest Pow Wow
Location: Squilax, British Columbia
Directions: Just outside of Chase
Info: Joan 250-679-3203
July 19-20:
Mississauga First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Blind River, Ontario. Hwy 557 along the shores of the Blind River
Info: Patty-Sue Daybutch/Linda Daybutch 705-356-1621, or
ps_daybutch@hotmail.com
Additional Info: Rustic camping available. Family Dance on Saturday night.
July 25-26:
Anishnabe Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Val-d'Or, Quebec
Info: Marlene Jerome at 819-736-4501, or mjerome_cnals@yahoo.ca
July 26-27:
29th Annual Champion of Champions Contest Pow Wow
Location: Ohsweken, Ontario. Chiefswood Park
Info: 866-393-3001, 515-455-4061, 519-758-5444, www.grpowwow.com or info@grpowwow.com
July 29-31:
Misipawistik Oskatisak Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Grand Rapids, Manitoba
Info: Sandra Cook 204-639-2533, or brownthunderbird99@hotmail.com
Cost: Free
Info: Hotels available: Northbrook Inn
August 1-3:
Opaskwayak Cree Nation International Competition Pow Wow 2008, "Honour and Memories"
Location: Opaskwayak (The Pas), Manitoba
Info: Mike or Jon 204-623-0857, or
ocnpowwow2007@hotmail.com
Cost: Free
August 1-3:
26th Annual Lake of the Eagles Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Eagle Lake, Ontario
Info: 807-755-5526, or
pitch1@mail.drytel.net
August 1-4:
Moose Hide Gathering Pow Wow
Location: Dawson City, Yukon Territories
Directions: At the river in Dawson City, you will find boats going to our sacred gathering ground, Moosehide Village
Info: Tr'ondek Hwech'in Government 867-993-7100. Check for dates before coming, in case of change.
August 2-3:
16th Annual Listuguj Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Listuguj, Quebec,
Moffet's Landing
Info: 418-788-3278 or 418-788-5707
August 2-4:
48th Annual Wikwemikong Contest Pow Wow
Location: Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Thunderbird Park
Info: 705-859-2385,
www.wikwemikongheritage.org or cbell@wikwemikongheritage.org
August 8-10:
Chisasibi Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Chisasibi, Quebec
Info: Nellie Bobbish, 819-855-2878 x309
August 8-10:
Genaabaajing Contest Pow Wow
Location: Culter, Ontario,
Pow Wow grounds
Info: 705-844-2418
August 9-10:
39th Annual Saugeen First Nation Contest Pow Wow
Location: Saugeen First Nation, Ontario. James Mason Centre
Info: 519-797-1224, 519-797-2781, www.saugeenfirstnation.com, or
jkewagishig@saugeenfirstnation.ca
August 9-10:
Temagami First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Temagami, Ontario. Temagami Arena Ball Park
Info: Jamie Saville 705-237-8507, Michelle Twain 705-237-8237, michelle_twain@hotmail.com, Temagami First Nation, (705)237-8943, www.temagamifirstnation.ca
August 12-14:
Cowessess First Nations Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Cowessess, Saskatchewan. Pow Wow grounds
Info: 306-696-3324, 306-696-7516, or redwood_luana@hotmail.com
Host Drum: Crooked Lake
August 15-16:
Squianny 2nd Annual Traditional Gathering
Location: Nicoment IR 1, British Columbia. Nicomen Band Hall
Directions: Highway 1, 17 km from Lytton, BC or W. Spences Bridge, Nicoamen River
Info: Angela Adams/Richard Jackson Jr. 250-455-2514, or nicomen@telus.net
Cost: $10/entry fee per category
August 15-17:
Ebb & Flow First Nations
Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Ebb and Flow, Manitoba. Pow Wow grounds
Info: 204-448-2543, 204-638-4812, or budgie02@mts.net
August 15-17:
25th Annual Kehewin Contest Pow Wow
Location: Kehewin, Alberta. Long Lake Rodeo Grounds
Info: 780-826-3333 or 780-812-6783
August 22-24:
George Gordon First Nation Contest Pow Wow
Location: Punnichy, Saskatchewan
Info: Band office 306-835-2232
August 23-24:
11th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
Info: Crystal or Charlene Sagon
705-283-3963, or charsagon@hotmail.com
August 29-31:
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Dryden, Ontario.
Wabigoon Lake
Info: 807-938-6684 or 807-938-0030
August 30-31:
34th Annual Delaware Nation Contest Pow Wow
Location: Moravian Reserve, Ontario. Highgate Rd.
Info: 519-692-3936 or 519-692-3969
September 5-7:
Shackan Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Merritt, British Columbia, Spences Bridge Hwy.
Info: Karole O-Brien 888-667-2477
September 6-7:
Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre's 8th Annual Traditional
Pow Wow
Location: Midland, Ontario. Ste. Marie Park. Hwy 12 & Wye Valley Rd.
Info: Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre 705-526-5589, or gbnfc@gbnfc.com
Cost: Admission $5- Adults $3- Youth. Free- Seniors and Children under 4 years.
September 6-7:
8th Annual Akwesasne Intertribal Contest Pow Wow
Location: Corwall Island, Ontario. A'nowara'kowa Arena
Info: 613-575-2467 or 613-575-2348, lking@akwesasne.ca or
akwesasnepowwow@yahoo.com
September 13-14:
Six Nations Fall Fair Contest
Pow Wow
Location: Ohseken, Ontario.
Fair Grounds
Info: 519-758-5444 or 866-393-3001, www.sntourism.com or tourism@sntourism.com
October 11-12:
Thanksgiving Contest Pow Wow
Location: Rama, Ontario. Mask Arena
Info: 705-325-3611 ext. 1298, or robinh@mniiknaning.ca
November 8-9:
3rd Annual Manito Ahbee International Contest Pow Wow
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba.
MTS Centre
Info: 204-956-1849, www.manitoahbee.com or
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