Pow wow listing for August 2015:
Ahni everyone,
Here is your pow wow listing for August 2015
25th Annual Gathering of the Sacred Pipes Sundance
July 23 – August 4, 2015
Pipestone National Monument: 36 Reservation Ave, Pipestone, MN
Welcome to the 2015 Annual Gathering of the Sacred Pipes Sundance. This event is open to public and all are invited!
Camp Days Begin: July 23
Elders and Youth Cultural Gathering: July 25 – July 28
AIM Grand Governing Council Meeting: July 26 – 27
Tree Day Ceremonies: July 29
Sundance: Daybreak to Dawn: July 30 – August 2
Healing Day – Buffalo Dance: August 1
Sundance Chief: Joe Morales
Head Dancer: Steve Moon
Spiritual Adviser: Chief Nii Gon Neway Wii Dung
Contact: Clyde Bellecourt / AIM IC Office / Frank Paro / Joe Morales
Phone: (612) 251-5836 / (612) 886-2107 /
Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
Website:www.aim-ic.com
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August 2-4, 2015
55th Annual Wikwemikong Cultural Festival
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve
Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada
Contact: Wikwemikong Heritage Organization
Phone: 1-877-859-2385 / 705-859-2385
http://www.wikwemikongheritage.org
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2015 Chippewas of Rama First Nation Powwow
August 22 – August 23, 2015
Rama Temporary Powwow Grounds: 5884 Rama Road, Rama, ON
Host Drum Charging Horse lead us through the weekend with legendary MC’s Vince Beyl and Allan Manitowabi on the mic. Our competition powwow will be judged by Gary Parker (singing judge) and Wesley Cleland (dance judge), with Amos Key Junior as arena director. Invited Drum Snake Island round out our world-class line-up, and as ever we expect a few awesome drums to join us!
The Rama Powwow will have traditional foods, arts, and craft vendors (book now, vendors!); special events throughout the weekend; and significant prize money up for grabs!
Held at 5884 Rama Road, Rama, ON (directly across from the casino). Reasonable entry fee. As per protocol, no alcohol, drugs, or pets allowed on the powwow grounds. Bring your family and friends, stay for the weekend and have an all round good time!
Contact the Rama First Nation Culture and Research Department for more information at (705) 325-3611 ext. 1288 or email [email protected]
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August 22 – 23, 2015
Three Fires Homecoming Powwow & Traditional Gathering
Blue #2789 1st Line Road (Mississauga Rd.)
Hagersville, Ontario, Canada
Contact: Faith Rivers
Phone: 519-445-2283
Email: [email protected]
Grand Entry Saturday 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Grand Entry Sunday 1:00 pm. Closing ceremonies at 4:00 pm
Bring your own hand drum
General Daily Admission: $5.00
Ages 6 and under: FREE
*Photo by Krystalline Kraus
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