2019 Fort William First Nation Pow Wow
Be here for the annual Fort William First Nation Pow Wow on June 28-30, 2019 at the Mount McKay Pow Wow Grounds in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and experience our vibrant Ojibwe culture with tradional song, dance, food and more. A Pow Wow, like the Fort William First Nation Pow Wow, is a celebration of life, a time for healing, and a time to dance and to sing.
Fort William First Nation Pow Wow
The Fort William First Nation Pow Wow is atop sacred Animikii-wajiw in the Ojibwe language, locally written as Anemki-waucheu. Currently in Thunder Bay Thunder Mountain is called Mount Mckay. The mountain is the eastern hub of the Nor’Wester Mountains.
Powwow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: To Be Announced
Arena Director: To Be Announced
Elders: To Be Announced
Spiritual Advisor: To Be Announced
Host Drum: To Be Announced
Co-Host Drum: To Be Announced
Drum Split: $5000 Honorarium for first 15
Drum Minimun: 4 Singers per drum
Powwow Schedule
Friday
6:00 pm Pow Wow Warm Ups
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Inter-Tribal Dances
Saturday
5:30 am Sunrise Ceremony
1:00 pm Opening Ceremony & Grand Entry
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Pow Wow Feast
7:00 pm Evening Grand Entry
Sunday
1:00 pm Grand Entry
6:00 pm Closing Ceremony & Retiring the Flags
Registration at South Entrance
Saturday: Noon – 2 pm; 5 pm – 6 pm
For More Information
Main Contact & Volunteer Opportunities
Gail Bannon 622-4998 gailrbannon@fwfn.com
Food & Craft Vendor Information
Ginger Randle 622-6391 gingerRandle@fwfn.com
The Fort William First Nation Pow Wow is a family friendly, community-based event that is alcohol and drug free.
About Fort William First Nation
Fort William First Nation (FWFN) is located along the shores of Lake Superior, adjacent to the City of Thunder Bay, divided by the Kaministiquia River. FWFN has a total population of 1964 members with approximately half living off reserve either within the City of Thunder Bay or the surrounding area.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort William First Nation Pow Wow at the Mount McKay Pow Wow Grounds in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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