2019 Great Lakes Area Traditional Pow Wow
All are welcome at the 43rd Annual Great Lakes Area Traditional Pow Wow on June 14-16, 2019 at the Woodland Valley Gathering Grounds in Wilson, Michigan. The pow wow, Hosted by the Hannahville Potawatomi Indian Community, is located behind the Island Resort and Casino.
Pow Wow in Hannaville, Michigan
Video Credit: Our thanks to Sugar Shane Webster – The Professional Pow Wow Association
Arena Director, Emcee, singer, educator, speaker, performer.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!
Admission
$5 Admission for the entire weekend
Elders 55 and over and childresn 5 and under are free.
Pow Wow Head Staff
Host Drum: The Boyz
Hometown Drum: Crazy Boy
Invited Drums: Nottawaseppi Boyz, Iron Bear
Head Dancers: Picked Daily
Head Veteran Dancer: John Teller Jr.
Emcee’s: Joey Awondhopay, Joey Besaw
Arena Director: Jason Whitehouse
Color Guard: American Legion Post 116
Grand Entries:
Friday: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m.
FYI: Pow-wow is located on the time zone line, to ensure you have the correct time, set electronics to EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME during your stay.
Honorariums for dancers each session and the first 10 drums registered (registration for drums onsite).
3 Complimentary Meals
Saturday Breakfast, starting at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Dinner, starting at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Breakfast, starting at 8:00 a.m.
All meals are served in the Northern Pavilion and are complimentary.
Specials
Grand Entry Jam Special
1st $100 2nd $75 3rd $50
Open to all ages; Winners chosen during Grand Entry for dancing hard!
Team Dance Special
1st $400 2nd $300 3rd $100
Group must consist of 3-6 dancers.
Red Dress Special
1st $150 2nd $100 3rd $75
Old Style Jingle in honor of missing and murdered indigenous women.
Luck of the Draw Special
1st $100 2nd $75 3rd $50
Ages 13 & up. Dance categories will be drawn randomly during each session.
Hand Drum Special
1st $400 2nd $200 3rd $100
No drum hopping. 1-5 singers.
Men’s Woodland Special
1st $150 2nd $100 3rd $75
Open to all ages. Committee special for Father’s Day
Free Camping
Free camping is available onsite with electricity and showers. Camp sites are available on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information:
General Questions: 906.399-1875
Vendors: 906.723.2623
The Great Lakes Area Traditional Pow-wow is a drug and alcohol free event. Hannahville Potawatomi Indian Community is not responsible for any thefts, accidents, or personal injury.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Great Lakes Area Traditional Pow Wow in June at the Woodland Valley Gathering Grounds in Wilson, Michigan.
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