2019 St Ignace Native American Festival
Join our 8th Annual St Ignace Native American Festival on May 25-26, 2019 at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture in St. Ignace, Michigan. Experience our celebration of Native American History and Culture. All events are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Traditional Native American food will be provided by the Lunch Box. Enjoy fabulous Indian Tacos, delicious Fry Bread and other traditional cuisine.
St Ignace Native American Festival
Celebrating a heritage that is rich in diversity and creativity, the St Ignace Native American Festival promises to be a thrill for the senses. Hear the sounds of drums, see the expressive dances, and taste the traditions that were literally hundreds of years in the making — all at this one incredible event. The smell of sacred medicines and the feel of birch bark, porcupine quills and other materials used for both function and artistry are also part of the experience. The event is held on the grounds of the Museum of Ojibwa Culture and festival activities are free to all visitors.
Free Admission – Public Welcome
Location
Museum of Ojibwa Culture
500 N. State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
906-643-9161
For More Information:
St. Ignace Visitors Bureau: Call 906-643-6950; Email info@stignace.com
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians & the Michigan Humanities Council: Call Shirley Sorrels 906-643-9161
St Ignace Native American Festival Schedule & Activities
Saturday
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Activities & Demonstrations
* Children’s Craft Workshop: Jackie Minton
* Clan Coloring Workshop: Lisa Walker/Francie Wyers
* Black Ash Basket Making Workshop: Marge Bekins
* Quill Work Demonstration: Sally Paquin
* Traditional Medicine Teachings: Lisa Burnside
* Cultural Teachings: Tony Grondin
Saturday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Grand Entry & Intertribal Dancing
Grand Entry
Afternoon of drumming, singing and dancing
Head Drum: Mukkwa Giizhik
Head Veterans: Butch Van Ellen and Gene Reid
Head Male Dancer: Richard Lewis
Head Female Dancer: Francie Wyers
Head Youth Male Dancer: Joey Loonsfoot
Emcee: Cal Burnside
Spiritual Leader: John Causley
Festival Coordinator: Lisa Burnside
Sunday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Longhouse Talking Circle with light breakfast for Talking Circle participants.
Special Guests
Grandmother Moon Drum Circle, a women’s group of drummers and singers who love
to share their songs, traditional teachings and stories.
The Metis Dance Club from Sault Canada will perform and engage participants in
learning traditional Metis jigging.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next St Ignace Native American Festival on Memorial Day Weekend at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture in St. Ignace, Michigan.
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