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North Bay Indian Friendship Centre’s Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow Celebration
June 10, 2017 - June 11, 2017
June 10 – 11
North Bay Indian Friendship Centre’s Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow Celebration
“Honoring Our Grandmothers”
Grand-Entry: Saturday: 12pm & 7pm; Sunday: 12pm
Location: Lee Park. 800 Memorial Dr. North Bay
Host drum: Otterhead Singers
Co-host drum: Moose Bay
MC: Gary Dokis
Arena Director: Roger Assiniwe
Head Elders: Richard Assinewai
Head Veteran: Philip Moore
Adult Male Dancer: MckenzieOttereyes-Eagle
Adult Female Dancer: Amanda Bellefeuille
Youth Male Dancer: Shkaabewis Tabobondung
Youth Female Dancer: Summer Fisher
Child Male Dancer: Seth Sutherland
Child Female Dancer: Sadie Turner
Daily Honorariums for registered Dancers-First 4 Registered Drums will receive an Honorarium of $500 (minimum 5 Singers)
Everyone Welcome-Bring a chair!
DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE EVENT-Designated Smoking Area- NO Pets!
Water Stations will be available-Bring your own bottle!
Maamwi Kindaaswin Festival will not be responsible for injuries, theft, damages, or any other liability associated with the festival.
Please be advised there is no camping at the Pow Wow Grounds.
Vendors: Authentic Native Craft Vendors ONLY & Food Vendors-Please 705-472-2811. Simon ext. 220 or Serena ext. 227
Admission: FREE Event
Contact: Jen Seguin at 705-472-2811 ext.222 or Dan Desrochers at ext.216
Emails: akwego2@nbifc.org or kizaay@nbifc.org