Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre 23rd Annual Pow Wow

Our 23rd Annual Traditional Pow Wow & National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration will be held on Friday June 19th and Saturday June 20th 2026. The event will be held at Sainte-Marie Park (Hwy 12 Wye Valley Rd).

Event Features

  • Sacred Fire
  • Raffle Table
  • Traditional Music
  • Traditional Dance
  • And much more!

Friday Schedule – June 19

  • Grand Entry – 12:00 PM
  • Second Grand Entry – 6:00 PM

Saturday Schedule – June 20

  • Grand Entry – 12:00 PM

Important Information

  • Free Entry
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Drug & Alcohol Free Event

Event Staff & Hosts

  • Emcee: Gordan Nicotine Sands
  • Arena Director: Robert Stoneypoint
  • Head Male Dancer: Richard Tabobondung
  • Youth Male Dancer: Griffin Sands
  • Head Female Dancer: Maretta Jones
  • Youth Female Dancer: Ivey Sands
  • Elder: Ernestine Baldwin
  • Shkaabewis: Curtis Copegog
  • Veteran: Armand Jourdain
  • Fire Keeper: Gavin King
  • Host Drum: Eagle Flight
  • Co-host Drum: Smoke Trail Singers
  • Sound Man: RC Blackline

For more information, please visit Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre’s website