Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation presents the 32nd Annual Pow Wow, I
August 21–23, 2026, in Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, formerly Lac La Croix First Nation, in northwestern Ontario.
The pow wow will feature traditional singing, dancing, drumming, cultural activities, food and craft vendors, special contests and community events.
Host: Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation Traditional Drums
Co-Host: Mato Pejuta
Invited Drums: Whitefish Bay Singers, Red Cloud, Black Lodge
Friday, August 21
7:00 PM – Princess & Brave Pageant
9:00 PM – Entertainment & Jigging
10:00 PM – Jigging Contest at the School Gym
Saturday, August 22
9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Horseshoe Tournament and Bugeseh Traditional Game
1:00 PM – Grand Entry
5:00 PM – Fish Fry Dinner and Hand Drum Special
5:30 PM – Hand Drum Special
7:00 PM – Grand Entry
Sunday, August 23
10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Canoe Races in honour of Pernell Ottertail Sr.
1:00 PM – Grand Entry
5:00 PM – Dinner, raffles, draws and announcement of winners
Daily exhibitions for adults in regalia will be held Saturday and Sunday, with $5,000 in category specials. Special ceremonies take place before noon on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is provided daily on Saturday and Sunday.
Food and craft vendors are welcome at no charge.
Special contests include youth, adult and Golden Age dance categories, a Bells Only Special, a Hand Drum Special, horseshoe tournament, canoe races and jigging contest. Registration for the Bugeseh Traditional Game is held daily.
Canopies are not permitted within the dance arbor or in front of the bleachers, as they hinder the view of the pow wow for visitors.
Location:
Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
Lac La Croix First Nation, Ontario
104 Main Street, Neguaguon Lake IR 25D
Lac La Croix First Nation, ON P0T 1C1
Contact:
Curtis Atatise: (807) 276-4315
Tracey Ottertail: (807) 276-1625
Carrie Atatise-Norwegian: (807) 276-7885
Drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated. Please respect the pow wow rules and community by-laws. Security will be enforced at all times.
For additional information about Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, visit the official community website. Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
Pow Wow Information
Date: August 22, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Location: Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, 104 Main Street, Neguaguon Lake IR 25D , Lac La Croix First Nation, ON, P0T 1C1
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