September 8, 2023 - September 10, 2023
Chief William Pow Wow Arbor
2581 Cariboo Highway 97, Williams Lake, BC, V0K2G0
September 8-10, 2023
Williams Lake First Nation presents the second annual Speaking Our Truth Competition Pow Wow! $66,700 in payouts, including $26,000 added to the drum competition ($10,000 for 1st prize).
Categories: Traditional, Grass, Chicken, Fancy, and Jingle.
Featuring:
Orange Regalia Special, Hat Pull Special, Potato Dance Special and more. Plus Sr. Princess, Jr. Princess, and Little Brave Pageants, Hand drum contest, Lahal (Stick Games), and over 20 vendors with food, art, crafts, and more.
Admission:
Elder/Youth (60+/6-17): $5 minimum ($10 for the whole weekend)
Adult (18-59): $10 minimum ($20 for the whole weekend)
Kids 5 and under free of charge.
Camping available on site; for RV or campsite booking, call: 250.296.4352
For specials, contact: samantha.dick@wlfn.ca or 250.296.3507 ext. 130
To book a vendor booth, please contact: dana.alphonse@wlfn.ca or 250.296.3507 ext. 125
For more information, please contact: bonnie.pinchbeck@wlfn.ca or 250.296.3507 ext. 107
MCs: Stan Isadore (Driftpile, AB) and Buck Sheena (Merritt, BC)
Arena Director: Melem’st’ye Everett White (Kamloops, BC)
Hodt Drum: Sage Hills (Kamloops, BC)
Pow Wow Information
Date: September 8, 2023 - September 10, 2023
Location:
Chief William Pow Wow Arbor
2581 Cariboo Highway 97, Williams Lake, BC, V0K2G0
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Organizer:
Contact: Brandon Hoffman
Phone: (250) 296-3507
Email: brandon.hoffman@wlfn.ca
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Chief William Pow Wow Arbor
2581 Cariboo Highway 97, Williams Lake, BC, V0K2G0
Pow Wow Information
A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.
Pow Wows listed on our calendar are open to the public!
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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: July 31, 2023
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Pow Wow Last Update: July 31, 2023
