July 3, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Swan Lake First Nation
Junction 23 & 34 Highways, Swan Lake, MB, ROG 250

GAUBISKIIGAMAUG
28th ANNUAL COMPETITION POW WOW
SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION – TREATY ONE TERRITORY – 1871
Grand Entry:
Friday: 7:00pm | Saturday: 1:00pm & 7:00pm | Sunday: 7:00pm
Master of Ceremonies:
Kaylib Eagle – Canupawakpa Dakota Nation, MB
Darcy Malcolm – Ebb and Flow First Nation, MB
Arena Directors:
Cedric Gordon – Swan Lake First Nation, MB
Darryl McKay – Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB
Brycen Scott (Youth) – Swan Lake First Nation, MB
Drum Judge:
Darrin Cameron – Long Plain First Nation, MB
Brodie Elk (Youth) – Swan Lake First Nation, MB
HOST DRUM:
Ho-Chunk Station – Wisconsin, USA
Tabulators:
C&T Tabulating – Muskoday, SK
Sound: (Pow Wow Thunder)
Rod Atcheynum – Sweetgrass First Nation, SK
Golden Age (60+) $1,200 $900 $700 $500
Senior Adult (40-59) $1,200 $900 $700 $500
Junior Adult (18-39) $1,200 $900 $700 $500
Teen (13-17) $500 $300 $200 $100
Junior (7-12) $200 $150 $100 $75
Tiny Tots: Paid Daily—Proudly Sponsored by DOCFS
SINGING CONTEST
1st $15,000
2nd $10,000
3rd $8,000
4th $6,000
5th $4,000
Pow Wow Committee Weekend Specials:
$2,500 Specials
Men’s Fancy Bustle (18-54)
Women’s Fancy Shawl (18-54)
Men’s Chicken Dance Special(18+)
Other specials TBA
Weekend specials:
Woodland Strap Dance Special – (sponsored by Joanne Soldier & Family)
All Round Iron Women’s Special – (sponsored by Evie Cameron & Family)
Pow Wow Committee;
Pauline Cameron
Rod Elk
Brodie Elk
Paula Cameron
William McKinney
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Date: July 3, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Location:
Swan Lake First Nation
Junction 23 & 34 Highways, Swan Lake, MB, ROG 250
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Organizer:
Contact: Paula Cameron
Phone: (204) 836-2101
Email: slfnpowwow.2026@gmail.com
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Venue:
Swan Lake First Nation
Junction 23 & 34 Highways, Swan Lake, MB, ROG 250
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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.
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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: May 27, 2026
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