August 2, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival
18a Kaboni Road, Wikwemikong, ON, P0P2J0
August 2-4, 2025
In 1961, Wikwemikong Band Member Rosemary Odjig sought to revitalize the Pow Wow in Wikwemikong and held the very first “Wikwemikong Indian Days” held during the summer of that year. Since then the name would change to the Wikwemikong Annual Cultural Festival and would be revered as one of the largest, longest running Pow Wow in North Eastern North America.
Anishinaabe Arts & Crafts
Champion Anishinaabe Dance
Anishinaabe Cuisine
Wiikwemkoong Art Gallery
Cross Cultural Performances
Join us fore the Wiikwemkoong Arts and Music Festival on Friday August 1st Featuring perfoemances by William Prince, Crystal Shawanda, and others. Mnido Mnis Youth Chef Showdown. Honouring our Water Protectors / Land Defenders Fashion Show, Smoke Dance vs Fancy Dance Showcase.
Daily Admission: Adults $15 daily; $30 weekend pass
Children $5 daily; Elders 65+ FREE; Children under 6 FREE
Gates OPEN 10am DAILY
Please see flyer for more information.
Masters of Ceremony: Duke Peltier,Alan Manitowabi, Jason Whitehouse
Arena Director: David Trudeau
Host Drum: Charging Horse
Head Veteran: Wayne Pitawanakwat
Head Male Dance Judge: Dr. John Hupfield
Head Female Dance Judge: Deanne Hupfield
Smoke Dance Singer: Sheldon Sundown
Head Elders: Henry James Shawanda & Gloria Mandamin
Tabulator: CFB Tabulation
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Date:
August 2, 2025 - August 4, 2025
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Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival
18a Kaboni Road, Wikwemikong, ON, P0P2J0
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Organizer:
Contact: Jason Manitowabi
Phone: (705) 618-5369
Email: jasonmanitowabi@wiikwemkoong.ca
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Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival
18a Kaboni Road, Wikwemikong, ON, P0P2J0
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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: June 29, 2025
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