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The Chippewas of Georgina Island will host their annual Pow Wow on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Sutton District High School, 20798 Dalton Rd., Georgina.
The event will feature dancing, drumming, cultural teachings and community celebration.
- Entry fee: $3
- Grand entry: 12 p.m. both days
- Sunrise ceremony: 7 a.m. Sunday
- Note: This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. No pets allowed.
Event leaders
- MC: Allan Manitowabi
- Head dancers: Cedar Smoke, Trentyn Charles
- Host drum: Little Creek Singers
- Invited local drum: Ashunyung
- Arena director: Animikeence Plain
- Elder: Shelley Charles
- Veteran: Jeffrey Plain
Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 27
- 8 a.m. – Vendors set up
- 10 a.m. – Lighting of sacred fire; drum and dance registration opens
- 11 a.m. – Gate opens to public
- noon – Drum roll call and grand entry
- Flag song
- Veteran’s song
- Opening invocation: Elder Shelley Charles
- Welcoming remarks: Chief Donna Big Canoe
- Dignitary introductions
- Exhibitions, spot dances, intertribals
- 2:30 p.m. – Jingle and grass specials
- 4:30 p.m. – Break
- 5 p.m. – Feast for drummers, dancers, head staff and elders (cafeteria)
- 6 p.m. – Drum roll call and continued program
- 7:30 p.m. – All singers closing
- 8 p.m. – Sacred fire all night
Sunday, Sept. 28
- 7 a.m. – Sunrise ceremony
- 8 a.m. – Continental breakfast (cafeteria)
- 10 a.m. – Drum and dance registration opens
- 11 a.m. – Gate opens to public
- noon – Drum roll call and grand entry
- Flag song
- Veteran’s song
- Opening invocation: Elder Shelley Charles
- Welcoming remarks: Chief Donna Big Canoe
- Dignitary introductions
- Exhibitions, spot dances, intertribals
- 4 p.m. – Giveaway
- 4:30 p.m. – Retire flags and eagle staffs; retire sacred fire
Additional highlights
- Giveaways and dance specials
- Feast for participants
- Cultural teachings and ceremonies throughout both days
Location
Sutton District High School
20798 Dalton Rd.
Sutton,
L0E 1R0
Canada
Contact info
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