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The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is excited to announce the Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin Contest PowWow!
Peshawbestown PowWow Grounds - 2585 Waabno Makwa Road, Peshawbestown MI, 40692
Drug, alcohol, firearm, weapon, dog-free space
Head Staff
Emcees
- Edmond Tate Nevaquaya
- Mike Medawis
Arena Director
- Cetan Thunder Hawk
Host Drums
- Black Otter (Alberta, Canada)
Head Veteran
- Walker Stonefish
Sound
- ReZonance Productions
Grand Entry
Head Dancers Picked Each Session
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.
Dance Contests
Golden Age (55+)
Women’s
Jingle/Fancy, Traditional
Men’s
Grass/Fancy, Traditional
1st $700 - 2nd $600 - 3rd $500
Senior Adults (35-54)
Women’s
Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
Men’s
Fancy, Grass, Traditional
1st $700 - 2nd $600 - 3rd $500
Junior Adults (18-34)
Women’s
Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
Men’s
Fancy, Grass, Traditional
1st $700 - 2nd $600 - 3rd $500
Teens (13-17)
Girl’s
Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
Boy’s
Fancy, Grass, Traditional
1st $300 - 2nd $250 - 3rd $200
Juniors (6-12)
Girl’s
Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
Boy’s
Fancy, Grass, Traditional
1st $200 - 2nd $150 - 3rd $100
Singing Contest - NEW PAY OUTS
1st Place - $10,000
2nd Place - $8,000
3rd Place - $6,000
Drum Split for Non-Placing Drums
POWWOW Comittee Sponsored Specials
Luck of the Draw
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Dance Category will be picked after each Grand Entry
17 & Under All Categories
1st Place - $300 + Jacket
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Sponsored by the Medawis and Raphael Families
Vendors
Register Using the Link!
All Vendors Must Be Approved
Vendor Contact: Ta’Shena Sams
Accommodations
(Limited Space Available)
Rustic Camping
- No Electric / No Sewage
- Showers Available at Strongheart
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
- Non-GTB Member Daily Rate: $199
- Promo Code: GTBPOWW
- www.bit.ly/GTB_PWRATE23
- (231) 534-6000
- 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme, MI 49610
For More Information:
Aaron Chivis (231) 534-7764