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Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin Contest PowWow
August 19, 2023 to August 20, 2023
PowWow Grounds - 2585 Waabno Makwa Rd
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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! 

www.bit.ly/GTB_PWVA23 

All Vendors Must Be Approved

Vendor Contact: Ta’Shena Sams

Tashena.Sams@gtb-nsn.gov

(231) 534-6494 

 

Accommodations

(Limited Space Available)

Rustic Camping

  • No Electric / No Sewage
  • Showers Available at Strongheart

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

 

For More Information:

Aaron Chivis (231) 534-7764

Or Reach Out On Facebook At: 

https://bit.ly/FB_GTBPW23

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians PowWow Committee will not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property.  Fighting or any related activities to promote a negative atmosphere will not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the PowWow grounds by security and/or on-site law enforcement personnel. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is not responsible for accidents, damages, and/or stolen items.