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Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin - Round Dance
February 3, 2024 to February 4, 2024
12:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa - Governor's Hall
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Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin - Round Dance

February 3rd, 2024 • Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Presented by Cultural, Communications, & Youth Services Dept.

Grand Traverse Spa & Resort- Room Rates (Space is Limited)

Non-GTB Member Rate: $99 (Mention 'Round Dance') or book online: https://bit.ly/GTRS_RD24
GTB Members 21+: $65

Book Your Room Today!
(231) 534-6000
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd.
Acme, MI 49610

Master of Ceremony:

  • Jackson Tahuka - JUANENO, SEMINOLE, & TOHONO O’ODHAM
  • Joel Syrette - BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION

Stickman:

  • Bud Day - BOIS FORTE OJIBWE

Sound:

  • Nate Isaac - REZONANCE PRODUCTIONS

Ikwewag Invited Singers:

  • Arianne Sheka - INDIAN HILL
  • Dorene Day - BAD RIVER
  • Sarah Pyawasit - SMOKEY TOWN

Invited Singers:

  • Harvey Dreaver - WHITE FISH JR.
  • Hokie Clairmont - THE BOYZ
  • Marlon Deschamps - NORTHERN CREE
  • Jermaine Bell - OZUYE
  • Bernie Lemieux SMOKEY TOWN
  • Kyle Big Canoe - THE BOYZ
  • Koonce Santos-McCauley - YOUNG ENEMY
  • Kwake Hale - MESKWAKI NATION
  • Leroy Shenoskey - BEAR RIVER
  • Desmond Madera - YOUNG ENEMY
  • Kino Pyawasit - SMOKEY TOWN
  • Brenden Orcutt - Brave Scout

Agenda

Vendor Setup
1:00 - 2:30 pm
(Must be set up by 2:30 pm)

Fire
4:00 pm

Pipe Ceremony & Prayer
4:00 pm

Buffet Feast
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Round Dance
6:00 pm - 2:00 am

Memorial Dance
11:30 pm

Give Away
1:00 am

Closing Song
1:30 am

Contests

Ikwewag Singing Contest
1st $300 • 2nd $200 • 3rd $100

Free-Style Round Dance Contest Men & Women
1st $300 • 2nd $200 • 3rd $100

Sweetheart Dance
1st $400 • 2nd $300 • 3rd $200

Step Counter Contest (Bring your own Pedometer)
1st $150 • 2nd $100 • 3rd $50

Spot Dances
Gifts made from Cultural Dept., Cash, & Longest Travel!

Vendors

Space is Limited, No Fee, Donation Craft/Item Required!
Registration Form: https://bit.ly/GTB-RD-VendorReg2024

  • Everyone Welcome! Free Admission
  • All Singers Acknowledged
  • All Youth Must be Signed In & Accompanied by an Adult
  • No Drugs, Alcohol, Firearms Weapons, or Animals

Volunteers Wanted!

Help to Set & Clean Up, Hall Monitors (Security), Servers, Raffles, & Fire Keepers. Interested in volunteering? 

For all inquiries, please email: gtbgovt.round-dance@gtb-nsn.gov

All Children Must be Accompanied by An Adult. Unsupervised Children Will Be Reported to the Proper Authorities. GTB is Not Responsible for Any Injury, Lost, or Damaged Items

Event Subject to Change Without Notice

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Questions?