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Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin - Round Dance
January 3rd, 2026
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa - Governor's Hall
100 Grand Traverse Blvd, Acme, MI 49610
Masters of Ceremony:
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Jackson Rollingthunder Tahuka
JUANENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS/MICCOSUKEE SEMINOLE/TOHONO OODHAM -
Beendigaygizhig Deleary
POTAWATOMI/ONEIDA
Stickman:
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Joe Syrette
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION
Sound:
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Nate Isaac
REZONANCE PRODUCTIONS
Invited Singers:
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Arnold Alexis
LOGAN ALEXIS SINGERS | NAKOTA -
Harvey Dreaver
WHITEFISH JRS | BIG RIVER FIRST NATION -
Matt Isaac
CRAZY SPIRIT | AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION -
Marlon Deschamps
NORTHERN CREE | MUSKWACIS, ALBERTA -
Brock Lewis
BEAR CREEK | WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY -
Dom Watson
THE BOYZ | CREEK/MEXICA -
Jordan Mowat
BEAR CREEK | ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION -
Desmond Madera
THE DESCENDENTS | BLACKFEET/SPOKANE/CHOCTAW -
Kwake Hale
MESKWAKI NATION | PRAIRIE BAND BODEWADMI
Agenda
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Vendor Setup
11:00 am - 2:30 pm (Must be set up by 2:30 pm) -
Fire
2:00 pm -
Feast
3:00 pm -
Pipe Ceremony & Prayer
6:00 pm -
Round Dance
6:00 pm - 2:00 am -
Memorial Dance
11:30 pm -
Closing Song
1:30 am
Schedule Subject to Change
Seeking Volunteers!
Does the idea of contributing to a cultural event that celebrates the Anishinaabe people excite you?
We are Seeking Your Assistance to Make the Round Dance a GRAND Success!
Looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can commit to two-hour shifts (3:00PM - 2:00AM)
Help to Sign-In, Fire Keepers, Hall Monitors (Security), Raffles, Give-A-Way, & Clean Up. Interested in volunteering?
Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/GTB_RDV2026
For all inquiries, pertaining volunteering please contact gtbgovt.round-dance@gtb-nsn.gov
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Room Rates
Non-GTB Member Rate:
$99/night
Code: RDNTB26
https://bit.ly/GTRS_GTB_RD26
GTB Members 21+: $65
(231) 534-6000
Contests
Sweetheart Dance
1st $400 • 2nd $300 • 3rd $200
Progressive Spot Dance
Spot Dances All Night!
Vendors
Space is Limited, No Fee, Donation Craft/Item Required
Registration Form: https://bit.ly/GTB_RD_Vendor2026
Once selected you will be contacted by email with booth and set up information.
Deadline: 5:00 p.m., December 19, 2025.
Set up time: 11:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., January 3rd, 2026
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. All Singers Acknowledged.
Event Subject to Change Without Notice