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GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS PRESENTS:
KCHI WIIKWEDONG ANISHINAABEK MAAWNJIDOWIN TRADITIONAL POWWOW
August 15th & 16th (Always the third weekend in August!)
Grand Entry: Saturday at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Peshawbestown PowWow Grounds - 2585 Waabno Makwa Road, Peshawbestown MI, 49682
NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS, FIREARMS, WEAPONS, OR DOGS
Head Staff
- Emcees: Francis Wanageshik and Michael Medawis.
- Arena Director: Aaron Chivis.
- Head Veteran: Mikki Pino.
- Head Dancers: Desiree Schocko, James Broome, Jada Diaz, Kris Anderson, Dawn Shenoskey, and Tom Shomin.
- Invited Drums: Dusty Bear, Ribbon Town, Mountain Town, and Under the Pines.
- Sound: ReZonance Productions.
Specials
- Street Clothes Special: $300 | $200 | $100
- Hand Drum Special: $300 | $200 | $100
- Potato Dance: $200
- Spot Dances: Active throughout the event.
Community Feast (Saturday Dinner Break)
Saturday, August 15th during the dinner break
Features community potluck dishes and GTB Maple Syrup sourced from the community's Sugar Bush Camp. Traditional local foods like lake trout, rice, and potatoes will be featured.
Sobriety Walk
Sunday, August 16th | Starts at 10AM at the PowWow Grounds Pavilion
Ends in the Arena with a talking circle to show appreciation for what the walk is for, GTB programs that have helped with sobriety, & an opportunity to tell your story.
Contact: Marion Wabanimkee-Minzey | Marion.Wabanimkee-Minzey@gtb-nsn.gov | 231-534-7091
Lodging & Camping
Rustic Camping - Available from Tuesday, August 11th to Monday, August 17th. Showers are accessible at Strongheart. A permit is required by contacting Tribal Police at 231-534-7777.
RV Camping - Power and dump stations are available. For details, contact the Leelanau Sands Casino at 231-534-8100.
Vendors
Vendors must register via the GTB Vendor Registration Link or by scanning the flyer's QR code. Inquiries can be sent to Ta'Shena Sams at TaShena.sams@gtb-nsn.gov
Register Here - bit.ly/GTBPW2026
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians PowWow 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.