32nd Annual Pow Wow — Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation

Friday, August 21, 2026 — Sunday, August 23, 2026 Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation Pow Wow Grounds

The pow wow poster: dates, times and contacts — View the full-size poster

The specials poster: the weekend's specials and their prizes — View the full-size poster

The Hand Drum Special poster — View the full-size poster

The Jigging Contest poster — View the full-size poster

Three days of dance, drum, food and family. Grand Entry Friday evening, twice on the Saturday and again on the Sunday afternoon. Everyone is welcome.

Registration

Registration is closed — see the desk at the gate

Staff at the registration desk can still enter you on the day. Come to the gate and ask.

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Updates

Pinned Important Registration is open

Monday, August 3, 9:01 a.m.

Register online now, or at the desk on the grounds when you arrive. Doubles for the horseshoe tournament close a week early so the bracket can be drawn. Registration is held daily on the grounds.

This year's specials

Monday, August 3, 9:01 a.m.

The Hand Drum Special runs Saturday evening at 5:30 in the arbour, and the Jigging Contest is in the school gym on the Friday night at 10. The Bells Only Special is danced on the Saturday afternoon.

Camping, vendors and meals

Monday, August 3, 9:01 a.m.

Camping is on the grounds. Breakfast is served on the Saturday and the Sunday, and the fish fry is Saturday evening. Food and craft vendors are welcome at no charge.

Schedule

Friday, August 21, 2026 Friday Evening Registration is closed — see the desk at the gate
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Saturday Morning Registration is closed — see the desk at the gate
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Saturday Afternoon Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. Registration is closed — see the desk at the gate
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Saturday Evening Grand Entry at 7:00 p.m. Registration is closed — see the desk at the gate
Sunday, August 23, 2026 Sunday Morning Registration is closed — see the desk at the gate
Sunday, August 23, 2026 Sunday Afternoon Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. Registration is closed — see the desk at the gate

Competitions

Grand Entry Exhibition Arbour
Dance Arbour
5:30 p.m. Hand Drum Special Arbour
10:00 p.m. Jigging Contest School gym
Bells Only Special Arbour
9:00 a.m. Horseshoe Tournament Ball field
Daily Exhibition — Adults in Regalia Exhibition Arbour
7:00 p.m. Princess & Brave Pageant Arbour
10:00 a.m. Canoe Races The lake
Bugeseh Traditional Game Pow Wow Grounds

Who is leading it

MC Gary Smith, Jeremy Jordan
Arena Director Rodney Geyshick, Pernell Ottertail Jr.
Head Dancer Jonas Windigo, Serena Redsky
Elder Advisor Danny Geyshick, Margaret Ottertail
Host Drum Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation Traditional Drums
Co-Host Drum Mato Pejuta
Invited Drum Whitefish Bay Singers, Red Cloud, Black Lodge

Where it is

Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation Pow Wow Grounds

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Open in maps

Food and craft vendors are on the grounds at no charge. Vendor parking is signposted.

Who to ask

Pow Wow Committee

Powwow and event inquiries Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation Administration Office Phone: (807) 485-2431 Email: reception@ganation.ca Mailing address: 104 Main Street, Station Main P.O. Box 640 Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M9

Rules

1. Drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated. Pursuant to inherent law. 2. We are not repsonsible for any thefts, loss, damaged items or goods,separations, or short funded travellers. 3. Security enforced at all times.

How to register

Register online before you travel, or at the desk on the grounds. Registration is held daily. Bring your number to the desk when you arrive.

Parking

Food and craft vendors are on the grounds at no charge. Vendor parking is signposted.

Where to stay

Camping is on the grounds. Breakfast is served daily on Saturday and Sunday.

All times are shown in America/Toronto, the time where the event is held.