MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION 38TH ANnual TRADITIONAL Pow wow

RECONNECTING WITH OUR LAND
BAAMAAPII MIINWA GODING DBAADJIMAA AKII

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 18, 2019
​6:00 AM Sunrise Ceremony

Saturday, July 20, 2019
12:00 PM Grand Entry
1:00 PM ​Dancer Registration Deadline
2:00 PM Two Step Special
3:00 PM Fancy Shawl Special
5:00 PM Community Feast
6:00 PM Hand Drum Contest
7:00 PM Evening Grand Entry
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Community Dance

Sunday, July 21, 2019
12:00 PM Grand Entry

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ADMISSION & Parking

Admission is FREE for EVERYONE.
Parking is FREE for EVERYONE.
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GENERAL VISITORS:
Please follow the direction of the parking attendants.

ELDERS, DISABLED, & SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION:
 The grassy area behind the vendors is priority parking.

DANCERS & DRUMMERS: 
The cleared area behind the lodge is best. 
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VENDORS: 
You may park at your area if your vehicle can fit behind your vendor spot. If you need to go in and out please do not park in the vendor area, it is difficult and dangerous to leave the grounds between the hours of 11am and 6pm daily.

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CAMPING

Camping is permitted in designated areas only. 
Camping is NOT permitted under any circumstances in the parking area.
You must follow any instructions for effective fire bans.

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honorariums

Daily honorariums are given to registered dancers only.
​Dancers must register by 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 20th and be in full regalia at time of registration to qualify.

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​POW WOW ETIQUETTE

Please do not carry children within the circle, 

PLEASE NOTE:
ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR PETS ARE PERMITTED AT ANY TIME ON THE ​POW WOW GROUNDS. 
​THANK YOU / MIIGWECH

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LOCATION

​The Mississauga First Nation traditional pow wow grounds are located in Mississauga First Nation on Maxs Rd, Blind River, ON.
​Signs will be posted guiding you towards the grounds.

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OFFICIAL MFN POW WOW POSTER 

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SPECIALS

TWO STEP SPECIAL Hosted by the head dancers

FANCY SHAWL SPECIAL Hosted by Sarah Mcgregor

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SEATING & SHADE?
There are benches at the grounds, but we highly recommend you bring your own seating and shade so you can be more comfortable.  

WATER?
There will be water provided, if you have reusable water bottles please bring them!

BUG SPRAY & SUNSCREEN?
Don't forget your bug spray and sunscreen!

CONTACT US

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VENDOR INFORMATION

AUTHENTIC NATIVE VENDORS ONLY

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vendor APPLICATION