MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION 39TH ANnual TRADITIONAL Pow wow

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EVENT SCHEDULE (Tentative)

Thursday, July 16, 2020
​6:00 AM Sunrise Ceremony

Saturday, July 18, 2020
12:00 PM Grand Entry
1:00 PM ​Dancer Registration Deadline
2:00 PM Two Step Special
5:00 PM Community Feast (Bring your feast bags)
6:00 PM Hand Drum Contest
7:00 PM Evening Grand Entry

Sunday, July 19, 2020
12:00 PM Grand Entry
​1:00 PM ​Dancer Registration Deadline
​3:00 PM Fancy Shawl Special

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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 directions of the parking signs and 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. There is no camping permitted at or around the vendor area.

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CAMPING & RV's

Camping/RVing is permitted in designated areas only.

• Porta-potty's will be provided.
• Drinking water will be provided.
• There will be no electricity.
• Showers will be available at the Sports Complex. Please see below.

​In the event there is a fire ban, please follow instruction accordingly.

SHOWERS: The sports complex will be available and open for showers daily Saturday from 6:00 am – 10:00 am / evening from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm & Sunday 6:00 am – 10:00 am

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honorariums

Daily Registration is required to be eligible for honorariums.
​Singers and dancers must  register by 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 20th and be in full regalia at time of registration to qualify. 
Registered Drums with a minimum of 5 singers will receive an honorarium of $1000.00. 

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​POW WOW ETIQUETTE

• Please do not carry children within the circle. 
• Please do not bring pets. 
• Please do not bring or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

ATTENTION:
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 2020

COMING MAY 2020

OFFICIAL MFN POW WOW POSTER 2019

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SPECIALS

SPECIALS TO BE ANNOUNCED MAY 2020

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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!

FOOD?
Yes, bring cash! There will be food vendors selling throughout the day. There will also be a community feast at 5:00pm so BRING YOUR FEAST BAG! 
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GOODS?
There will be authentic native goods for sale by vendors at the pow wow. Bring your cash!

BUG SPRAY & SUNSCREEN?
This event is outdoors. Don't forget your bug spray and sunscreen! 

CONTACT US

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VENDOR REGISTRATION

PRE-REGISTRATION COMING IN MAY 2020

Craft Vendors: $75.00 for the entire weekend
​Food Vendors: $250.00 for entire weekend (additional $50.00 for electricity – preregister limited electrical outlets available)
Information Booth: FREE for the entire weekend.
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Please Note:
Please register before set up, you will be assigned a vendor lot number.
Vendors  fees MUST be paid in full by Saturday at 3:00 PM.

Please Note:
If you will be a vendor at this years Pow Wow and serving food or using other one time use products. Please be mindful of the impact that plastics have on our environment. Paper and reusable products are encouraged and greatly appreciated. 
Miigwech!

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Dancer registration

Drum group registration

PRE-REGISTRATION COMING  IN MAY 2020

PRE-REGISTRATION COMING IN MAY 2020