MFN Annual Pow Wow

Join us in celebration at the Mississauga First Nation Powwow! Everyone is welcome to experience a vibrant gathering of culture, tradition, and community spirit. Enjoy traditional dancing, drumming, singing, and local artisans. Come connect with old friends and make new ones as we honour our ancestors and celebrate our living traditions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mississauga First Nation 44th Annual Traditional Pow Wow

July 19th - 20th, 2025

Planting Seeds for Future Generations “gtigaadeg miinkaanan waa-ni-niigaaniijg nji.”

Host Drum: Bear Creek

Co-Host: TBA

Head Female Dancer: Tracy Cleland

Head Male Dancer: Wesley Cleland

Head Youth Female: Nailah Pyawasit

Head Youth Male: TBA

Head Male Elder: Wes Whetung

Head Female Elder: Leona Stevens

Head Veteran: Wayne Pitawanakwat

Arena Director: Robert Stoneypoint

MC: Darren McGregor

Junior MC: Nicholas Cada

HONORARIUMS

Daily Registration is required to be eligible for honorariums. Singers and dancers must register by 1:00 pm on Saturday and be in full regalia at the time of registration to qualify.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Please do not take photos of dancers or other attendees/staff without their permission. Listen to the direction of the MC for times when photographs are not permitted.

Mississauga First Nation employees and volunteers may take photographs during the pow wow. By attending, you recognize that your photo may be used and redistributed by Mississauga First Nation in the future.

ETIQUETTE

The pow wow grounds are a drug and alcohol free zone.

We ask that pets not be brought to the pow wow, but recognize and welcome service animals.

Please do not carry children/babies in the pow wow circle.

Pow Wow F.A.Q

Location

The MFN pow wow grounds are located on Maxs Road, within the Mississauga First Nation territory (near Blind River, Ontario) off of Highway 557. Signage will be posted along major routes to help guide visitors to the event. Please refer to the above map for the exact location.

Admission

Admission is free for all attendees, and everyone is welcome! We encourage individuals from all communities to join us in celebrating and supporting our culture.

Parking

Parking is free! Visitors are asked to follow signage and the instructions of staff indicating where they are to park. Do not drive through the vendor alley unless advised to do so by staff. Special accommodations will be made for elders and those requiring more accessible options.

Camping

Camping is permitted in designated areas. Signage will be posted indicating where individuals may camp or park an RV.

Camping spots do not have electricity, plan accordingly.

Please note that fire bans may happen, all guests will need to adhere to any restrictions that may be in place.

Amenities

Portable toilets will be placed on the grounds during the pow wow weekend.

Our grounds are located on a beautiful body of water where swimming is permitted, though this area is not monitored by staff or volunteers and individuals are responsible for their own safety.

Showers will be available for individuals at our Sports Complex (43 Park Road) during the following hours: Saturday 6am - 1am & 6pm - 9pm Sunday 6am- 10am

Seating & Shade

There are benches located around the outside of the arbor area, but shade and seating are limited. We encourage visitors to bring seating and their own forms of shade.

Food & Water

Vendors will be selling food and beverages throughout the day. Water stations or bottled water will be available, and we recommend that you bring a reusable water bottle, dishes, and cutlery.

Our community feast is held at 5PM Saturday.

Shopping

Vendors selling many different types of goods will be set up for the duration of the pow wow. Please make sure to bring cash, as most vendors will not be able to accept debit or credit.

Please contact us at (705) 356-1621 with any questions.

Miigwech!