Sault celebrates Spring Pow Wow

Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services Anishnabe Aadziwin celebrate Spring Pow Wow on May 28. The theme for this spring's pow wow is Shki Maajtaang Nikeyaa Akiing, meaning 'New Beginnings in our part of the Land' in Anishnabemowin. Community members from the Sault Bawating and surrounding area are invited to join the celebration.

The press release says the grand opening will start at noon at the Rankin Arena, Batchewana First Nation. The giveaway will take place at 5:30 p.m., with the community feast starting at 6 p.m.

For more information, read the press release below:

Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services Anishnabe Aadziwin team wishes to invite community members from the Bawating/Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area to our Spring Pow Wow on May 28, 2022.

This spring, the theme of our pow wow is Shki Maajtaang Nikeyaa Akiing, which in Anishnabemowin means 'New Beginnings in our part of the Land.'

Our grand entry will begin at noon at the Rankin Arena, Batchewana First Nation.

Host Drum: Snack Island Head Dancers: Waboose (Kianna) White & Miisheen-Meegwan Shawanda.

JR Head Dancers: Navaeh Pine & Wiingash Shawana.

Head Elder: Barbara Nolan.

Co EmCees: Darren McGregor & Darrell Boissoneau.

Arena Director: Kevin Syrette.

The giveaway will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the community feast at 6 p.m.

"We are excited to see all the smiles, dancers, and vendors next weekend. To feel that good medicine our Gitchi Dawagun/Big Drum brings is a feeling many of us have been longing for since the beginning of the pandemic. We are thrilled to bring the community together, celebrate, honour, and welcome a new season," said Ashley Bell, director of services. 

We invite all dancers, drummers, and food and craft vendors to register by completing the form on our website. For other inquiries, please get in touch with Leah Boissoneau, cultural coordinator, at [email protected].