Arthur"Butch"Elliott Memorial Pow Wow
THIS WILL BE OUR 26TH ANNUAL POW WOW
Cape Croker Indian Park
August 14th, 15th & 16th, 2009
No Drugs or Alcohol a Drug Free Event
E-mail:butchpowwow@rogers.com
E-mail:powwow101@live.ca
Main Web Site:www.butchpowwow.com
Friday Night Concert featuring : DEREK MILLER & KEITH SECOLA We will be having open mic/local talent/ space limited for more info please e-mail:beedahsiga@rogers.com
Host Drum: Bahwating Singers
Co-Host Drum: EagleHeart, Chippewa Travellers, & Popular
Guest Drum: Armour Hill
Head Veteran: Walker Stonefish
Head Dancers: Sat. @1:00pm: Bucko & Michelle Teeple-Sat. @7:00pm: Bruce & Bunny George-Sun.Noon:Bnaaswi Buswa & Debbie Plain
Master of Ceremonies: Beedahsiga Elliott
Arena Director: Joseph "Ponchie" Plain
Jingle Dress Special & other specials TBA
ROUND DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
| Grand Entry | |
| Saturday 1:00 pm & 7:00pm | |
| Sunday 12:00 noon | |
| Camping Reservations & Vendor Registartion Please Call: | |
| Phone: 519-534-0571 | |
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Fax: 519-534-4912 |
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| E-Mail:reservations@capecrokerpark.com | |
| General Inquiries for Pow Wow Please Call . | |
| Phone: 519-534-1957 | |
| Fax: 519-534-4916 | |
| E-Mail: butchpowow@rogers.com | |
| Join Facebook group: www.facebook.com/event.php | |
| E-Mail: powwow101@live.ca | |
No alcohol or drugs permitted on the Pow Wow or Camping Grounds.
Dogs are not permitted.
LET YOUR HEART BEAT WITH THE DRUM
Cape Croker Annual Pow Wow
will take place on August 15th & 16th, 2009 at our Cape Croker Indian Park.
We invite you to come and join the celebration.
The tradition of First Nations dance is ancient. The modern day Pow Wow evolved from the Grass Dance Societies that formed during the early 1800's. The dances were an opportunity for warriors to reenact their brave deeds for all tribe members to witness.
The growth of reservations gave rise to the modern Pow Wow. This was a time of transition for Native People across Turtle Island. Tribal customs and religions were outlawed. The Grass Dance was one of the few celebrations that was allowed into this new era. The Grass Dance became an opportunity to maintain some of the earlier tribal customs that were vanishing.
Elders have been told by their grandparents that the men did most of the dancing, only in recent decades have the women been accepted to dance among the men in the Sacred Circle. Hand drums and log poles are often used to provide the beat. Most songs have been passed down from one generation to the next.
The Pow Wow is a time for renewing old friendships and making new ones. Once again, the Pow Wow Circle is Strong and alive.
Throughout this great country of ours, many people come together to celebrate life with its traditions and teachings.
We invite you to come join us to celebrate life.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS!
Sunrise Ceremony
Ceremony will be at the Cape Croker Park every morning of the event at approximately 5:30 am.
Women please wear a skirt and feel free to bring your drums and rattles!
Please be aware of traditional etiquette while in attendance.
VISITOR INFORMATION:
ADMISSION:
General Admission - $7.00
Under 12 - free
Over 54 - free
The Pow Wow is held at Cape Croker Indian Park. For Vendor Registration & Camping inquires click here.
The taking of pictures and/or video is permitted at the dicretion of the veteran/elder/drummer/dancer. Please ask first.
There are absolutely NO DOGS permitted on Pow Wow grounds.
For general informion on the Pow Wow contact Ann Marie Proulx - Events Planner (see general info).
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
Casual volunteer registration forms click here.
DRUMMER INFORMATION:
Drummer Registration Forms click here.
DANCER INFORMATION:
Dancer Registration Forms click here.
There will be only one registered Grand Entry. You must be registered and present to receive your honourarium.
Dancer registration is only taking place on Saturday August 16th from 10am to 2pm.
Please fax forms to Ann Marie Proulx - Events Planner, at 519-534-1957.
Mail to: Ann Marie Proulx - Events Planner c/o Economic Development RR # 5 Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0
VENDOR INFORMATION:
Vendor Guidelines and Information Sheet click here.
Vendor Registration Form click here.
Please fax forms to Peachie Proulx - Vendor Registration Contact, at 519-534-0571.
Mail to: Peachie Proulx c/o Cape Croker Indian Park RR # 5 Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0 PH:(519) 534-0571 FAX:(519) 534-4912**You must save documents to your computer for them to properly download**