Join us at the Nbisiing Nishnaabeg 37th Annual Dewegigewaad on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2025 for a weekend of winmaage naadziwin kendaaswin (“passing down traditional knowledge”) through song, dance, and community spirit.
Features
- NFN’s new redressed Eagle Staff, commissioned by Dan Commanda, will be introduced at the Sunrise Ceremony at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the lodge at 65 Juniper Crescent, Garden Village. A feast will follow at 11 a.m.
- Host Drum: Ottawa River Singers
- Co-Host Drum: Black Bull Moose
- Invited drums: Juniper Singers, Boys from the Island, and High Tide
- Over 40 craft vendors, and 6 food vendors
Events
Times are approximate and subject to change.
Thursday, August 28
- 5:45 a.m. – Sunrise ceremony (Tiipii at Garden Village baseball field – 36 Semo Rd., Garden Village)
Friday, August 29
- 5:45 a.m. – Sunrise ceremony (Tiipii at Garden Village baseball field – 36 Semo Rd., Garden Village)
Saturday, August 30
- 5:45 a.m. – Sunrise ceremony (Tiipii at Garden Village baseball field – 36 Semo Rd., Garden Village)
- 11:00 a.m. – First-Time Dancers Special
- Noon – Redressed Eagle Staff is introduced in the Pow Wow arena followed by remarks from Dan Commanda and Peter Beaucage, and an honour dance for those who contributed to redressing the Eagle Staff.
- 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Various category dances and intertribals
Gillian Prince OWL 40th Anniversary Special - 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Supper break
Two-Man Band Singing Special (The Beaudette Family) - 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. – Saturday Night Live
Singing Special
Teen Girls Fancy Special, hosted by Jacie Martel
Old Style Jingle Special (18+), hosted by Kelsey Borgford
Saturday, August 31
- 5:45 a.m. – Sunrise ceremony (Tiipii at Garden Village baseball field – 36 Semo Rd., Garden Village)
- Noon – 5:00 p.m. – Various category dances and intertribals
- 5:00 p.m. – Giveaway
Parking
Parking is available at the Sweetgrass Miikan Parking Lot. There is rough trail access to the Pow Wow ground or a shuttle is available Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Protocols
This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. No animals are allowed unless they are service animals. Please contact [email protected] if you have a service animal.
