Nipissing First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Nipissing First Nation Traditional Pow Wow is an annual cultural gathering also known as Nbisiing Nation Dewegigewaad.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2019: The 31st annual event, themed Gaa-Miingooyan Enyweng, was held on August 31 and September 1, 2019. The 2019 celebration was moved to Garden Village because the usual grounds at Jocko Point were flooded. The event featured host drum High Ridge Singers and co-host drum Boys From the Bay.[2]
- September 2023: The 35th edition of this event took place on September 3-4, 2023, in Garden Village. The 2023 theme, Trying to live a balanced life, aimed to support community members dealing with trauma and substance use. The celebration included sunrise ceremonies, traditional drumming by the Ottawa River Singers, and performances by Eagle Flight.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Healing through the drums at the Nipissing First Nation’s 35th Traditional Pow Wow", Anishinabek News, 12 September 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Another great turnout for Nipissing First Nation’s Annual Traditional Pow Wow", Anishinabek News, 4 September 2019 (archived copy; original article).