Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow
Address
GFL Memorial Gardens269 Queen Street East,
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1Y9, Canada
February 15, 2025 - February 16, 2025
The 19th Gathering at the Rapids (GATR) Pow Wow is a time for us to gather, dance, sing, and honour the traditions of our ancestors. As an educational place, we want to educate and bring awareness to the community about our culture and traditions.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
Grand Entry: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
Grand Entry: 12 p.m.
DRUM COMPETITION
$10 Registration Fee
1st $12,000 | 2nd $8,000 | 3rd $6,000 | 4th $4,000 | 5th $2,000 | 6th-9th $1,000
DANCE COMPETITION
$5 Registration Fee
Golden Age (50+) All Categories Combined
Senior Adult (35 – 49) Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle, Woodland, Scrub
Junior Adult (18 – 34) Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle, Woodland, Scrub
1st $1,000 | 2nd $800 | 3rd $600 | 4th $400 | 5th $200
Teen (13-17) Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle, Woodland, Scrub
1st $500 | 2nd $400 | 3rd $300 | 4th $200 | 5th $100
Junior (6-12) Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle, Woodland, Scrub
1st $300 | 2nd $250 | 3rd $200 | 4th $150 | 5th $100
Host Drum: Young Enemy
Co-Host Drum: Bear Creek
M.C.: Joey Awonohopay
Co-M.C.: Joel Syrette
Head Veteran: Walker Stonefish
Head Singing Judge: Desmond Madera
Head Male Dance Judge: Tyrone Shawana
Head Female Dance Judge: Sophie Pheasant
Arena Directors: Kevin Syrette & Bee
For more information, please contact:
Hope Wells
hope.wells@algomau.ca
(705) 949-2301 ext. 4816
