Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow

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GFL Memorial Gardens
269 Queen Street East,
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1Y9, Canada
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  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

Phone Number: 1-705-949-2301 ext 4816

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