Editor's note: Please check back this spring for the full 2023 calendar.
After a two-year hiatus, Pow Wows are back in 2022. Filled with joy, ceremony, and fellowship, these cultural gatherings are an important part of Indigenous identity and tradition for many First Nations communities.
Attending a Pow Wow either as a respectful guest or as a participant is a special way to experience Indigenous culture.
Here is a partial list of upcoming Ontario Pow Wows in 2022. Don’t see yours? Please let us know so we can add it.
May
May 13-14, 2022
Northwest of Vermilion Bay
2nd Annual McIntosh Residential School Traditional Powwow
Held at the former McIntosh Residential School Grounds approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Vermilion Bay. Camping is available and dinner is provided each day.
For more information, contact Brenda Morison at 807-755-1900 or brenda.morison@gmail.com
May 21-23, 2022
Walpole Island First Nation 28th Annual Spring Pow-Wow
Bkejwanong M’nookmig Jiintamook
Grand Entry is Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm and 7 pm, and Monday at 11 am. Host Drum is Snake Island.
For more information, visit Walpole Island Facebook and see this post.
June
June 4, 2022
2-Spirit Pow Wow, Toronto
Held at Downsview Park from 10 am to 6 pm, this is Toronto’s first 2-Spirit Pow Wow, hosted by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations.
For more information, visit 2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations on Facebook.
June 4-5, 2022
Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow, Sault Ste. Marie
This 17th Annual Pow Wow is hosted by Shingwauk Anishnaabe Students’ Association. Host drum is Cree Confederation and co-host drum is Bear Creek.
For more information visit Shingwauk Students on Facebook.
June 10-12, 2022
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Annual Traditional Powwow
Visit Facebook for more information.
June 11-12, 2022
Henvey Inlet First Nation 19th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Located 45 minutes south of Sudbury and one hour north of Parry Sound, this Pow Wow has an “honouring our men” theme. Host drum is Thunder Earth and Co-host Drum is Black Bull Moose. Grand Entry is Saturday at 12 pm and the community feast is at 5 pm. Camping is available.
For more information, contact kmquabble@gmail.com or visit Facebook.
June 11-12, 2022
14th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow, North Bay
Held at Lee Park, this Pow Wow hosted by the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre will have dancing, drumming, craft vendors and food trucks, as well as a sunrise ceremony.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
June 11-12, 2022
Spirit of the Drum Powwow, Smith Falls
Learn more about Indigenous culture and history in Smiths Falls this summer as the popular Spirit of the Drum Powwow is back again this year. Head to Duck and Turtle Islands to watch Indigenous dancers dance to the beat of a traditional drumming circle—you can even join in the dancing yourself and be part of the experience.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
June 17-18, 2022
Red Lake Anishinaape Pow Wow Circle Annual Pow Wow 2022, Red Lake
Held at Keesic Beach (also known as Kinsmen Beach), Grand Entry is at 6 pm on Friday and 12 pm on Saturday. There is a potluck feast at 5 pm.
For more information email rlpowwowcircle@gmail.com or visit Red Lake Community Pow Wow on Facebook.
June 18-19, 2022
59th Annual Aamjiwnaang Pow Wow 2022, Sarnia
Gates open at 10 am, Grand Entry is at 12 pm, and 6 pm Saturday and 12 pm on Sunday. Expect dancing, singing, authentic food, and vendors. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, contact Tracy Williams, twilliams@aamjiwnaang.ca or www.aamjiwnaang.ca
June 24, 25, & 26
Couchiching First Nation 29th Annual Pow-wow
Visit Facebook for more information.
June 25-26, 2022
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, Ottawa
For more information, visit Summer Solstice Festivals.
July
July 8-10, 2022
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Powwow, Pic River First Nation
For more information, call or text Shannon at 807-228-1396 see this post, or visit the Pic River website.
July 9-10, 2022
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Annual Pow Wow
The 50th annual Pow Wow hosted by Kettle and Stony Point First Nation is on for 2022! Details and updates can be found here https://kettlepoint.org/
July 15-17, 2022
Opwaaganisninng Lake Helen 30th Pow Wow, Red Rock
Grand Entry is on Saturday at 1 pm and 7 pm, and at 12 pm on Sunday. There is a feast both Saturday and Sunday. The Host Drum is Northern Cree and the Co-Host Drum is Little Creek.
For more information, contact Gloria Lindstrom at 807-252-9097 or gubby@live.ca, or Red Rock Indian Band on Facebook.
July 23-24, 2022
Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow
This year's event will be held at the Ohsweken Speedway. Gates open daily at 10 am. For more information visit Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow.
July 23-24, 2022
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek 35th Annual Jiingtamok
Traditional gathering held at Atikameksheng Anishnawbek (Naughton/Sudbury). Saturday Grand Entry at 12 pm and 6 pm. Sunday Grand Entry at 12 pm. Everyone is welcome!
July 29, 30, 31, 2022
34th Annual Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Powwow
The community annual powwow will be happening again this year. Admission is free. Grand entry on Saturday at 1 and 7 pm. Sunday at 1 pm.
Taking place on the pow-wow Grounds, Pic Mobert, ON (North Off Hwy#17, 25 km West. of White River. 3kms East of Mobert Road Turnoff).
August
August 12-14, 2022
Ogimaawabiitong’s 3rd Annual Healing Your Spirit Pow Wow, Kenora
Host Drum is Zhaawaanong Binesiik and co-host drums are Whitefish Jrs and Cree Confederation. The invited drum is Whitefish Bay Singers.
For more information, contact danika.crow@kenorachiefs.org or see this Facebook post.
August 20-21, 2022
Three Fires Pow Wow
Three Fire Homecoming. Hosted by the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in Hagersville. Check out the Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow & Traditional Gathering Facebook Group for more information.
August 20-21, 2022
33rd Annual Traditional Pow-Wow, Pikwakanagan
Taking place at the Pikwakanagan First Nation, 2 km off Hwy 60 at Golden Lake. Grand entry: Saturday at 12 pm and 7 pm, Sunday at 12 pm. Head dancers Blaze Commanda and Francis Sarazin. Celebrating our resistance. Spaces for craft and food vendors are limited. Get in touch to register.
Admission is free but donations will be graciously accepted!
See the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Facebook page for more information.
August 27-28, 2022
Rama Pow Wow 2022
For more information, visit Rama Pow Wow on Facebook.
September
September 10, 2022
French River Pow Wow
Held at French River Provincial Park Visitor Centre, this Pow Wow's theme is “honouring our children, our future.” Grand Entry is at 12:30.
For more information, visit French River Pow Wow on Facebook.
September 10 & 11, 2022
Akwesasne Powwow
Competition powwow. Traditional arts, crafts, and food.
For more information, visit www.akwesasnepowwow.com
