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2026 All-Nations Powwow Program
- 11:00 am: Doors Open
- 11:00 – 1:30 pm: Dancer registration
- 12:00 pm: Grand Entry
- 12:30 pm: Opening Remarks
- 1:00 pm: Men's Traditional Dance Special
- 1:30 pm: Water Drumming & Smoke Dancers
- 2:00 pm: Jingle Dress Special
- 2:30 pm: Intertribal, Spot Dance, and Exhibition Dances
- 3:00 pm: Manitou-Mkwa
- 3:30 pm: Intertribal, Spot, and Exhibition Dances
- 4:00 pm: Red Dress Special
- 4:30 pm: Retiring of Flags, Closing Ceremonies, Travelling Song
- 5:00 pm: End of Program
*There will be fire teachings by the sacred fire at 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm.
Learn about our shared responsibility to the Great Lakes with 'Biinaagami', an interactive map experience located in the Kids' Area (second floor).
Specials
Dancer pre-registration is now open
Men's Traditional Dance Special (18+)
Sponsored by the UTM Indigenous Centre
- 1st $600 + jacket
- 2nd $400 + jacket
- 3rd $200 + jacket
- 4th and 5th $100
Jingle Dress Dance Special (18+)
Sponsored by the UTM Indigenous Centre
- 1st $600 + jacket
- 2nd $400 + jacket
- 3rd $200 + jacket
- 4th and 5th $100
Red Dress Special (18+)
Sponsored by the UTM Indigenous Centre
The Red Dress Special remembers and raises awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). Dancers of all genders and in red regalia are invited to join this special.
- 2 Pendleton Blankets
Please note that if the gym (RAWC) reaches full capacity, access may be temporarily limited. However, we anticipate a steady flow of people entering and leaving, which should help ensure availability throughout the day.
