Many, including myself, are planning a time of gathering and entertaining over the next five days. In addition to picnics, parades and fireworks, many in our region take the time to reconnect with heritage and tradition through pow-wows.
Two of the largest Native American tribes in the Great Lakes region are the Chippewa (Ojibwe) and Oneida peoples. Both of these tribes hold pow-wows each year around the Fourth of July. Here's the information for this year's pow-wows.
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Pow-Wow, July 6- 7 at 2186 Shunk Rd. in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
Exciting dance and drum competition, handmade crafts, authentic food and more. The Pow-Wow, or Jiigtamok, has historical, social and spiritual value to the American Indian people. People participate in traditional dance and song, visit with family and friends, make new friends and trade arts and crafts.
Oneida Nation Pow-Wow, July 5 & 6 at Norbert Hill Center in Oneida, Wisconsin.
Weekend pass is $12, Daily Pass is $7, seniors and children 10 and younger are FREE
Features Men's Grass Dance, Jr. Boys Traditional, Men's Traditional, Women's Fancy Shawl, Men's Smoke Dance, Woodland Style, and Men's Fancy Calcutta dance. Be sure to check out the Woodland Indian Art Market.
Friday, July 5 – 7pm
Saturday, July 6 – 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, July 7 – 12 Noon
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