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Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin - Round Dance
February 3rd, 2024 • Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Presented by Cultural, Communications, & Youth Services Dept.
Grand Traverse Spa & Resort- Room Rates
Reservations are closed. We're sorry. This event is now closed to new reservations. Due to the proximity of the event dates, please contact GTRS directly regarding availability. Contact information, if available, is below.
Non-GTB Member Rate: $99 (Mention 'Round Dance') or book online: https://bit.ly/GTRS_RD24
GTB Members 21+: $65
(231) 534-6000
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd.
Acme, MI 49610
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel- Room Rates
Only a few rooms are still available at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel for the GTB Round Dance 2024 event.
Act quickly to secure your spot and enjoy the cultural celebration on February 3rd! 🏨💫
Use the group code: GTBRD to access the special rate of $99 per night. To book your room, please call
7741 M-72 East
Williamsburg, MI 49690
Master of Ceremony:
- Jackson Tahuka - JUANENO, SEMINOLE, & TOHONO O’ODHAM
- Joel Syrette - BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION
Stickman:
- Bud Day - BOIS FORTE OJIBWE
Sound:
- Nate Isaac - REZONANCE PRODUCTIONS
Ikwewag Invited Singers:
- Nikki Shawana - CRAZY SPIRIT
- Dorene Day - BAD RIVER
- Sarah Pyawasit - SMOKEY TOWN
Invited Singers:
- Harvey Dreaver - WHITE FISH JR.
- Hokie Clairmont - THE BOYZ
- Marlon Deschamps - NORTHERN CREE
- Jermaine Bell - OZUYE
- Bernie Lemieux - SMOKEY TOWN
- Kyle Big Canoe - THE BOYZ
- Koonce Santos-McCauley - YOUNG ENEMY
- Kwake Hale - MESKWAKI NATION
- Leroy Shenoskey - BEAR RIVER
- Desmond Madera - YOUNG ENEMY
- Kino Pyawasit - SMOKEY TOWN
- Brenden Orcutt - Brave Scout
Agenda
Vendor Setup
1:00 - 2:30 pm
(Must be set up by 2:30 pm)
Fire
4:00 pm
Pipe Ceremony & Prayer
4:00 pm
Buffet Feast
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Round Dance
6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Memorial Dance
11:30 pm
Give Away
1:00 am
Closing Song
1:30 am
Contests
Ikwewag Singing Contest
1st $300 • 2nd $200 • 3rd $100
Free-Style Round Dance Contest Men & Women
1st $300 • 2nd $200 • 3rd $100
Sweetheart Dance
1st $400 • 2nd $300 • 3rd $200
Step Counter Contest (Bring your own Pedometer)
1st $150 • 2nd $100 • 3rd $50
Spot Dances
Gifts made from Cultural Dept., Cash, & Longest Travel!
Vendors
All Spaces have been filled. Vendors, please check your email for your Welcome Packet!
- Everyone Welcome! Free Admission
- All Singers Acknowledged
- All Youth Must be Signed In & Accompanied by an Adult
- No Drugs, Alcohol, Firearms Weapons, or Animals
Seeking Volunteers!
Does the idea of contributing to a cultural event that celebrates the Anishinaabe people excite you?
We are Seeking Your Assistance to Make the Round Dance a GRAND Success!
Looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can commit to two-hour shifts (3:00PM - 2:00AM)
Help to Sign-In, Fire Keepers, Hall Monitors (Security), Raffles, Give-A-Way, & Clean Up. Interested in volunteering?
Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/GTB_RDV2024
For all inquiries, pertaining volunteering please contact TaShena Sams at tashena.sams2@gtb-nsn.gov or (231) 492-3332
All Children Must be Accompanied by An Adult. Unsupervised Children Will Be Reported to the Proper Authorities. GTB is Not Responsible for Any Injury, Lost, or Damaged Items
Event Subject to Change Without Notice