Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS PRESENTS:
KCHI WIIKWEDONG ANISHINAABEK MAAWNJIDOWIN CONTEST POWWOW

August 17th & 18th 

Peshawbestown PowWow Ground - 2585 WAABNO MAKWA ROAD

NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS, FIREARMS, WEAPONS, OR DOGS

Peshawbestown PowWow Grounds - 2585 Waabno Makwa Road, Peshawbestown MI, 40692

Drug, alcohol, firearm, weapon, dog-free space

Head Staff

Emcees

•  Jackson Tahunka
•  Sandon Jacobs (Waccamaw-Siouan)

Arena Director

•  Cetan Thunder Hawk

Host Drums

•  The Boyz (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Head Veteran

•  John Teller Jr.

Sound

•  ReZonance Productions

Head Dance Judge

•  Heather Syrette

Grand Entry

Head Dancers Picked Each Session

Saturday: 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. 

 

Dance Contests 

Golden Age (55+)

Women’s

Jingle/Fancy, Traditional 

Men’s

Grass/Fancy, Traditional

1st $700 - 2nd $600 - 3rd $500

Senior Adults (35-54)

Women’s

Fancy, Jingle, Traditional 

Men’s

Fancy, Grass,  Traditional

1st $700 - 2nd $600 - 3rd $500

Junior Adults (18-34)

Women’s

Fancy, Jingle, Traditional 

Men’s

Fancy, Grass,  Traditional

1st $700 - 2nd $600 - 3rd $500

Teens (13-17)

Girl’s

Fancy, Jingle, Traditional 

Boy’s

Fancy, Grass,  Traditional

1st $300 - 2nd $250 - 3rd $200

Juniors (6-12)

Girl’s

Fancy, Jingle, Traditional 

Boy’s

Fancy, Grass,  Traditional

1st $200 - 2nd $150 - 3rd $100

Luck of the Draw 
(Sponsored by the PowWow Committee)  
1st $500 - 2nd $300 - 3rd $200

Mens & Womens Fancy
1st $1,000 + Jacket
2nd $900
3rd $800
4th $700

Arena Director's Mens Traditional Special 

(Sponsored by Cetan Thunder Hawk - Payouts TBA)  

 

Singing Contest 

1st Place - $10,000

2nd Place - $8,000

3rd Place - $6,000

4th Place - $4,000

Drum Split for Non-Placing Drums

Dancer/Singer Fee- $10.00 per person

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COMMUNITY Sponsored Specials

Want to sponsor a special, please contact the POWWOW Committe: gtbpowwow@gtb-nsn.gov

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Dancer Registration

$10 Per Person - Online Registration

Register Using the Link: https://bit.ly/GTBPWDSR24

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Vendors

Register Using the Link: https://bit.ly/GTBPWVA24

All Vendors Must Be Approved

Vendor Contact: Ta’Shena Sams

tashena.sams2@gtb-nsn.gov

(231) 534-7766

 

Accommodations

(Limited Space Available)

Rustic Camping

• No Electric / No Sewage
• Showers Available at Strongheart

For More Information:

Aaron Chivis (231) 534-7764

Or Reach Out On Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB_GTBPW24

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians PowWow Committee will not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property.  Fighting or any related activities to promote a negative atmosphere will not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the PowWow grounds by security and/or on-site law enforcement personnel. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is not responsible for accidents, damages, and/or stolen items.