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Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin - Round Dance
February 1st, 2025
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa - Governor's Hall
100 Grand Traverse Blvd, Acme, MI 49610
Masters of Ceremony:
- Hal Eagletail - Tsuutina Nation
- Nathan Isaac - Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Stickman:
- Joe Syrette - Batchewana First Nation
Sound:
- Nate Isaac - ReZonance Productions
Invited Singers:
- Opie Day - Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe
- Lee Tootoosis - Poundmaker First Nation
- Kwake Hale - Prairie Band Bodewadmi
- Brendan Harvey - Beardy & Okemasis First Nation
- Dan Isaac - Aamjiwnaang First Nation
- Marlon Deschamps - Muskwacis, Alberta
- Jason Kingbird - Anishinaabe, Obaashing MN
- Tommy Benjamin - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
- John Syrette - Batchewana First Nation
Invited Youth Singers:
- Caden Pago - Aamjiwnaang First Nation
- Carter Boda - Odawa
Fire Keeper:
- David Russell - Grand Traverse Band
Agenda
- Vendor Setup
8:00 am - 2:30 pm (Must be set up by 2:30 pm) - Fire
2:00 pm - Pipe Ceremony & Prayer
6:00 pm - Buffet Feast
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Round Dance
6:00 pm - 2:00 am - Memorial Dance
11:30 pm - Closing Song
1:30 am
Schedule Subject to Change
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_RDV2025
For all inquiries, pertaining volunteering please contact TaShena Sams at tashena.sams2@gtb-nsn.gov or (231) 492-3332
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Room Rates
Non-GTB Member Rate: $99
https://bit.ly/GTRS_RD25
GTB Members 21+: $65
(231) 534-6000
Contests
Mens, Womens, & Youth Side Step Special
1st $300 • 2nd $200 • 3rd $100
Sweetheart Dance
1st $400 • 2nd $300 • 3rd $200
Spot Dances All Night!
Vendors
Space is Limited, No Fee, Donation Craft/Item Required
Registration Form: https://bit.ly/GTB_RD_Vendor2025
Deadline January 24th
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. All Singers Acknowledged.
Event Subject to Change Without Notice