48th Annual Chippewas of the Thames Pow Wow

All are welcome to Deshkan Ziibiing (pronounced desh-kan-zee-bing = ‘people along the antlered river’) – Chippewas of the Thames First Nation – 48th annual Pow Wow – Revitalizing Our Culture! Located in a beautiful grove, on the north bank of the Thames River, only 20 kilometres southwest of London, Ontario.

We will be there with over 50 vendors & food booths! Look for the pelts hanging on the KTC red tent!

This weekend, 16 & 17 Aug., 2025. Gates open at 10am, Grand Entry at Noon both days (and 7pm on Sat).
Two days of cultural celebration – singing, dancing, crafts, food, and community sharing! Family friendly, all people welcome.

Location: 640 Jubilee Rd Muncey, ON (just south of London, west of St. Thomas)

Admission prices: $7 for Adults, $5 for Youth, 12 and under are free! Dancers have a $5 registration fee.

Please bring cash – only a limited number of vendors may have debit/credit options, but this is not guaranteed!

  • MC: Adrian Harjo
  • Host Drum: Eagle Flight
  • Guest Drum: Whiteye Singers
  • Head Veteran: Terrance Riley
  • Head Female Dancer: Andrea Dyer
  • Head Male Dancer: Kyle French

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