25th Annual Soaring Spirit Pow Wow

It’s Pow Wow time! The 25th annual Soaring Spirit Pow Wow, hosted by Branches Of Native Development (Hamilton). Featuring Vendors, Food, Drumming, Singing, Dancing, Indigenous Karaoke Idol Competition, Lacrosse demonstration, live bands on Fri,/Sat. nights…and more fun for the entire community!

Visit us in our red tent for unique crafts, health & wellness products, Smokeless Smudge,
Maple Water & Syrup, pelts and more – all ethically, sustainably and locally produced!

Battlefield Park, 77 King St. West, Stoney Creek, ON (there is no on-site parking – please park respectfully in the neighbourhood)

Each day will begin with a Sunrise Ceremony, at 7am.

Live music & Indigenous Karaoke Idol Competition: Fri. June 23, 4-9pm

Pow Wow: June 24 & 25 from 10am – 6pm

Saturday 24 June

  • 10:00 am – Pow Wow Registration Starts located at B.O.N.D Information
  • 11:30 am – Pow Wow Grand Entry (tentatively)
  • 12:00 am – Opening Ceremony / Introduction
  • 1:00 pm – Pow Wow Continues (Registration closed)
  • 2:30 pm – Dance Performance & Specials
  • 5:00 pm – Pow Wow Retreat (Retire the Flags), Indigenous Karaoke Idol Final and Winner announced
  • 6:00 pm Dinner & Live Music

Sunday 25 June

  • 9:00 am – Pow Wow Registration Starts located at B.O.N.D Information
  • 12:00 pm – Pow Wow Grand Entry (tentatively)
  • 12:15 pm – Opening Ceremony / Introduction
  • 1:00 pm – Pow Wow Continues
  • 2:00 pm – Lacrosse demonstrations
  • 5:00 pm – Pow Wow GIVEAWAY
  • 6:00 pm – Pow Wow Retreat Retire the Flags

The first thing I thought of when I heard the words “soaring spirit” was of an eagle, not only because they are champion soars’ but also because they are the embodiment of spirit. I wanted to try to convey that image in a way that would echo the inspirational theme of Soaring Spirit. Bringing a circular element into the design made it feel whole and complete. I hope the image succeeds in lifting the spirits of people as much as the theme does.

Catherine Dallaire, Métis (creator of the Soaring Spirit logo)

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