The Odawa Festival & Pow Wow Committee would like to announce:

 

The Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture


featuring the 32nd Annual Odawa Pow Wow


DATES: May 23, 24 & 25, 2008


Download poster: (pdf) 2.9MB
(jpg) 178KB

Download agenda: (pdf) 26KB



Come experience the culture!
Everyone welcome!


LOCATION: Ottawa Municipal Campground,
411 Corkstown Rd. Nepean, ON
www.ottawacampground.ca (same as years past)

Take the Queensway to Moodie exit, to Corkstown Road, which runs parallel to the Queensway on the northern side.


Festival grounds layout: (jpg) 216KB

** Please note that there will only be one admission gate Check layout picture for location **

 


Public Transportation:
OC Transpo: www.octranspo.com

Routes: Bus #96, Bus #101 or Bus #166

Note: These buses do NOT go right to the trailer park, will have to walk from nearest bus stop.
(Note: Get off at Moodie & the Queensway/Corkstown Road)


Events

32nd Annual Pow Wow
A beautiful display of colourful dancers in regalia with the beat of the drum who will compete for the top five spots.

Grand Entry
Friday May 23 - 6:00 pm
Saturday May 24 - 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday May 25 - 12:00 pm
(Points taken at all Grand Entries)

Storytelling
Oral traditions of historical events
By Willie Dunn
Saturday & Sunday morning

Contemporary Music
Aboriginal Artists performing original compositions
Presented by Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
Digging Roots
Saturday May 24, 2008
5:15 p.m.

Cultural Performance
Indigenous expression through song and dance

Every Woman's Drum Group
Jig on the Fly with Jamie Koebel and Pauline Huppie-Parsons
Willie Dunn - Storytelling and Music
Inuit Throat Singing - Tara Arnatsiaq-Barnes & Maatoonah Arngnanaaq
Young Women Waterdrum Group – Rhonda Doxtator

Performances
Friday May 23
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - May 25
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday
9:30 - 11:00 a.m

Arts and Crafts Market
A display of handcrafted work by Aboriginal people of North America

Food Court
Appetizing meals with Aboriginal food

Admissions:
Adult $12/day or $20 Weekend Pass
Teens (13-17 ) $6/day or $10 Weekend Pass
Seniors (65+) $6/day or $10 Weekend Pass
Children (0-12) Free
***Half off Friday and Saturday Evening***


Camping Rates: $30/night


Parking Rates: Free


Craft Vendors: Download the registration form: (pdf) 34KB


Food Vendors: Download the registration form: (pdf) 49KB


Other exibitor spaces available: $350
Download the registration form: (pdf) 33KB

 

Dance and Drum Competitions
(5 places in all categories)

Adult and Golden Age Categories (18+):
1st: $700, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $300, 4th: $200, 5th: $100

Junior Categories (12-17):
1st: $250, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $150, 4th: $100, 5th: $75

Children's Categories (6-11):
1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $50, 5th: $25

Tiny Tots (0-6): Day Honorarium

Team Dance:
1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150, 4th: $100, 5th: $75

Drum Competition:
1st: $2000, 2nd: $1500, 3rd: $1000, 4th: $750, 5th: $500

Dancer/Drum Registation closes 12:00 p.m. Saturday

 

Pow Wow Head Staff

MC: Allen Manitowabi
Arena Director: John Snake
Host Drum: Snake Island Singers
Head Drum Judge: Snake Island Singers
Head Dance Judge: Lisa Charette
Head Veteran: Sam Hearns
Head Female Dancer: Picked per session
Head Male Dancer: Picked per session
Flag Carriers: TBA



 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Call for Volunteers to help with Odawa's Festival of Aboriginal Culture 2008

Volunteers with a shift of 4 hours will receive free entry for one day or two 4 hour shifts will receive weekend pass!

Info session & pizza supper on May 21st at 6pm.

Click for poster: (pdf) 33KB

Or send an email to:

Thank you for your support, we appreciate any help we can get.

Volunteer transportation: TBA

 

Last year's Pow Wow (2007)

FESTIVAL & POW WOW FAQ's:

?: Where is the Festival & Pow Wow?
A: Ottawa Municipal Campground (Previously known as: Ottawa-Nepean Tent & Trailer Park) www.ottawacampground.ca

[ Yahoo! Canada Maps ]
Map of 411 Corkstown Rd
Nepean, ON

Google Maps


?: Rain Out Location?
A: There is no rain out location, this event is "rain or shine". A large tent will be setup in case it does rain - (larger than last year).

?: Who is the host drum and what's the prize money?
A: Host drum has been confirmed to be Snake Island Singers, prize money shown on the lower section of this page.

?: Where and when should I pay for camping?
A: When you arrive, pay at the Pow Wow Camping Booth, $30 per night.

?: When is Grand Entry?
A: May 23 -6:00 pm, May 24 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm, May 25 12:00 pm.

?: Is there a host hotel for the Festival?
A: There is NO host hotel. Book hotel/motel in Kanata area (Richmond Rd., Moodie Dr.).

?: I would like to inquire about registering as a vendor.
A: Registration forms posted below.

?: What kind of arts & crafts can I purchase there?
A: Hand made crafts such as carvings, dreamcatchers, jewellery etc. You can also find paintings, clothing, decals & many other expressions of Native culture.
Prices for the public to purchase items are set individually by each vendor.

?: What kind of food can I find there?
A: Lots of wild meats such as Moose, Cariboo, Deer, Buffalo etc.
Walleye, Arctic Char, wild rice & "Indian Tacos" are popular as well. Each vendor brings their own recipies so menu items change slightly from year to year.

?: What is prohibited at this event?
A: Drugs, alcohol & pets (guide dogs allowed).

?: Is this event wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes but since it is held outside at the Ottawa Campground, the ground conditions may pose a bit of a challenge on mobility.

?: Are non-Native people welcome to attend?
A: YES! Everyone is welcome!

For further information and questions send an email to: