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

 

The Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture 2009


featuring the 33rd Annual Odawa Pow Wow


DATES: May 22, 23, & 24, 2009

Odawa Festival Poster 2009


Click for poster: (jpg) 300KB
Click for program schedule/agenda: (doc) 21KB


Everyone welcome!
Come experience the culture!

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.

 

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)


Admissions:
Adults
$12 / day or $20 weekend pass (Friday - Sunday)

Seniors (Ages 60+)
Youth (Ages 13 - 18)
Students (with valid I.D.)
$6 / day or $10 weekend pass (Friday - Sunday)

Children Under 12
FREE

1/2 price on single day admission - Friday & Saturday after 6pm


Camping Rates: $30 / night

Parking Rates: Free



Events


33rd 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.


Pow Wow Grand Entries:
Friday 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm & 7 pm
Sunday 12 pm


Dance and Drum Competitions:
Held at various times throughout the Pow Wow
5 places paid in all categories
1st place drum receives a drum and prize money
Categories and prize money: TBA


Performances (Cultural/Musical):

Jacques & The Shakey Boys: 4:30 pm, Friday

Every Woman's Drum Group: 5:30 pm, Friday

Willie Dunn (Storytelling & Music): 10:30 am, Saturday & Sunday

Jig on the Fly - Jaime Koebel & Pauline Huppie-Parsons: 11 am, Saturday

Derek Miller: 5:15 pm, Saturday

Young Women Waterdrum Group - Rhonda Doxtator: 11 am, Sunday


Cultural Demonstrations
Cree goose cooking in open pit, storytelling, children's activities.


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


Food Court
Appetizing meals with Aboriginal food


Powwow Head Staff
MC: TBA
Co-MC: Mark Hunter
Arena Director: Greg Meekis
Head Drum Judge: Eric Kakegamick
Head Dance Judge: Vickie Montour
Head Veteran: Tehati Montour
Flag Carrier: NAVA
Male Elder/Firekeeper: Thomas Loutit
Female Elder: TBA
Host Drum: Whitetail Singers

 

Craft Vendors: Download the registration form: (doc) 46KB

Food Vendors: Download the registration form: (doc) 45KB


 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Call for Volunteers to help with Odawa's Festival of Aboriginal Culture 2009


Please send an email to:

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

 

Last year's Festival & Pow Wow (2008)

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". No large tent this year but a few smaller ones to protect equipment and provide cover for drum groups & elders.

?: Who is the host drum and what's the prize money?
A: Host drum is Whitetail Singers, prize money TBA.

?: 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 22 - 6pm,
May 23 - 12pm & 7pm, May 24 - 12pm.

?: 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:

 

Proud Sponsors of the 2009 Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture:

- City of Ottawa
- Department of Canadian Heritage
- Celebrate Ontario
- Ontario Arts Council
- Cisco Ottawa Bluefest
- Ottawa Childrens Aid Society
- Indian and Northern Affairs: Office of the Federal Interlocutor
- G.R. Gradin Inc.