Be Part of This Year's Event

Nya:weh (thank-you) for taking an interest in our event. The Grand River Pow Wow Committee is truly humbled by the support of all dancers and singers since the inception of the Grand River ‘Champion of Champions’ Pow Wow. 

Registration Process

Registration Times:

Friday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Grand Entry:

Saturday at Noon and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday at Noon

2023 Prize Board

CategoryFirstSecondThirdFourth 
Golden Age (55 + Over)     
Men - Traditional$1,000$800$600$400 
Men - Grass/Fancy (combined)$1,000$800$600$400 
Women - Traditional$1,000$800$600$400 
Women - Jingle/Fancy (combined)$1,000$800$600$400 
Senior Adult (36-54)     
Men - Traditional$1,000$800$600$400 
Men - Grass$1,000$800$600$400 
Men - Fancy$1,000$800$600$400 
Women - Traditional$1,000$800$600$400 
Women - Jingle$1,000$800$600$400 
Women - Fancy$1,000$800$600$400 
Jr Adult (18-35)     
Men - Traditional$1,000$800$600$400 
Men - Grass$1,000$800$600$400 
Men - Fancy$1,000$800$600$400 
Women - Traditional$1,000$800$600$400 
Women - Jingle$1,000$800$600$400 
Women - Fancy$1,000$800$600$400 
Teen (13-17)     
Men - Traditional$400$300$200$150 
Men - Grass$400$300$200$150 
Men - Fancy$400$300$200$150 
Women - Traditional$400$300$200$150 
Women - Jingle$400$300$200$150 
Women - Fancy$400$300$200$150 
Kids (6-12)     
Boys - Traditional$200$150$100$75 
Boys - Grass$200$150$100$75 
Boys - Fancy$200$150$100$75 
Girls - Traditional$200$150$100$75 
Girls - Jingle$200$150$100$75 
Girls - Fancy$200$150$100$75 
Committee Special     
$1,200$1000$800$600$400

2023 Drum Prizes

FirstSecondThirdFourthFifth
$12,000$10,000$8000$6000$4000

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Looking to participate? We have secured special rates for our dancers at local hotels.


Camping is also available within the park. Secure your spot early.

Get Directions

Our event is held at Ohsweken Speedway, easily accessible from London or Toronto via highway 403. 

Click here for indepth directions