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 p.m. – 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
This Year's Dance Specials
We're proud to present the Shognosh Family 3rd Annual "Sugar Bear Showdown" in memory of Sugar Bear Shognosh.
A spectacular fancy dancer with a unique style of spins, footwork and his sunglasses. He travelled to many powwows across Indian country. Sugar Bear was integral in bringing Powwow to the Great Lakes region in the 1970s and to Walpole Island with "Sugar Bear's Powwow". Later on in life Sugar Bear continued to travel to many Native communities to work with the people and share his knowledge of traditional practices and way of life. He carried himself with dignity, integrity and pride that brought many people together. His love for powwow, his people and his family was second to none.
Men's Fancy Dance
| Category | Prizes |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $2,500 |
| 2nd Place | $2,000 |
| 3rd Place | $1,500 |
| 4th Place | $1,000 |
| 5th Place | $500 |
Sponsored by Jr Wetlands
Bernice Montour Women's
Golden Age Special
sponsored by the Montour family.
Ascension Harjo Family
Teen Fancy Dance Special
Bomberry Family
Sweethearts Special
In honour and memory of their parents, grandparents, Evelyn and Jackie Bomberry. Additional details to come.
Burning Family - Cowboy/Cowgirl
1st - $400.00
2nd - $300.00
3rd - $200.00
4th - $100.00
Jordan Williams
White Eye - Head Man Dancer Special
Men's Traditional
Julia Burning Family - Female Dance Special
In honour of Julia entering Adult Division competition.
Phillips Family - Joey Phillips Memorial
Men's Grass Dance Special
Committee Special -
40th Anniversary Celebration
Split age adults for 2019 pow wow. See Prize Board.
Prizes to be Won
| Category | First | Second | Third | Fourth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Age (55+) | ||||
| 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 |
| Junior 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 |
| Drum | ||||
| Drum | $7,000 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
