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 Special
We're proud to present the Shognosh Family 2nd 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 traveled to many powwows across Indian country. Sugar Bear was integral in bringing Powwow to the Great Lakes region in the 1970's 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
Prizes to be Won
| Category | First | Second | Third | Fourth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Age (50 + Over) | ||||
| Male - Traditional | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 |
| Male - Grass/Fancy (combined) | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 |
| Female - Traditional | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 |
| Female - Jingle/Fancy (combined) | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 |
| Adult (18-49) | ||||
| Male - Traditional, Grass, Fancy | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 |
| Female - Traditional, Jingle, Fancy | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 |
| Teen (13-17) | ||||
| Male - Traditional, Grass, Fancy | $400 | $300 | $200 | $150 |
| Female - Traditional, Jingle, Fancy | $400 | $300 | $200 | $150 |
| Kids (6-12) | ||||
| Male - Traditional, Grass, Fancy | $200 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
| Female - Traditional, Jingle, Fancy | $200 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
| Committee Special | ||||
| Men's Woodland | $400 | $300 | $200 | $100 |
| Women's Woodland | $400 | $300 | $200 | $100 |
| Drum | $5,000 | $3,500 | $2,500 | $2,000 |
