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: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Grand Entry:
Saturday at Noon and 7:00pm
Sunday at Noon
This year's dance specials
We're proud to present these prize categories for 2017.
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
Traditional Special
| Category | Men's Prizes | Women's Prizes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| 2nd Place | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place | $750 | $750 |
| 4th Place | $500 | $500 |
| 5th Place | $250 | $250 |
Sponsored by Kanata Fuels
Prizes to be Won
| Category | First | Second | Third | Fourth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Age (50 + Over) | ||||
| Male - Traditional, Grass/Fancy (combined) | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 |
| Female - Traditional, 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 | ||||
| Women's Old Style Jingle | $400 | $300 | $200 | $100 |
| Drum | $5,000 | $3,500 | $2,500 | $2,000 |