41st Annual Neyaashiinigmiing Traditional Pow Wow
All are welcome to 41st Annual Neyaashiinigmiing Traditional Pow Wow! Located in Cape Croker, on the sparkling shore of Georgian Bay! Two (and a half) days of cultural celebration – singing, dancing, crafts, food, and community sharing! Family friendly, all people welcome.
We will be there (look for the pelts hanging on the KTC red tent!) with many other vendors & food booths!
- August 14, 15 & 16, 2026.
- Friday (Aug. 14): Family Fun Night! Gates open at 4:30pm, live entertainment from 6-10pm (free admission).
- Sat. & Sun., Sunrise Ceremony 5:30am, gates open at 10am, Grand Entry at Noon (and 7pm on Sat).
Location: Cape Croker Park, 112 Park Rd., Wiarton, ON
Admission prices: $5 for Adults, 55+ & under 5 free entry! Parking by donation, Camping available at the park.
Please bring cash – only a limited number of vendors may have debit/credit options, but this is not guaranteed!
- MC: Beedahsiga Elliot
- Arena Director: Matt LaVallee
- Head Veteran: Beedaban Shonias
- Fire Keepers: Mike Hopkins Sr. & John Jerry Keeshig
- Host Drum: Snake Island
- Co-Host Drum: Little Soldier
- Invited Drums: Chippewa Travellers, Chippewa Hill & Bedaabin
- Head Dancers: Keegan Keeshig & Talka Pucan
- Specials: All Ages Jingle, Woodland (Women & Men)
