June 6, 2026

Join the Somerville Museum for a day of song, dance, and music.

Experience a unique celebration that intertwines the rich histories of three distinct cultures. The Blessing of the Bay honors the legacy of the innovative Blessing of the Bay ship and Massachusetts’s first Governor, John Winthrop, while acknowledging the complex narratives of Indigenous peoples and Black Africans impacted by historical events. Enjoy captivating performances by:

Morning Star Singers: An Indigenous drum group that brings the cultural significance of the area’s first peoples to life.

Anna-Celestrya Carr: an Indigenous Dancer.

De Ama Battle’s African Music and Dance Group: an arts educator and the founder of the Art of Black Dance and Music, Inc. (ABDM). Since 1975, her company has sought to unify people of African descent “through the study of African-rooted dance, music, and folklore” to highlight “cultural similarities within the African Diaspora.”

Through art, music, and dance, we aim to tell the story of Ten Hillsfrom multiple perspectives, reflecting our shared past and celebratingour collective journey.

Don’t miss this powerful event—join us as we honor and celebrate our community’s diverse History!

Free Admission. For more information, visit the Somerville Museum.

Let’s come together to recognize and embrace our shared History!

June 19-21, 2026

Over 75 artisans, information booths, traditional & non-traditional food vendors.

Friday:
Pow Wow Pitch & Social

Saturday:
Pow Wow Pitch
Grand Entry 1:00pm

Sunday:
Grand Entry 12:00pm

Head Dancers: Aiyana Burnstick, Jaycen Burnstick, Scarlett Julian, Opichee “Baby Opichee” Day-Bedeau
Two Spirit Lead Dancer: Melcolm Beaulieu
Committee Choice Dancers: Darian Brown, Levi Herney, Jordin Hayes, Thunder James-Perry
Host Drum Groups: The Muskrat Chanters, Little Bear Singers, Battle Nation Singers
Invited Drum Groups: Iron River Singers, SIPU Boys, Wabanaki Confederacy, Northern Voice
Production/Sound: Double Curve Media
Our Dynamic Duo: Possesom Paul, Jeff Ward
Arena Director: Bronson Acquin-Mandisodza
Drum Director: Derek “Bouge” Barnaby

June 26-28, 2026

Free Admission

Grand Entries:
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday Noon & 7:00pm
Sunday Noon

See flyer for contest information.

Host Drum: Meskwaki Nation
Master of Ceremonies: Vince Beyl, John Teller, Youth TBD
Arena Directors: Dana Warrington, Michael Demain, Youth TBD
Head Dancers: Tego Warrington, Aerius Benton-Banai
Head Singing Judge: Percy Benjamin
Tabulation: iCreeAzn
Sound: Tradition Sound

June 20, 2026

Grounds Open: 10:00am
Grand Entry: 12:00pm (Noon)

July 23-26, 2026

Grand Entries:
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm

See flyer for contest and specials information.

Host Drum: Wild Rose
Tuut’Ina MC: Hal Eagletail
Visiting MC: Jackson Rolling Thunder
Head Man Judge: Cody Rabbit
Head Woman Judge: Lo McNabb
Tabulators: C&T Tabulators
Live Stream: Powwow Times

July 2-4, 2026

Kiowa Tia-Piah Society Annual Celebration

See flyer for schedule.

MCs: Alonzo Chalepah & Chris “CC” Whitewolf
Arena Director: Coleman Josh & Brandon Sankadota
Head Singer: Ronald “Ross” Gilmore-Bointy
Head Gourd: KTPS Headsmen

May 29, 2026

Sunrise Ceremony 6:00am
Grand Entry 10:00am
Closing 2:00pm

MC: Kyle Chevrier
Arena Director: Tyler Paul
Host Drum: Indian Road
Co-Host Drum: Boys from the Island
Invited: Iron Stone
Head Youth Dancers: Emmy Kearney & Levi Landry
Head Adult Dancers: Caitlin Campbell & Justin Polson
Fire Keepers: River Wabie

May 30-31, 2026

Grand Entries:
Saturday 1:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm

Indigenous Auction – Sunday May 31 before Grand Entry

Market & Tipi Camp

See flyer for information about contests and specials.

Emcees: Kent Ayoungman, Howie Thomson
Arena Directors: Eddie Wolf Child, Frank Sitting Eagle
Host Drum: Motown
Tabulating: C&T Tabulating
Sound: Canadian Music
Head Drum Judge: Troy Delaney
Head Male Dance Judge: Sheldon Scalplock Jr.
Head Female Dance Judge: Desirae Desnomie

May 28, 2026

Correcting history, education, fun , celebration , revitalization. This event restores truth about the Arawak Taíno Indigenous people.

The tribe that the lost explorer Christopher Columbus first encountered as a living , thriving people. We are STILL here! An official state proclamation is being affirmed and issued , and a state government citation is being presented in honoring the continued existence of the Arawak Taíno people.

List of special guest speakers , community leaders and government officials.

July 3-5, 2026

Registration: Opens Friday 12:00pm, closes Saturday 12:00pm

Admission: $5.00
5 & Under Free
55 & over free

Grand Entries:
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm

Flag Raising
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am
Dewayne Boyd (605) 924-1231

Feed Saturday 5:00pm & Sunday 1:00pm

See flyer for information on specials, contests and tournaments.

Master of Ceremonies: Tommy Christians & Eric Jens
Arena Directors: Ronnie Goodeagle & Chaske LeBlanc
Host Drum: Standing Horse
Local Host: Long Elk
Singing Judge: Mikey Peters
Sound: Louie Johnson

Come join us for our Solstice Pow Wow, presented by the Bethel Indian Education Parent Committee.

Umsu Hupna and Soaring Hawk are bringing their drums, with Noly Chouinard as MC.

Tiny Tots, Elder Honoring, Raffle and Blanket Dance.

Food booths, vendors and local resources for the Native Community.

Grand entry at noon.

Please contact Aleta Miller for vendor applications, accepting applications until June 15th: alicealeta1@gmail.com.

GAUBISKIIGAMAUG
28th ANNUAL COMPETITION POW WOW
SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION – TREATY ONE TERRITORY – 1871

Grand Entry:
Friday: 7:00pm | Saturday: 1:00pm & 7:00pm | Sunday: 7:00pm

Master of Ceremonies:
Kaylib Eagle – Canupawakpa Dakota Nation, MB
Darcy Malcolm – Ebb and Flow First Nation, MB

Arena Directors:
Cedric Gordon – Swan Lake First Nation, MB
Darryl McKay – Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB
Brycen Scott (Youth) – Swan Lake First Nation, MB

Drum Judge:
Darrin Cameron – Long Plain First Nation, MB
Brodie Elk (Youth) – Swan Lake First Nation, MB

HOST DRUM:
Ho-Chunk Station – Wisconsin, USA

Tabulators:
C&T Tabulating – Muskoday, SK

Sound: (Pow Wow Thunder)
Rod Atcheynum – Sweetgrass First Nation, SK

Golden Age (60+) $1,200 $900 $700 $500
Senior Adult (40-59) $1,200 $900 $700 $500
Junior Adult (18-39) $1,200 $900 $700 $500
Teen (13-17) $500 $300 $200 $100
Junior (7-12) $200 $150 $100 $75
Tiny Tots: Paid Daily—Proudly Sponsored by DOCFS

SINGING CONTEST
1st $15,000
2nd $10,000
3rd $8,000
4th $6,000
5th $4,000

Pow Wow Committee Weekend Specials:
$2,500 Specials
Men’s Fancy Bustle (18-54)
Women’s Fancy Shawl (18-54)
Men’s Chicken Dance Special(18+)
Other specials TBA

Weekend specials:
Woodland Strap Dance Special – (sponsored by Joanne Soldier & Family)
All Round Iron Women’s Special – (sponsored by Evie Cameron & Family)

Pow Wow Committee;
Pauline Cameron
Rod Elk
Brodie Elk
Paula Cameron
William McKinney

May 23-24, 2026

Gates Open:
Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm

Free Admission – donations accepted

See flyer for more information.

MC: Keith Colston
Arena Director: Chief Urie Ridgeway
Head Judge: Schirra Gray Sr
Head Male Dancer: Charlie Hedgepath
Head Female Dancer: Alycia Richardson
Host Northern Drum: Stoney Creek
Head Southern Drum: Red Blanket

May 22-24, 2026

Registration & Grand Entry:
Flag Raising: 10:00am Daily
Friday Registration: 6:00pm
Friday Grand Entry: 7:00pm
Saturday Registrations: 12:00pm & 6:00pm
Saturday Grand Entries: 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Saturday Feast: 5:00pm
Sunday Registration: 12:00pm
Sunday Grand Entry: 1:00pm
Sunday Feast: 3:00pm

See flyer for more information.

Emcees: David Northbird Sr & Terry Fillder
Arena Directors: Jeremy Clark & Shorty Crawford
Spiritual Advisor: Darrell Kingbird
Host Drums: Black Lodge & Eagle Ridge
Sound: RC Sound

May 23, 2026

Schedule:
Gourd Dance 2:00pm-5:00pm
Supper Break: 5:00pm
Gourd Dance: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Grand Entry: 7:00pm

All Drums Welcome

Head Singer: Sydney Toppah Jr.
Head Lady: Danielle Chanate
Head Man: Jeremy GoodEagle
Head Gourd: Daniel Roberts
Arena Director: Buck Locust
MC: Creighton Moore
Honor Guard: Muscogee Nation Color Guard

May 23-25, 2026

Everyone Invited

Grand Entries:
7:30pm Every Night
Must make 2 consecutive grand entries.

Gourd Dance:
3:00pm & 5:00pm
Specials @ Gourd Session

Flags:
Up at 9:00am
Down at 6:00pm
Daily

See flyer for contest and other pow wow information.

August 1-2, 2026

Gates Open 9:00am
Grand Entry 12:00pm

Tickets:
Pre-Sale $2.00
At the Gate: $5:00
10 & Under Free

Clapper Stick Competition & Handgame Tournament on Saturday

MC: Frankie Williams
Arena Director: JR Manuel
Host Northern Drum: Spirit Ground
Host Southern Drum: Humming Bird Singers
Head Man: Tso Yanez
Head Woman: Tson-telle Manuel
Head Teen Boy: Ne-esh Alverado
Head Teen Girl: Frannie Morris
Head Junior Boy: Steven Gonzales
Head Junior Girl: Willow Garfield
Tiny Tot Boy: Alessandro Sanchez
Tiny Tot Girl: Ember Sanchez
Color Guard: American Indian Veterans Association

May 22-24, 2026

Friday, May  22nd:
5:00pm: Potluck
7:00pm: Princess Contest/Social Dancing (check in by 6pm)
8:00pm: Tiny Tot Contest

Saturday, May 23rd
7:30am: Flag Raising
2:00pm:  Wolf Songs/Specials
5:00pm: Supper
7:00pm: Round Dance/War Dance

Sunday, May 24th
7:30am: Flag Raising
2:00pm: GivesWaters Family Songs
5:00pm: Supper
7:00pm: Soldier Dance/War Dance

MC: Chris Littlecook
Head Singer: Steven L Cook
Head Man: Harrison Daugomah
Head Lady: 2026-2027 GivesWaters Princess
Cook: Arthur Blueback

May 24, 2026

Brush Dance
Gourd Dance
Scalp/Victory 
Contests

May 23-24, 2026

Grand Entries: Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm

Daily Admission:
General $20.00
Family (2 adults & 2 children under 16) $70.00

Weekend Pass:
General $35.00
Family (2 adults & 2 children under 16) $130.00

65+ and 6 & under: Free

See flyer for contest & specials information.

Host Drums: The Boyz, Battle Nation
Master of Ceremonies: Amos Keye Jr., Hal Eagletail, Lennox Cote
Head Veteran: Walker Stonefish
Arena Director: Jordon Williams White Eye
Head Dance Judge: Deanne Hupfield
Head Drum Judge: Talon White Eye
Head Dancer: Eryn Genno
Head Dancer: Pahquis Trudeau
Smoke Dance Singer: Frazer Sundown
Elder Advisory: Karen Pheasant, Harvey Thunderchild