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Anishinaabe Keeshigun

Aug 23 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Anishinaabe Keeshigun

August 22 and 23, 2026

Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Event

Celebrate First Nations culture at Fort William Historical Park! Join us for a free weekend filled with entertainment, hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight Anishinaabe culture, traditions, language, and technology. This year’s event will also include a Pow Wow highlighting regional dancers and drum groups and a community feast. The community feast will be held on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and is open to all visitors.

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing, bug spray, sunscreen: This is an all-weather program and takes place indoors and outdoors.

Cash: There are no ATMs available on site.

Chairs: Limited seating will be available in the Pow Wow area.

Pow Wow Etiquette

  • Respect the sacred nature of the event, the Elders, drummers, singers, dancers, regalia, and the Pow Wow staff and committee.
  • Dogs are not allowed in the Pow Wow area. Leashed dogs are allowed in other areas of the site.
  • Listen to the Master of Ceremonies (MC) for information about the dances, songs and Pow Wow guidelines.
  • Photos, video and sound recordings are not permitted during ceremonial songs and dances. The MC will announce when ceremonial songs and dances are taking place.
  • Always ask permission before taking photographs of individuals wearing regalia or touching their regalia.
  • Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited. You may see participants using tobacco for ceremonial purposes only.
  • Visitors should stand for ceremonial songs and dances, including the Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs, and Honour Songs.
  • Visitors are welcome to join specific Pow Wow dances. The MC will announce which dances are appropriate for visitors to join.
  • Do not hold children while dancing in the dance area. Holding a child may be regarded as them being a gift to the Creator.
  • Always walk or dance in a clockwise direction when in the dance area. Do not run around the dance area; horseplay is not tolerated.
  • Questions about the Pow Wow and traditions are welcome; however, avoid interrupting ceremonies or participants who are actively engaged.

Link to register: anishinaabe-keeshigun

 

Organizer

Fort William Historical Park

Fort William Historical Park

1350 King Rd. Thunder Bay ON
Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L7 Canada