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:Â 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:Â anishinaabe-keeshigun




