A Pow Wow at Aamjiwnaang First Nation. June 2017.  (Photo from the First Nation's Facebook page)A Pow Wow at Aamjiwnaang First Nation. June 2017. (Photo from the First Nation's Facebook page)
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Harvest Moon Pow Wow on Walpole Island

Walpole Island hosts its Harvest Moon Pow Wow this weekend.

The First Nation is welcoming everyone to Highbank Park on September 14 and 15.

There will be competitions for traditional, grass, jingle, fancy and woodland dances.

A number of drum groups have been invited to attend and there will be singing competitions as well.

Gates open at 10 a.m. each day, with grand entries planned both days at 1 p.m.

The Pow Wow is free for the general public to attend.

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