{"id":943615,"date":"2026-10-23T19:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T19:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/943615\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T19:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T19:42:15","slug":"second-annual-traditional-pow-wow-returns-to-brampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/943615\/","title":{"rendered":"Second-annual traditional Pow Wow returns to Brampton"},"content":{"rendered":"

The city says Brampton’s first traditional Pow Wow will be held on Oct. 25, 2025, at the Save Max Sports Centre. (Photo: City of Brampton)<\/p>\n

You can experience a slice of Indigenous culture this weekend in Brampton with the return of the city\u2019s Traditional Pow Wow.<\/p>\n

Now in its second year, the Pow Wow is a free, family-friendly event to bring Brampton\u2019s Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together in the spirit of learning, respect and reconciliation.<\/p>\n

Presented by the city and Algoma University, Brampton residents are invited on Saturday to experience Indigenous culture and traditions through traditional drumming, dancing and food.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe traditional gathering will feature Pow Wow drums, traditional dancing, craft and food market vendors, with Host Drum Young Tribe, Co-Host Drum Snake Island and invited drums Eagle Flight Singers, Burning Plains and OldStyle Singers,\u201d the city says of the second-annual Pow Wow.<\/p>\n

The event runs on Saturday (Oct. 24) at the Brampton Soccer Centre starting at 1 p.m. with a smudging ceremony, followed by opening remarks and dance specials.<\/p>\n

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For first-timers or non-Indigenous guests, there are a few things to know before Saturday\u2019s Pow Wow.<\/p>\n

\u201cOut of respect, do not touch dancers\u2019 regalia, hair or drums,\u201d reads a notice on Pow Wow etiquette, adding that \u201ca dancer\u2019s regalia is not a costume, it is how they dress their spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you see a dropped eagle feather, leave it and inform the Master of Ceremonies or Arena Director, the guide says.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIndigenous people earn their Eagle Feathers, and it is a symbol of high regard.\u201d<\/p>\n

And always ask permission before taking photos, as some parts of the event \u201care sacred and cannot be photographed,\u201d including during the Flag,
Prayer and Honour Songs.<\/p>\n

For more information on the event or Pow Wow etiquette, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are all of the vendors that will be on-site for the event:<\/p>\n

3 Generations Mother Daughter Crafts.
\nAwana arts and crafts.
\nBeads & Bling.
\nBella Lovelee Beads.
\nBkwene Miikan.
\nBlue Moon Designs.
\nBone & Quill.
\nCapton\u2019s Creations.
\nChosen Treasures Indigenous Creations.
\nDarlene kyle-waawaate beads.
\nFor The People.
\nFour Colours Drum Circle.
\nGitchi Sabe Grub.
\niloveojibway.
\nInaabiwin Wiigwaas.
\nKabZza.
\nKim\u2019s Beading Creations.
\nLeaves changing colour.
\nLindsay Wilson.
\nMaracle\u2019s Trading Post.
\nMa\u2019SL Custom Beadworks.
\nMazy Way Indigenous Designs.
\nThe Red Willow.
\ntwila\u2019s crafts.
\nWeengushk & Ribbons.
\nWesley Havill Indigenous Art.<\/p>\n


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