People from across northwestern Ontario gathered at Fort William First Nation for the Mount McKay Traditional Powwow, Honouring Anemki Wahjewh, from June 28 to July 1st.
The arena director was John Pierre, with Clarance White acting as the Master of Ceremonies.
The host drum was Lake of the Woods from Kenora, and the Honourary Host Drum was Chi-Anemki of Fort William First Nation.
Cheryl Suggashie, a jingle dress dancer who traveled to Thunder Bay from Sault Ste,Marie to dance at the powwow, said it was the biggest traditional powwow she has ever been to.
“I’ve been to allot of powwows, mostly competition, so it was an amazing to be dancing with a lot of traditional dancers in my own area and to be part of those songs that went on forever,” Suggashie said.
Honouring Anemki Wahjewh also included community food vendors and arts and craft booths.
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