Honouring Youth
Pow Wow
Location: Island Lake Conservation Area
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The Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle (DCCRC) is excited to announce that we will be hosting a three day Honouring Youth Pow Wow. Dufferin County's very first! Island Lake Conservation Area is a most beautiful setting for beautiful traditions, dancing, drumming & singing! Honoring Youth Pow Wow will be taking place from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday June 20th and Sunday June 21st at Island Lake Conservation Area. The DCCRC will also be hosting Live Concerts at Alexandra Park Friday June 19 from 7 pm to 11 pm and June 20th, Saturday evening from 7 pm to 11 pm. We have a fabulous lineup, come listen to JREZ, Missy Knott, Cathy Elliott, Larry Kurtz, Summer Time Wine, Larry Pope and more!
This is an all ages family friendly event weekend.
All are welcome.
Vendors and volunteers still wanted! Contact us through our contact page.
(Maps at end of page)
The Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle (DCCRC) is excited to announce that we will be hosting a three day Honouring Youth Pow Wow. Dufferin County's very first! Island Lake Conservation Area is a most beautiful setting for beautiful traditions, dancing, drumming & singing! Honoring Youth Pow Wow will be taking place from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday June 20th and Sunday June 21st at Island Lake Conservation Area. The DCCRC will also be hosting Live Concerts at Alexandra Park Friday June 19 from 7 pm to 11 pm and June 20th, Saturday evening from 7 pm to 11 pm. We have a fabulous lineup, come listen to JREZ, Missy Knott, Cathy Elliott, Larry Kurtz, Summer Time Wine, Larry Pope and more!
This is an all ages family friendly event weekend.
All are welcome.
Vendors and volunteers still wanted! Contact us through our contact page.
Honouring Youth Pow Wow Itinerary ~
Check back for updates!
Check back for updates!
Friday, June 19th: LIVE Concert! 7 pm - 11 pm
Location: Alexandra Park, Orangeville
Click on the images below to check Friday's musical artists out!
Location: Alexandra Park, Orangeville
Click on the images below to check Friday's musical artists out!
Saturday June 20th: Honouring Youth Pow Wow 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Island Lake Conservation Area
Opens at 10 am
11 am - Welcome
12 pm - Grand Entry
1 pm - 5 pm - Dancers and presentations
7 pm Concert begins at Alexandra Park
Location: Island Lake Conservation Area
Opens at 10 am
11 am - Welcome
12 pm - Grand Entry
1 pm - 5 pm - Dancers and presentations
7 pm Concert begins at Alexandra Park
Saturday June 20th: LIVE Concert! 7 pm - 11 pm
Location: Alexandra Park, Orangeville
Click on the images below to check Saturdays's musical artists out!
Location: Alexandra Park, Orangeville
Click on the images below to check Saturdays's musical artists out!
Sunday June 20th: Honouring Youth Pow Wow 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Island Lake Conservation Area
10 am opening
11 am - Youth Workshop
12 pm - Grand Entry
1 pm - 5 pm Dancers and presentations
Closing and clean up
Cost per day:
Adult (18+): $5.00 Event Pass
Child/Senior: $3:00 Event Pass
Camping: $10.00
Live Concerts: No Charge
No Pets, Drugs or Alcohol Allowed
Service animals are welcomed.
For information please call (519)216-8174
Location: Island Lake Conservation Area
10 am opening
11 am - Youth Workshop
12 pm - Grand Entry
1 pm - 5 pm Dancers and presentations
Closing and clean up
Cost per day:
Adult (18+): $5.00 Event Pass
Child/Senior: $3:00 Event Pass
Camping: $10.00
Live Concerts: No Charge
No Pets, Drugs or Alcohol Allowed
Service animals are welcomed.
For information please call (519)216-8174
Proper Pow Wow Etiquette
Honor the protocol of the sponsoring group: Not every Pow Wow on the Pow Wow Trail is going to be the same. Different groups will have different customs, beliefs, and ways of doing things…after all, this is a vibrant, living culture that has evolved over time and survived many challenges. Respect these differences and embrace them.
Listen to the Emcee: The Emcee will let you know the protocol for each dance, keep you entertained, and be the go to person for any questions.
Drugs and alcohol are forbidden.
Don’t sit on the benches or chairs around the Pow Wow space (unless, of course, you are given permission by the staff or Emcee) : These are typically reserved for performers.
Bring something to sit on: Public seating is not always available for guests (think lawn chair).
Be polite and aware of where you set up your chair: Guests typically set up their seating area behind the performers, but it is good practice to ask permission from the dancer (just in case he or she is reserving the space for family).
Join in the social dances and have fun: During social dances, you are welcome to join in and dance your heart out, but when not dancing, be quiet and respect the space.
Show respect for special songs: It is customary to stand quietly and remove your hat when special songs are played – these songs include Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs, Memorial Songs, and Prayer Songs. Again, listen to the Emcee – he will announce these songs and any others that require a special level of respect.
Get the okay to take a dancer’s photograph: This can be a very sensitive issue and may make some dancers uncomfortable, so just be sure to ask before you shoot (this includes video as well). The Emcee will also let you know if photography is not allowed during any part of the Pow Wow.
Ask permission to record songs: As some songs heard at pow wow may be sacred, so it is best to ask the Head Singer of a Drum and the Emcee for permission first. Even though many songs may be okay to record, be aware that specific songs may not be recorded.
Give to the Drum: During a designated song or dance, it is customary to donate money to the Drum as a sign of appreciation for the the beautiful songs they bring.
If you find an Eagle Feather on the ground, do not pick it up: If you find a fallen Eagle Feather, do not touch it or pick it up – a special ceremony will need to be performed. What you can do is stand next to the feather and guard it while notifying a member of the Pow Wow staff. Please note that photographing or recording the ceremony for recovering a fallen Eagle Feather is strictly forbidden.
Show respect for the dancer’s regalia: Yes, the regalia clad dancers may look like living sculptures that you would love to touch, but remember they are people and deserve to be treated with the same respect as you expect from others…if you feel it rude for a stranger to touch your attire, please don’t touch theirs.
Do not touch the dancer’s regalia: From their clothing to their jewelry and accessories, many of these items may be ancient family heirlooms. They are fragile, sacred, and irreplaceable. If a dancer drops any piece or part of their regalia, do not pick it up, please notify the Pow Wow staff for assistance.
Respect the Native culture: Some spiritually significant pieces are reserved only for those who are qualified to wear them – real Eagle Feathers, the insignia of certain societies, and even veterans colors.
Please do not point: Just like your mom always told you, pointing at people is impolite. Use your eyes to direct attention to a specific person or area, or give a nod of the head.
Respect will be your guiding light
If you don’t remember anything else, remember this and most of the time it will help you make the right choice. Just show respect for everyone – whether they be Non Native or Native, children or adult, performers or guests, revered Elders or a first timer – and you’ll be fine.
Honor the protocol of the sponsoring group: Not every Pow Wow on the Pow Wow Trail is going to be the same. Different groups will have different customs, beliefs, and ways of doing things…after all, this is a vibrant, living culture that has evolved over time and survived many challenges. Respect these differences and embrace them.
Listen to the Emcee: The Emcee will let you know the protocol for each dance, keep you entertained, and be the go to person for any questions.
Drugs and alcohol are forbidden.
Don’t sit on the benches or chairs around the Pow Wow space (unless, of course, you are given permission by the staff or Emcee) : These are typically reserved for performers.
Bring something to sit on: Public seating is not always available for guests (think lawn chair).
Be polite and aware of where you set up your chair: Guests typically set up their seating area behind the performers, but it is good practice to ask permission from the dancer (just in case he or she is reserving the space for family).
Join in the social dances and have fun: During social dances, you are welcome to join in and dance your heart out, but when not dancing, be quiet and respect the space.
Show respect for special songs: It is customary to stand quietly and remove your hat when special songs are played – these songs include Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs, Memorial Songs, and Prayer Songs. Again, listen to the Emcee – he will announce these songs and any others that require a special level of respect.
Get the okay to take a dancer’s photograph: This can be a very sensitive issue and may make some dancers uncomfortable, so just be sure to ask before you shoot (this includes video as well). The Emcee will also let you know if photography is not allowed during any part of the Pow Wow.
Ask permission to record songs: As some songs heard at pow wow may be sacred, so it is best to ask the Head Singer of a Drum and the Emcee for permission first. Even though many songs may be okay to record, be aware that specific songs may not be recorded.
Give to the Drum: During a designated song or dance, it is customary to donate money to the Drum as a sign of appreciation for the the beautiful songs they bring.
If you find an Eagle Feather on the ground, do not pick it up: If you find a fallen Eagle Feather, do not touch it or pick it up – a special ceremony will need to be performed. What you can do is stand next to the feather and guard it while notifying a member of the Pow Wow staff. Please note that photographing or recording the ceremony for recovering a fallen Eagle Feather is strictly forbidden.
Show respect for the dancer’s regalia: Yes, the regalia clad dancers may look like living sculptures that you would love to touch, but remember they are people and deserve to be treated with the same respect as you expect from others…if you feel it rude for a stranger to touch your attire, please don’t touch theirs.
Do not touch the dancer’s regalia: From their clothing to their jewelry and accessories, many of these items may be ancient family heirlooms. They are fragile, sacred, and irreplaceable. If a dancer drops any piece or part of their regalia, do not pick it up, please notify the Pow Wow staff for assistance.
Respect the Native culture: Some spiritually significant pieces are reserved only for those who are qualified to wear them – real Eagle Feathers, the insignia of certain societies, and even veterans colors.
Please do not point: Just like your mom always told you, pointing at people is impolite. Use your eyes to direct attention to a specific person or area, or give a nod of the head.
Respect will be your guiding light
If you don’t remember anything else, remember this and most of the time it will help you make the right choice. Just show respect for everyone – whether they be Non Native or Native, children or adult, performers or guests, revered Elders or a first timer – and you’ll be fine.
Why is supporting Honouring Youth Pow Wow so important?
Pow Wow is a ceremony that provides a demonstration of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) culture and traditions where all songs and dances are done in prayer. The Pow Wow drum (Grandfather Drum) represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth causing an enlightening and physical experience. This will be the first Pow Wow in the Dufferin County area. It will provide a venue for people with FNMI heritage and the larger community ...to see a joyful representation of the culture. This will instill pride and build on self-worth among First Nations people living in and coming to the area.
This type of annual ceremony was normally held by spiritual and medicine people of the community on summer solstice and was called "Puwaugunugawin" by the Anishnabe, meaning a feast of the pipes. Youth as the focus of this Pow Wow will help increase their knowledge and self-esteem by seeing their culture portrayed so positively.
Several respected elders from different First Nations have been invited to act as role models and provide teachings. These teachings include the creation story of Anishnabe philosophy; how to begin on the Pow Wow Trail, Anishnabe way of life, prophecy of the seven fires, spiritual protocols, seven grandfathers teachings, the medicine wheel, medicine bundles and medicines, animals and clan teachings, the sacred fire, pipe ceremonies, naming ceremonies, the vision quest, berry fast, moon ceremony, the feast, and giveaway.
Honouring Youth Pow Wow will be a celebration of the youth and future generations and be an important engagement opportunity in bringing Indigenous culture to the Dufferin County area. The goal is to provide access to culture, elders and traditional teachings and aid in the process of healing from the Residential School experience.
Pow Wow is a ceremony that provides a demonstration of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) culture and traditions where all songs and dances are done in prayer. The Pow Wow drum (Grandfather Drum) represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth causing an enlightening and physical experience. This will be the first Pow Wow in the Dufferin County area. It will provide a venue for people with FNMI heritage and the larger community ...to see a joyful representation of the culture. This will instill pride and build on self-worth among First Nations people living in and coming to the area.
This type of annual ceremony was normally held by spiritual and medicine people of the community on summer solstice and was called "Puwaugunugawin" by the Anishnabe, meaning a feast of the pipes. Youth as the focus of this Pow Wow will help increase their knowledge and self-esteem by seeing their culture portrayed so positively.
Several respected elders from different First Nations have been invited to act as role models and provide teachings. These teachings include the creation story of Anishnabe philosophy; how to begin on the Pow Wow Trail, Anishnabe way of life, prophecy of the seven fires, spiritual protocols, seven grandfathers teachings, the medicine wheel, medicine bundles and medicines, animals and clan teachings, the sacred fire, pipe ceremonies, naming ceremonies, the vision quest, berry fast, moon ceremony, the feast, and giveaway.
Honouring Youth Pow Wow will be a celebration of the youth and future generations and be an important engagement opportunity in bringing Indigenous culture to the Dufferin County area. The goal is to provide access to culture, elders and traditional teachings and aid in the process of healing from the Residential School experience.
Chi-Miigwetch to our
Honour Youth Pow Wow Sponsors & Supporters!
Honouring Youth Pow Wow Location:
Island Lake Conservation Area
Island Lake Conservation Area
Live Concerts Location: Alexandra Park, 11 Second St. Orangeville, ON
June 19th and 20th 7-11 p.m.
Hosted by Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle. Enjoy!
June 19th and 20th 7-11 p.m.
Hosted by Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle. Enjoy!
