Press Release

Batchewana First Nation

“Honoring Our Culture Pow Wow 2009”

September 4, 2009

Batchewana First Nation’s Chief and Council would like to invite all to attend this years pow wow “Honoring Our Culture 2009” taking place this weekend!

Beginning Saturday September 5, 2009 the pow wow will showcase Anishinabek culture through dancing, drumming, and singing. Taking place at the Rankin reserve powwow grounds, Gran Street- Sault Ste. Marie, ON, the weekend will be fun for the whole family and provide the chance for everyone to enjoy authentic foods, and browse hand made crafts.

Grand entry will take place at 1pm and 7pm on Saturday September 5, 2009 and 12:00pm noon on Sunday September 6^th, 2009

Confirmed guests include:

Host Drum:                                    White Frost Sobriety Drum – Batchewana First Nation

Co –Host:                                    Northshore Ogitchidaa Singers

Head Male Dancer:                        Joshua Memegos

Head Female Dancer:            Teresa Manitowabi – McGregor

Hometown Veteran                         Ronald Sayers

Head Veteran:                        Robert Big Track

Arena Director:                        Allen Syrette

There is no entry fee to attend however, everyone is encouraged to support the local food bank and bring a canned good. This is a healthy lifestyle activity and drugs/alcohol are not permitted.

For more information please contact Dorothy at (705) 759-0914 ext. 231 or visit the website; www.batchewana.ca

Batchewana First Nation

“Honoring Our Culture 2009 Pow Wow”

Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council would like to extend a big thanks to all those participants at this years Pow Wow “Honoring Our Culture 2009”.

This years Pow Wow was a huge success and it is in thanks to the hard work of all the helpers /vendors and those who came out to sing, dance, drum and share a great weekend at our beautiful Pow Wow grounds!

Chi Meegwetch!