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17th Annual Bay St. George Powwow – July 11-13 2025

July 11 @ 1:00 pm - July 13 @ 5:00 pm

Join us for the 17th Annual BSG Powwow, a weekend of celebration, tradition, and community! The event features cultural workshops, Mi’kmaw language lessons, drumming, crafts, ceremonies, and much more.

Event Highlights:
Friday, July 11

  • Social: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Mi’kmaw Language Lesson with Dean Simon
  • Ookpik Workshop with Mina Campbell
  • Children’s Crafts and Events
  • Open Drumming
  • Mixed Sweat: 8:00 PM

Saturday, July 12

  • Sunrise Ceremony: 6:00 AM
  • Mixed Sweat: 8:00 AM
  • Aboriginal Veteran Awards: 10:30 AM
  • Opening Prayer & Grand Entry: 12:00 PM
  • Retiring of the Flags: 4:45 PM
  • Feast: 5:00 PM
  • BINGO: 6:30 PM
  • Local Music/Karaoke: 7:30 PM

Sunday, July 13

  • Sunrise Ceremony: 5:30 AM
  • Mixed Sweat: 8:00 AM
  • Opening Prayer & Grand Entry: 12:00 PM
  • Retiring of the Flags: 4:15 PM
  • Feast: 4:30 PM
  • Give-Away Blanket: 5:00 PM

🎤 MC: Greg Marr
🏹 Arena Director: Ivan J. White
🧍‍♂️ Head Male: Todd Evans
🧍‍♀️ Head Female: Julia Blanchard
🪶 Drum Groups: Spirit Bay Singers, Strong Women’s Drum Group, Wape’k Muin, Conne River Youth Drum

🚫 Please Note:

  • No drugs or alcohol permitted.
  • No pets allowed on powwow grounds (service animals welcome). Pets are allowed in the camping area.
  • Free RV parking (no water or sewer hookups).

All are welcome to attend and celebrate!

*Schedule may change. Please visit this link for the most up-to-date information: Annual Bay St. George Powwow – July 11-13 2025 | Facebook

Details

Start:
July 11 @ 1:00 pm
End:
July 13 @ 5:00 pm
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/36825142343