Kajipiitendanaa Biish  Zkamikwe Enaadowendang Honoring Our Waters and Her Protectors Powwow & Round Dance February 24‑25, Kewadin Casino Events Center, 3015 Mackinac Trail in St. Ignace.
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<br />We call out to all jingle dress dancers to come and dance for the healing of our waters on Saturday, Feb. 24, grand entry at noon, dinner at 5 p.m., round dance at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, grand entry at 1 p.m.
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<br />Water ceremony on Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. with Jennifer and Chuck Raspor. Use walkway down to the water behind casino. Public is welcomed.
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<br />Host drum, Medicine Bear Singers, Keshena, Wis.
<br />Head veteran:  George Martin, Lac Courte Oreilles, Wis.
<br />Arena director: TBA
<br />Master of ceremonies: Joseph Medicine, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Mich.
<br />Head female dancer: Daisy McGeshik, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Mich.
<br />Head male dancer: Danny J. Isham, Boise Fort, Minn.
<br />Speaking on behalf of the water: Jennifer and Chuck Raspor, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Mich.
<br />Stickman: Carson Kiyoshk Jr., Bkejwanong Unceded Territory
<br />Invited singers:  Raymond Shenoskey, Leroy Shenoskey, Dion Syrette, Logan Syrette, Patrick Naganashe, Michael Naganashe and Brennan Govender
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<br />For more information visit www.saulttribe.com. Drums and dancers call Colleen Medicine at 906‑635‑6050, ext. 26140. Vendors call Lakota Captain 906‑643‑7071 ext. 34025.
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<br />Absolutely no drugs, alcohol or politics.
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<br />Sponsored by Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Cultural Department.
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