The 25th Gathering of the Eagles Hessel Powwow at the Hessel Powwow Grounds next to the Hessel Kewadin Casino is set for Aug. 19 and Aug. 20.

Spiritual gathering and potluck is on Friday, Aug. 18. Grand entry on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feast on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. Grand entry on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m.

Head veteran, Gene Reid; spiritual helper, John Causley; arena director, Butch Van Ellen; emcee, Joe Medicine; head male dancer, Jody Gaskin; head female dancer to be determined; junior head dancers to be determined; fire keeper, Andrew Causley; host drum, Mukkwa Giizhik.

All drums and dancers welcome! Public welcome! No drugs or alcohol. Vendors welcome (free to elders).

For more information, call John Causley at 906‑430‑0830 or Lana Causley-Smith at 322-3818.