19th annual Youth Empowerment Powwow
The 19th Annual Youth Empowerment Powwow is Saturday, July 27, at the Hessel Powwow grounds, 3355 N. 3-Mile Rd., next to Kewadin Hessel Casino.

Honoring the lessons gained from the 2024 Circle of Life Summer Program.

Friday Night Seven Hills Teachings: Adriane Shipman
Fire Teachings: John & Jeff Causley

Saturday Grand Entry: 12 p.m.

Host Drum: Mukkwa Giizhik
Head Veteran: Nick VanAlstein
Head Male Dancer: Jessy Farley
Head Female Dancer: Julie Perry
Head Youth Dancers: Chosen on site
Arena Director: Geezhik McCoy
Emcee: Tyler Bouschor
Youth Arena Director: Chosen on site
Youth Emcee: Chosen on site
Cooks: Mona Gugin, Joy Bruce and Dorothy Currie

Venders welcome.
Drum welcome.
Open to public.

Supported By: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Youth Education & Activities Program, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Forestry Summer Youth Camp Grant
Donation By: Indian Energy

For more information contact Lisa Burnside at 906‑635‑4944 ext. 26314, Jackie Minton at 906‑440‑1870 or the YEA Coordinator in your area.