Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Annual Powwow Listing

Sault Tribe 2023 powwow schedule

Manistique Powwow June 10
June 10—Manistique Powwow Niiwin Noodin Saturday, June 10, 2023, Manistique Tribal Community Center, 5698W US Highway 2, Manistique, Mich. Friday, June 9: Sault Tribe Traditional Medicine Talking Circle at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10: Grand Entry: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feast at 4 p.m. Indigenous crafts, dancing and food. Vendors call: 906‑450‑0213 or 906‑450‑9667. General Powwow Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 906‑440‑8138. Public Welcome to Attend!

41st Annual Baaweting Homecoming Powwow June 30‑July 2
June 30‑July 2—Sault Tribe Language and Culture Division Baaweting Homecoming Powwow June 30‑July 2, 2023, at the tribe’s powwow grounds off of Shunk Road on Ice Circle in Sault Ste. Marie. Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 Summer Ceremonial Gathering with Sunrise Ceremony and Tribal Assembly. Grand entry Friday, June 30 at 6 p.m. Grand entries on Saturday, July 1, at 1 and 7 p.m. Grand entry on Sunday, July 2, is at noon. This year’s celebration features singing and dancing contests, authentic food and craft vendors. Everyone Welcome. No drugs, alcohol, politics, or dogs allowed. If you have any questions, please call Sault Tribe Language and Culture Division at 906‑635‑6050. For vendor application, call 906‑203‑6085, or 906‑203‑6382.

26th Annual Sugar Island Powwow
July 14‑16—The 26th Annual Sugar Island Powwow is Saturday and Sunday, July 15‑16, at the Sugar Island Powwow grounds. Friday, July 14 Sunrise Ceremony, Spiritual gathering, at 12 p.m. and a Water Ceremony. Powwow July 15‑16. July 15 grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m. Feast at 5 p.m. July 16 grand entry 1 p.m. Please message us on Facebook for more information at www.facebook.com/sugarislandpowwow2/. Free and open to the public. No drugs, alcohol, dogs or politics. Vendors on first-come, first-served basis. Rustic camping available.

18th annual Youth Empowerment Powwow
July 29—The 18th Annual Youth Empowerment Powwow is Saturday, July 29, at the Newberry Powwow grounds in Newberry, Mich Sponsored by the Youth Education and Activities Program. Grand entry at 1 p.m. For more information contact Lisa Burnside at 906‑635‑4944 ext. 26314 or the YEA Coordinator in your area.

Honoring the Waters Newberry Powwow Aug. 12
Aug. 12—Honoring the Waters Newberry Powwow at Newberry Powwow Grounds, 4935 Zee Ba Tik Lane. Grand Entry: 1 p.m. Feast: 5 p.m. Bring a dish to pass, if able. All dancers and drummers: TBA. Open to public. No drugs, alcohol or dogs.

29th Annual Gathering of the Eagles Hessel Powwow
Aug. 18‑20—The 29th Annual Gathering of the Eagles and Salute to Veterans Hessel Powwow Aug. 18‑20 at the Hessel powwow grounds, next to Kewadin Hessel Casino. Spiritual Gathering and potluck Friday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. Grand Entry: Saturday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feast Meal: Saturday, Aug. 19. Open Powwow: Sunday, Aug. 20. All drums and dancers welcome. Public welcome. No drugs or alcohol. Venders welcome (free to elders). For more information call John Causley at 906‑430‑4169 or Lisa Burnside at 906‑430‑7323.

15th Annual Rendezvous at the Straits Powwow
Aug. 25‑27—The 15th annual Rendezvous at the Straits Powwow is Aug. 25‑27 at the New France Discovery Center at the Father Marquette National Memorial, St. Ignace. Blessing of the grounds is Friday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. Grand Entries: Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27 at 12 p.m. The Rendezvous is open to the public. Admission by donation. This traditional Native American Powwow features traditional dancing, drumming and singing. Enjoy vendor demonstrations, authentic, hand-made arts & crafts and traditional Native American food. This family event is alcohol and drug free. It is sponsored by the St. Ignace Events Committee, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and Kewadin Casinos. For more information, contact Darryl Brown at 906‑984‑2083, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the St. Ignace Events Committee at 906‑643‑8717. Vender information: Ron Daniels 906‑430‑7735. Hospitality operations: Sue St. Onge at 906‑440‑7667 or 906‑643‑0921.

Honoring Our Veterans Powwow
Nov. 11—Honoring Our Veterans Powwow at Kewadin Casinos DreamMakers Theater in Sault Ste. Marie. Grand Entry 1 p.m. Community Feast at 5:30 p.m. at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle Drive. Powwow Resumes at the DreamMakers Theater at 7 p.m. Spot dances, pop up dance contest, kids specials and giveaways. Vendors welcome. For information call 906‑203‑6382 or 906‑635‑6050.

Grand Island-Presque Isle Learning to Walk Together Powwow
Dec. 2—SAVE THE DATE! Northern Michigan University’s Native American Student Association in collaboration with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will be cohosting the Grand Island-Presque Isle Learning to Walk Together Powwow on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Grand Island-Presque Isle Learning to Walk Together Powwow is a traditional powwow being held in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom located on NMU’s main campus in Marquette. Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feast at 5 p.m. EST. Open to the public, everyone is welcome! No alcohol, drugs, politics, or pets. For additional information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

2023 New Year’s Powwow
Dec. 31—The Sault Tribe Language and Culture Dept. presents 2023 New Year’s Powwow Dec. 31, 2023, at the Big Bear Arena, 2 Ice Circle in Sault Ste. Marie. Powwow starts at 3 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. For vendor applicants and general questions, please contact April Causley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 906‑635‑6050, ext. 26142.