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Baaweting Homecoming Powwow July 5‑7, 2024, at the tribe’s powwow grounds off of Shunk Road on Ice Circle in Sault Ste. Marie.

Schedule:
Thursday, July 4, Sunrise Ceremony and Spiritual Gathering
Friday, July 5, Grand Entry 7 p.m. - dance specials - pop up contest!
Saturday, July 6, Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, Grand Entry at 12 p.m.

Head Staff:
Emcees - Joel Syrette and Shannon Martin
Arena Director - Nick VanAlstine
Head Veteran - TBD Head Dancers - Picked each session
Head Drum Judge - Keith Smith
Dance Judges - Julie Whitepigeon and Ray Cadotte

Invited Drum - Midnight Express
Drum Contest: Must have 5 registered singers for all sessions
Drum prizes:
1st Place - $10,000
2nd Place - $8,000
3rd Place - $6,000
Drum Split for non-placing drums

Dance prizes:
Golden Age (Combined) Men's/Women's
$1,000; $800; $500
Adult Men's/Women's
(Traditional, Fancy, Jingle, Grass)
$1,000, $800, $500
Teen Boys/Girls (Combined) $300; $200; $100
Junior Boys/Girls (Combined) $200; $100; $50
Dancer Honorarium Saturday & Sunday

Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie Hotel information: call 800‑539‑2346, use block rate code 25922.
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If you have any questions, please call Sault Tribe Language and Culture Division at 906‑635‑6510.

42nd Annual Baaweting Homecoming Powwow