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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians 44th Annual Bahweting Homecoming Powwow July 3‑5, 2026

Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 2 - All day spiritual gathering. Starting with sunrise ceremony.

Grand Entries:
Friday, July 3: 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 4: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 5: 12 noon

Dancer Registration (no cost): Friday 5-6:45 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-1230 p.m.

Head Staff:
Emcee: Shannon Martin
Emcee: Beedahsiga Elliot
Head Veteran: Nick VanAlstine
Arena Director: Lilman Quintero
Head Dance Judges: Alexa & Bud Day
Head Drum Judge: Harvey Dreaver
Host Drum: chosen each session
Head Dancers: chosen each session

Food and Craft Vendor Registration:
Must be enrolled in a tribe or first nation.
Register by June 15 by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General Powwow Questions call (906) 635-6510.

Dance Contest:
Golden Age (50 +) $1000, $700, $500, $300:
Men Combined and Women Combined

Adults (18-49) - $1000, $700, $500, $300
Men: Traditional, Grass, Fancy & Woodland
Women: Traditional, Fancy, Jingle & Woodland

Teens (13-17) $400, $300, $200, $100
Boys Combined and Girls Combined

Juniors (6-12) - $200, $150, $100, $150
Boys Combined & Girls Combined

Drum Contest
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $8,000
3rd Place: $6,000
4th Place: $4,000
5th Place: $2,000
Drum split for all other drums.
Must have a minimum of 5 registered singers.

Powwow Committee Specials:
Old Style Jingle - Dance Special
$500, $400, $300, $200, $100

Old Style Sidestep - Singing Contest
$1000, $500, $250

Bells Only - Dance Special
$500, $400, $300, $200, $100

Free Admission. Open to the Public.
Location: Sault Tribe Powwow Grounds, 11 Ice Circle Drive, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Host Hotel: Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie - call 906‑632‑0530 (room block 2984)
Camping: Free rustic camping (first come, first served) bathroom and shower building on site.
No drugs, alcohol, politics or pets allowed. Not responsible for loss of property or accidents.

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