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Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival

August 5, 2023 @ 8:00 am - August 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival

Location:  Wikwemikong, ON – Manitoulin Island

Grand Entry:  Saturday at 12:00PM/7:00PM, Sunday at 12:00PM/7:00PM, Monday at 12:00PM

Admission:  Gates Open Daily at 10:00AM, Adults – $15, Children – $5, Adult Weekend Pass – $30, Children under 6 & Elders 65 and over – Free,

Registration:  Friday at 4:00PM – Welcome Social (Entertainment) & Registration

Elders:  Gerry Kaboni and Linda Kaboni

Head Veteran:  Wayne F. Pitawanakwat

Master of Ceremonies:  Hal Eagle Tail and Duke Peltier

Arena Director:  David Trudeau (Wiikwemkoong)

Host Drum & Drum Judge:  Cree Confederation (Treaty 6 Territory)

Head Dance Judges:  John Hupfields and Deanne Hupfield

Declaration:  Authentic Anishinaabe Crafts, Interactive Cultural Workshops, Cultural Pavilion Experiences, Authentic Indigenous Cuisine, Champion Anishinaabe Dance, Wiikwemkoong Art Show, Cultural Pavilion, Miss Wiikwemkoong Pageant.

Contact:  For more information, contact: Wikwemikong Heritage Organization at (705) 859-2385 or creechum@wiikwemkoong.ca.

Details

Start:
August 5, 2023 @ 8:00 am
End:
August 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm