Thousands gather to celebrate Kahnawake’s 34th annual pow-wow

Thousands of people gathered at one of Quebec’s largest pow-wows on Montreal’s South Shore Saturday. The 34th annual Echoes of a Proud Nation pow-wow is being held this weekend in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake. The event is a celebration of Indigenous culture and community marked by dancing and singing. Traditionally, the events facilitated alliances, [...] The post Thousands gather to celebrate Kahnawake’s 34th annual pow-wow appeared first on CityNews Montreal .

Thousands of people gathered at one of Quebec’s largest pow-wows on Montreal’s South Shore Saturday. The 34th annual Echoes of a Proud Nation pow-wow is being held this weekend in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake. The event is a celebration of Indigenous culture and community marked by dancing and singing.

Traditionally, the events facilitated alliances, trade, and naming ceremonies among tribes, according the organizer’s website. Related: Celebrating 32nd Echoes of a Proud Nation pow-wow in Kahnawake Celebrating Indigenous culture at Echoes of a Proud Nation pow-wow Biggest pow-wow in Quebec returns after pandemic hiatus: ‘It’s like a reunion’ The two-day event attracts tourists from all over and provides opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to learn about the community’s cultural traditions.

There were 75 craft booths and 25 food vendors spread across the event grounds. The event began with a sunrise ceremony which was followed by the Grand Entry Parade of Dancers. There were also dance and smoke dance competitions for different age categories and gender, with over $45,000 in prizes for the winners.

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