31st Annual Odawa Pow Wow

 

31st Odawa Pow Wow 2007 Dance & Drum Competition Winners
Click for poster: (doc)

 

DATES: May 25, 26 & 27, 2007


Download poster: (jpg) 167KB    (pdf) 1.66MB
Download press release: (pdf) 39KB

Download Schedule of events: (pdf) 357KB


LOCATION: Ottawa Municipal Campground,
411 Corkstown Rd. Nepean, ON
www.ottawacampground.ca (same as years past)

Take the Queensway to Moodie exit, to Corkstown Road, which runs parallel to the Queensway on the northern side.



ADMISSIONS: *Children under 13 & Elders/Seniors
(65 & up) get in FREE all weekend*

Weekend passes: $20.00 for Adults (18 & up)
$10.00 for Teens (13-17)
GOOD FOR ALL WEEKEND (FRIDAY-SUNDAY)

Daily Rates:
Friday
Adults (18 & up): $5.00 (includes parking).
Teens (13-17): $3.00

Saturday & Sunday
Adults (18 & up): $12.00 per day (includes parking)
Teens (13-17) $6.00 per day

 

CAMPING: $30 per night; $60 for the weekend.

 

VENDORS: Please have your vendor applications filled out and paid by Friday May 18th, 2007.

CRAFT VENDORS: $250/weekend
Download the registration form: (pdf)    (doc)

FOOD VENDORS: $350/weekend + $50 refundable deposit
Download the registration form: (pdf)    (doc)


DANCER & DRUM REGISITRATION
F riday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 11:45 am
(NO PHONE IN REGISTRATIONS)
Price: TBA

 

Transportation:
Odawa Shuttle Service: (doc)
(priority given to volunteers)

Public Transportation:
OC Transpo: www.octranspo.com

Routes: Bus #96, Bus #101 (limited), Bus #166
or Bus #182 (limited)

Note: These buses do NOT go right to the trailer park, will have to walk from nearest bus stop.
(Note: Get off at Moodie & the Queensway/Corkstown Road)

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

View our volunteer poster: (jpg)

Volunteer Duties available:

Admission(16)
Cooks(6)
Earthkeepers(15)
Head Security(1)
Security (15)
Site Prep/Strike(10)
Camper Registration(1)
Volunteer Coordinator(1)

To help, please send an email to:

Thank you for your support, we appreciate any help we can get.

 

Previous year's Pow Wow (2006)

POW WOW FAQ's:

?: Where is the Pow Wow?
A: Ottawa Municipal Campground (Previously known as: Ottawa-Nepean Tent & Trailer Park) www.ottawacampground.ca

[ Yahoo! Canada Maps ]
Map of 411 Corkstown Rd
Nepean, ON

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?: Rain Out Location?
A: There is no rain out location, this event is "rain or shine". A large tent will be setup in case it does rain.

?: Who is the host drum and what's the prize money?
A: There's NO host drum, open competition, prize money to be determined.

?: Where and when should I pay for camping?
A: When you arrive, pay at the Pow Wow Camping Booth ($30 per night, $60 for the weekend).

?: When is Grand Entry?
A: Grand Entry is set for 6pm on Friday May 25th, 12 noon & 6pm on May 26th and 12 noon on May 27th.

?: Is there a host hotel for the Pow Wow?
A: There is NO host hotel. Book hotel/motel in Kanata area (Richmond Rd., Moodie Dr.).

?: I would like to inquire about registering as a vendor.
A: Please read our vendor application forms found on the left hand side of this page. Prices are as follows:
Craft Table: $250 (for the weekend)
Food Vendor: $350 (for the weekend).

?: What kind of arts & crafts can I purchase there?
A: Hand made crafts such as carvings, dreamcatchers, jewellery etc. You can also find paintings, clothing, decals & many other expressions of Native culture.
Prices for the public to purchase items are set individually by each vendor.

?: What kind of food can I find there?
A: Lots of wild meats such as Moose, Cariboo, Deer, Buffalo etc.
Walleye, Arctic Char, wild rice & "Indian Tacos" are popular as well. Each vendor brings their own recipies so menu items change slightly from year to year.

?: What is prohibited at this event?
A: Drugs, alcohol & pets (guide dogs allowed).

?: Is this event wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes but since it is held outside at the Ottawa Campground, the ground conditions may pose a bit of a challenge on mobility.

?: Are non-native people welcome to attend?
A: YES! Everyone is welcome!

For further information and questions send an email to: