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Membertou Powwow — event in Sydney & CBRM, Cape Breton

Membertou Powwow

Annually in July · Membertou Powwow Grounds

Annual Mi'kmaq powwow with drumming, dancing and feasts.

Open to the public, the Membertou Powwow features grand entry, traditional drum groups, intertribal dancing, regalia, craft and food vendors at Kiknu grounds in Membertou.

What to expect

Follow protocol: stand for grand entry, ask before photographing dancers, follow the MC's lead. Family atmosphere, tobacco-and-alcohol-free grounds.

Highlights

The regalia colour and beadwork. Indian taco and four-cents bread vendors. Mi'kmaq language announcements.

Plan ahead

Free entry. Parking on-site. The Hampton Inn Membertou is two minutes away.

Why go

Membertou is a thriving urban Mi'kmaq community and the powwow is your invitation to learn directly from its members.

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