Nawash hosts traditional powwow for 16th year

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The Nawash traditional powwow was held at the Cape Croker Tent & Trailer Park Aug. 16 to 18.

At this event, traditions are observed and there is no competitive dancing.

Their theme this year was Honoring all Veterans and Bringing Friends Together. Approximately 150 dancers and drummers participated and there were four Grand Entries. Master of Ceremonies was Butch Elliot.

The weekend started off with a concert Friday evening: it was called Women are the Heart Beat of the Nation. Country, rock and traditional musicians and performers were on hand for the big show, including Rebecca Miller, Kevin Schofield, the Inuit group Siqiniup Ilauta, James Cheechoo, and Kevin LaValley.