Travel Briefs

Guide to Indian Country Page 18

The Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry have extended an invitation

to everyone who would like to come and experience their first ever

powwow in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.

Music, pageantry, color and dance are all a part of the traditional

powwow that will be held from June 28 to 30 at the Comox Valley

Exhibition Grounds.

Included in the three days of celebrations will be a princess pageant

that promises to be exciting for both contestants and spectators alike.

Craft booths, food booths (traditional Aboriginal food), 50-50 draws,

and a powwow quilt raffle, are all a part of the activities. It's an

event the whole family will enjoy. Admission is by donation at the

gate.

Aboriginal groups from across North America have been invited to

participate in the powwow with over 3,000 people expected to attend. In

the tradition of powwow protocol, no alcohol or drugs are allowed on the

grounds.

Individual or Aboriginal groups interested in participating should

contact the organizers.

For more information, call the Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry at

(604)334-9591.