Kamloopa Powwow 2008
Upcoming Dates: Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3, 2008
29th Annual Kamloopa Powwow August 1-3, 2008
Kamloopa Pow Wow is one of the largest celebrations of First Nations' culture and heritage in Western Canada! The Pow Wow is a spectacular expression of the Secwepemc heritage here in the Kamloops area and boasts a vibrant display of storytelling, song, and dance.
Kamloopa Pow Wow represents many years of stories and events from previous years all packed into 3 days alongside the South Thompson river in Kamloops. The Thompson River Valley was first inhabited by the Shuswap people.
Grand Entries: Friday at 7pm, Saturday at noon & 7pm, and Sunday at noon.
Admission: $10/day, $20/weekend pass. Free admission for elders, handicap, and children (age 6 and under). Dancers & Drummers will be charged $10 at the Gate ($5 reimbursement upon registration)
Master of Ceremonies: Stan Bearhead, Wabumum, AB & Russell Red Crow, AB
Arena Director: Stan Isadore, Drift Pile, AB
Whipman: Donald Speidel, Saskatoon, SK
Head Drum Judge: Brandon Daniels, Morley, AB & Shawn Bottle, Standoff, AB
Host Drum: Sage Hills, Kamloops, BC
Miss Kamloopa: Dayna Big Sorrel Horse
Guaranteed Prize Payout: $67,800
Traditional, Chicken, Jingle, Grass, Fancy Feather & Fancy Shawl
JUNIORS: $250, $200, $150, $100
TEENS: $500, $400, $300, $200
ADULTS: $1000, $800, $600, $400
GOLDEN age 50+: $1000, $800, $600, $400
MENS BUCKSKIN age 45+: $1000, $800, $600, $400
DRUMMING: $5000, $4000, $3000, $2000, $1000
HAND DRUMMING: $1000, $800, $600, $400
DANCE SPECIALS:
Womens Jingle - Sponsored by Marchand/Brown Family
Adult Owl Dance - Sponsored by Trent Abraham & Stephanie Archie, 4 places + consolation
Mens Grass Special - Sponsored by Kyle Sterling & Family
Mens Over 50 Open Special - Sponsored by Tk'emlups Chief & Council
Teen Girls Fancy Shawl - Sponsored by Kamloopa Princess Dayna Big Sorrel Horse
Adult Team Dance - Kamloopa Powwow Committee Special, 3 places, $800, $600, $400
Teen Team Dance - Kamloopa Powwow Committee Special, 3 places, $400, $300, $200
The Arbor is located at the Special Events Facility, along Yellowhead Hwy No.5. Camping is available.
The Kamloops Indian Band and the Kamloopa Powwow Society will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged articles or injuries.
| Age Range: | All Ages |
| Event Location: | Kamloopa Powwow 'Special Events Facility' Located along Yellowhead Hwy No.5 |
| Location Phone: | 250-828-9782 |
| Location Website: | www.kib.ca/powwow.htm |
| Location E-mail: | powwow @kib.ca |
| Price: | Call for Prices |
| Get Tickets At: | Admission Cost
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| Get Tickets By Phone: | 250-828-9782 |
