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Anishinaabe Keeshigun

August 22 and 23, 2026

Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Event

Celebrate First Nations culture at Fort William Historical Park! Join us for a free weekend filled with entertainment, hands-on activities and...

Anishinaabe Keeshigun

August 22 and 23, 2026

Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Event

Celebrate First Nations culture at Fort William Historical Park! Join us for a free weekend filled with entertainment, hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight Anishinaabe culture, traditions, language, and technology. This year’s event will also include a Pow Wow highlighting regional dancers and drum groups and a community feast. The community feast will be held on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and is open to all visitors.

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing, bug spray, sunscreen: This is an all-weather program and takes place indoors and outdoors.

Cash: There are no ATMs available on site.

Chairs: Limited seating will be available in the Pow Wow area.

Pow Wow Etiquette

Respect the sacred nature of the event, the Elders, drummers, singers, dancers, regalia, and the Pow Wow staff and committee.
Dogs are not allowed in the Pow Wow area. Leashed dogs are allowed in other areas of the site.
Listen to the Master of Ceremonies (MC) for information about the dances, songs and Pow Wow guidelines.
Photos, video and sound recordings are not permitted during ceremonial songs and dances. The MC will announce when ceremonial songs and dances are taking place.
Always ask permission before taking photographs of individuals wearing regalia or touching their regalia.
Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited. You may see participants using tobacco for ceremonial purposes only.
Visitors should stand for ceremonial songs and dances, including the Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs, and Honour Songs.
Visitors are welcome to join specific Pow Wow dances. The MC will announce which dances are appropriate for visitors to join.
Do not hold children while dancing in the dance area. Holding a child may be regarded as them being a gift to the Creator.
Always walk or dance in a clockwise direction when in the dance area. Do not run around the dance area; horseplay is not tolerated.
Questions about the Pow Wow and traditions are welcome; however, avoid interrupting ceremonies or participants who are actively engaged.