Traditional Pow Wow
Cost: FREE
Location
- Fort McKay, AB
Host Drum: Poundmaker
Emcees: Devin Bellerose + Stan Isadore
Arena Director: Bryce Morin
Drum Boss: Raymond Marten 780-838-8846
Drum Registration: First 5 Drums Only – $1500 day pay
Vendor Applications contact: Audrey RedcrowEmail: culture@fortmckay.com
Camping Available:
Campers must check in upon arrival.
No alcohol or drugs allowed.
No power/water/sewer services available.
No dumping in Fort McKay.
Showers available by booking only.
If Fire Ban is activated – Fire Ban rules will apply.
No open fires allowed (No fire pits available).
Available on site – Firewood, portable toilets.
Day Pay
0-6 years Tiny Tot $10
7-12 years Juniors $50
13-17 years Teens $100
18-49 years Adults $200
50+ years Golden Age $250
Teepee Closed
Visiting Royalty must be (2025-2026) $150
Saturday, May 23rd
Grand Entry – 1 pm
Initiation Ceremony – 4 pm
Elder Supper – 4 pm
Community Supper – 5 pm to 6 pm
Grand Entry – 7 pm
Closing – 11:30 pm
Dancer Registration: In Person Only
No registration by phone/email/text/social media.
Adults MUST have I.D. to register.
Registration Schedule:
Saturday, May 23rd – 10 am – 12 pm
Only first 350 registered dancers will receive day pay.
Specials:
2 Man Hand Drum – $500/$300/$200
Ladles Contemporary Jingle 18-35 – $300/$200/$100
Mens Fancy 18+ – $300/$200/$100
Teen Girls Fancy 13-17 – $300/$200/$100
Fun Contests • Initiation Upon Request • Food!
No Alcohol, Drugs, or Violence allowed, and will not be
tolerated. RCMP and Peace Officers On-Site.24HR Security.