THUNDER BAY — The city will once again be hosting the Family Day Powwow on Monday, this time at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition's Heritage building.
Alain Joseph, acting manager of Indigenous relations at the City of Thunder Bay, described how the city became the host of the event.
"The Family Day Powwow has been happening in the community for a number of years, although it didn't happen over the pandemic.
It was a grassroots-organized event by a few members of the community. I think with the pandemic and maybe a couple of other things happening in their lives, they just weren't able to pick that up after the pandemic."
The City of Thunder Bay first hosted the event last year at the Victoria Inn.
"We had around 800 people show up and enjoy themselves during the day, and we'll be at it again this year," Joseph said.
Grand entry is scheduled for 1 p.m., but sacred pipe ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., as well as an Indigenous craft fair.
Community members can enjoy a free feast that starts at 5:30 p.m., with giveaways starting at 7 p.m.
Joseph hopes the community can attend to enjoy the festivities.
"Come check out our crafters market starting around 10 in the morning and stay for the grand entry. Hopefully, people will come out to dance, hear the drums and enjoy themselves."
More details about the city's Family Day Powwow can be found here.
