# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  2026 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Come celebrate the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival with the Pow Wow! Part of the National Indigenous Peoples Day activities in Ottawa, June 2026.

Don't miss out! Drummers and Dancers from across the US and Canada will be competing for over $100,000 in prizes!

GRAND ENTRIES
Saturday, June 20/26 12:00pm & 6:00pm Competition Pow wow
Sunday, June 21/26 12:00pm Competition Pow wow
Drum Roll Call
Saturday, June 20/26 11:45am
Competition points starts Saturday June 20/26.

HOST DRUM: Sacred Flight

HEAD STAFF

Head Veteran: Clarence Trapper, Moose Cree FN

Arena Director: Jordan Williams White Eye,
Ojibwe/Botawatomie/Lenape, Bkejwanong, ON

MC: Adrian Harjo,
Kickapoo/Seminole, Kansas City, KS

Co-MC: Michael R. Denny,
Eskasoni L'nue'kati – Mi'kmaw Nation, NS

Head Drum Judge: Jeremy Doxtator,
Oneida Nation, Tyendinaga, ON

Head Dance Judge: Amanda Larocque, 
Gesgapegiag Mi'gmaq First Nation, QC

Smoke Dance Singer / Head Judge: DJ White
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory

Tabulator: C&T Tabulating

Female Head Dancer: selected per session
Male Head Dancer: selected per session

Saturday, June 20/26
Taliyah Takinawe Whiteduck-Wawatie Fancy Shawl Special

Sunday, June 21/26
Matasawagon "Sweetheart Special" 18+ 

DRUM COMPETITION:
1st $7,000 2nd $5,000 3rd $3,500 4th $2,500

DANCE COMPETITION:

SMOKE, TRADITIONAL, FANCY, GRASS & JINGLE
MENS & LADIES CATEGORIES (50+)
1st $1,200 | 2nd $900 | 3rd $600

SMOKE, TRADITIONAL, FANCY, GRASS & JINGLE
MENS & LADIES CATEGORIES (18-49)
1st $1,200 | 2nd $900 | 3rd $600
TEENS (13-17)
1st $400 | 2nd $300 | 3rd $200
JUNIORS (6-12)
1st $200 | 2nd $150 | 3rd $100

TINY TOTS (5 & UNDER)
Paid daily (Sat/Sun) in full regalia

General Info: info@ottawasummersolstice.ca
Vendor Info: registrations@ottawasummersolstice.ca
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/2026-summer-solstice-indigenous-festival-competition-pow-wow/200029372342243
- **Event Categories**: contests, festivals, summer-solstice, dance-competition, music, dance, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 249

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Wesley Clover Parks
- **lat**: 45.3394444444
- **long**: -75.8527777778
- **full address**: Wesley Clover Parks, 341 Chemin Corkstown, Ottawa, ON K2H, Canada

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  2026 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wesley Clover Parks, 341 Chemin Corkstown, Ottawa, ON K2H, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  2026 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow?
  - **A:** 2026 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow is organized by Dale Matasawagon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 240+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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