Sweetgrass Moon Powwow
Jijak Camp • 2044 126th Ave., Hopkins, MI 49328 – Please use 126th Ave. Entrance
FREE PUBLIC EVENT. ALL ARE WELCOME
SATURDAY, JULY 11
SOBRIETY WALK • 8:00 A.M.
Sponsored by Gun Lake Tribe Health and Human Services and The Mno Bmadsawin AA Group.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON: GRAND ENTRY • 1:00 P.M.
Head Male: Gegek Webkamigad
Head Female: Star Whiteye
Head Jr. Male: Dennison Whiteye
Head Jr. Female: Karris Miller
FEAST • 5:00 P.M.
Bringing a dish to pass is welcome
SATURDAY EVENING GRAND ENTRY • 7:00 P.M.
SUNDAY, JULY 12 GRAND ENTRY • 1:00 P.M.
Head Male: Quincey Antoine-Jackson
Head Female: Riley Diehlman
Head Jr. Male: Dazer Pitawanakwat
Head Jr. Female: Zailah Zapata
Masters of Ceremony: “MCs”
Mike Medawis Sr. and Nathan Issac Sr.
Firekeeper: Chris Shawa
Host Hotel: Gun Lake Casino Resort Shelbyville, MI
Local Hotels:
- Best Western | Wayland, MI
- Bay Pointe Inn | Gun Lake, MI
- Holiday Inn Express | Hastings, MI
Campgrounds:
- Hungry Horse | Dorr, MI
- Sun Retreats Gun Lake
Hopkins, MI
Camping: First come first served no electric or sewer hookups.
- RV Camping
- Rustic Camping
QUESTIONS? Please contact culture@glt-nsn.gov
Vendor Contact Please contact Melissa Brown at melissa.brown@glt-nsn.gov
Drugs and alcohol are prohibited on Tribal property. 24 hour security provided by Gun Lake Tribe Public Safety Officers. No pets allowed on or near the dance arena, service animals only. Lifeguard on duty for both Saturday and Sunday; all children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Gun Lake Tribe is not responsible for lost or stolen items. In case of emergency, contact the nurse at Nurse’s Station before dialing 911. We have an ambulance on standby if needed. Please leave firearms at home.
Lawn games provided by Gun Lake Tribe. Please use the hashtag #GLTPOWWOW to share photos and videos of the event; these may be used for promotional and or educational purposes.