The Civic Centre will be loud this weekend as Gold Eagle Casino’s Annual Sakicawasihk Pow Wow will take place Nov. 3-5.
The event is set to attract a number of competitors from across Canada and the U.S.
Registration is Nov. 3 and 4.
The Master of Ceremonies are Eric Tootosis from Poundmaker and Tommy Christian from Poplar, Montana.
The drum judge is Ron McNab from Gordon First Nation.
There are five dance categories: Junior (7-12), Teen (13-18), Junior Adult (19-39), Senior Adult (40-54), and Golden Age (55+). Top cash prizes for the respective age groups are $150, $500, and the latter three are each $1,000.
The top prize for the drum contest is $10,000.
Gold Eagle is also offering advertising opportunities, including with the News-Optimist.
