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By Cam Lee

Year in review: Powwow promotes healing, tradition

Year in Review: Fort a la Corne Powwow highlights healing

Jan 1, 2025 | 8:00 AM

A focus on healing and tradition.

Attendees from across the province and beyond took part in the Fort a la Corne Annual Traditional Powwow at James Smith Cree Nation in September.

The event started with pipe and flag ceremonies, with a drum circle and the first Grand Entry taking place later that night.

Housing Director Denise Whitehead told northeastNOW during the powwow that the event brings people together, getting them in touch with Mother Earth. She said it’s also an excellent way for people unfamiliar with the powwow to learn more about the traditions.

Justice Director Eddie Head said the event that it brings the community together but also brings other First Nations to share their knowledge and traditions.

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“We welcome the people that have never seen a powwow,” Head said. “They are always welcome to come try our food, come see the dancers, come enjoy our people.”

Traditional food and crafts were featured in several booths at the powwow, and teepees were set up along with flag and pipe ceremonies.

“Those are things we would like the general public to understand is our traditional way of life,” Head explained.

The opening evening also featured a special ceremony to honour the RCMP for their efforts during the mass stabbing that happened two years earlier.

Const. Marshall receiving a traditional blanket. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Traditional blankets were given to several members of the RCMP family at the ceremony. Const. Heidi Marshall was also singled out for her role in apprehending the man responsible for the attack in Sept. 2022.

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