Celebrating Culture and Community Culture
By Janet Jarrell
Tyendinaga Wihse Green
Welcome all -
“Tyendinaga’s Wa'tkwanonhweraton! attendance this year was overwhelming! The Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow, held With over 100 on the scenic shores of the Bay of Quinte, is a beautiful, annual celebration of Indigenous First Nation culture, community, and tradition. This event draws participants and spectators from vendors from our across Canada eager to experience the rich heritage of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. sister communities across Turtle The Pow Wow grounds in Tsi Tkerhetoton Park come alive with the sounds of traditionIsland, we were al drumming and singing, as dancers in colourful regalia move gracefully to the beat. able to maintain The Grand Entry, a highlight of the event, has dancers of all ages and backgrounds come a Traditional Pow together in a powerful display of unity and Wow by ensuring pride. The sight of the dancers, adorned in intricate beadwork, feathers, and fringes, is authenticity to an incredible display of talent, artistry and craftsmanship that goes into the regalia. visitors." Spiider Von Clarke
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