06/23/2026
Always love running sound for the GP Traditional Pow Wow. Such an incredible event. Great job to all the organizers, everyone behind the scenes, drum groups, dancers and volunteer’s.
Thanks for the help Dennis Demeria. 👊🏽
Kinanâskomitinâw to everyone who helped make this gathering possible; we are truly grateful.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow such a success.
Thank you to Crazy Creek Host Drum, MCs Devin Bellerose and Clinton Soto, Arena Director Charles Soto, Assistant Arena Directors Inti Burnham and Orly Burnham, FLIP Entertainment for sound, Hand Game Coordinator Herman Sutherland, and our Pipe Carriers Loretta Parenteau-English and Shane Crawler.
Thank you to the 149 dancers, the drum groups Flying Moose, Red Elk, Big Horn, and Kick’n Horse, and to all of our sponsors, volunteers, attendees, vendors, and the staff at Evergreen Park who shared their time, energy, and support throughout the weekend.
A special thank you to our outgoing Grande Prairie Princess, Allyson Scott, for her dedication, leadership, and for representing the Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow with pride throughout her reign. Your commitment and service to the community are deeply appreciated.
Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Grande Prairie Princess, Paige Aubichon, and Grande Prairie Warrior, Ethan Coers. We wish you both a wonderful year ahead as you represent and carry forward the teachings, values, and spirit of our community.
Congratulations as well to all of the Indigenous graduates we had the privilege of honouring during the Pow Wow. Your hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments are something to be celebrated. We are proud of each of you and wish you continued success as you begin the next chapter of your journeys.
Congratulations to Nabejean , Little Red River for coming in First in Handgames, Up Towners, Grouard 2nd, Owls, HorseLake 3rd and Kelly Lake First Nation 4th.
It was also truly an honour to recognize Fran Rogers as an Outstanding Community Member and celebrate her contributions, dedication, and service to the community.
Events like this are only possible because so many people come together to celebrate, honour, and strengthen Indigenous culture, traditions, and community connections.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We are grateful for your support and look forward to gathering again!
