Millbrook Annual Powwow

The Millbrook Annual Pow-wow welcomes all visitors. This is an excellent chance for local people to visit their neighboring Mi'kmaq community and a great venue for tourists. We have dancers  and drum groups that come from all over Atlantic Canada,  in the evening we offer nightly entertainment, usually local Mi'kmaq talent.

The upcoming Millbrook Annual Powwow will be held August 8-10 !!

                                                      Photo by Colleen Gareau

 Photo by Colleen Gareau

Our Pow-wows on the east coast are not the same as those which exist in many parts of North America. This is not a competition. That is why they are known as mawiomi's, or gatherings. They are very family-oriented, so come and enjoy, but please be familiar with the following basic rules:

• Under no circumstances are drugs and/or alcohol allowed on or near the pow-wow grounds.
• The actual dance area is known as the arbor. Please keep your children out of the arbor, unless you are there with them and dancing. 
                                                                                                                                                                                             
• Stay out of the tipis, unless you first have permission of the owner. For those which belong to the pow-wow commitee, first ask permission.
• Never take a dancer's picture without first asking their permission.
• Never touch anyone's regalia without asking permission. These are not costumes and have spiritual significance to most dancers.
• Before taking any type of picture or video, ask the announcer if it is OK. Some dances are not allowed to be photographed, just as some songs are not meant to be taped.
• Dress appropriately. This is not the time or place to show off your shortest skirt or shorts, or skimpiest halter top. The grounds are usually grass, so wear appropriate shoes. Wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers.
• Don't forget the sunscreen and hats, especially for your kids. A jacket is always good, in case evenings are chilly. In other words, know what the weather forecast is expected to be.
• Finally, do not come with any preconceived ideas as to what "Indians" are supposed look like. We come in all shapes and sizes, all different shades, eye and hair colours. It has been 500 years, after all.

                                                              Photo by Colleen Gareau

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