Powwow Trail 101, Seeking Dancers/Drummers
Calgary Public Library
Application deadline: Monday, August 4, 2025
Powwows are an Indigenous celebration where culture is shared and people gather to connect. In Treaty 7, there are five Powwows part of the Powwow Trail — Siksika, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, Piikani and Îethka Stoney Nakoda Powwows.
Ahead of these Powwows, Calgary Public Library hosts Powwow Trail 101 at different locations. It shares information about Powwow protocols, etiquette, and hosts drumming and dancing demonstrations with non-Indigenous Library visitors.
We are seeking skilled powwow dancers and drummers, ages 8 to senior, to participate.
Program Dates
- June 25: Saddletowne Library
- July 16: Seton Library
- July 23: Guiffre Library
- August 13: Southwood Library
- August 27: Crowfoot Library
Eligibility for Dancers:
- Open to all First Nations dancers living within the City of Calgary
- Preference will be given to Treaty 7 Nation members
- Dancers must have complete dance regalia
- Powwow dance experience required
Eligibility for Drummers:
- Open to all First Nations drummers living within the City of Calgary
- Preference will be given to Treaty 7 Nation members
- Must be a group of three to five drummers
- Powwow experience required.
For more information or to apply, please contact the Powwow Trail coordinator Autumn EagleSpeaker at autumnes@gmail.com.
For more information visit Call for Indigenous Dancers and Drummers | Calgary Public Library
