The 17th Gathering at the Rapids (GATR) Pow Wow is a time for us to gather, dance, sing and honour the traditions of our ancestors. As an educational place, we want to educate and bring awareness to the community about our culture and traditions.

GATR Pow Wow will be held on Saturday June 4 and Sunday June 5th, 2022. (This will be held in June as a one-time event and will be moved back to the original first weekend in March 2023)

Host Drum: Cree Confederation
Co-Host Drum: Bear Creek
Master of Ceremonies: Joel Syrette
Co-MC: Jason Whitehouse
Head Veteran: Walker Stonefish
Arena Director: Juan Jose Quintero
Head Drum Judge: Kevin Syrette
Head Dance Judges: Joseph & Heather Syrette

Everyone will need to follow Algoma University’s COVID policies that are in place at the time of the event.

If you have any questions, please contact melissa.agawa@algomau.ca