A celebration of dance and tradition: 11,000 gather for giant powwow on Orange Shirt Day – Coast Reporter

Oct 01, 2024

For the first time, South Island Powwow at Royal Athletic Park on Monday featured many of the traditional dance competitions and specials seen at other powwows across the continent.

The Songhees Nation — and some of its youngest members — are re-entering the North American powwow circuit following a two-decade hiatus.

For the first time, South Island Powwow at Royal Athletic Park on Monday featured many of the traditional dance competitions and specials seen at other powwows across the continent.

The event, hosted by Songhees Nation with support from the City of Victoria, saw 11,000 attendees at its peak and included the ironman competition in which contestants dance until only one person is standing.

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