The Canim Lake Band Traditional Pow Wow 2015 happens July 10-12, and everyone is invited.
Co-organizer Stacey Archie says it takes place at the Canim Lake Arbour.
The grand entry on July 10-11 sees dozens of dancers dressed in traditional and intricate regalia performing in the arbour while resounding drums also enthral the crowd.
Participants typically come from across the Interior and southern British Columbia and Alberta, often with many from Kamloops, Williams Lake and Chase.
Dancers include tiny tots and youth, adults and Elders, while junior and senior princess contestants earn points over the three days and are judged by a panel.
Vendors will provide traditional handmade crafts, jewelry and heritage items, often demonstrating their handiwork right at the booth.
Traditional bannock, Indian tacos, and other hot lunches will also be available.
Master of ceremonies Nelson Leon, is well-known across the province, Stacey notes.
There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a "looney" auction, and some fun surprises this year.
The first evening, July 10, features a dinner gathering hosted at 7 p.m. at the Canim Lake Band gymnasium. Breakfasts (7-10 a.m.) and another other dinner (5 p.m.) will be hosted over the weekend.
"The public, whoever is attending the Pow Wow, is welcome to come."
Dancing goes from about 1 p.m.- midnight on July 11, with a dinner break, and about 12:30-5 p.m. on July 12.
There is space at the Arbour for more vendors, with a rate of $30 a day/ $75 for the weekend (bring your own table), and camping is available.
This is a strictly drug-free and alcohol-free event.
The band's main village is about 30 kilometres east of 100 Mile House on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road; follow the signs to the Arbour.
