GENERAL INFORMATION
Master of Ceremonies
Francis James
Wesley King
Arena Directors
‘Skunky’ Solomon Scabbyrobe
Everett White
Host Drum
Honorary Host Drum: Wild River
2023 Host Drum: Black Lodge
Head Judges
Womens Judge
Rose Greene
Mens Judge
Victor Xhatsalano
Drum Judge
Phillip Lockerby
DRUM GROUPS AND DANCERS REGISTRATION
Drum groups and dancers will be registered through iCreeAzn. Registration starts at 1600hrs on Friday and end one hour after Grand Entry is completed.
On Saturday we will open registration one hour before Grand Entry. After Grand Entry starts, registration will be permanently be closed.
THIS IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT
The stɑl̓əw̓ pow-wow is a family friendly event. We want to create a safe environment for everyone where drugs, alcohol, harassment, abuse & discrimination of any kind are not tolerated.
stɑl̓əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society and the stɑl̓əw̓ pow-wow are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged goods, injury or underfunded travellers!!
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME!
CATEGORIES
Women’s Traditional, Jingle & Fancy - Men’s Traditional, Chicken, Grass & Fancy
Golden Age (55+)
1st: $500 2nd: $400 3rd: $300 4th: $200
Adult (18 – 54)
1st: $500 2nd: $400 3rd: $300 4th: $200
Teen (13 – 17)
1st: $200 2nd: $250 3rd: $200 4th: $150
Junior (7-12)
1st: $125 2nd: $100 3rd: $75 4th: $50
Tiny Tots (6 and under) Paid Daily
SPECIALS
Sponsored by stɑl̓əw̓ pow-wow
Red Dress Special – Honoring the MMIWG
1st: $500 2nd: $400 3rd: $300 4th: $200 5th: $100
Orange Dress Special – Honoring Residential School Survivors
1st: $500 2nd: $400 3rd: $300 4th: $200 5th: $100
Drumming Contest
1st: $3,500 2nd: $2,500 3rd: $1,500 4th: $1,000 5th: $500 6th-10th: $250
stɑl̓əw̓ Pow-wow Pageant
1st: $500 2nd: $400 3rd: $300
GRAND ENTRY
Fri. September 15th, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sat. September 16th, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sun. September 17th, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Vendors
$150/vendor booth – full weekend.
Tables and chairs provided. Bring your own power cords if needed.
Vendors Coordinator - Tumia Knott
ALL VENDORS MUST PAY UPON APPROVAL.
NO OUTSIDE CONCESSIONS, RAFFLES OR 50/50’S
Host Hotels
SANDMAN SIGNATURE LANGLEY
8828 201 Street, Langley, BC
SANDMAN HOTEL LANGLEY
8855 202 Street, Langley, BC
Booking Reference Number: 2309POWWOW
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS: Guests can make their own reservations by calling our 24-hour Central Reservations office at 1-800-726-3626 / 1-800-SANDMAN. Use the above reference numbers to ensure you receive the correct rates.