5th Annual Reclaiming Youth Powwow

Name: 5th Annual Reclaiming Youth Powwow
Start: 2026-08-07
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Mission

The 5th Annual Reclaiming Youth Powwow, hosted by VYPER, was a three-day traditional powwow held from August 7-9, 2026, at the former St. Mary’s Residential School grounds in Mission. Focused on community, it featured a Coastal Jam, traditional grand entries, a feast, and various contests.

Date: Aug 7-9, 2026
Location: Mission

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Event summary

Highlights

Coastal Jam
traditional grand entries
community feast
Most NDN Car Contest Parade

The 5th Annual Reclaiming Youth Powwow, hosted by VYPER (Visionary Youth Peers for Equity and Revitalization), took place over three days from August 7 to August 9, 2026. The event was held at the former St. Mary’s Residential School grounds in Mission. For the 2026 iteration, the powwow transitioned from a competition format to a traditional one, with organizers emphasizing a greater focus on community.

The festival commenced on Friday night, August 7, with a Coastal Jam. Traditional grand entries were held on both Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9.

Beyond these core activities, the powwow also included a communal feast and several engaging contests, notably a “Most NDN Car Contest Parade,” a Princess Pageant, and a Little Warrior contest.

Practical details

Location described by the source: St. Mary’s Residential School grounds; missioncityrecord.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Mission

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