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Events Description
Welcome to the 4th Annual Memorial Squamish Nation Youth Powwow! Join us from Friday July 10th to Sunday July 12th at the Chief Joe Mathias Center in West Vancouver for 3 days of cultural celebration and community spirit. The event kicks off at 4:00pm with our first Grand Entry at 7pm so be sure to arrive early to catch all the exciting performances and activities lined up. This in-person gathering is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of powwow. Don’t miss out on this special event that honors our youth and brings us together. See you there!
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
$10 & up
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
July 10 to 12, 2026
Friday – 04:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Friday Grand Entry 07:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Grand Entry at 7:00pm starts off our dance competition and specials for the night, 1st round drum competition. 50/50 draws
- 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Dance out flags and end of evening
Saturday
- 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Saturday morning Powwow Yoga with Acosia Red Elk
- 11:00 Saturday Gates and concession Open
- 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM Saturday Grand Entry, Saturday Grand Entry, dance competitions and specials, second round Drum competition. 50/50 draws.
- 04:00 PM – 07:00 PM Dance out flags and Dinner Break
- 07:00 PM – 11:30 PM: Saturday Evening Grand Entry, Second half of dance competitions, specials, Drum Competition. Spotlight specials, 50/50 draws
- 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Dance out flags and end of evening
Sunday | 11:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- 11:00 Sunday Gates and concession open
- 01:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Sunday Grand Entry
Final day of Dance competitions, specials, 3rd Round Drum competition, and winners announced.Raffle and 50/50 draw.
Dance out flags and end of Powwow
Venue:
Chief Joe Mathias Center,
100 Capilano Road,
West Vancouver, BC V7P 3P6
Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible
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