June 23-25, 2023 - Zatzman Sportsplex, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Host Drum

The Descendants - Fort Berthold, ND

Head Staff

Head Lady  Leah Omeasoo-Gillette, Maskwacis, AB
Head Man  Rusty Gillette, Bismark, ND
Head Mi'kmaw Lady  Kyana Kingbird, Esgenoôpetitj, NB
Head Mi'kmaw Man  Levi Herney, Eskasoni, NS
Jr. Head Lady  Makayla Googoo, Wagmatcook, NS
Jr. Head Man  Brady Googoo, We'kopekwitk, NS
Head Ko'jua Lady  Jennifer Maloney, Sipekne'katik, NS
Head Ko'jua Man   Aaron Prosper, Eskasoni, NS
Head Emcee  Ruben Littlehead, Lame Deer, MT
Co-Emcee  Michael R. Denny, Eskasoni, NS
Head Veteran  PO2 Arnold Stewart, Royal Canadian Navy
Elders  Selected Daily
Arena Director  Christian Barnaby, Listuguj, QC
Head Dance Judge  Amanda Lala'k, Gesgapegiag, QC
Head Singing Judge  Nelson Baker, Poundmaker, SK
Head Ko'jua Judge  Kenny Prosper, Eskasoni, NS
Tabulation  J.R. Isadore, Membertou, NS

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 23
2:00pm - Dancer/Drum Registration Open
6:45pm - Drum Roll Call
7:00pm - Grand Entry #1 / Opening Invocation & Remarks
8:00pm - First Round of Intertribals
8:45pm - Exhibitions
9:30pm -  Ko'jua Spotlight  Special hosted by MNFC
10:00pm -  Manager's  Spotlight  Special hosted by ILL-EAGLE
10:30pm - End of Day #1

Saturday, June 24
9:00am - Dancer/Drum Registration Open
12:45pm  - Drum Roll Call/Dancer & Drum  Registration Closes
1:00pm - Grand Entry #2 / Opening Invocation & Remarks
2:00pm - First Round of Intertribals / Contest Begins
5:00pm - Supper Break
7:00pm - Grand Entry #3
7:30pm - Adult Categories
8:30pm - Kyana  Kingbird Fancy Shawl Special
9:00pm - Leah Omeasoo-Gillette Jingle Dress Special
9:30pm - Rusty Gillette Grass Dance Special
10:00pm - End of Day 2

Sunday, June 25
1:00pm - Grand Entry #4 / Opening Invocation & Remarks
2:00pm - Second Round of Intertribals / Contest Resumes
5:00pm - Retiring of the Flags / Winners Announced

singing contest

1st: $10,000

2nd: $8,000

3rd: $6,000

4th: $4,000

5th: $2,000

pjilita'q (everyone welcome)

$115,000 in cash prizes

dance contest

Tiny Tots (5 yrs & Under)
Will receive day pay . Categories are combined.

Junior Categories  (Ages  6-12 yrs)
1st: $250  |  2nd: $200  |  3rd: $150  |  4th: $100  |  5th: $50
Girls' Fancy, Girls' Jingle, Girls' Traditional
Boys' Fancy, Boys' Grass, Boys' Traditional

Teen Categories (Ages 13-17 yrs)
1st: $500  |  2nd: $400  |  3rd: $300  |  4th: $200  |  5th: $100
Girls' Fancy, Girls' Jingle, Girls' Traditional
Boys' Fancy, Boys' Grass, Boys' Traditional, Boys' Chicken

Jr. Adult Categories (Ages 18-34 yrs)
1st: $1000  |  2nd: $800  |  3rd: $600  |  4th: $400  |  5th: $200
Women's Fancy, Women's Jingle, Women's Traditional
Men's Fancy, Men's Grass, Men's Traditional, Men's Chicken

Sr. Adult Categories (Ages 35-54 yrs)
1st: $1000  |  2nd: $800  |  3rd: $600  |  4th: $400  |  5th: $200
Women's Fancy, Women's Jingle, Women's Traditional
Men's Fancy, Men's Grass, Men's Traditional, Men's Chicken

Golden Age Categories (Ages 55+ yrs)
1st: $1000  |  2nd: $800  |  3rd: $600  |  4th: $400  |  5th: $200
Women's Fancy, Women's Jingle, Women's Traditional
Men's Fancy, Men's Chicken, Men's Traditional, Men's Chicken

Ko'jua Categories (All Ages)
1st: $1000  |  2nd: $800  |  3rd: $600  |  4th: $400  |  5th: $200
Female, Male

This is an alcohol and drug-free event

The Venue

Zatzman Sportsplex
110 Wyse Rd
Dartmouth, NS  B3A 1M2

Wela'liek to our sponsors

Details

Date: June 23 - 25, 2023
Location: Zatzman Sportsplex, Dartmouth, NS

Contact: Garrett Gloade
Phone: 902-420-1576  x267
E-mail: mawitajik@mymnfc.com

*THIS IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE EVENT*

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