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
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*