FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
\nJuly 24, 2018<\/p>\n
QUEEN\u2019S PARK \u2013 MPP Will Bouma recognized an upcoming event taking place in his riding of Brantford-Brant in the Ontario Legislature today, the Six Nations annual Grand River Pow Wow.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Grand River Pow Wow has a history that started in 1977 when a few people from the Six Nations community began to dance at Pow Wow\u2019s throughout Ontario. One night in 1979, sitting around the campfire at a pow wow, the discussion turned to \u201cWhy don\u2019t we host a pow wow at home?\u201d The wheels started turning and the work began. The Grand River \u201cChampion of Champions\u201d Pow Wow Committee was formed and it was decided to have the first Pow Wow in 1980.\u201d Bouma said, outlining the history of the event.<\/p>\n
The MPP went on to note where the term \u201cChampion of Champions\u201d derived from.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe term \u201cChampion of Champions\u201d was introduced as an added incentive to attract dancers. The dancer that would accumulate the most points throughout the weekend would be deemed the \u201cChampion of Champions\u201d and receive a trophy, as well as have their name engraved on a large trophy that is displayed by the Pow Wow Committee. A date was picked and it was decided that the pow wow would be held annually on the fourth weekend in July.\u201d Bouma stated.<\/p>\n
The annual event takes place this Friday, July 27th to Sunday July 29th and promotes Aboriginal Multicultural arts heritage by showcasing their pride in music, dance, arts and crafts.<\/p>\n
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Watch here: www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p88jyRMqnuM<\/p>\n
For more information, contact MPP Will Bouma at 519-759-0361 or will.bouma@pc.ola.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"