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3 days ago
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Caldwell First Nation hosts Pow Wow
Windsor Watch This year marked the first Pow Wow on a new reserve. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian reports.
CTV News
3 days ago
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Caldwell First Nation hosts first Pow Wow on new reserve
This year marked the first Pow Wow on a new reserve. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian reports. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual For the first time on the new reserve, people gathered on Caldwell First Nation for its inaugural annual Pow Wow. Through the beating drums and the spirit of dancing, community members gathered under a tent on Saturday for an opening ceremony. After years of work leading up to the celebration, Chief Nikki van Oirschot felt it was 'important' to have the Pow Wow on reserve lands. 081025 - Caldwell First Nation Pow Wow Caldwell First Nation held first Pow Wow on new reserve. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'This is the first time it's been on reserve, and this council wants to continue to do this on an annual basis because we now have a permanent homeland,' said van Oirschot. A Pow Wow was held in 2016, van Oirschot said to 'bless the lands and repatriate,' prior to it being officially designated in 2020. 081025 - Caldwell First Nation Pow Wow Caldwell First Nation held first Pow Wow on new reserve. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) The ceremony included traditional regalia, prayers and speeches from dignitaries coming from across Windsor-Essex. 'Part of who we are is being together and sharing in friendship and sharing in laughter and dancing,' van Oirschot said. 081025 - Caldwell First Nation Pow Wow Caldwell First Nation held first Pow Wow on new reserve. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'I think for other people being able to come and share in our culture and dance alongside other indigenous people, other First Nations, is very important.' The inaugural Pow Wow continues on Sunday with the final grand entry at noon.
CTV News
22-07-2025
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All aboard! Windsor launches first Powwow Bus Tour
There's a new way to be educated and embrace Indigenous culture in Windsor-Essex. Caldwell First Nation is joining forces with the Windsor Port Authority and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island to provide 105 people with free member-led bus tours on Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10. The tour route will take riders along the Windsor-Essex shoreline to highlight many hidden and ancient Indigenous sites enroute to the Caldwell First Nation Reserve in Leamington. Upon arrival, the riders experience the first ever Competitive Pow Wow on the new reserve. The Powwow is a traditional gathering featuring Grand Entry of the First Nations, drumming, dancing competitions, Indigenous crafts, and tasty food. Powwow Bus Tour riders will board the bus at Destination Ontario – Ontario Travel Information Services, located at 110 Park Street East, Windsor. Purchasing a Powwow ticket via the website is required to reserve a spot on the bus tour. You can do so here. Powwow tickets are $10 per person. Children under eight and seniors over 60 receive free admission but still need to reserve their tickets online. You will be refunded the cost when the bus arrives at the Powwow. Space is limited to 105 riders for the bus tour.
CTV News
13-07-2025
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‘Bring people together': pow-wow in Kahnawake marks 35 years since Oka Crisis
Thirty-five years after the start of the Oka Crisis, the Kahnawake Pow Wow aims to build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Allison Deer attends the pow-wow in Kahnawake every year. 'It's an opportunity for us to bring people together, to share culture,' the elder says, adding that she makes sure to bring her family along, including her granddaughter. As sounds of the drums filled the air on Saturday, dancers moved with the rhythm for a celebration of Indigenous culture. But on Deer's mind, it takes her back 35 years to the Oka Crisis when on July 11, 1990, the Sûreté du Québec and Mohawks of Kanesatake and Kahnawake met at barricades following plans to build a golf course on land known as the Pines. There was a 78-day standoff between police, the military and the Mohawk community. Deer, who was 29 at the time, says she knew what she had to do. 'Drop what you're doing. We are going to that front line,' she recalled. Her granddaughter, Iakotonhnhetshera':ion Marquis, feels proud of her. 'I've grown up my whole life hearing stories about it, hearing experiences,' Marquis said. Elder Joe Deom was a spokesperson during the crisis. 'It's important that our people know about the history and understand that we can't allow this to happen again,' Deom said. The pow-wow is a way to build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and Deer says 'we can always remember to bring people together, not divide.' And for the young ones who might not fully understand its significance, the pow-wow is a chance to learn about their traditions.
CTV News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
What's On in Montreal: July 11
What's On Montreal's Anastasia Dextrene has you covered with all your weekend activities across the Montreal area for the weekend. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Looking for fun with friends and family? There's lots to do around Montreal this weekend. Honour Montreal's firefighters Celebrate Montreal's firefighters in a sporty atmosphere. The Rendez-Vous Familial des Pompiers has races, games and a Firefit competition. It takes place at Angrignon Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You can find registration details for the 1 km, 5 km and 10 km runs here. Kahnawake Pow-Wow Head to Kateri Island for the 33rd Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow. The event in Kahnawake celebrates Indigenous dancers, singers and drummers on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets for general admission are $10 and $5 for ages 60 and up. Admission is free for ages five and under. More information is available here. SoulFest Montreal The second edition of SoulFest Montreal is on until Sunday outside St. James United Church at St-James Square. From choirs to solo artists, you can find music to fit your groove. Details on tickets and the full lineup are here. Montreal International Portugal Festival There's music, food and art at the city's International Portugal Festival. From Friday to Sunday, get free outdoor programming at the corner of Rachel Saint-Urbain streets. To see a breakdown of the full schedule, check here. Festival International Nuits d'Afrique Rhythms of the Caribbean, Africa and Latin America come alive at the 39th Festival International Nuits d'Afrique. Experience more than 700 artists from 30 countries until July 20. Ticket prices start at $15. See the full list of upcoming concerts here. ShazamFest It's the 20th edition of Quebec's outdoor carnival, ShazamFest. Enjoy entertainment, games and food from local vendors at the festival of music, circus and performance art. The event takes place in the Eastern Townships at 2722 de Way's Mills Road in Barnston-Ouest. Each day of the festival, from Thursday to Sunday, comes with its own costume-friendly theme—inner animal, Sci-Fi Rock 'n' Roll, land of wonders and everything multi-colour. Admission is free for children aged 13 and under, and free for all on Sunday. Limited shuttle space to and from Montreal and Sherbrooke may also be available. For more information, head here.
