It was a day of dance and a celebration of culture in Rama First Nation on Saturday as thousands attended the 39th annual Rama Powwow at the John Snake Memorial Community Multi-Purpose Grounds.
“This powwow is a way for people to experience what happens in our culture that otherwise they may not get a chance to see,” said Lise Kwekkeboom, an event organizer.
The Rama Powwow featured all-day activities, food, dances, but, most importantly, a way for Indigenous people to socialize, dance, sing, and honour their beloved culture.
Over the years, the Rama Powwow has grown in size and is now one of the largest and most popular powwows in all of Ontario.
“We have dancers and even spectators that have come from all over Ontario to take part in the powwow,” Kwekkeboom told Village Media.
This year's powwow featured approximately 300 participants and will draw thousands of spectators throughout the weekend.
Of those people who participated, this year’s Rama Powwow was a first for Brandon Ingram, who was one of the many dancers who took part in the event.
“This powwow for me is a way of just getting out to enjoy and celebrate my culture with many other people,” said Ingram.
