November 8 & 9, 2008
MTS CENTRE, WINNIPEG, MB CANADA

GRAND ENTRIES
Noon & 7 PM – November 8
Noon Only – November 9
HOST DRUMS
Southern Outlawz, New Mexico
Battle River, Minnesota
Bear Creek, Ontario
HEAD STAFF
Ron McNabb, Arena Director, Saskatchewan
Jeff Taylor, Co-Arena Director, Manitoba
Frank Daniels, Co-Arena Director, Manitoba
Vince Beyl, Master of Ceremonies, Minnesota
Tommy Christian, Master of Ceremonies, Montana
Colby Tootoosis, Head Male Dance Judge, Saskatchewan
Jodi Gillette, Head Female Dance Judge, North Dakota
Mack Kingbird, Head Singing Judge – Traditional, Minnesota
Kevin Syrette, Head Singing Judge – Contemporary, Ontario
C & T Tabulation Services, Saskatchewan

Registration
Friday, November 7, 10 AM to 6 PM, MTS Centre
Saturday, November 8, 9 AM to 1 PM (after 1st Grand Entry) NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Click here to download the Dancer Registration Form.

Note: If you are interested in setting up a booth at the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow, please see Indigenous Marketplace and Trade Show.

Dance Categories

Tiny Tots: 5 years & Under (Paid Daily)  Must be in regalia
Junior Boys & Girls (6 – 12 yrs)
Traditional, Jingle, Grass, Fancy Shawl, Fancy Bustle, Chicken Dance
1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100, 6th $50
Teen Boys & Girls (13 – 17 yrs)
Traditional, Jingle, Grass, Fancy Shawl, Fancy Bustle, Chicken Dance
1st $700, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100, 6th $50
Junior Adults (18 – 35 yrs)
Traditional, Jingle, Grass, Fancy Shawl, Fancy Bustle, Chicken Dance
1st $1200, 2nd $1000, 3rd $800, 4th $500, 5th $300, 6th $100
Senior Adults (36 – 54 yrs)
Traditional, Jingle, Grass, Fancy Shawl, Fancy Bustle, Chicken Dance
1st $1200, 2nd $1000, 3rd $800, 4th $500, 5th $300, 6th $100
Golden Age 55+ yrs
Traditional, Grass, Jingle
1st $1200, 2nd $1000, 3rd $800, 4th $500, 5th $300, 6th $100

Drum Contest
Traditional & Contemporary categories only
1st $7000, 2nd $5000, 3rd $3000, 4th $2000, 5th $1500, 6th $800
Specials
Teen Boys & Girls All Around Special
Sponsored by the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow Committee
1st $700, 2nd $500, 3rd 300, 4th $200, 5th $100, 6th $50

Miss Manito Ahbee 2007 Teen Girls Jingle Dress Special
Original Style, “Honouring Our Kokums”
Sponsored by Carissa Copenace & Family

Jr & Teen Boys Combined Fancy Bustle Special
Honouring Frank Daniels Jr.
Sponsored by Frank Daniels Jr & Family (more...)