Honouring Wətanmy Powwow

04/19/2026

ÍY SȻÁĆEL HÁLE, we wanted to share that there will not be a powwow this year and we will plan to have one in 2027. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you all at the next one!

06/30/2025

Volunteer orientation is coming up! If you'd like to volunteer at Honouring Wətanmy Powwow 2025 we'd still love to you have you come help make this community event a success.

At the orientation we connect with each other, share some cultural teachings about the powwow, get an orientation on volunteer roles, and can plan schedules or volunteer involvement. Volunteer sign up can also be done at this event.

Where: Picnic shelters at Centennial Park (here's a Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qfpQUFPJfimkBy3c6)
When: Sunday, 13 July 2025 at 3:30pm
Who: All volunteers are welcome.

The powwow will be happening 2 weeks after this orientation July 25-27.

More info on volunteering and the registration form can be found at https://www.sampsonpowwow.com/volunteer

06/08/2025

Vendor spots are still open! $200 for the whole weekend. Contact us at [email protected] to book your table. View full info at https://www.sampsonpowwow.com/about/vendors

06/07/2025

Each year we have an amazing team of volunteers who make the event possible. With our volunteers the event is bigger, safer, better, and well fed.

If you're interested in volunteering, sign up online now and we'll be in contact about any volunteer meetings, or about scheduling volunteer time.

More online at our page https://www.sampsonpowwow.com/volunteer

06/05/2025

Vendor space is still available at Honouring Wətanmy Powwow 2025! Vendor info is available at https://www.sampsonpowwow.com/about/vendors

Our 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪ə𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝘄𝗼𝘄 is coming up this July 25, 26, & 27. Join us for three days of culture, dance, community and celebration.

Each year, the children, grandchildren, and descendants of Alice “Wətanmy” Sampson host this powwow to honour her.

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆
Friday 7pm
Saturday 1pm & 7pm
Sunday 1pm

Find our Facebbok Event Honouring Wətanmy Powwow 2025

Website
https://www.sampsonpowwow.com

05/28/2025

We’re calling on our relatives, neighbours, and friends to support the 30th Annual Sampson Inter-Tribal Powwow: Honoring Wətanmy. This sacred gathering brings together Nations from across Turtle Island to share songs, stories, and healing. Your time and care will help uphold the spirit and safety of the event.

Find out more and sign up at https://www.sampsonpowwow.com/volunteer

05/15/2025

Our 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪ə𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝘄𝗼𝘄 is coming up this July 25, 26, & 27. Join us for three days of culture, dance, community and celebration.

Each year, the children, grandchildren, and descendants of Alice “Wətanmy” Sampson host this powwow to honour her.

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆
Friday 7pm
Saturday 1pm & 7pm
Sunday 1pm

Find our Facebbok Event Honouring Wətanmy Powwow 2025

Website
https://www.sampsonpowwow.com

07/21/2024

Our Red Dress Honouring top three dancers from last night

07/20/2024

by Stephanie Staples | photo by Leah Gray For a long time, I’ve wanted to attend a Powwow; the regalia, drumming, dancing and of course the traditional foods that are so different from my world, have captivated me. This year will be my first time experiencing this special tradition, at the 28th an...

07/18/2024

This weekend! Grand Entry is at 7pm tomorrow

Happening today!
July 19, 20, & 21
Honouring Wətanmy Powwow
W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) Lower Field at 800 Stellys X Rd (right at the end of the road)

Friday Grand Entry at 7pm
Saturday Grand Entry at 1pm & 7pm
Sunday Grand Entry as t 1pm

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Hosted by the Sampson Family, the Honouring Wətanmy Powwow is named for our mother, grandmother or great grandmother - Alice Wətanmy Sampson. She raised her kids with our Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) culture.

More details will be posted leading up to the event. For more about our powwow and to see the latest, view www.sampsonpowwow.com

This powwow is free and open to everyone. We graciously accept any donations by e-transfer to [email protected]

Find our Facebook Event at
https://www.facebook.com/share/WXtuWG7NAtphRAbN/?mibextid=9VsGKo