All are welcome! Join in celebrating Lhtako Dene culture at the Nation's annual Pow Wow, this August near Quesnel, BC.
Answer the call of the drum, at this three-day, annual Pow Wow over August long weekend at the Lhtako Dene Nation Pow Wow Grounds, 1515 chief Dominic rd, Quesnel BC.
Come witness the drumming, dancing and the beauty of the Pow Wow.
For 2025, the host drum group will be Young Spirit, and MCs will be Chris Wells and Stan Isidore.
There will also be a vendor area, where you can buy locally made Indigenous art, crafts and handmade goods.
The 2025 event is a competition Pow Wow, and will feature top talent from across Alberta, BC and beyond.
Sign up to compete for cash prizes, via the Lhtako Dene Pow Wow website.
Here is a quick preview of the 2025 Pow Wow schedule. For the full schedule, go here.
5:00pm dancer and drummer registration open
7:00pm Grand Entry
8:00 pm Round of Intertribals
8:30 pm Tiny Tots boys and girls
8:45pm Contest starts for drum and all dance categories
10:00am Community Breakfast at Lhtako Dene Longhouse, 2149 Bear Rd
11:00am open to public
12:00pm Grand Entry
1:00 pm Round of Intertribals
1:30 pm Tiny Tots boys and girls
1:45pm Contest starts for drum and all dance categories
7:00 pm Grand Entry
8:45pm Contest starts for all seniors and juniors
10:00am Community Breakfast at Lhtako Dene Longhouse, 2149 Bear Rd
11:00am open to public
12:00pm Grand Entry
1:45pm Contest starts for drum and all dance categories
7:30 pm tie breakers by category (if required)
8:00 pm Pow wow is over
For all event updates and info, check out the Lhtako Dene Pow Wow website.
Camping is available on the grounds, on a first-come, first-served basis. No hookups for RVS.
Lhtako Dene Nation territories span the region that includes Quesnel, BC. Find more events and read more about the Pow Wow in this feature on Quesnel summer festivals.