Lhtako Dene Pow Wow

All are welcome! Join in celebrating Lhtako Dene culture at the Nation's annual Pow Wow, this August near Quesnel, BC.

Festival Dates: -
Location: Quesnel
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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. 

The host drum group for 2026 is Wild River. Other groups include Young Wars Society, Red Hawk Express, High Water Singers and Eyahey Nakoda.

There's also a vendor area, where you can buy locally made Indigenous art, crafts and handmade goods.

 

Drummer and dance registration

Registration for the 2026 competition Pow Wow is now open.

To learn more, visit the Lhtako Dean Nation Pow Wow website.

Event highlights

The 2026 Pow Wow schedule is as follows:

Fri, Jul. 31

05:00 PM  Event open to the public
06:30 PM  Drum roll call
06:45 PM  Drum song by (Host drum)
07:00 PM  1st grand entry 

  • Prayer by an Elder
  • Traditional Eagle Staff song by (Host drum)
  • Retired the Eagle Staff. Victory Song.
  • Introduction of Eagle staff and flags.
  • Welcome Speech from Chief and Powwow Coordinator.
  • Introduction of Powwow Princess.

08:00 PM  Round of inter-tribals to start of the dancing for the night

Sat, Aug. 1

10:00 AM  Breakfast sponsored by West Fraser Mills Ltd, catered by Evolution Catering.
11:00 AM  Event open to the public
11:30 AM  Drum roll call
11:45 AM  Drum song by (Host drum)
12:00 PM  1st grand entry

  • Prayer by an Elder
  • Traditional Eagle Staff song by (Host drum)
  • Retired the Eagle Staff. Victory Song.
  • Introduction of Eagle staff and flags.
  • Welcome Speech from Chief and Counsel.

01:00 PM  Round of inter-tribals to start of the dancing for the day.
05:00 PM  Dinner sponsored by West Fraser Mills Ltd, catered by Evolution Catering.
07:00 PM  2nd grand entry

  • Prayer by an Elder
  • Traditional Eagle Staff song by (Host drum)
  • Retired the Eagle Staff. Victory Song.
  • Introduction of Eagle staff and flags.

08:00 PM  Round of inter-tribals

Sat, Aug. 2

11:00 AM  Event open to the public
11:30 AM  Drum roll call
11:45 AM  Drum song by (Host drum)
12:00 PM  1st grand entry

  • Prayer by an Elder
  • Traditional Eagle Staff song by (Host drum)
  • Retired Eagle Staff. Victory Song.
  • Introduction of Eagle staff and flags.
  • Welcome Speech from Chief and Counsel.

01:00 PM  Round of inter-tribals to start of the dancing for the day.
08:00 PM  Home Sweet Home Prayer song- Sung by the (Host drum)

When you go

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.

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