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SUMMARY:Wiikwemkoong Arts and Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wiikwemkoong Arts and Music Festival was founded in 2018 by the Debajehmujig Theatre Group and has enjoyed success by allowing emerging local artists to share the same stage as professional and international artists. While music is the big ticket event\, our festival presents a fine selection various disciplines of displays that connect arts\, culture\, and promotes unity\, allyship and the celebration of life through art! \nThe 6th annual Wiikwemkoong Arts and Music Festival (WAMF) is excited to announce featured headliners Jully Black\, Crystal Shawanda and Don Burnstick for 2023! \nThe addition of WAMF to the Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival (WACF) kicks off four days of cultural and artistic offerings\, with an evening of top-notch entertainment. Indigenous icon\, Don Burnstick\, will bless the stage with his unique brand of comedy\, and Wiikwemkoong’s own Juno award winner\, Crystal Shawanda\, will ignite the crowd with her rhythmic grooves. This year’s highlight is a headline performance by Canada’s ‘Queen of R&B Soul\,’ the amazing Jully Black. \n \n  \nThis is an alcohol and substance free event. 24 hour security. \nWikwemikong Tourism and the community of Wiikwemkoong are not responsible for any accidents\, theft or property damage.
URL:https://wikytours.com/event/wiikwemkoong-arts-and-music-festival-2/
LOCATION:Nimkii Bineshi Kaning\, Park Ave\, Wikwemikong\, ON\, P0P 2J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Niibin Giizhigaate-Giizhik
DESCRIPTION:National Indigenous Peoples Day \n  \n  \nJune 21st\, 2023 \nNimkii Bineshii Kaaning – Thunderbird Park \nAfter 2022’s return of in person events and celebrations\, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory will see 2023 of Summer Solstice/National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.  \nWe encourage all visitors to come take part in the vibrant cultural displays and we invite everyone to enjoy this year’s event \nWe have partner with the Wikwemikong Heritage Organization and the Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations to bring you a day of education\, cultural learning\, food/art\, powwow\, and live music. \nGuests can take in information sessions on the Creators Game Lacrosse\, learn some history on Manitoulin Island\, or Odawa Mnis\, learn land-based teachings such as trapping demonstrations and fish fileting stations\, and much more. \nThe pavilion will feature a variety of workshops including a Magic Manitou Magic Show\, Interactive Traditional Dancing Demonstration\, Lacrosse Presentation\, Wiigwaas Jiiman Presentation\, and a Craft session for families\, kids\, and attendees. \n“A Taste of Odawa Mnis” that features modern techniques mixed with traditional preparation methods of soulful and comfort foods\, prepared by local Chef Joseph Shawana and Metis Chef Jenni Lessard\, both representing the Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations. \nWikwemikong Heritage Organization Powwow with grand entry at 12pm with dance specials happening throughout the day. \nBand Member Recognition hosted by Chief and Council. \nCommunity Feast hosted by the Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations with local Chef Joseph Shawana and Metis Chef Jenni Lessard. \nThe evening will be capped off with exciting and electric musical entertainment. Bizhaak! Join us!  \nFree family event! \nTo register as a vendor for the Marketplace or for general inquires please contact Wikwemikong Tourism at 705-859-3477 \nSchedule of Events\nComing soon! \n  \n  \nThis is an alcohol and substance free event. Anishnaabe vendors only. 24 hour security. Wiikwemkoong heritage organization and the community of Wiikwemkoong are not responsible for any accidents\, theft or property damage. \n  \n 
URL:https://wikytours.com/event/niibin-giizhigaate-giizhik/
LOCATION:Nimkii Bineshi Kaning\, Park Ave\, Wikwemikong\, ON\, P0P 2J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221016
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SUMMARY:Wiky Road Race
DESCRIPTION:Walkers Begin – 8:00 am\nYouth (Runners) Begin – 9:00 am\nAdult (Runners) Begin – 9:30 am \nMust pre-register by emailing amandatrudeau@wikyhealth.ca \nRegistration Deadline: October 13\, 2022 @ 4 PM
URL:https://wikytours.com/event/wiky-road-race/
LOCATION:Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory\, P0P 2J0
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
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SUMMARY:Annual Fall Fair
DESCRIPTION:Wiikwemkoong has a strong agricultural heritage. In the early years\, Giiz Gamig (Turnip Hall) was where the community would gather to celebrate the annual harvest with fiddle music\, square dancing and old fashion fun. \nEvery September\, Wiikwemkoong hosts the annual Fall Fair to celebrate the agricultural spirit with a variety of events including the Fall Fair parade\, horse pull and baseball tournament. Enjoy culinary delights as the farmers of the community showcase their annual harvest and baked goods at the farmers market. This fun filled weekend brings together families and friends to share in the bountiful harvest.
URL:https://wikytours.com/event/annual-fall-fair/
LOCATION:Wikwemikong Tourism\, 2098G Wikwemikong Way\, Wikwemikong\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Anishinaabe Giizhgad
DESCRIPTION:                \n  \nNational Indigenous Peoples Day \n  \nJune 21st\, 2022 \nNimkii Bineshii Kaaning – Thunderbird Park \nFor the first time since 2019 Wiikwemkoong will be welcoming visitors to attend National Indigenous Peoples Day as we celebrate the vibrant culture and people of Odawa M’nis (Manitoulin Island). \nWe have partnered with the Wikwemikong Heritage Organization\, Science North’s-Great Northern Ontario Road Show and Indigenous Tourism Ontario to bring you a day of education\, cultural learning\, food/art\, powwow\, live music and fireworks. \nThe Great Northern Ontario Roadshow Pavilion will feature a Marketplace tent with local vendors and science exhibits. The live stage will host a variety of science\, cultural and treaty presentations\, culinary and music entertainment. \nTaste of Odawa Mnis Food Fest with local food vendors- Sponsored by Wikwemikong Tourism \nWikwemikong Heritage Organization Powwow with grand entry at 12pm with dance specials happening throughout the day. \nCommunity Appreciation and Feast hosted by Chief and Council \nWiigwaas Jiimaan-(birch bark canoe) – Community Launch \nMusical Entertainment with Elijah & the backburners and local performances \nFireworks hosted by Indigenous Tourism Ontario \nFree family event- Covid protocols will be followed. \nAll drummers and dancers are welcome to attend and contact the WHO at 705-859-2385 \nTo register as a vendor for the Marketplace or for general inquires please contact Wikwemikong Tourism at 705-859-3477 \n \n 
URL:https://wikytours.com/event/anishinaabe-giizhgad/
LOCATION:Nimkii Bineshi Kaning\, Park Ave\, Wikwemikong\, ON\, P0P 2J0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Manitoulin Ice Showdown
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 the Manitoulin Ice Showdown has been postponed until 2023. In lieu of the Manitoulin Ice Showdown\, the partnership of The Manitoulin Expositor\, Wikwemikong Tourism and the Wiikwemkoong Anglers will be giving anglers far and wide a chance to get out and win some cash prizes through a new event.
URL:https://wikytours.com/event/manitoulin-ice-showdown/
LOCATION:Manitowaning Bay
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210626
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SUMMARY:Bebamikawe Memorial Trail National Indigenous Day Interactive Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Bebamikawe Memorial Trail will be launching a new interactive experience via self guided tour on the Driftscape App on June 21 as part of a week-long event. This interactive tour will be the first to launch on the new App and will take you through the warrior’s trail (red trail) to view interpretive signage and learn the Indigenous names of plants found along the trail. Throughout the trail users will be engaged through the Driftscape app via audio stories of the lookouts and features found throughout the trail. This new trail experience is part of a week-long event from June 21-25 where visitors are encouraged to take part in the self guided hike at the Bebamikawe Memorial Trail and share their experience on Facebook and Instagram @wikytours for a chance to win some amazing prizes. \nOn Friday\, June 25 Wikwemikong Tourism will be hosting their “Making Footprints” Guided Hike to the first 10 people registered following all Covid 19 screening protocols. This guided Indigenous experience will engage your senses on a three-hour medicine tour along the warriors trail. Advance booking is required by calling 705-859-3477. \nUsers are encouraged to download Driftscape on the App Store or on Google Play or visit www.drifstcape.com \n \n 
URL:https://wikytours.com/event/bebamikawe-memorial-trail-national-indigenous-day-interactive-experience/
LOCATION:Bebamikawe Memorial Hiking Trail\, Beach Rd\, Wikwemikong\, ON\, P0P 2J0\, Canada
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