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The Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow saw many come to Tekakwitha Island, including the minister responsible for relations with the First Nations and the Inuit, Ian Lafrenière.

Before the isolation of the pandemic, 15-year-old Kanehsata’kehró:non Sage Harrington loved to powwow dance. 

Indigenous art was not in short supply on Tekakwitha Island for the 33rd edition of the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow, but one organization had something unique to offer to the powwow grounds’ visitors.

Every year, Owen Mayo and his family follow the powwow trail across Turtle Island. But there’s one stop that means the most to him: his home powwow, right here in Kahnawake.

Karonhienhawe Nicholas had never tried her hand at creative writing before last year, but now that her first piece is published she’s got confidence under her wings – particularly since she gets to see her words in print alongside the words of her children.

The 32nd annual Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow was once again a major success this weekend. This year’s powwow saw over 12,000 attendees descend upon Tekakwitha Island for the celebration of Kanien'kehá:ka culture.

Jason Kalinowski reached up and clutched a foggy plastic package, the iconic Scooby-Doo van, atop a stack of vintage toy figurines.

Growing up, Ahkhwesahsró:non Chrystalynn Jock did not always attend the Akwesasne Powwow, but every year she saw her home community buzzing with a flurry of visitors, crowding the streets and flowing into local shops.

“It’s crazy, it’s hot, my feet hurt, but it’s been amazing,” said Megan Day, who this year had a booth for her business Ally & Megan Native Creations, which she owns with her mother, Allison McGregor.

Tahatie Montour crafted a kustowa entirely made out of hawk feathers for his son, Tahoe Montour, who danced at the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow last weekend.