SATURDAY, JUNE 25th

10:00AM | POW WOW PITCH – FIRST ROUND
Pow Wow Pitch is a pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island to shine the spotlight on pow wow vendors, artists, business builders and innovators from all backgrounds and industries, whether just starting or looking to grow to the next level.

11:00AM | INUIT THROAT SINGING & GAMES
Traditional Inuit throat singing is a game or competition usually done with two women. There is a leader and a follower, the leader sets the rhythm, the pace and the sound, and the follower repeats the sound.

1:00PM | POW WOW PITCH – ANNOUNCEMENT OF TOP 10
Find out who made it past the first round of Pow Wow Pitch! The Top 10 are paired with mentors to prepare for the Final Pitch.

1:15PM | DERRIC STARLIGHT (PUPPETEER & COMEDIAN) DerRic is from the Tsuu Tina First Nation near Calgary, Alberta. At a young age, DerRic began learning muppet voices, and by his teens, had perfected well over two hundred. He now has a cast of over 350 voices, a cast of Puppet Characters, and a genuine knack for comedy.

2:00PM | DALLAS ARCAND (WORLD CHAMPION HOOP DANCER)
Dallas is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Plains Cree Nation.

2:30PM | INUIT THROAT SINGING
Traditional Inuit throat singing is a game or competition usually done with two women. There is a leader and a follower, the leader sets the rhythm, the pace and the sound, and the follower repeats the sound.

3:00PM | POW WOW PITCH – TOP 10 PITCHES
The Top 10 will take the stage with the final 1-Minute Pitch followed by 2-minutes of Q&A with the judges in front of the audience.

4:00PM | DERRIC STARLIGHT (PUPPETEER & COMEDIAN) DerRic is from the Tsuu Tina First Nation near Calgary, Alberta. At a young age, DerRic began learning muppet voices, and by his teens, had perfected well over two hundred. He now has a cast of over 350 voices, a cast of Puppet Characters, and a genuine knack for comedy.

4:45PM | POW WOW PITCH – WINNER’S ANNOUNCEMENT
Pow Wow Pitch announces the Manito Ahbee Winners and Fan Favourite!

5:00PM | DALLAS ARCAND (WORLD CHAMPION HOOP DANCER)
Dallas is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Plains Cree Nation.

5:00PM | INUIT SHOWCASE
Musicians to be announced

6:00 PM | CODY COYOTE (2021 SSIMA’s DOUBLE NOMINEE)
Cody Coyote is an Ojibwe/Irish Hip-Hop/Electronic Artist, Motivational Speaker and Radio Show Host based out of Ottawa with ancestry from Matachewan First Nation.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26th

10:00AM | DERRIC STARLIGHT (PUPPETEER & COMEDIAN)
DerRic is from the Tsuu Tina First Nation near Calgary Alberta. At a young age, DerRic began learning muppet voices, and by his teens, had perfected well over two hundred. He now has a cast of over 350 voices, a cast of Puppet Characters, and a genuine knack for comedy.

11:00AM | INUIT THROAT SINGING
Traditional Inuit throat singing is a game or competition usually done with two women. There is a leader and a follower, the leader sets the rhythm, the pace and the sound, and the follower repeats the sound.

1:00PM | SAFARI JEFF
Safari Jeff educates and captivates with his intriguing live reptiles and stunning HD multi media experience. Guests are treated to memorable moments, as this interactive event offers a “hands-on” experience with amazing reptiles for enthusiasts. Learn about the ecosystem, balances in nature, roles of wildlife and ancient dinosaur history all in one event.

2:00PM | DERRIC STARLIGHT (PUPPETEER & COMEDIAN)
DerRic is from the Tsuu Tina First Nation near Calgary Alberta. At a young age, DerRic began learning muppet voices, and by his teens, had perfected well over two hundred. He now has a cast of over 350 voices, a cast of Puppet Characters, and a genuine knack for comedy.

3:00PM | DALLAS ARCAND (WORLD CHAMPION HOOP DANCER)
Dallas is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Plains Cree Nation.

4:00PM | INUIT THROAT SINGING
Traditional Inuit throat singing is a game or competition usually done with two women. There is a leader and a follower, the leader sets the rhythm, the pace and the sound, and the follower repeats the sound.

5:00PM | SAFARI JEFF
Safari Jeff educates and captivates with his intriguing live reptiles and stunning HD multi media experience. Guests are treated to memorable moments, as this interactive event offers a “hands-on” experience with amazing reptiles for enthusiasts. Learn about the ecosystem, balances in nature, roles of wildlife and ancient dinosaur history all in one event.