General Information

This is an Drug and Alcohol Free Event


The Lhtako Dene Nation Pow Wow is a family-friendly event dedicated to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. We are committed to ensuring that behaviours such as drug and alcohol use, harassment, abuse and any form of discrimination are strictly prohibited.

Arena Director: Everett White 
MC: Rick Yazzie, Chris Wells

Host Drum: Wild River

Drum Groups: 
Young War Society, Red Hawk Express, High Water Singers, Eyahey Nakoda


Everyone is Welcome!

When
July 31, 2026
Where
1515 Chief Dominic Rd, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada

Attention Important Information Regarding BC Wildfires!

Win Big at the 2026 Lhtako Dene Nation Traditional Pow Wow!

Purchase your tickets at the Pow Wow and receive one raffle ticket with every purchase for a chance to win exciting prizes, including an inflatable paddle board, hammock with stand, 4550W generator, and Chilly Moose backpack cooler. Plus, don't miss the 50/50 cash draws held daily. The grand raffle draw takes place on August 2 at 3:00 PM. Join the celebration and enter for your chance to win!

Venue Map 2026

Explore the Pow Wow grounds layout

Visitor Information


Accommodation


If you're planning to attend the Pow Wow and need accommodations, discounted hotel rates are available using the Pow Wow discount code: 2607QSLPOW when booking your stay at Sandman Hotels.

Book your stay:
Summer Savings | Sandman Quesnel Hotel Deals


Showers & Recreation Facilities


For guests camping on the Pow Wow grounds, shower facilities are available at the Quesnel Arts & Recreation Centre.

Facility Access:

 Entry Fee: $7.50 per person Includes access to:
All the swimming pools facilities including 
Showers
Pool
Gym

This is a great option for campers looking to freshen up during their stay.


2026 Bus Schedule


The 2026 Pow Wow Bus Schedule has been finalized, go to the link below to check it!

POW WOW SCHEDULE 2026

Event Schedule 2026

31 July 2026 05:00 PM

Event open to the public

31 July 2026 06:30 PM

Drum roll call

31 July 2026 06:45 PM

Drum song by (Host drum)

31 July 2026 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. 

31 July 2026 08:00 PM

Round of inter-tribals to start of the dancing for the night

1 August 2026 12:00 AM

First session of the Powwow is over. Good night.

1 August 2026 10:00 AM

Breakfast sponsored by West Fraser Mills Ltd, catered by Evolution Catering.

1 August 2026 11:00 AM

Event open to the public

1 August 2026 11:30 AM

Drum roll call

1 August 2026 11:45 AM

Drum song by (Host drum)

1 August 2026 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. 

1 August 2026 01:00 PM

Round of inter-tribals to start of the dancing for the day.

1 August 2026 05:00 PM

Dinner sponsored by West Fraser Mills Ltd, catered by Evolution Catering.

1 August 2026 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.

1 August 2026 08:00 PM

Round of inter-tribals

2 August 2026 12:00 AM

second session of the Powwow is over. Good night.

2 August 2026 11:00 AM

Event open to the public

2 August 2026 11:30 AM

Drum roll call

2 August 2026 11:45 AM

Drum song by (Host drum)

2 August 2026 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.

2 August 2026 01:00 PM

Round of inter-tribals to start of the dancing for the day.

2 August 2026 08:00 PM

Home Sweet Home Prayer song- Sung by the (Host drum)

See you all next year….. even bigger and better.. Aho!

Contact Us

For any questions about the event, feel free to reach out.

Event Coordinator

Jessica Peters

Lhtako Dene Nation Event Coordinator

Email: jpeters@lhtako.com

Phone: 250-747-2900 Ext: 24

Administration Office

Phone: 1-250-747-2900

Mail:
1515 Arbutus Rd
Box 4069
Quesnel, BC, Canada
V2J 3J2

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