Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Treaty Days Celebration 2026

August 4–9, 2026
Pow Wow: August 7–9, 2026
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Manitoba, Canada

Join Brokenhead Ojibway Nation for six days of community celebration honoring the 155th Anniversary of the signing of Treaty No. 1 (1871). Treaty Days features family-friendly activities throughout the week, culminating in a traditional Pow Wow at the beautiful Maamawiitaawiinan Arbour.

Everyone is welcome to attend and experience Indigenous culture, dancing, drumming, music, food, and community.

Dates:

Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026

Grand Entries

• Friday: 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 1:00 PM

Special Notes:

• Lunch served on Saturday.
• Specials offered in all categories.
• Tiny Tots paid daily.
• Honorariums paid daily for registered dancers.
• Host Drum selected each session.
• This is an alcohol and drug-free event.

Treaty Days Activities:

Visitors can also enjoy a full week of events including:

• Parade
• Community BBQs
• Live outdoor concerts
• Fireworks
• Kids activities and inflatables
• Face painting
• Fishing Derby
• Golf Tournament
• Canoe Races
• Mud Bog
• Slo-Pitch Tournament
• Health & Information Fair
• Axe Throwing
• Pancake Breakfast
• Bingo
• Horseshoes
• Youth sporting events

Live Concerts:

Wednesday, August 5

• Nelson Little
• Tracy Bone

Thursday, August 6

• Gator Beaulieu
• Anda Bruyere

Admission:

The celebration is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Highlights:

• Treaty Days: August 4–9, 2026
• Annual Pow Wow: August 7–9, 2026
• Honoring the 155th Anniversary of Treaty No. 1
• Grand Entries Friday evening, Saturday afternoon & evening, and Sunday afternoon
• Free outdoor concerts
• Saturday night fireworks
• Family-friendly activities all week
• Alcohol and drug-free event

Location:

Maamawiitaawiinan Arbour (behind Sergeant Tommy Prince School)
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
5 Anishinabe Way
Scanterbury, MB R0E 1W0
Canada

Contact:

Phone: (204) 766-2494
Email: bonreception@brokenheadojibwaynation.com
Website: https://brokenheadojibwaynation.ca