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City puts $50,000 into planning for first powwow in Saint John – CBC

Mar 05, 2024

Menahqesk powwow will raise the profile of local Indigenous community, mayor says

The City of Saint John will contribute $50,000 to the city’s first powwow, planned for October at the end of powwow season.

Coun. Barry Ogden was among the councillors who praised the decision Monday night.

“Growing up I never knew there were so many Indigenous people in Saint John,” he said. “It’s in the thousands. I think the reason is we don’t have a reserve here.

“I think this is fabulous and I think there’s thousands of people in Saint John whose history will be represented here. And we know that we’ve often forgotten our history, which is to our own detriment.”

Council approved the money at its regular council meeting. It’s the latest development in planning for the 2024 Menahqesk powwow, which was announced in December.

The powwow, to be hosted by Wolastoqey and Mi’kmaw community members, will include food, vendors, singing, drumming and dancing. It will be held at TD Station, but the exact weekend has not been determined.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/saint-john-powwow-menaquesk-2024-truth-reconciliation-1.7133779

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