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Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society 10 th Annual International Peace Pow Wow The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society presents the 10th annual International Peace Pow Wow & Miss Blackfoot Canada Pageant

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Blackfoot Canadian

Cultural Society

10th Annual International

Peace Pow Wow

The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society

presents the

10th annual International Peace

Pow Wow &

Miss Blackfoot Canada Pageant

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Blackfoot Canadian

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10th Annual International

Peace Pow Wow

The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society is based in Lethbridge and was registered as a Canadian non-profit organization in 1998.

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Peace Pow Wow

The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society is intended to honour the history, culture and language of the Blackfoot people.

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Peace Pow Wow

This is important in southern Alberta particularly because Lethbridge is at the geographic center, the true heart, of traditional Blackfoot territory.

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Peace Pow Wow

The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society supports the intention to honour cultural diversity and distinctiveness.

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Through a network of volunteers, the Society works within both the aboriginal and non-native communities in southern Alberta to promote cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

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The Society has worked to achieve these goals through programs such as the International Peace Pow Wow, Aboriginal Artists Award Ceremony, Miss Blackfoot Canada Pageant, the Blackfoot Art Gallery and more.

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Peace Pow Wow

Now in it’s 10th year, the International Peace Pow Wow attracts the top dance and drum competitors from across North America.

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Peace Pow Wow

Local competitors have included southern Alberta’s Carol Melting Tallow, currently the reigning Fancy Dance World Champion and an international clothing designer.

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Peace Pow Wow

With annual attendance at upwards of 3000 people, the Pow Wow creates a significant economic benefit to Lethbridge businesses.

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Peace Pow Wow

The Pow Wow is also recognized for it’s cultural significance and attracts the support of numerous southern Alberta dignitaries.

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Peace Pow Wow

This year, community judges include: Mayor Bob Tarleck Dr. Tracy Edwards Greg Weadick, MLA Bridget Pastoor, MLA along with....

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Peace Pow Wow

Dory Rossiter & Darryl Romuld, CTV Stacey Lee, 95.5

Elisha Rasmussen & Cheryl Oates, Global TV

and many more...

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Peace Pow Wow

Along with the dance & drum competition, the Miss Blackfoot Canada pageant offers a unique opportunity to honour a culturally diverse ideal of beauty, talent and grace.

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Previous Miss Blackfoot Canada winners have gone on to represent their titles and compete in both the Miss Canada and Miss Indian World pageants.

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Peace Pow Wow

We invite you to attend the 10th Annual International Peace Pow Wow February 27th & 28th at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge.

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Peace Pow Wow

Tickets are available at www.enmaxcentre.ca

For more information visit www.blackfoot.ca or www.powwowlethbridge.com

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Peace Pow Wow

Thank you for your interest!