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Getting ready to drum and dance at powwow in Chilliwack

New venue for this year’s Spirit of the People Powwow in Chilliwack
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The Spirit of the People Powwow is Feb. 16 and 17. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)

Join the drumming and dancing at the Spirit of the People Family Day Powwow this weekend taking place at its new venue, Chilliwack secondary school.

The two-day event features host drum Travelling Spirit, with several special dances including Family Team Dance, Owl Dance contest and Switch Dance.

There will also be authentic arts and crafts and a First Nations concession stand.

It is hosted by Spirit of the People Cultural Society in partnership with School District #33 Aboriginal Education Department and takes place Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17. Grand entry times are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days.

Everyone is welcome to attend, and people are asked to bring their own chairs. This is a drug- and alcohol-free event.

For more info, call 604-845-5234. If you’d like to volunteer, call 604-997-7636.

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(Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)