Indigenous dancer in beadwork regalia and feather bustle walks at outdoor pow-wow with ceremonial te.

Pow-wow dancers in decorated regalia perform on a grassy field while spectators watch.

Pow-wow dancer in feather headdress and decorated outfit performing in indoor arena.

Crowd at a pow-wow, featuring a dancer in colourful regalia and a blue stage blanket.

Pow-wow dancer wearing ornate headdress and colourful regalia outdoors against a blue sky.

Fri Jul 31 — Sun Aug 2, 2026

Beaver Lake Cree Nation Annual Pow-wow

Name: Beaver Lake Cree Nation Annual Pow-wow
Start: 2026-07-31
End: 2026-08-02

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Beaver Lake Cree Nation Annual Pow-wow, located in Beaver Lake Nation in Alberta’s Lakelands region, offers a vibrant competitive pow-wow experience. Held on the Beaver Lake Cree Nation, 18 km from Lac La Biche, this annual gathering brings together top dancers and drummers from across Canada for national-level competition. Five dance categories—Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle and Chicken—share stories, honour people and support healing for participants and community. Visitors can watch powerful drumming contests, hear live singing and browse crafts, while enjoying food and the welcoming atmosphere. Dancers and drummers of all ages compete in multiple categories for cash prizes, creating an exciting day trip from communities around Edmonton.