The Annual Long Plain Competitive Powwow begins today.

Competitors from all over North America will engage on Long Plain First Nation.

 

The Annual Long Plain Competitive Powow begins today and runs until Sunday.

 

Spokesperson Christine Lenze says this year will be special, because it is the 135th anniversary of the first treaty signing with the Canadian government and Long Plain.

 

Lenze explains there are two types of powwows -- traditional and competitive.

 

Long Plain's is competitive featuring the highest level of singers, drummers, and dancers