september 12-13 2025

Heritage Canada | Capital Family Services | Connor Stilwell | Bilijk Child & Family | Wolastoqiyik Family Services | Municipal | JEDI | Aluma |

Heritage Canada | Capital Family Services | Connor Stilwell | Bilijk Child & Family | Wolastoqiyik Family Services | Municipal | JEDI | Aluma |

wANT TO BE A VENDOR?

We welcome vendors to join us in celebrating culture, community, and tradition at our Powwow along the Wolastoqiyik.

Whether you offer traditional crafts, Indigenous artwork, food, or cultural services!

People at an outdoor market stall with colorful banners, selling clothing items.
  • Bilijk

    729 Church Street

    Kingsclear First Nation

    Along the Wolastoqiyik

  • EVERYONE!

    drug and alcohol free event

    • Respect the opening prayer

    • Repect the powwow grounds

    • Not all dancing or regalia may be photographed. Ask permission—especially for close-ups or portraits.

    • Don’t Touch the Regalia

    • Listen to the Emcee

    • No Drugs or Alcohol

    • No dogs (service animals only)

 
Flyer for the 10th Annual Bilijk Powwow featuring a colorful dancer in traditional attire, event details, and performers' names including head dancers and singers. Scheduled for September 13-15, 2024, in Kingsclear NB.

Event Dates: September 13th - 15th, 2024

Location: Bilijk, Kingsclear First Nation

The 10th Annual Powwow along the Wolastoq was a vibrant celebration held over three days, bringing together the community and visitors to honour cultural traditions. The event featured a rich variety of activities, performances, and ceremonies that highlighted the heritage and spirit of the Wolastoqiyik people.

2024 highlight

Vendors:

59 vendors showcasing crafts, food, and cultural items.

Drum Groups:

6 drum groups contributed to the musical atmosphere.

Dancers:

78 dancers participated in various categories, including fancy, old fancy, traditional, old style, grass, and tiny tots.

Sept 2021

Sept 2024

Growing traditions, growing together.

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Tipi under a starry night sky with wooden poles extending from the top.
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A group of people on a grassy field holding colorful flags, including rainbow and "Every Child Matters" banners, with a background of trees and blue sky.

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