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Pow Wow The Mississaugas of Scugog Island are bracing for large crowds, for this their 10th an- nual traditional pow wow. The event, which has grown tremendously over the past dec- ade takes place July 15, 16 and gets underway at 5:30 a.m. both days with the traditional “Sun- rise Ceremony.” This spiritual ceremony be- gins with everyone seated in a circle, while the Elders provide teachings about their sacred medicines — tobacco, sage, ce- dar and tobacco, and sacred Ss $ s. Also part of the ceremony is Registrations begin for YMCA Summer Clubs Summer is fast approaching and tration for Summer Clubs ‘Ai the YMCA is now taking regis- ‘great week long summer out July and August with all sorts of cool activities. Games, songs, indoor and outdoor fun, sports, swimming and exciting theme days will be part of your child’s eventful day. For children 2-5 years there is, Pre-School Adventure Club and Creepy Crawlers. New PP PRINT this year for children 4 6 years is Junior Explor- ers Clul Weekly sessions for youth (6-12 years) in- clude Creative Arts & Dance, Sports, Junior Scientists Club, Super Summer, Art in the Park and Outdoor Discovery Clubs. Programs are held at S.A. Cawker PS., Latcham Centre 201 North St. Port Perry, ON LOL 187 and the YMCA. Every child loves the classic YMCA Summer experience. Space is limited so please reg- ister early at 905 985- 2824. at ental USSOCTOVCS General Dentists: Dr. Dr. Dr. Bob Boyko Orthodontist: Periodontist: Dr. Dx Farah ed across fr in the Medical Ax 905-985-8459 m the host ates building wy om EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE focus@observerpub.ca the sharing circle where an ea- gle feather is passed around the circle and participants are given the opportunity to speak. The next public event is the Grand Entry, which gets under- way about 12:30 p.m. both days. Visitors to the Scugog Island pow wow can experience many traditional native dances and drum groups, and also enjoy browsing through more than 20 native craft displays and booths. This year, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island are expecting up- wards of 4,000 people over the two days to see more than 130 dancers and 10 drum groups perform, dressed in traditional regalia. To help the public better un- derstand the event, a Master of Ceremonies will announce the different drum groups and their songs, various dancers and their type of dance. He will also inform visitors when, and when they can not take pictures. on Scugog Istana) Native in costume - stock photo Out of courtesy, visitors are requested to ask permission be- fore taking a picture of someone in their regalia. General admission for the public is $2.00. Seniors, elders and children under 12 are free. BROKERAGE CHUCK WILLES ~ selling reall 905-985-9777 Broker 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ¥ residential ~ commercial ¥ industrial © ~ land development Knowledge and! experience makes a difference whem Buytieg ar estate Call Chuck Willes 1-800-448-1056 Se v leases 5 Focus On Scugog