Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park will host the 24th Annual Akwesasne Powwow on September 12 and 13, 2026, bringing Indigenous drummers, dancers, and artisans from across Canada and the United States to the St. Lawrence River shoreline. Gates open at 10 a.m. both days, with festivities and the grand entry starting at noon at 100 Water Street East.
According to the Akwesasne Powwow, the event has been held each year for over two decades, aside from a two-year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic before its return in 2022. The powwow moved to Lamoureux Park from the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena on Cornwall Island in 2024 to accommodate growing attendance.
The celebration features competitive dance categories split by age and gender, as well as traditional drumming and smoke dance competitions. Attendees can also browse handcrafted goods from Indigenous artisans and enjoy traditional food, with the riverfront setting offering a smoke-free environment for families and visitors.
A large part of the event is run by student volunteers from the Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education, who help organize and keep the powwow going. The gathering is open to everyone, with organizers describing it as a chance for neighbours from all backgrounds to experience Indigenous culture and come together in peace and friendship.
