Miskanawah Annual Round Dance (2023)

Thank you for joining us at Miskanawah’s 17th Annual Friendship Round Dance! On Saturday February 25th—with nearly 3,800 guests in attendance—the venue permeated with drumming, singing, dancing and collective energy from the community. Special thanks to our sponsors, community partners, vendors, guest speakers, singers, drummers and of course, our Planning Committee for making this event a possibility! We are grateful for the opportunity to come together and join hands.

In partnership with Miskanawah, Mahegun Tails Inc. is grateful for the opportunity to support the planning and coordination of such an impactful event.

For the past 16 years, Miskanawah has hosted an annual Round Dance and it has since become the largest Round Dance in Southern Alberta! A Round Dance is an Indigenous social gathering that extends a welcoming invitation to everyone in a celebration of friendship, diversity, and inclusivity. Traditionally held during the colder months, this event encourages both our Indigenous and non-Indigenous relatives within Treaty 7 territory and beyond to learn, connect, and engage with Elders, traditional Knowledge Keepers, and community members in an evening of singing, drumming, and dancing.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miskanawah had opted to host this event virtually for the past two years, broadcasting our Round Dance live on YouTube and Facebook. The full recording of last year’s 16th Annual Round Dance can be accessed here.