Quick answer: Moosomin First Nation’s 2026 Competition Pow Wow runs September 11-13, 2026, at Moosomin First Nation near Cochin, Saskatchewan. Grand Entry is Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 12 p.m.
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Last verified September 4, 2026. Powwow details can change. Powwow Times will continue updating this page as the committee releases more dancer, prize-money, special and registration information.
Dancer quick facts
| Dates | September 11-13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Moosomin First Nation / Cochin area, Saskatchewan |
| Format | Competition powwow |
| Host Drum | Young Spirit |
| MCs | Donny Speidel and Hal Eagletail |
| Arena Director | Vincent Rain |
| Drum Boss | Preston Gamble |
| Sound | Chocan Sound |
| Tabulations | C&T Tabulations |
| Cultural Director | Gerald Baptiste |
| Adult dance prize breakdown | Not publicly verified yet |
| Teen / junior prize breakdown | Not publicly verified yet |
| Drum contest / drum pay | Not publicly verified yet |
| Registration deadline / fees | Not publicly verified yet |
| Specials | Committee contacts are published; individual special details still need confirmation |
Grand Entry schedule
- Friday, September 11: 7 p.m.
- Saturday, September 12: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, September 13: 12 p.m.
2026 head staff
- Host Drum: Young Spirit
- MCs: Donny Speidel and Hal Eagletail
- Arena Director: Vincent Rain
- Drum Boss: Preston Gamble
- Sound: Chocan Sound
- Tabulations: C&T Tabulations
- Cultural Director: Gerald Baptiste
Prize money and dance categories
Moosomin is advertised as a competition powwow, but Powwow Times has not yet found a public 2026 prize breakdown that we can verify for Men’s Fancy, Men’s Grass, Men’s Traditional, Women’s Jingle, Women’s Fancy, Women’s Traditional, Golden Age, teens or juniors. We are leaving those fields marked as unconfirmed rather than guessing or using a previous year’s payout.
Dancers: if you are choosing between powwows based on purse size, age divisions or registration rules, check back here before travelling. We will add the complete payout chart as soon as a current committee source is available.
Specials
The published event listing provides dedicated contacts for specials, but a complete public list of 2026 specials and purses was not available in the sources Powwow Times could verify on September 4.
Committee and event contacts
- President: Clint Swiftwolfe — 306-480-4125
- Vice President: Wes Kahpeaysewat — 306-480-9839
- Vendors / raffles / crafts: Kelly Villaenuve — 306-480-1176
- Specials: Melissa Bird — 306-441-6924
- Specials: Reuben Jade Smith — 306-480-7721
What dancers should confirm before travelling
- Adult, Golden Age, teen and junior prize-money breakdowns
- Exact dance categories and age divisions
- Registration opening and closing times
- Whether there are registration fees or day-pay requirements
- Drum contest or drum-pay information
- Specials and special-format rules
- Camping, RV and shower availability
Planning your trip
Moosomin First Nation is in Treaty 6 territory in Saskatchewan near Cochin and the Battlefords. Dancers and families travelling any distance should confirm accommodation or camping before leaving, especially if arriving Friday evening.
New to powwows? Read What Is a Powwow? and our first-time visitor guide. You can also browse the Fall Powwows 2026 schedule for other upcoming gatherings.
Official information and verification
Powwow Times verified the current dates, Grand Entry schedule, head staff and committee contacts against the current Moosomin First Nation Competition Pow Wow listing on the Pow Wow Calendar. The event committee’s newest flyer or announcement remains the controlling source for changes. We intentionally do not publish unverified prize amounts.
