CREDIT—The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation welcomed visitors with a hearty “boozhoo” to the 38th annual Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow & Traditional Gathering.
The event took place August 21-23, 2026 on Mississauga Road just north of Hagersville. The weekend opened with an entertainment night on the Friday with local bands and karaoke, while Saturday and Sunday provided a full day of traditional drumming and dancing alongside a showcase of Indigenous vendors featuring fashion, art, food, and more.
While some bad weather limited crowds and dances compared to previous years, visitors and participants alike were immersed in Indigenous culture, with various exhibits, story tellings, and other teachings.
A focus remained on Mother Earth, with attendees asked to bring their own utensils, dinnerware, and reusable water bottles to reduce waste.
CREDIT—Dancers took part in several Indigenous performances during the 38th annual Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow & Traditional Gathering, hosted by Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and held August 21-23, 2026 at the pow wow grounds on Mississauga Road, north of Hagersville. 
CREDIT—Nawalka Geeshy Meegwun from the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation displayed regalia of their own design. 
CREDIT—Jeff LaForme designs jewellery. He has been doing his craft for about four years and finds it very therapeutic. 
CREDIT—One of the participants of the men’s traditional dance. 
CREDIT—Quinn LaForme enjoyed a frybread taco for lunch. 
CREDIT—Cindy Carpenter from the Six Nations and Kim Wheatley of the Shawanaga First Nation shared a few moments before the dancers’ grand entry. 
CREDIT—The Arnitz family, (l-r) Flora, Phillp, Valley, and Raven, were visiting from Canandaigua, New York to see friends and family when they made a trip to the pow wow together. 
CREDIT—Local carver Bryan LaForme had many options of walking sticks available. 
CREDIT—Several dancers performed in the grand entry. 
CREDIT—Attendees of all ages participated.
