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  • Aug 9 & 10 2025: Caldwell First Nation 1st Annual Pow Wow


    Caldwell First Nation is hosting their first annual Pow Wow!

    Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2025.

    Mersea Road 1 (beside Caldwell Gas & Variety)

    Everyone is welcome.

    $10 admission fee. Free for children under 8 and seniors over 60.

    Grand entry 12PM and 6PM on Saturday and 12PM on Sunday.

    No pets. Drug & alcohol free event. Bring a lawn chair.


    Learn more about Pow Wows and etiquette:

    A primer on Indigenous Pow Wows from Indigenous Corporate Training(External link).

    Indigenous Pow Wow Protocols from Indigenous Corporate Training(External link)

    Indigenous Pow Wow Dances from Indigenous Corporate Training(External link)


    Tips for Attending:

    Listen to the Master of Ceremonies – they’ll explain what’s happening to help visitors.

    Ask permission before taking pictures.

    Want to get in on the dancing? Listen for the Intertribal dances - these are for all people present to partake in the dance.

    Don’t touch people’s regalia without permission. They are not costumes and hold special meaning to dancers.

    Support the vendors. Some vendors may have interact or etransfer options, but please make sure you have cash on hand as well.

    Outdoor settings are sometimes uneven so watch your footing.

    Sometimes bleachers are available for people, but it never hurts to bring a chair with you.

    Seats closest to the dancing circle are reserved for singers, dancers, and drummers.

    Respect that some sections set aside for those with mobility issues to sit with mobile chairs or walkers.

    Leave pets at home as animals are not necessary at cultural gatherings and ceremonial functions.

    Don’t bring alcohol or drugs.

    Have fun!

  • Aug 29 - Sept 1 2025: 102nd North Buxton Homecoming

    A hand-drawn circle is filled with different images of significant to the Buxton community. The middle of the circle has a compass with North marked. The text around the circle says 102nd Buxton Homecoming 1924-2025. Celebrating Buxton's Agriculture. For full details and description, visit the Buxton Homecoming Facebook page.

    Art by Duncan Travis.


    The 102nd Buxton Homecoming is happening August 29 - September 1! This year's theme is 'Celebrating Buxton's Agriculture'.

    The event that started as a one-day reunion in 1924 has evolved into a four-day celebration. The events have a historic flavour and are hosted at the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum.

    Events are open to the public.

    Learn more on the North Buxton Homecoming Facebook page

  • New! CK Alert


    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has launched CKAlert, a new emergency notification service.

    Signing up for this service will allow residents to receive important public safety messages in the event of a major emergency in the community, such as flooding, boil water advisories, major road closures, and more.

    Learn more about the service and sign up on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's website.

  • New website: Free Food Resources in CK

    Flyer promoting the website with free food resources in Chatham-Kent. All text is included below.


    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Employment and Social Services program has created a website with information for people who may need food assistance, including resources like:

    • food banks
    • little free pantries
    • soup kitchens
    • food voucher programs
    • drop-in/outreach services.

    Visit www.chatham-kent.ca/EmergencyFood or scan the QR code above to go to the website.

    These services are here to support individuals and families in our community. Whether you're in immediate need or looking for ongoing assistance, there are options available to help you.