Gala event

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EDMONTON-The second annual Canadian National Powwow Society fundraising gala was held at the Northlands Agricom on April 15.

The gala, attended by dignitaries including Edmonton Mayor Bill Smith and associate minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Pearl Calahasin, featured Dale Auger as emcee.

The event, attended by more than 600 people featured comedians, Howie Miller and Don Burnstick. Powwow dancers from different dance categories, singer Tom Jackson, an auction and a chance to win a cool 1,000-bill were also a part of the evening's activities.

This year's powwow is scheduled for June 16 to 18. The three-day event in Edmonton is expecting visitors from across the country.