It害羞草研究所檚 one of the biggest First Nations cultural events in the South Okanagan and it害羞草研究所檚 back for the third year.

Hosted by the Four Seasons Cultural Society, the Powwow Between The Lakes runs from August 17 to 19 at the Outma Sqilx害羞草研究所檞 Cultural School (151 Outma Sqilx害羞草研究所檞 Place) on the Penticton Indian Band.

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The event draws competitors from the ages of 6 to 65 from across Western Canada and the northwestern United States. Some of the dances to be featured at this year害羞草研究所檚 event include Men害羞草研究所檚 Chicken Battle, Outgoing Princess, Two-Spirited and Ladies Jingle.

The event begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 17, with two competitions on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The competition wraps up on Sunday at 1 p.m. The cost to attend the Powwow is $5 per day or $10 for a weekend pass. Children under the age of 10 are free.

There will also be concessions and craft vendors on site. As is the standard for powwows, the event will be drug and alcohol-free.

More information about the Powwow for guests and competitors as well as for sponsors and craft vendors is available at .