The Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation Pow-wow came to a close Thursday. The annual three day event is filled with dancing, singing and drumming. This year attracted people from as far away as New York, Oklahoma, and Washington.

Marshall Thomson drove 14 hours to dance at the pow-wow in Ginew.

Tyson Henry, Vice President of the Pow-wow Committee, co-ordinated the event alongside Darcy Henry and Garret Henry.

"We've been planning for about three months now non-stop, approaching different businesses for donations... the past two weeks it's been constant work," he said.

This year, the pow-wow gave away over $100,000 in prize money, with the biggest prize going toward the drum contest.

Henry noted advertising at different pow-wows over the summer is the best way to spread the word.

"It brings in a lot of people to showcase our community... a lot of people don't get to travel how we do, and bringing the celebration to them is our main focus so our younger generation can see that as well, and get into the pow-wow spirit," said Henry.

A visitor from Saskatchewan, Marshall Thomson, travelled 14 hours to attend this event.

"The people are really nice, they're friendly, you feel very welcome here," said Thomson, who has been dancing since the age of 5.

Craig Alexander, Chief of Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, explained the significance of the Ginew pow-wow.

"It's a way to showcase our culture and just to show the revival of the Anishinabe way, and it's a good way to show people from the surrounding communities that our people are strong and resilient, and that our people are here to stay," he said.

The event had over 300 singers, dancers and staff, with visitors and vendors adding to the number.

Craig Alexander, Chief of Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation.