Miawpukek First Nation powwow returns with pared-down event After COVID concerns cancelled last year's event, members of Miawpukek First Nation are happy the powwow is back. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jul 03, 2021 7:00 PM NT | Last Updated: July 3 Members of the Miawpukek First Nation celebrated the beginning of their annual powwow Saturday.(Submitted by Danielle Benoit) As the annual powwow of the Miawpukek First Nation got underway in Conne River Saturday, participants say this years event won't feel like previous years. Trevor Stride, operations manager for Miawpukek First Nation Radio in Conne River, will take up his usual role of master of ceremonies at Saturday's powwow.