Bodéwadmi Gathering 2026

FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY, Wis. — Thousands of Potawatomi citizens from across the United States and Canada are gathering this week at the Forest County Potawatomi Community for Bodéwadmi Gathering 2026 (Potawatomi Gathering). Hosted in Crandon, Wisconsin, the weeklong event is expected to draw up to 5,000 attendees representing the 12 Potawatomi Nations.

Eager to learn and see family and friends, hundreds of Potawatomi gathered on Monday.

Since 1994—except during the COVID-19 pandemic—the 12 Potawatomi Nations have gathered annually, with each Nation taking turns hosting the event. In 2004, organizers expanded the Gathering by adding two days devoted to language instruction, giving attendees an opportunity to learn and strengthen Bodwéwadmimwen, the Potawatomi language.

The various Potawatomi nations are on this banner flag.

The first two days of this year’s Gathering—Monday and Tuesday—are dedicated to the language conference, where more than 500 participants are expected to immerse themselves in Bodwéwadmimwen. The conference highlights the Potawatomi Nations’ ongoing commitment to preserving, revitalizing, and passing their language on to future generations.

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