30th Annual University of Manitoba Traditional Graduation Powwow

30th Annual University of Manitoba Traditional Graduation Powwow

Event Date

The 30th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow will take place on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at the Investors Group Athletic Centre. Please join us in celebrating the achievements of the 2019 University of Manitoba's Indigenous graduates.

A Pow Wow is a celebration; it is a cultural event that brings people and nations together; it is an opportunity to hear traditional drum songs and see all different types of dancing. If you are adventurous, you might even want to join in for the community dances! The day-long celebration includes an opening Pipe Ceremony, presentations to the graduates, and a community feast in the afternoon. All activities are free and everyone is welcome!

Schedule:

11:00 a.m. - Pipe Ceremony
  1:00 p.m. - Grand Entry
  3:00 p.m. - Honouring the Graduates 
  4:00 p.m. - Feast and Pow Wow dancing 
                  - Métis entertainment resumes
  6:00 p.m. - Pow Wow Specials
  7:00 p.m. - Closing Prayer and payouts

*Craft Sale and Canteen are open all day.
*Only the first 10 drum groups to register (minimum five singers) will receive an honorarium.

Location:

Investors Group Athletic Centre
75 Sidney Smith Street
Winnipeg, MB CANADA

Contact: U of M Indigenous Student Centre

Phone: 204-474-8850

Email: isc@umanitoba.ca

http://umanitoba.ca/student/indigenous/events/traditional_graduation_pow_wow.html