(Sault Ste. Marie, ON September 8, 2022) 鈥 91探花 is excited to once again be hosting our pow wow for the firsttime in two years! This year鈥檚 theme is鈥惭补补尘补飞颈锄颈诲补补鈥 meaning, Let鈥檚 All Come Together. The pow wow will take place at 91探花 on Saturday, September 10 in the College鈥檚 Health and Wellness Centre! Everyonefromnear and far are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in this amazing cultural experience.
91探花 is proud to continue the tradition of hosting the pow wow on campus. The event, hosted by 91探花鈥檚 Indigenous Student Union and the School of Indigenous Studies and Academic Upgrading, will be an exciting, free day of cultural celebration!
Building on the theme of 鈥Maamawizidaa鈥, a sacred fire will be lit at sunrise on Saturday, September 10. The sacred fire will be held outside of the Health and Wellness Centre in 91探花鈥檚 Fire Arbour 鈥淲iigwaasgamig鈥 Birch Bark House. Firekeeper will be Levi Ross.
The Grand Entry will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 10 followed by a free, delicious feast at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria. The excitement will continue with the evening Grand Entry at 7 p.m.
The pow wow will feature the Host Drum, Bear Creek as well as Co-host Drum, Under the Pines from Obadjiwan First Nation. Other special guests include Barbara Nolan our Elder-in-Residence, Joel Syrette as Master of Ceremonies, Dion Syrette as Arena Director, and William Morin as Head Veteran. The Head Dancers will be Kristol Abel and Naakwam Shawanda.
The pow wow will feature traditional drums, as well as dancers in full regalia who will share their skill and cultural expression through dance. There will also be many Indigenous craft vendors with a wide variety of handcrafted leatherwork, beading, moccasins, and jewelry.
Food vendors will be offering traditional Indigenous foods and will operate throughout the event.
Parking is free anywhere on campus. We hope to see you there!
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