The Lakehead University Native Students Association will be hosting its 28th Annual Powwow on March 11-13, 2016.
Friday: Warm-ups – 6:00pm
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Saturday: Grand Entry – 1:00pm
Traditonal Feast – 5:00pm
Grand Entry – 7:00pm
Sunday: Grand Entry – 12:00pm
Closing Ceremonies – 5:00pm
MC: Ryan McMahon, Couchiching FN
Arena Director: Todd Genno, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Spiritual Advisor: Kalvin Ottertail, Lac La Croix FN
Host Drum: Northern Wind, Naotkamegwanning
Head Male Dancer: Steve Achneepineskum, Marten Falls FN
Head Female Dancer: Tanis Faulconer Gagnon, Onko-Onikamink
Specials:
Brandon Wapoose Memorial Special: 18+ Men’s Traditional – Saturday Evening. Hosted by Deanne Hupfield, Toronto ON.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Volunteers are needed for the 28th Annual LUNSA “Truth and Reconciliation” Powwow being held on Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 13. Volunteers would have the option of volunteering on either or both days, Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13. A volunteer meeting will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 6:30 PM, at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse. HIGH SCHOOL students needing volunteer hours are being asked to bring their volunteer forms to the Powwow. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: Clyde Brandon Moonias at cmoonia1@lakeheadu.ca or ACSS at 807-343-8085.
WILD FOOD NEEDED – The Lakehead University Native Students Association (LUNSA) is in the process of planning and preparing for this year’s powwow, and LUNSA is seeking donations of traditional food for the powwow feast. Any wild food donations, such as moose, deer, caribou, fish, rabbit, etc; would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Sheila Pelletier-Demerah, ACSS at (807) 343-8085 or email acss@lakeheadu.ca if you are able to make a donation.
For general inquires, please contact the Lakehead University Native Students Association at lunsa@lakeheadu.ca or at 807-346-7713.
For vendor inquires, please contact Helen Pelletier at aac@lakeheadu.ca or at 807-344-8814.