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Pow Wow Overview

2010 First Nations University of Canada 32nd Annual Spring Celebration

March 27 & 28th, 2010
Brandt Centre, Evraz Place
Regina, Saskatchewan

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As the first Pow Wow of the year, this much anticipated event is also considered one of the biggest Pow Wows in Saskatchewan, attracting more than 7,000 visitors and participants from across Canada and the United States. Since it first began in 1978, the pow wow has been held every year to celebrate cultural diversity, to unify families and communities, and to demonstrate First Nations traditions through a wide variety of song and dance styles.

The celebration of spring announces new life and gives thanks for sharing in the rebirth of the land. Our students initiated this event thirty years ago and are still a big part of the celebration as volunteers and head staff.

The proceeds from this year's event goes toward establishing a second scholarship prize.

Building Community Spirit

With the help of over 150 volunteers, the First Nations University of Canada Pow Wow has become one  of Regina’s largest spring tourist attractions. In strengthening community relations, all involvement from the Elders, the arts and crafts organizations, the corporate and non-profit organizations, the Regina Police Service, and local businesses contributes to the community spirit of this event.
While the First Nations University of Canada Pow Wow proves to be a powerful way to heighten awareness of First Nation culture with non-First Nations and other ethnic community groups, it also provides a tremendous amount of publicity not only for the First Nations University of Canada, but also for the city and the province.
 

Eagle Sponsor Access Communications

proudly presents a 3-hour broadcast of the pow wow on ACCESS TV, starting with the grand entry at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2010.

DVDs will be available. More information to be announced.

2010 POW WOW COMMITTEE

Richard Missens, Chair

Sharon Acoose
Keaneena Agecoutay
Suzy Bear
Cory Gauthier
Jo-anne Goodpipe
Elder Ken Goodwill
Albertine Gosselin
Elder Florence Isaac
Rick Jacques
Denise Kaiswatum
Roland Kaye
Dr.Bobby Kayseas
Elder Isador Pelletier
Tina Pelletier
Dr. Arzu Sardarli
Dr. Bettina Schneider
Angelina Weenie
Kathy Wilson-Walsh
Pearl Yuzicappi
Honourable Mention
Elder Velma Goodfeather

Institutional Partner
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Center

HEAD STAFF

ARENA DIRECTORS

Elvin Nicotine
Red Pheasant First Nation

Ashley Whitehawk
Gordon First Nation

Student Arena Director – Jacob Pratt
Muscowpetung First Nation

HEAD SINGING JUDGES
Bobby Badger
Kawakatoose First Nation

Harvey Dreaver
Big River First Nation

EMCEES
Howie Thompson
Carry The Kettle First Nation

Jason Goodstriker
Blood Tribe, Alberta

Student Emcee - Jeff Cappo
Muscowpetung First Nation

 

 

AGENDA – Saturday March 27, 2010

8:00 AM   Pipe Ceremony

10:00 AM  Registration Opens

12:00 PM   Grand Entry  

  • Introduction of Head Staff and Dignitaries

Inter-Tribal Dancing

2:00 PM  Tiny Tots – Exhibition Dancing
Sponsored by Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Regulators (IGR)

Dance Competitions
Champion, Teen and Youth Divisions

6:00 PM   Supper Break
Miss First Nations University of Canada 2007

Presentations Elders Lounge

SPECIAL:  Aboriginal Fashion Show – Chelsa Reil of Glacsy Model Management Canada

7:00 PM   Grand Entry  

  • Introduction of Head Staff and Dignitaries
  • Introduction of Dancers
  • Welcoming Address

Inter-tribal Dancing

SPECIAL: Miss First Nations University – Rebecca Sangwais – Woman’s Fancy

Dance Exhibitions
Champion, Teen and Youth Divisions

Dance Competitions
All Adult Dance Categories
12:00 AM   Retiring of Flags 
 
AGENDA – Sunday March 28, 2010

8:00 AM   Pipe Ceremony     

12:00 PM   Grand Entry     

  • Introduction of Head Staff and Dignitaries
  • Introduction of Dancers
  • Welcoming Address

Inter-Tribal Dancing

Tiny Tots – Exhibition Dancing

SPECIAL:   Teen Grass Special sponsored by Quinton Thomas & Family

FINAL Dance Competition for:
Champion, Teen and Youth Divisions

5:00 PM   Miss First Nation University of Canada
Presentation and Crowning

6:00 PM   Supper Break
First Nations University of Canada Committee Give-away

7:00 PM   Grand Entry

  • Introduction of Head Staff and Dignitaries
  • Introduction of Dancers
  • Introduction of NEW Miss First Nations University of Canada
  • Welcoming Address

SPECIAL:  First Nations University Elder’s  - 65+ men and women

Inter-Tribal Dancing

FINAL Dance Competition for:
All Adult Dance Categories

11:00 PM   Announcement of 2007 Winners
Dance Divisions
Singing Competition

12:00 PM  Closing Ceremonies & Retiring of Flags

 

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