Graduation Powwow 2013

Wed May 29

The Bowl

Everyone is welcome — free admission!

Aboriginal, asc, powwow, convocation

Event details

The Graduation Powwow celebrates graduating Aboriginal students from the U of S and from high schools across the province. For more information contact the Aboriginal Students' Centre.

Head staff

  • Master of Ceremonies: Donny Speidel
  • Arena Directors: Clifton Goodwill & Kenny Pratt Jr.
  • Head Drum Judge: John Noon
  • Host Drum: Rock Hill

Parking

We suggest you drop people off in front of the Kinesiology Physical Activity Centre (PAC) and walk to the Bowl from there. You may park in the Stadium Parkade ($6 per day with no re-entry). There will be reserved parking spots on campus for school buses (contact the ASC for more information). For seniors and those with reduced mobility, a shuttle bus will be available to drive from the parkade to the powwow (the shuttle will leave the parkade approximately every 15 minutes).

Protocol and Audio and video recording
Spectators should stand and remove hats during the grand entry, Flag and Victory songs and the invocation. Please limit your use of flash photography as it poses a distraction while the dancers are performing. We suggest asking for permission of the performers before taking pictures or video of them. The University of Saskatchewan reserves the right to take photographs of this event, including attendees, for use in future promotional materials.

MayThu23

Powwow 101 Workshops

12 - 1pmAboriginal Students' Centre

During the session you will learn about the history of the powwow and the different activities that will make up this year's Graduation Powwow. This is also an opportunity for any questions regarding a Powwow to be answered.

MayFri24

Powwow 101 Workshops

2 - 3pmAboriginal Students' Centre

During the session you will learn about the history of the powwow and the different activities that will make up this year's Graduation Powwow. This is also an opportunity for any questions regarding a Powwow to be answered.

MayWed29

Registration and/or Check In

9 - 10:45 am

School groups, Grade 12 graduates, hund drummers, dancers and dignitaries

Drum Roll Call

10:45 am

Points will be awarded to all adult and youth drums.
Honouring Grade 12 Graduates (First Grand Entry)

11 am

Honouring Grade 12 graduates
Expo

11 am - 3 pm

Youth Competition

12 - 3 pm

Hand drum and dancing.
Registration and/or Check In

U of S graduates, singers, dancers and dignitaries.
Honouring U of S Graduates (Second Grand Entry)

5 pm

Honouring U of S graduates
Adult Competition

6 - 9 pm

Hand drum and dancing.

Aboriginal Students' Centre

  • Location: Marquis Hall, Room 110
  • Location:306-966-5790 
  • Location:306-966-5081 
  • Location:asc@usask.ca
  • Location: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This event is brought to you by:

  • University of Saskatchewan
  • BHP Billiton
  • Saskatoon Media Group
  • Areva
  • Potash Corp
  • CTV
  • Eagle Feather News
  • Fire Creek Gas and Grill
  • Gradworks
  • St. Thomas More College
  • Shell Canada
  • Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board
  • Peace Hills Trust
  • Semaganis Worme Law Office
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