Graduation Pow Wow
Â鶹´«Ã½ welcomes you to the 20th Annual Graduation Pow Wow on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
This annual traditional Pow Wow provides us with the opportunity to honour the work of our students, staff, faculty, and the community that has made it possible for our students to be successful.
We invite all dancers, singers, and spectators to join us to celebrate the achievement of our Indigenous graduates. Â鶹´«Ã½ is proud to provide a Gender Inclusive Pow Wow. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome, including all veterans.
Program of Events:
Pipe and Water Ceremony 11:00am
Grand Entry 12:30pm
Feast 2:30pm
UWinnipeg Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) Graduates who would like to be honored at the Pow Wow please register!
Students must be graduating or have already graduated in the 2024/25 year.
Indigenous Graduate RegistrationMaster of Ceremonies
Kyle Copenace
Arena Director
Tyson Henry
Hosted by
UW Indigenous Student Services Centre
Dance Specials 18+
Traditional
Jingle
Fancy Shawl
Traditional Bustle
Grass
Fancy Bustle
Red Dress Special
Categories
Tiny Tot
Junior
Teen
Adult
Golden Age
Craft Table Registration
Space is offered on a first come first serve for vendors to sell crafts and wares. Cost to register is $50 per table. Priority registration will be given to UWinnipeg students. Please fill out the form to apply for a table before April 7, 2025.
Sign up hereJoin us as a volunteer
We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to help with various volunteer roles during the Graduation Pow Wow event. Sign up to be part of this exciting day and help celebrate our Indigenous grads!
Sign up hereParking
Street parking will be available around the Duckworth Centre/UWinnipeg. The City of Winnipeg offers up to four hours free parking on weekends. Please be advised that street parking on Spence St (in front of the Duckworth) is reserved for handicap parking. More information can be found on our parking map.
The UWinnipeg Graduation Pow Wow is one of three Graduation Pow Wows held in the same weekend. Guests are invited to join Red River College Polytech on May 2 and on May 3.
For more information please email issc@uwinnipeg.ca