Sault College hosts annual pow wow
An Exciting day of Culture and Expression
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (September 8, 2022) – Sault College is excited to once again be hosting our pow wow for the first time in two years! This year’s theme is “Maamawizidaa” meaning, Let’s All Come Together. The pow wow will take place at Sault College on Saturday, September 10, in the College’s Health and Wellness Centre. Everyone from near and far are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in this cultural experience.
Sault College is proud to continue the tradition of hosting the pow wow on campus. The event, hosted by Sault College’s 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 “Maamawizidaa”, 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 Sault College’s Fire Arbour “Wiigwaasgamig” Birch Bark House and Firekeeper will be Levi Ross.
Grand Entry will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 102, followed by a free 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, Sault College 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 leather-work, beading, moccasins, and jewellery.
Food vendors will be offering traditional Indigenous foods and will operate throughout the event.
Parking is free anywhere on campus.
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About Sault College
The vision of Sault College is to provide a transformative life experience through empowering those who study with us to think and learn in progressive, innovative ways, including those we have not yet imagined. Sault College grants Ontario College certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, and degrees to its graduates. The College is the largest deliverer of apprenticeship training in all of Northern Ontario. Sault College has a significant economic impact on the community, with spin-offs in excess of $355 million. Over $2 million dollars in scholarships, bursaries and awards are distributed annually to students at the College. Located on the border to the United States and situated in the middle of three of the largest Great Lakes on the planet, in the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe, Sault College is one of 24 publicly-funded colleges in the province of Ontario.