One day powwow at Nipissing

Nipissing University and Canadore College are hosting the sixth annual Welcome Powwow, Friday, September 16, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. beside the Education Centre Pond.

The social celebration welcomes Aboriginal students to campus by sharing Aboriginal culture and by celebrating the diversity of all Nations represented at Canadore College and Nipissing University. Drummers, singers and dancers in traditional regalia, including students and faculty from Canadore and Nipissing, will be participating.

The welcome powwow is an inclusive event, admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

There are more than 750 self-identified First Nation, Inuit and Métis students enrolled in programs at Canadore and Nipissing. Many travel long distances to attend school in North Bay, from as far west as Alberta to James Bay and Northern Québec.

“The powwow is a great introductory step to help students start building a support network of friends at Nipissing,” said Laurie McLaren, executive director of the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives at Nipissing University.  “Our team in our office is glad to host an event that is one part of many cultural supports and services available for them and for their families during their stay at Nipissing.”

“Canadore is honoured to be the college of choice for so many Aboriginal learners and partners,” said Mary Wabano, Director of the Aboriginal Learning Unit. “The welcome powwow aims to help students adjust to their new college and community settings and also celebrates the beginning of their academic careers.”

The powwow is hosted by Canadore College’s Aboriginal Learning Unit and Nipissing University’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives.