One–day powwow at Education Centre

The seventh annual Welcome Powwow,hosted by Nipissing University and Canadore College, will be held on Friday,
September 14, from 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. beside the Education Centre Pond.

 Everyone is welcome to attend
and admission is free.

The one-day powwow is an
opportunity to celebrate and share Aboriginal Culture, while honouring the
diversity of all Nations represented at Canadore College and Nipissing
University. There are more than 500 First Nation, Inuit and Métis students enrolled in courses 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.

It is always a great pleasure to welcome all of our
students to another great year at Canadore,” said Mary Wabano, Director of
Canadore College’s First Peoples’ Centre. “The College is home to 350
Indigenous students who come from across the nation. This is a great way for
students to get to know one another and experience more of their campus.”

The event provides a social
background for students, faculty, leadership and the North Bay community to
come together in celebration of higher learning in post-secondary education.
Traditional drummers, singers and dancers in regalia, including students and
faculty, will be participating.

“The welcome powwow is an
excellent vehicle for our students to build networks and friendships that will
ease their transition to university,” said Laurie McLaren, Executive Director
in the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives at Nipissing University. “It’s also a
great way for the local community to share in a social activity rooted in First
Nation tradition.”

The powwow is hosted by
Canadore College’s First People’s Centre and Nipissing University’s Office of
Aboriginal Initiatives.