U of S Graduation Powwow to attract thousands
SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Graduation Powwow, in partnership with Affinity Credit Union, which celebrates the academic achievements of graduating Métis, First Nations and Inuit students from the U of S and high schools across the province.
Education Gym
8:45 am: High school graduates line up for grand entry
9 am: Drum roll call
9:15 am:Square dancing exhibition
9:30 am: Grand entry and honouring of high school graduates (streamed live online)
10:30 am–noon: Children's area open
10:30 am: Youth dance and drum competition
11:45 pm: U of S graduates line up for honouring
Noon: Honouring of U of S graduands (streamed live online)
1:30–3 pm: Children's area open
1:30–4:30 pm: Adult dance and drum competition
Available for interview:
- Graeme Joseph, chair of the Graduation Powwow Committee and team leader of First Nations, Métis and Inuit student success, Aboriginal Students’ Centre, U of S
- Jacqueline Ottmann, vice-provost of Indigenous Engagement, U of S
- Indigenous student graduands
- Powwow spectators
- Drummers and dancers
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Thoma
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-1851