Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow

The Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow returns on Friday, September 13, 2024. 

The 2024 theme is Mnaadenmaadaanig gdiwenmaagninaanig / Honouring all our relations.

The day will begin with the lighting of a sacred fire, followed by a sunrise ceremony conducted by Clayton Shirt. Please bring your lawn chairs if you are attending the sunrise ceremony. There will be various styles of Pow Wow dancing, beautiful sounds of drums and singing, and many Indigenous vendors and information booths on-site.

Aambe bizhaak / All are welcome to join in the celebration. No registration is required. Donations are gladly accepted.

Schedule of the day

Giigida-nini / Master of ceremony: Bob Goulais
Eniigaanzid / Arena director: Harvey Dreaver
Eagle staff carrier: Dr. Michael Doxtator

• 6:30 a.m. - Lighting of sacred fire 
• 7 a.m. - Sunrise ceremony by Clayton Shirt
• 11 a.m. - Indigenous vendor market opens
• 11 a.m. - Pow Wow etiquette teachings by Bob Goulais 
• 12 p.m. - Maamwi-biindigegaawag / Grand entry 
• 12:15 p.m. - Welcoming Remarks 
• 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Intertribal dancing, specials, dance categories 
• 4:30 p.m. - Giveaway
• 5 p.m. - Closing

Join us for Pow Wow etiquette teachings on Zoom

To ensure all attendees know what to expect at a Pow Wow and to participate fully and respectfully, please join us virtually for Pow Wow etiquette teachings by Bob Goulais on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Accessibility

The university is committed to the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. If you require any accessibility accommodations to ensure your full participation, please email Crystal Osawamick, Manager, Indigenous Events and Special Projects at Indigevents@torontomu.ca.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email the Pow Wow Coordinator at Indigevents@torontomu.ca.