Graduation Pow Wow

The University of Winnipeg welcomes you to the 20th Annual Graduation Pow Wow on Sunday May 4, 2025.

This annual traditional Pow Wow provides us with the opportunity to honour the work of our students, staff, faculty, and the community that has made it possible for our students to be successful.

We invite all dancers, singers, and spectators to join us to celebrate the achievement of our Indigenous graduates. The University of Winnipeg is proud to provide a Gender Inclusive Pow Wow. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome, including all veterans.

Program of Events:

Pipe and Water Ceremony 11:00am
Grand Entry 12:30pm
Feast 2:30pm

UWinnipeg Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) Graduates who would like to be honored at the Pow Wow please register!

Students must be graduating or have already graduated in the 2024/25 year.

Master of Ceremonies
Kyle Copenace

Arena Director
Tyson Henry

Hosted by
UW Indigenous Student Services Centre

Dance Specials 18+

Traditional
Jingle
Fancy Shawl
Traditional Bustle
Grass
Fancy Bustle
Red Dress Special

Categories

Tiny Tot
Junior
Teen
Adult
Golden Age

Craft Table Registration

Space is offered on a first come first serve for vendors to sell crafts and wares. Cost to register is $50 per table. Priority registration will be given to UWinnipeg students. Please fill out the form to apply for a table before April 7, 2025.

Parking

Street parking will be available around the Duckworth Centre/UWinnipeg. The City of Winnipeg offers up to four hours free parking on weekends. Please be advised that street parking on Spence St (in front of the Duckworth) is reserved for handicap parking. More information can be found on our parking map.

The UWinnipeg Graduation Pow Wow is one of three Graduation Pow Wows held in the same weekend. Guests are invited to join Red River College Polytech on May 2 and The University of Manitoba on May 3.

For more information please email issc@uwinnipeg.ca