Pow Wow this Saturday

Ceremony, education and entertainment will be major features of a Pow Wow at the Barrie Campus of Georgian College on March 10.
The Pow Wow is being organized by Fire in the Centre, a Native, student board of directors, which operates within Georgian’s Native Community and Social Development program. The students are holding this gathering to honour and celebrate their culture. This Pow Wow is traditional and highlights culture and encourages participation and inclusiveness.
The event is the grand finale of the College’s celebrations of Diversity Week. In advance of the event, students will be selling a “Diversity Bracelet” for $2, available at locations throughout the College, featuring the four colours of the Aboriginal medicine wheel. Tickets will also be sold before and during the Pow Wow for $3 or two for $5.
The drug and alcohol-free Pow Wow will be held in the gymnasium from noon to 5 p.m., with a “Grand Entry” at noon. Native dancers and drummers from across Ontario will perform traditional songs and dances. Visitors won’t want to miss the very talented Host Drum – Red Spirit Drum Group and many other dancers and drummers from across the province.
Native arts and crafts will also be available for sale and Aboriginal Studies students will sell traditional Aboriginal foods such as Indian tacos, scone dogs and traditional soup. This event is open to everyone to attend, regardless of heritage. The Grand Entry is an especially spectacular event and is great education for children and adults alike.
Admission will be $3 per person, including a 20-page souvenir guide, and a voluntary donation to the Food Bank would be appreciated. Profits will be directed toward Aboriginal students’ graduation. Students hope to make this an annual celebration of Native culture at Georgian College.

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