September 14, 2006 Source: :
http://www.nipissingu.ca/news/view.asp?ID=20060809 One-day powwow at Education Centre Nipissing University and Canadore College are hosting a one-day powwow on Friday, September 15, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. beside the pond area at the Education Centre. North Bay, ON, September 14, 2006 — Nipissing University and Canadore College are hosting a one-day powwow on Friday, September 15, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. beside the pond area at the Education Centre. Traditional Native drummers, singers and dancers in regalia, including students and faculty, will be participating in the powwow. The event is meant as a welcome for First Nation and Metis students and to celebrate and share Native tradition. Nipissing and Canadore currently have more than 500 Native and Metis students enrolled in courses. Many travel long distances to attend school in North Bay, from as far west as Alberta to James Bay and Northern Quebec. "Our goal in hosting this one-day powwow is to assist Aboriginal students in building networks, partnerships and friendships among their peers. As well, it is a terrific opportunity for the campus community to participate in a social activity that is rooted in First Nation tradition," said Laurie McLaren, aboriginal services and programs administrator for Nipissing University. "The powwow is a great way to kick-start another exciting year at Canadore College and Nipissing University. This event is one of many that will bring our campus communities together in the spirit of sharing," said Mary Wabano, director of the Aboriginal Learning Unit at Canadore College. Chief Marianna Couchie of Nipissing First Nation will be speaking and will be accompanied by her community’s Eagle Staff in the Grand Entry. Everyone is welcome to attend and admission is free. Rain Location: Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre Please Note: Pictures are not permitted during the Grand Entry and the Flag Song Event Agenda Friday, September 15, 2006
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Education Centre
100 College Drive
North Bay, Ontario
Next to the pond outside the Education Centre cafeteria
(rain out location: Robert J. Surtees Athletic Centre) 11:00 A.M. Grand Entry/Opening Song (Eagle staffs, Chief of Nipissing First Nation, Canadore College and Nipissing University leadership, dancers) 11:10 A.M. Welcome
1. Chief Marianna Couchie, Nipissing First Nation
2. Canadore College, President Barbara Taylor
3. Nipissing University, President Dennis Mock
11:25 A.M. Powwow
• Friendship Dance
• Social dances 12:00 P.M. Light Luncheon Served 3:00 P.M. Closing (retire eagle staff) Head Male Dancer: Terry Dokis, Dokis First Nation
Head Female Dancer: Mona Tolley, Kitgan Zibi First Nation
Head Drum: Poplar Singers
Invited Drums: Lightning Singers, Young Buck Singers
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