2012 First Nations University of Canada
34th Annual Spring Celebration Pow Wow
The 2012 First Nations University of Canada 34th Annual Spring Celebration Pow Wow will take place on April 14 & 15, 2012 at the Brandt Centre in Regina. Advances passes are available at Student Success Services at a reduced rate.
Dance Categories
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Champion Division Men and Women 60+ |
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1st $1000.00 2nd $750.00 3rd $500.00 4th $250.00 5th $150.00 |
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Senior Division Men (40-59) Traditional, Grass, and Chicken |
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1st $1000.00 2nd $750.00 3rd $500.00 4th $250.00 5th $150.00 |
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Senior Division Women (40-59) Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy |
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1st $1000.00 2nd $750.00 3rd $500.00 4th $250.00 5th $150.00 |
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Adult Division Men (18-39)Traditional, Fancy, Grass, and Chicken |
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1st $1000.00 2nd $750.00 3rd $500.00 4th $250.00 5th $150.00 |
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Adult Division Women(18-39) Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy |
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1st $1000.00 2nd $750.00 3rd $500.00 4th $250.00 5th $150.00 |
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Teen Boys Division (12-17) Traditional, Fancy, Grass, and Chicken |
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1st $250.00 2nd $150.00 3rd $125.00 4th $100.00 5th $75.00 |
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Teen Girls Division (12-17) Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy |
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1st $250.00 2nd $150.00 3rd $125.00 4th $100.00 5th $75.00 |
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Junior boys Division (11 & Under) Traditional, Fancy, Grass, and Chicken |
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1st $75.00 2nd $75.00 3rd $75.00 4th $75.00 5th $75.00 |
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Junior Girls Division (11 & Under) Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy |
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1st $75.00 2nd $75.00 3rd $75.00 4th $75.00 5th $75.00 |
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Tiny Tots |
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No Contest, Must be registered and dancing in Pow wow regalia |
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Drumming |
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1st $5000.00 2nd $3000.00 3rd $2000.00 4th $1500.00 5th $600.00 6th $600.00 7th $600.00 8th $600.00 |
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Students, Faculty and Staff at the University have hosted the Pow-wow for more than 30 years. This annual event is the celebration of spring and an opportunity for the First Nations people to share in rich and vibrant culture through song, dance, food and craft.
As the first Pow Wow of the year, this much anticipated event is also considered one of the biggest Pow Wows in Saskatchewan, attracting more than 7,000 visitors and participants from across Canada and the United States. Since it first began in 1978, the pow wow has been held every year to celebrate cultural diversity, to unify families and communities, and to demonstrate First Nations traditions.
The celebration of spring announces new life and gives thanks for sharing in the rebirth of the land. Our students initiated this event thirty years ago and are still a big part of the celebration as volunteers and head staff.
Building Community Spirit
With the help of over 90 volunteers, the First Nations University of Canada Pow Wow has become one of Regina’s largest spring tourist attractions. In strengthening community relations, all involvement from the Elders, the arts and crafts organizations, the corporate and non-profit organizations, the Regina Police Service, and local businesses contributes to the community spirit of this event.
Our students and staff would like to thank our corporate sponsors. Without their generosity this event would not be possible.
2012 Pow-wow Committee
- Elder Florence Isaac
- Richard Missens, Chair
- Dr. Doyle Anderson
- Dr. Bettina Schneider
- Keaneena Agecoutay
- Cory Gauthier
- Albertine Gosselin
- Denise Kaiswatum
- Roland Kaye
- Doreen Oakes
- Dr. Angelina Weenie
- Dr. Arzu Sardarli
- Joanne Goodpipe
- Lianda Tanner
- Amy Morris
- Elmer Eashappie
