Traditional Graduation PowWow

The 23rd Annual Traditional Graduation PowWow

WHERE:    The University of Manitoba, Investors Group Athletic Centre
WHEN:      Saturday, May 5, 2012
                  Pipe Ceremony -- 10:30 am
                  Grand Entry -- 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
                  Feast -- 5:00 pm
                  Craft Sale

CONTACT: 204-474-8850

GRADUATE INFORMATION

This Information sheet is provided to answer some questions you might have regarding your role in the Grand Entry and throughout the day. If you have any other questions not covered on this sheet, please ask any Traditional Graduation Committee member, and we will do our best to help you.

	The Yellow Ribbon     This is given to you when you register at the Graduates registration table. This is so that the community, guests and Powwow committee may identify you as one of the grads.
	Grand Entry(s):   We ask that you are available for the Grand Entries at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm You will be directed to your position in the Grand Entry by the Arena Director and/or one of the Arena Director's helpers. Order of the Grand Entry Eagle Staff/Flags Veterans Honoured Guests U of M Aboriginal Student Association/Council Powwow Committee Graduates (designated by yellow ribbon) and community flags PowWow dancers, by categories
	Honour Song:   This will take place at approximately 2:30 pm This will be announced throughout the afternoon. When this event is happening, you will be directed to the 1st floor of the complex, where you will form a line two abreast. At the beginning of the honour song, you will enter the gym (dancing or walking). Once you have completed the circle, the community will be asked to come down and extend their congratulations with a hand shake. Some of the people may choose to join the circle and dance with you. Upon completion of the honour song, we ask that you remain on the floor where benches/chairs will be provided for you to sit. The speeches from the community will commence. The Honour Song gives tribute to your accomplishments.
	Give-away:   Following the speeches there will be a give-away to honor and recognize your achievements. The emcee will call you up individually and announce the degree/certificate you have received. You will be asked to come and receive your Degree/Certificate and gifts from the committee members. We request that you return to your place in the circle until the give-away is complete

* PowWow events may not follow strict time lines, as there may be certain ceremonies, such as retrieving dropped eagle feathers or the sounding of eagle whistles that will take precedence over time schedules. We request your understanding and respect in the event the agenda is somewhat delayed.