Dancing Towards Reconciliation: The 2nd Annual Powwow Coming to University of New Brunswick

On Wednesday April 6, the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre at the University of New Brunswick will host a free public event, the 2nd annual UNB Powwow “Dancing Towards Reconciliation” at the Richard J. Currie Center, UNB Fredericton from 12 to 5 p.m. 

This year, MWC  is focusing on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to garner support towards implementing the TRC’s recommendations and calls to action. The Powwow gathering will provide an opportunity for the public to participate in, learn and celebrate Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey cultures and traditions.

The day will begin at noon with an opening prayer by UNB’s Elder-in-Residence Imelda Perley, followed by special guests addressing the importance of the TRC recommendations as a way to honour residential school survivors in the Atlantic region.

At 12:30 pm, grand entry will commence with traditional First Nation drumming, chanting and dancing in full ceremonial regalia. First Nation vendors will also be selling traditional art, crafts and food. The grand exit will be at 5 pm

Eastern Eagle, Muskrat Singers, and Birch Creek Singers are the featured drum groups. The head male and female dancers this year are River Sacobie of St. Mary’s First Nation and Ashley Julian of Sipekne’katik First Nation. The junior head dancer is Bronson Acquin-Mandisodza of St. Mary’s First Nation.

Updates can be found at the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre Facebook page.

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