Plans are well in the works for the 12th annual MVSD/ACC Graduation Pow Wow event.
Is it set to take place on May 16th on the Dauphin Rec Services Fairgrounds, with a backup plan to be held inside of Rotary Arena if the weather does not cooperate on that day.
Organizer Wade Houle says the event continues to grow every year,
"Historically we have hosted it in gymnasiums in our schools. Last year we hosted it in the curling rink. It was a beautiful, hot day and we had about 1,000 people including students. The curling rink was packed and it was hot, so we thought we should move it outside if this event continues to grow, wo that we could have access for more people and parking so that more people could come and watch. "
Organizer Carole Shankaruk it is going to be a special day.
"When we talk about pow-wow, it represents all people coming together and dancing for life. And it really speaks to reconciliation. We are going to be honouring both indigenous and non-indigenous grads, and so we really encourage people to come out. It is our largest cultural divisional event of the year. And again we are partnering with Assiniboine Community College and we will honour all of their graduates as well."
There will also be a special tribute to Elder Bev Harvey, who recently passed away.
Registration goes from 9-10 am that day, with the Pow Wow going from 10 am to 2:30.
You can pre-register for the event online at www.mvsd.ca.
