Curve Lake Pow Wow
Join us at the Curve Lake Pow Wow!
Event Details
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Leave from Gzowski College
Cost: Free
Join the Colleges of Trent University for the annual trip to the Curve Lake Pow Wow. Admission and bus transportation is free for students. (Don't need the bus? Sign up to get your admission bracelet through us!)
More details will be emailed to all registered attendees closer to the date. Please register through the Eventbrite link. Buses board at 10:45 am in the Gzowski Bus loop.
What is a Pow Wow?
Pow Wow means gathering or celebration.
Traditionally, a Pow Wow was an annual event held in the spring, after the winter snows had melted. It was a time to celebrate the renewal of life. It was a time to renew old friendships and form new ones. It was an opportunity to hold naming ceremonies and other traditional honouring ceremonies.
Pow Wows are still an important part of the lives of many Anishnaabeg and are held every weekend from early spring to late fall throughout Canada and the United States.
Pow Wow Etiquette:
- There are always lots of Elders who attend Pow Wows. If you want to approach an Elder with a question or a concern, proper etiquette suggests that you offer a small amount of tobacco to the Elder for sharing their knowledge. Any amount of tobacco is acceptable. Be courteous and patient as many times Elders take their time answering questions.
- Every Pow Wow is different. Respect is the key to good Pow Wow etiquette.
- Bring your own chair. The arena seating is reserved for the dancers and other participants.
- Check with the Pow Wow host before taking pictures. Put your camera down for all memorial dances.
- Absolutely no pictures or filming of our sacred fire is permitted.
- You must seek permission from the MC and the drum to record songs. Many Pow Wows disallow this practice.
- Unless you are wearing regalia, you may dance only during social songs. The MC will let you know when you can dance.
- Only those with permission of the Lead Singer may sit at a drum.
- Everyone must stand and men must remove their hat during Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Invocation, Memorial, Veterans songs and Closing song.
- Do not touch anyone’s regalia without permission.
- Absolutely no drugs, alcohol or pets are allowed on the Pow Wow grounds.
Contact Info
Feel free to contact Gzowski College regarding any questions: gzowski@trentu.ca