Brought to the community of Windsor by the Aboriginal Education Centre at the University of Windsor and St. Clair College’s Indigenous Student Services
May 9-11, 2024
Co-hosted by St. Clair College and the University of Windsor
Co-hosted by St. Clair College and the University of Windsor
Join us for this 3 day event to experience the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture at Windsor’s Annual Pow Wow
WSG Mr. 7 Inches
St. Clair College Student Life Centre
Doors open at 7pm
St. Clair College Sportsplex
Students invited from local school boards as special guests
With Special Guest Performance by
May 9, 2024 – doors open at 7pm
St. Clair College Student Life Centre
Sebastian Gaskin is a multi-instrumentalist R&B singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Canada, who grew up in Tataskweyak Cree Nation, or Split Lake Manitoba as it’s better known. Sebastian writes and self produces music that is anything but formulaic, thanks to eclectic musical tastes in R&B, Hip Hop, Metal,and Punk. The Winnipeg Free Press says: “…think Post Malone mixed with Frank Ocean, all swag and smooth vocals, hits of hip-hop and rap, rounded out with emotive thoughtful lyrics.”.
Gaskin is the recipient of the 2021 Western Canadian Music Award for R&B Artist of the Year, the 2021 Kevin Walters Song Writing Award, and was also chosen to attend the 2021 Allan Slaight Juno Masterclass.
Following the release of Gaskin’s debut EP, “Contradictions”, on their own imprint, LieBoy Concepts, Sebastian made some impressive strides headlining a cross-Canada club tour and appearing at established festivals throughout the country including; Festival du voyageur, Canadian Music Week, Interstellar Rodeo, and Calgary Stampede. They have supported artists including Common and T-Pain, and have toured supporting the iconic songwriter and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Emcee: Gordon Nicotine-Sands
Arena Director: Jordan Williams White Eye
Host Drum: Little Creek
Co-Host Drum: Eagleflight
Dancers:
Head Veteran: Terrence J. Riley (T.J.)
Elder: Elder Myrna Kicknosway
Featuring Oneida Singers and Dancers
Sponsored by Culture Shock Bead Co
Sponsored by Aboriginal Child Resource Centre &
Ska:Na Family Learning Centre
A Pow Wow is a sacred gathering of Indigenous peoples to honour the past, renew friendships and celebrate with music, song, food, dance and storytelling.
You will experience brilliantly coloured regalia representing legends and lore. Listen to the grounding beat of the drum, and songs about warriors, respect and social life passed down by the elders for generations.
Visit the many vendor to sample Indigenous cuisine and browse authentic artwork, crafts, carving, beadwork and jewellery to purchase.
If you require more information about the Student and Alumni Pow Wow, please fill in the form to the right and someone from our committee will return your message as soon as possible.
See below the list of hotels you might want to consider staying at during your visit to Windsor:
Sponsorships for the 2024 event are now closed. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in partnering with us for future Pow Wows.
All vendor spots for 2024 are now full. Please email Tina at [email protected] if you would like more information about being a vendor for future Pow Wows.
If you are interested in volunteering for the 2024 Pow Wow on May 9-11, please email Tina at [email protected] with the times you are available.
Aboriginal Child
Research Centre
Can-Am Urban Native Homes
Culture Shock Bead Co.
CUPE
Local 1393
Royal Bank of Canada
Unifor
Local 200
Windsor Police Service
Brought to the community of Windsor by the Aboriginal Education Centre at the University of Windsor and St. Clair College’s Indigenous Student Services
In partnership with our Pow Wow Working Circle Partners:
