Graduation Pow Wow

The University of Winnipeg welcomes you to the 21st Annual Graduation Pow Wow in the Duckworth Centre on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

This annual traditional Pow Wow provides us with the opportunity to honour the work of our students, staff, faculty, and the community that has made it possible for our students to be successful.

We invite all dancers, singers, and spectators to join us to celebrate the achievement of our Indigenous graduates.
The University of Winnipeg is proud to provide a Gender Inclusive Pow Wow. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome, including all veterans.

Graduate Registration

UWinnipeg Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) Graduates who would like to be honored at the Pow Wow please register! Students must be graduating or have already graduated in the 2025/26 year. 

Craft Table Registration

Space is offered on a first come first serve for vendors to sell crafts and wares. Cost to register is $50 per table. Priority registration will be given to UWinnipeg students. Please fill out the form to apply for a table before April 10, 2026. 

Craft Table Registration

Join us as a volunteer!

We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to help with various volunteer roles during the Graduation Pow Wow event. Sign up to be part of this exciting day and help celebrate our Indigenous grads! 

Volunteer sign up

Program of Events:

Date: May 3, 2026
Location: Duckworth Centre, 400 Spence Street
Pipe and Water Ceremony: 11 a.m.
Grand Entry: 12:30 p.m.
Feast: 2:30 p.m.

Master of Ceremonies

Kyle Copenace

Arena Director

Tyson Henry

Hosted by

UWinnipeg Indigenous Student Services Centre

Dance Specials 18+

TBA

Categories

Tiny Tots
Junior
Teen
Adult
Golden Age

Parking

Street parking will be available around the Duckworth Centre/UWinnipeg. The City of Winnipeg offers up to four hours free parking on weekends. Please be advised that street parking on Spence St (in front of the Duckworth) is reserved for handicap parking. More information can be found on our parking map. 

For more information please email issc@uwinnipeg.ca.

The UWinnipeg Graduation Pow Wow is one of three Graduation Pow Wows held in the same weekend. Guests are invited to join Red River College Polytech on May 1 and The University of Manitoba on May 2.