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Interested in going to a powwow, but not sure what to expect? These links offer guidelines about taking your family to a powwow for the first time. Most powwows are open to everyone and can be a powerful way to experience Indigenous culture and art.

When are powwows happening in your community? Check out these event calendars:
Office of the Treaty Commissioner Events Calendar
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
Indigenous Canada
University of Saskatchewan Annual Graduation Powwow

Subscribe to Women Warriors for Current Reflections on Issues of Health & Wellness

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Women Warriors

Women Warriors helps women and children live healthy, active lifestyles. Subscribe to receive their newsletters, which engage with current issues around health and wellness.

Join a Youth Reconciliation Project

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Learn about a project by Canadian Roots Exchange. The Youth Reconciliation Initiative (YRI) invites Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to train, envision and build nation-wide reconciliation. From Coast to Coast, these youth raise awareness, connect Canadian citizens and build conciliation across Canada.

Visit Parks & Sites that Share Traditional Stories & Knowledge about the Land

Body, Kids/Family, Participate, This Land, True History

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

“Six thousand years ago, Wanuskewin echoed with the thundering hooves of bison and the voices of Indigenous peoples from across the Northern Plains.” Wanuskewin provides tours and programs that share these stories, which still echo through the land.

Take the #Next150 Challenge

Art & Music, Body, Cultural Understandings, Learn/Education, Participate, Reconciliation 101, Social Media

#Next150 is challenging Canadians across the country to play a role in Reconciliation by educating themselves and actively seeking opportunities to learn. Look at their list of challenges, sign up, and share on social media as you embark on this journey.

Volunteer at powwows, round dances & community events

Body, Current Events, Kids/Family, Participate, Volunteer, Youth Perspective

Volunteering is an opportunity to not only learn, but interact with others and build relationships—the heart of reconciliation. Find an event, call the organizer, and get out there!
Office of the Treaty Commissioner’s Events Calendar
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre for SK events & programming
IndigenousTourism.ca for national events

Support Indigenous Fashion Designers

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Wanuskewin Online Store

Next time you go shopping, seek out Indigenous fashion designers either online or in retail shops. Just be sure to buy directly from the artist and/or support authentic Indigenous retailers. Photo from SheNative.com

Visit Batoche

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Batoche National Historic Site

Journey back in time to talk with a 19th century Métis settler about life on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River.

Buy Locally Made Moccasins

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Rosy’s in Saskatoon

Manitobah Mukluks

Support local artists. Ask questions about where products are sourced and who makes them. Make sure your money supports reputable retailers.

Learn more about honouring the land

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The US Department of Arts and Culture created a guide – Honor Native Land: A Guide and Call to Acknowledgement.
It calls on individuals and organizations to open events and gatherings with land acknowledgements and provides suggestions on how, and why, to do it.

Visit Indigenous Art Galleries

Art & Music, Body, Heart

Find art galleries in your community that showcase the work of Indigenous artists. Visual and performance artists that focus on Indigenous historical, traditional and contemporary art can inspire and educate. Here are some around Saskatchewan: Wanuskewin, First Nations University Art Gallery, Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Regina

Or visit The Allen Sapp Gallery: The Gonor Collection virtually or in person in North Battleford!

Take a Conversational Cree Class

Body, Language, Learn/Education

University of Saskatchewan Cree Classes

The University of Saskatchewan offers conversational Cree classes on a part-time basis or in an immersion setting. Visit their site for more information.