The Mountain View School Division is hosting its 9th annual Graduation Powwow virtually this year, to honour all grads in the community.
On a normal year, the Powwow would be held at the Selo site south of Dauphin.
MVSD Indigenous Education Facilitator, Carole Shankaruk, says this year the division will be releasing a video production of the event in June for everyone to enjoy.
“We have a large geographical area, but if someone from outside our area, like in Ste. Rose wanted to participate, we wouldn’t turn anyone away. This is for all graduates. The beauty of this is that it’s for indigenous and non-indigenous students, and we’re dancing and celebrating for all grads.”
She adds that the event is a great way for people to come together.
“We’re all dancing together, and in terms of the pandemic, we’re all in this together. I’m not sure that people realize why people are dancing - but we’re dancing for all of us, so that we all have healthy, balanced lifestyles. So again, it speaks to where we’re currently at, and getting through this pandemic.”
For more information, or to have your grad photo included in the video, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, May 28th.
