waniska: Special Announcement from FNUniv and MCF

Join us for waniska: An Awakening of Indigenous Knowledge, where FNUniv and Mastercard Foundation will make a special announcement!

Date and time

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Location

First Nations University of Canada

1 First Nations Way Regina, SK S4S 7K2 Canada

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Pipe Ceremony (Optional)

Both Men's and Women's Pipe to be held in the FNUniv Ceremonial Tipi in the Atrium. NOTE: Life givers must wear ankle length skirts or blankets and not be on their moon to participate. See FAQs for...

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Announcement and Special Guest Speakers

Join First Nations University of Canada President, Dr. Jaqueline Ottmann and Jennifer Brennan from Mastercard Foundation for an exciting announcement.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cultural Performances

Traditional First Nations songs and dancing.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Traditional Meal

Yes, there will be bannock.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

OPTIONAL: FNUniv Campus Tour

Let FNUniv Student Ambassadors show you around the spectacular Regina campus while you're here!

About this event

waniska: An Awakening of Indigenous Knowledge - Special Announcement from the First Nations University of Canada and Mastercard Foundation

Come join us for a special event at the First Nations University of Canada - Regina Campus (or online), where we will be sharing exciting news. This is an opportunity to celebrate and connect over good food, song, and dance. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of something truly special!

Frequently asked questions

Where is parking for this event?

Free parking will be available in the east lot

Will the traditional meal accommodate my dietary restrictions?

Please provide your dietary restrictions when registering and we will do our best to accommodate. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be provided.

Why are there protocols for life givers for the Pipe Ceremony?

Life givers are powerful. Wombs hold the water that birth life and are sacred. For ceremony, life givers use blankets or long skirts to protect their power. If you are on your moon (menstruating) you are at your most powerful, which is why participation in some ceremonies is restricted.

Will this event be livestreamed?

Yes, from 10:00am-12:00pm there will be a livestream of the programming.

Who can I contact if I have other questions?

Please email waniska@firstnationsuniversity.ca.

Organized by

First Nations University of Canada

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