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Truth and Reconciliation Powwow

Name: Truth and Reconciliation Powwow
Start: 2026-09-30
End: 2026-09-30
Location: Saskatoon

The Saskatoon Tribal Council hosts the annual Truth and Reconciliation Powwow at the SaskTel Centre to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The event serves as a gathering for healing and reflection, featuring traditional singing and dancing to honor residential school survivors and their families.

Date: Sep 30, 2026
Location: Saskatoon
Status: Starts today

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Event summary

Highlights

Grand Entry ceremony
Traditional singing and dancing performances
Eagle Boys Singers drumming
Orange shirt awareness activities

The powwow includes a ceremonial Grand Entry and performances by drumming groups such as the Eagle Boys Singers. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange shirts, symbolizing solidarity and remembrance of the Indigenous children who attended residential schools. The gathering provides a public space for community members of all ages to engage with cultural traditions and listen to the stories of survivors.

Held in the inner bowl of the SaskTel Centre, the event also serves an educational purpose, highlighting the ongoing process of reconciliation and the 94 Calls to Action. Activities throughout the day emphasize reclaiming cultural identity through traditional song, dance, and community discussion led by the Saskatoon Tribal Council.

Practical details

Location described by the source: SaskTel Centre; globalnews.ca
Area for browsing nearby events: Saskatoon

Organizer — source statement: Saskatoon Tribal Council’s fifth annual Truth and Reconciliation Powwow; globalnews.ca

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