Indigenous School Assemblies — Cultural Presentations, Powwow Dancing & Reconciliation Education

Schools looking for an Indigenous school assembly can book Powwow Times for an engaging cultural learning experience built for students. Programs can combine Indigenous storytelling, cultural teachings, powwow singing and dancing, student interaction and age-appropriate Truth and Reconciliation education.

Indigenous Presentations Students Can Experience

Students learn differently when they can hear a story directly, see regalia, watch powwow dancing, hear Indigenous music and ask questions. A live presentation gives teachers a way to complement classroom resources with interaction and lived experience.

What Can Be Included?

• Introduction to Indigenous cultures and contemporary Indigenous life
• Powwow dancing, regalia and music
• Storytelling and cultural teachings
• Language and identity
• Residential schools and reconciliation at an age-appropriate level
• Interactive questions and discussion
• Movement or dance participation where appropriate

Elementary, Junior High and High School Programs

Content can be adjusted to the age of the students. Elementary presentations can emphasize culture, belonging, respect, language, story and movement. Older students can explore residential schools, treaties, reconciliation, identity and the continuing impacts of Canadian policy on Indigenous peoples.

Orange Shirt Day and September 30

Schools often book Indigenous presenters for Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30 is one of the highest-demand dates of the year, so schools and divisions should inquire early.

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Bring Powwow Dancing Into Your School

Powwow Times can also provide dancers and cultural demonstrations that make the learning experience visual, energetic and memorable.

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Book an Indigenous School Assembly

Tell us your school location, preferred date, grades, approximate number of students and the learning goals for your assembly. Presentations may be available in person or virtually depending on location and schedule.

Contact Powwow Times about a school presentation.