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Student and Alumni Pow Wow

Hundreds gather at fifth annual pow wow to celebrate culture and community at UWindsor

Dancers at the pow wow held in the University of Windsor's Toldo Lancer Centre.The fifth annual Alumni and Student Pow Wow featured traditional dancing, drumming, singing, an artisan market and a community feast. The event held May 2 is rooted in traditional cultural protocols and shared experience. (PHOTO BY KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Drums and the rhythm of dancing feet echoed through the Toldo Lancer Centre as hundreds gathered for the fifth annual Alumni and Student Pow Wow, Saturday, May 2.

The celebration continues to grow in both size and significance for the University and the wider community.

Co-hosted with St. Clair College, the event welcomed an estimated 400 to 500 attendees, bringing together students, alumni, families, Elders and visitors from across Windsor-Essex and the province. Organizers said the turnout reflects the event’s expanding reach.

Pow Wow returns to UWindsor celebrating culture, community and connection

A dancer takes part in the Student and Alumni Pow Wow in 2023.Guests will experience traditional dancing, drumming, singing and more at the 5th Annual Alumni and Student Pow Wow, May 2 at the University of Windsor's Toldo Lancer Centre. (PHOTO BY CHERRY THERESANATHAN/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)

By John-Paul Bonadonna 

The thunder of drums and the heartbeat of community will radiate across the floor at the Alumni and Student Pow Wow, May 2 at the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre.