Hello, my name is Muin Paul! I’m from Cape Breton Eskasoni First Nation and a Cultural Facilitator at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Join me in this session to explore what to expect at a powwow and cover common powwow etiquette. Learn the dos and don’ts for powwow including respectful protocol for dancers, drums, traditional vs. competition powwows, audience participation, and more. We encourage you to come with questions about powwows and have an open mind to learning.

A powwow is a gathering and celebration of First Nation cultures through dance, singing, food, music, and crafts. In Mi’kmaq the word mawio’mi is used, which means ‘gathering’.