The University of Lethbridge and the Native American Students Association will present the annual Native Awareness Week celebration from Mar. 3-7.
A number of activities are planned for the weeklong event, beginning with Monday’s Opening Ceremony and Pow Wow (11 a.m., University Hall Atrium) to a dramatic production, fry bread and berry soup tastings, an entrepreneurship seminar, a drum contest, talent show and much more.
A special SACPA on Campus session takes place Thursday, Mar. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. in PE275 featuring Paul Chartrand as he discusses The Pros and the Cons of Abolishing the Indian Act, while First Nations professional artist Alex Janvier has two speaking engagements on Wednesday, Mar. 5 (12 p.m. in W570 and 6 p.m. in PE264).
All events are free of charge and open to the public.
Following is an itinerary of events.
Monday, March 3
Atrium
11 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies ~ Francis First Charger
Mini Contest POW WOW ~ Cash Prizes! Travis Plaited Hair MC
Naming Ceremony ~ Francis First Charger
University Theatre
7 p.m. - The Ugliest Girl Meets Elvis: A Residential School Play ~ Ramona Big Head & Carl Brave Rock
--
Tuesday, Mar. 4
Atrium
11 a.m. - Fry Bread and Berry Soup ~ First Nations Transition Program
11:30 a.m. - Medicine Bag Making ~ Health Sciences
--
Wednesday, Mar. 5
NAS Dept.
11 a.m. - The Ten Grandmothers Project ~ Dr. Linda Many Guns NAS
W570
12 p.m. - Alex Janvier ~ Art Now
Markin Hall Atrium
1 p.m. - Entrepreneurship Market & Roundtable ~ Management
PE264
6 p.m. - Alex Janvier ~ Jamie Warn NAS
--
Thursday, Mar. 6
Andy’s Place
11 a.m. - Blackfoot Elders Speak ~ Red Crow Imminent Scholars
SU Ballrooms
5 p.m. - Hypnotist Kiitokii ~ Native American Students Association
NASA Presents OUR DAY Talent Show ~ NASA
Drum Contest ~ NASA
--
Friday, Mar. 7
Atrium
11 a.m. - New Blackfoot Digital Library Website Unveiling ~ Library