Indigenous graduates share their excitement for the 36th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow.
Full circle moment for grads who attended Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow
First Nations, Métis and Inuit graduates were celebrated for their academic achievements at the 36th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow on May 3 while honouring cultural traditions, community connection and student leadership.
Whether it was to celebrate their tireless work or to connect with community through tradition and ceremony, Elora Cromarty, Lauren Hallett and Dane Monkman looked forward to attending the UM Grad Pow Wow, which included a Pipe Ceremony, presentations to the graduates, entertainment and a community meal. Watch their videos:
Elora Cromarty
Elora, a member of Norway House Cree Nation and a linguistics major, shares how important the support she received was to her as a new student and how she’s using her education to revitalize Indigenous languages.
Lauren Hallett
Lauren, of Sabe Clan, is a Red River Michif Health Studies graduate with a focus on family health. She shares how her education has enhanced her life and how she hopes to use it to create more equitable health systems and spaces for gender-diverse communities.
Dane Monkman
Dane, Peguis First Nation band, shares how UM has helped shape his educational journey—from bachelor of arts to master of arts in political studies—and what it means to his community.
More than 100 Indigenous graduates were celebrated at the 36th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow on May 3 at the Investors Group Athletic Centre on UM’s Fort Garry campus.
This year, more than 470 Indigenous students graduated from faculties across both UM campuses, including Arts, Social Work, Education, Engineering, Science, the Asper School of Business, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources and the Max Rady College of Medicine.
Meet some of the Indigenous graduates from the University of Manitoba and learn more about their education journey.