A first for University of Winnipeg - It's a Folklorama Pavilion

UWINNIPEG PROUD TO SUPPORT FOLKLORAMA
UW RELEASE - 2010/133
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010

WINNIPEG, MB - The University of Winnipeg is honoured to be partnering with the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council and Manito Ahbee to present and host the DOTC First Nations Pavilion in The University of Winnipeg's Riddell Hall, 515 Portage Avenue for the week of August 1 - 7, 2010 as part of Folklorama 2010.
This unique pavilion captures and shares the diversity of nine First Nations communities that will immerse visitors in a rich cultural experience daily Monday - Friday with shows at 6:45 pm, 8:15 pm and 9:45 pm and Sunday & Saturday with shows at 5:00 pm, 6:45 pm, 8:15 pm and 9:45 pm.
Highlights of the pavilion include the renowned Walking Wolf Singers and Dancers. Ray Stevenson, a traditional hand drummer, will be joined by a traditional dance troupe to showcase genres of Pow Wow dancing such as Grass Dance, Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl. Culinary delights created by UWinnipegs Diversity Catering will include bison stew, elk burgers and smokies, bannock and jam and mixed berry crumble.

UWinnipegs partnership with DOTC and Manito Ahbee echoes our commitment to First Nations communities, said Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, UWinnipegs President & Vice-Chancellor. As an urban campus, we are known as a meeting place that encourages the community, the arts and academia to come together. Education through the sharing of culture is an engaging and interactive way to learn.
Folklorama promotes the ethno-cultural diversity of Manitoba through entertainment, public celebrations of culture and education. For information visit http://www.folklorama.ca

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Naniece Ibrahim, Communications Officer, The University of Winnipeg

P: 204.988.7130, E: n.ibrahim@uwinnipeg.ca