37th Annual Traditional Grad Pow Wow happening this weekend
More than 450 Indigenous post-secondary students will graduate across UM campuses in 2026
The University of Manitoba’s 37th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Hundreds of family and friends are expected to join us as we celebrate the achievements of Indigenous post-secondary students at UM in one of the largest indoor pow wows in Manitoba.
This year, 492 Indigenous students will be graduating from faculties across all UM campuses, including Arts, Law, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Engineering, Science, the Asper School of Business, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources and the Max Rady College of Medicine. 150 of those graduates are registered to attend the Traditional Grad Pow Wow.
You can read more on the event at umtoday.ca.
YouTube playlist of videos
Media can interview graduates and/or an organizer immediately following the Grand Entry at approximately 12:45 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Interview opportunities - May 2, 2026
What: 37th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow
When: 9:30 a.m. Lighting of the Qulliq and Pipe Ceremony Grand Entry at 12:00 p.m.
(See full agenda)
Where: Investors Group Athletic Centre, 75 Sidney Smith Street, Fort Garry campus
All are welcome. Free admission. No registration.
Please read the frequently asked questions surrounding pow wow traditions and protocols.