POWWOW

By Angela Gemmill

Hundreds of local students were learning all about aboriginal culture today during an educational Pow Wow on the grounds at École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur.

Students from all four school boards were at he day-long event which included a grand entrance and workshops.

Darren McGregor with the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre wanted to give spectators an authentic experience.

Workshops included native dancing, hand drumming, teepee and canoe construction.

National Aboriginal Day is Sunday and a celebration pow-wow is planned for Bell Park.