Sault College will host its annual Traditional Pow Wow on March 28, 2026, at the Health and Wellness Centre Gym in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. This free event is open to people of all ages and offers an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate Indigenous culture through song and dance.
The event begins with a grand entry at 12:00 p.m., followed by a community feast at 4:30 p.m. and a second grand entry at 6:00 p.m. Throughout the day, visitors can watch traditional drumming and dancing performances while browsing through booths set up by local Indigenous craft vendors.
Organized by the school’s Indigenous Student Union and the School of Indigenous Studies, the gathering takes place in an area known traditionally as Bawating. According to Parks Canada, this region has served as a traditional gathering place for the Anishinaabe people for more than 2,000 years.
The Indigenous Education Council helps guide the college in its efforts to support Indigenous students, which is one of the school’s main priorities. Free parking for those attending the celebration is available in the J-South parking lot at the campus located at 443 Northern Avenue.
