The University College of the North is hosting the Leslie W. Turner Graduation Powwow on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. The event will take place at the Wapanohk Community School Arbour Site, located at 453 Princeton Drive in Thompson, Manitoba.
Organized by the institution’s Student Life division, the gathering serves as a cultural celebration to honour graduating students. This marks the sixth annual iteration of the event, which has been held at the Wapanohk Community School arbour since 2022.
Karl Laubmann, the cultural coordinator for the Thompson campus, is a lead organizer for the event. All dancers are welcome to participate, while the event will feature invited drums only. Community members are encouraged to attend the celebration.
The University College of the North serves northern and Indigenous communities through its campuses in Thompson and The Pas. Following the powwow, the official Thompson Campus Convocation for the Class of 2026 is set to take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.
