Welcome to the First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow. The powwow is a time for celebrating First Nations culture, languages and the spirit of dancing and singing. The annual First Nations University of Canada Powwow is one of the most significant cultural events in the province. Celebrating its 42nd anniversary, it is one of the largest powwows in Western Canada and sees over 8,000 spectators and participants each year. The family-friendly event bridges Indigenous and non-

In the largest handgames gathering in years, 36 teams have traveled from across the N.W.T., Yukon and British Columbia to compete in the $100,000 Yellowknives Dene First Nation handgames tournament. Jessica Sangris, language and culture coordinator for YKDFN, said she was proud to see her community pull off the large-scale event. | CBC NWT