pwâtisimowin Summer Workshops
2024 Storytelling and Pow Wow Dancing. Right to left, foreground: Karleigh Wapass-Renz, Kohkum Elizabeth Ahenakew, Luca Thomas, Mahihkan Friday. Background (left to right): Theresa Cloud-Crain, Rayann Crain, Janessa Cameron, Taya Burns, Danielle Nepoose.
Youth Summer Storytelling is now pwâtisimowin!
pwâtisimowin 2025: July 14 to 18, 2025
"pwâtisimowin" is the Cree word for pow-wow. The program offers youth the chance to refine their dance skills, engage in cultural programming, participate in pow-wow traditions within their community, and have fun! Artist and Grass Dancer Curtis Peeteetuce and Elder Elizabeth Ahenakew will host the program.
Schedule:
Monday, July 14th
12:00 – 2:30 PM Victoria Park
Welcome, introductions.
Tuesday, July 15th
12:00 – 2:30 PM Victoria Park
Hoop dance workshop with Lawrence Roy.
Wednesday July 16th
9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Pow Wow at Sweetgrass First Nation (Traditional).
Thursday July 17th
11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wanuskewin visit. Dance performance, Cultural teachings with Kohkum, and exhibits.
Friday July 18th
12:00 – 2:30 PM Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-Op
A chill time, making fun buttons to celebrate our time together!
Funding provided by:
Examples of Past Storytelling Workshops
Summer Storytelling 2024: Pow Wow dancing with Curtis Peeteetuce and Kohkum Elizabeth Ahenakew
In 2024, our theme was pow-wow dancing. Artist and Grass Dancer Curtis Peeteetuce and Kohkum Elizabeth Ahenakew led the series.
Summer Storytelling 2023: Pow Wow dancing with Curtis Peeteetuce and Kohkum Elizabeth Ahenakew
Storytelling through art and pow-wow traditions in a relaxed and friendly space, in collaboration with CNYC
Storytelling and Photography (Summer 2022):
Photography-based storytelling workshops for youth in collaboration with the CYNC
February Break Youth Storytelling (Winter 2022):
Art-based storytelling workshop for youth in collaboration with the CYNC
Living in Saskatchewan Youth Storytelling Project:
A three-year series of youth storytelling programs from 2018 to 2021