U of L plans celebration, education and entertainment during Native Awareness Week, March 4 - 8

Celebration, education and entertainment are on the agenda at the upcoming Native Awareness Week activities, which take place on  the University of Lethbridge campus from March 4 to 8.

Events are organised by a cross-section of academic and administrative departments, students and volunteers from the external community.


Please note that this lineup is subject to change as additional activities are finalised.  Events are free and the public is welcome to attend.

Monday, March 4

Event: Opening Ceremonies
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 11:00am –12:00pm

Event: Mini Pow Wow- Grand Entry
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 12:00pm

Event: Recital Theatre- Art Now
Hosted by Faculty of Fine Arts- Jessica MacCormack
Location: W570
Time: 12:00pm- 1:00pm

Event: Feast
Hosted by Student Services
Location: Theatre Foyer
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Event: Performance Arts Showcase
Hosted by Faculty of Fine Arts- Chris Grignard
Location: Theatre
Time: 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Tuesday, March 5 

Event: Fry Bread and Berry Soup
Hosted by First Nations Transition Program team
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Event: Medicine Bag Making
Hosted by Health Sciences
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 1:00pm- 3:00pm

Wednesday, March 6 

Event: Elders Presentation
Hosted by FNMI Director-Roy Weasel Fat
Location: Andy’s Place
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Event: Recital Theatre- Art Now
Hosted by Faculty of Fine Arts- Ruth Cuthand
Location: W570
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Event: U of L FNMI Alumni Panel on Leadership
Faculty of Management
Location: Markin Hall Atrium
Time: 1:00pm- 3:00pm

Thursday, March 7 

Event: Seven Traditional Teachings Play (G.R. Davis School)
Sponsored by Morrison & Hershfield; Hosted by Native American Studies Department & Native Student Association
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Event: Performance Arts Showcase
Hosted by Faculty of Fine Arts- Chris Grignard
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Event: Seven Traditional Teachings Play
Sponsored by Morrison & Hershfield; Hosted by Native American Studies Department & Native Student Association
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Event: On IDLE
Hosted by the Native American Student Association
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Friday, March 8 

Event: Blackfoot Digital Library Presentation
Location: University Hall Atrium
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Event: Recital Theatre- Art Now
Hosted by Faculty of Fine Arts- Richard William Hill
Location: W570
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm