Truth & Reconciliation
Wanuskewin is proud to be a place where all people can respectfully and meaningfully engage with Indigenous cultures on the collective journey of truth and reconciliation.
Enhance your event with an even deeper appreciation for Northern Plains Indigenous cultures by adding an elder opening, dance presentation, guided tour or program to your room booking or conference.
Elder and Knowledge Keepers
Set the tone for your meeting or event with opening prayers, talks, or smudges by an Elder or Traditional Knowledge Keeper.
We ask that groups engaging an Elder or Knowledge Keeper provide and present their own tobacco at your scheduled meeting.
Pricing
Blessing and Prayer: $300.00
Smudge: $300.00
Half-day attendance*: $300.00
Full-day attendance*: $600.00
*pricing is subject to change and based upon availability
Dance Presentations
Traditional powwow dances and drumming presentations can be booked to connect culture to your meeting or event.
Packages and Pricing
Kehkehk (The Hawk)
- 1 First Nations powwow-style dancer
- 1 First Nations singer/drummer
- Duration: 30 minutes (approximate)
- Cost: $500.00
Maskwa (The Bear)
- 2 First Nations powwow-style dancers
- 2 First Nations singers/drummers
- Duration: 35-40 minutes (approximate)
- Cost: $1000.00
Mahihkan (The Wolf)
- 3 First Nations powwow-style dancers
- 2 First Nations singers/drummers
- Duration: 45 minutes (approximate)
- Cost: $1,250.00
Paskwaw-Mostos (The Bison)
- 5 First Nations powwow-style dancers
- 1 drum group (4-5 First Nations singers)
- Duration: 60 minutes (approximate)
- Cost: $2,500.00
Mikisiw (The Eagle)
- 8 First Nations powwow-style dancers
- 1 drum group (4-5 First Nations singers)
- Duration: 120 minutes (approximate)
- Cost: $3250.00
For more information and bookings, please contact bookings@wanuskewin.com or call (306) 931-6767 ext. 230.
Other Opportunities
We are happy to explore other ways to connect you and your guests to Northern Plains Indigenous history, cuisine, and culture. Please get in touch to discuss how we can create an authentic, memorable experience for your group.
For more information and bookings for elders, knowledge keepers, and dancers please contact bookings@wanuskewin.com
For any outreach inquiries, PLEASE NOTE for offsite bookings: Out of respect for Indigenous Cultures, the Dancers, Drums, Regalia, Eagle Feathers, and other sacred items present, there can be NO OPEN ALCOHOL during any Dance Presentation or Elder Services.
