Regina 
The First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow returns this weekend, bringing two days of cultural programming to the Brandt Centre.
First Nations University of Canada Powwow
Scheduled for April 18 and 19, the event is expected to draw hundreds of attendees, including dancers, singers, and artists from across North America.
Powwows serve as important cultural gatherings, offering Indigenous communities a space to celebrate and reconnect with their heritage, while also welcoming the broader public to experience traditions through music, dance, art, and food.
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What to see and do
The Spring Celebration Powwow is one of Saskatchewan’s largest indoor powwows, featuring continuous programming throughout the day in a come-and-go format.
Grand Entry — a key ceremonial highlight — is scheduled for 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. on Sunday. Each day concludes with the retiring of the flags ceremony at approximately 11 p.m.
The event includes dance competitions across multiple age groups and styles, along with featured specials such as the Sasha Delorme Teen Girls Jingle Special on Saturday, the Miss FNUniv Outgoing Men’s Grass Special with prizes up to $1,000, and the Mike Laliberte Memorial Men’s Golden Age Traditional Special on Sunday, with awards reaching $3,000.
Additional programming includes the Miss FNUniv Ambassador pageant, tiny tot initiations, junior and adult dance categories, and a singing contest. An Indigenous tradeshow will run both days — from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday — featuring vendors, artisans, and community organizations.
A pipe ceremony will take place at 8 a.m. each day, with the ambassador crowning scheduled for Sunday at 11 a.m.
What is new
The 2026 powwow includes additional programming to mark the First Nations University of Canada’s 50th anniversary, with a focus on alumni participation. Alumni Dance Specials will take place for women on Saturday evening and for men on Sunday afternoon, with prizes ranging from $100 to $500.
An Alumni Hand Drum Special is scheduled during the Saturday supper break, with prizes also awarded from $100 to $500. A pre-powwow alumni and volunteer gathering on April 17 at the Regina campus will provide eligible attendees with up to two complimentary weekend wristbands.
Where is the event
The powwow will be held at the Brandt Centre in Regina, located within Treaty 4 Territory. Some related activities, including registration and pre-event events, will take place at the First Nations University of Canada Regina campus.
First Nations University of Canada Powwow
When is the event
The event takes place April 18 and 19, 2026, with doors opening at 9 a.m. each day. Grand Entry is scheduled for Saturday at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 12 p.m.
What is the cost
Admission is $15 per day plus a $3 facility fee, or $20 for a weekend pass plus facility fee. Children five and under are admitted free. Tickets are available through the Brandt Centre, the First Nations University of Canada finance office, and select retail locations.
Those purchasing a wristband through the First Nations University of Canada finance office must pick it up in person at the Regina campus (2nd floor, 1 First Nations Way). Wristbands will not be mailed, and there will be no pickup option available at the Brandt Centre.
Come hear the beat of the drums and the songs, watch the dancers in regalia, and celebrate this cultural gathering.
Visitors are encouraged to be mindful of cultural protocols. Powwows are rooted in tradition and respect — attendees should avoid touching regalia without permission and seek consent before taking photographs.
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First Nations University of Canada – Spring Celebration Powwow
What: Saskatchewan’s premier indoor powwow
When: April 18 – 19, 2026 | Doors open at 9 AM
Where: Brandt Centre, 1700 Elphinstone St, Regina
How much: $15 – $20 + fee
