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 2026: July 8, 9, 17, & 18
"pwâtisimowin" is the Cree word for pow-wow. The program offers youth ages 10-20 the chance to refine their dance skills, engage in cultural programming, participate in pow-wow traditions within their community, and have fun! With Kohkum Elizabeth Ahenakew, Curtis Peeteetuce, and Wanita Bird.
Schedule
Wednesday, July 8th
12:00 – 3:30 PM Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op
Lunch, Intros, making Regalia.
Lunch: Bannock Express, snacks.
Thursday, July 9th
12:00 – 3:30 PM Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op
Lunch, making Regalia, Tobacco protocols
Lunch: Pizza, veggies, snacks.
Friday, July 17th
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Listening to the Land Event (dance performance), lunch
Lunch: Bison stew and bannock, peach tea.
Saturday, July 18th
10 AM to 8 PM
One Arrow Traditional Pow Wow
Breakfast: Tim’s wraps, lunch and dinner at the pow wow.
Funding provided by:
Examples of Past Storytelling Workshops
pwâtisimowin 2025: Pow Wow dancing with Curtis Peeteetuce and Kohkum Elizabeth Ahenakew
Youth Summer Storytelling is now pwâtisimowin!
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