St Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon has received a $250K donation from Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation to build a powwow arbour on its grounds. The pwātisiwakamik outdoor gathering place will be used for cultural ceremonies and events, including mini powwows and round dances. “Everyone is very excited to see this building open because the students of St Frances will now have a dedicated space that reflects who they are, what their culture is about, and a space that will lend itself to a sense of pride and empowerment in who they are,” said Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools superintendent of education Kelley Cardinal. The school is also currently constructing an additional building to accommodate its growing student population; the building is scheduled to be complete in Fall 2025.
