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Neekaneewak Round Dance

You are invited to attend the ta-tawâw Student Centre’s 2025 Neekaneewak Round Dance at the University of Regina on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The Round Dance is a First Nation's ceremony that involves community visitors, guests, dancers, singers, and drummers and includes celebratory songs, special dances, a pipe ceremony, a traditional feast, and a traditional giveaway. This will be a large community event where respected leaders will participate in key roles, including several student volunteers. Visitors and officials representing a range of Indigenous communities will be present. The Round Dance is open to everyone and is a celebration of our ancestors and communities.  

2025 Neekaneewak Round Dance

  • Saturday, February 8
  • Gym 1 (Green Gym), Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport (CKHS)
  • Pipe Ceremony and Traditional Feast: 4: 00 - 5:00 pm
  • Round Dance: 6:00 - 11:00 pm

You are also welcome to attend Round Dance teachings in advance of the event.

Round Dance Teachings with Preston Littletent

  • Thursday, January 30
  • ta-tawaw Student Centre, Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) 108
  • 12:15 - 2:00 pm 

Both events are open to all.