Conestoga College – Thousands attend Conestoga Pow Wow in celebration of Indigenous cultures – Education News Canada
May 1, 2026
The 16th annual traditional Pow Wow hosted by Be-Dah-Bin Gamik, Indigenous Services at Conestoga, at the Kitchener – Doon campus drew close to 5,500 community members to celebrate cultures Indigenous to Canada, and many more who watched the livestream online.
Sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC), the all-day event featured drumming, singing and dancing, guest speakers and sacred fire. Conestoga is home to one of the largest Pow Wows in Waterloo Region, providing the Indigenous community with a safe space to celebrate and share their traditions with each other and the wider community.
