b'Before the official LRSD Powwow Club was formed in 2016, Hastings School had a group of students engaged in Powwow dance. The divisional Powwow Club took place at the Ren Deleurme Centre inside Lavallee School from two to four times a month. Several schools were represented in this group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth learning how to do something that oncewas outlawed in Canada. The LRSD Powwow Club grew exponentially in 2019, with more than 80 students participating. Students from all schools in LRSD are invited to participate and no prior experience is required, said Corey Kapilik, Divisional Principal of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism.This year Nelson McIntyre Collegiate hosted 75 students for the return of Powwow Club. The hour-and-a-half gathering includes a light snack, sharing circle, dancing, drumming, andThe Powwow Club is one way our community sewing traditional regalia. Drumming was a newcomes together to support our Indigenous addition this year in hopes of including a largerstudents. For many years, aunties, kokums, and number of high school students.other community members have helped design and sew traditional regalia for the Powwow Club. Powwow Club has been an excellent opportunity for students, families, and staff to come together as an inclusive community while celebrating and learning about Indigenous culture, said Corey.In June, Powwow Club culminates their learning and honours graduates by participating in the Graduation Powwow. 41'