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Host of How to Powwow Dance on Youtube, Deanne Hupfield is an Indigenous Educator from Temagami First Nation. She has been teaching powwow dance and regalia making for over 20 years in numerous community organizations and now online to help others reconnect to culture as she has. Join Deanne as she shares how she made a reconnection to culture through powwow dancing. She will teach students the steps of each style of dance and the importance of physical activity in living a balanced life. Dance Regalia Making Inc. Deanne Nanookausi Hupfield received a Samuel Connected North Youth Leadership microgrant to start Regalia Making Inc., becoming a key figure in cultural revival. Since 2000, this Indigenous Educator from Temagami First Nation has dedicated herself to teaching powwow dance and regalia making, addressing the cultural disruption caused by systemic trauma like the residential school system and the 60s Scoop. Regalia Making Inc. embodies her commitment to community and education, offering Ribbon Skirt patterns and regalia-making training. Her programs connect generations and communities, teaching both technical skills and the deep cultural significance of these garments. Deanne's efforts go beyond crafting regalia; they are a powerful act of cultural reclamation. By helping others create regalia and dance with pride, she fosters a sense of identity and belonging, aiding in healing communities one ribbon skirt at a time. C O N N E C T E D N O R T H 2 0 2 4 - 2 0 2 5 S E S S I O N M E N U 39 Powwow teachings and fitness Deanne Nanookausi Hupfield Courtney Dawn Anaquod also offers Hurtful Words - Taking Power from the Bully sessions that you can see on p. [#] Courtney is an Anishinaabe Cree-Métis from Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, a jigging champion, instructor, and founder of Qu'Appelle Valley Square Dancers. With decades of jigging and teaching experience, she also advocates for mental health and mentors youth. In this session, students will learn to dance, build self-esteem, and boost self- confidence while enjoying physical activity in a safe space, ultimately developing their own unique dance style. Metis Jigging & Mental Health Courtney Dawn Anaquod

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