Powwow at Fredericton High School gives students a chance to dance and learn

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Inside the gymnasium at Fredericton High School last week, SitansiskFirst Nation dancer Possesom Paul asked students if they could name any tribes in the WabanakiConfederacy.

Hands shot up. Throughout the rest of the powwow, Paul, known for co-directing Pisuwinfor Atlantic Ballet Canada, explained what was happening what a grass dance was, for example, or why people are called to the drum because they remember their mother's heartbeat inside the womb.

"He explains everything to everybody in the audience," said Ann Paul, who attendedthe event. "That's why he's a really good emcee."

WATCH | Students dance and sing at FHS powwow:

Ann's Eye: Step inside an N.B. high schools powwow

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Indigenous students at Fredericton High School put together their second annual powwow, where there was drumming, dancing and lots of learning.

Indigenous students at the school organized the second annual powwow, which includedBilijk First Nation (Kingsclear) Chief Gabriel Atwin.

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