A leaked email from a Fredericton High School teacher has sparked controversy after it compared a recent powwow at the school to having a priest come in to perform a communion. The email, which was posted to social media, expressed the teacher’s objection to the powwow being held at the school due to its spiritual nature. The incident has drawn criticism from Sitansisk First Nation Chief Alan Polchies, who emphasized the importance of powwows in fostering understanding and learning about Indigenous culture.