The Indiana University Traditional Powwow will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at IU Bloomington’s Wilkinson Hall, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Now in its 11th year, the IU Traditional Powwow brings together students, families and communities to celebrate and honor Native American culture and traditions through singing, drumming, dancing and arts and crafts.
The event, which is hosted by Indiana University’s First Nations Educational and Cultural Center, a program of the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs (OVPDEMA), and co-hosted by the Native American Student Association, along with the support of several campus and community partners, attracts hundreds of visitors each year and boasts a line-up of nationally known dancers and singers, as well as Native American foods, crafts and clothing.
Performers of all ages participate in this celebrated social gathering, sharing the history and carrying on the traditions of the Native American culture.
In addition to the musical and dancing components of the 2023 Traditional Powwow, vendors will be on hand with unique items, crafts, and accessories. This includes silver and turquoise jewelry, blankets, artwork, beaded purses and more. Visitors can also expect to enjoy a variety of foods and refreshments.
2023 Powwow Schedule
| Time | Description |
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10 a.m. |
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11 a.m. |
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Noon - 1 p.m. |
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1 - 5 p.m. |
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5 - 7 p.m. |
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7 - 10 p.m. |
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Head Staff/Performers
Name | Title | Tribe/Location |
|---|---|---|
Donald Lyons | Emcee | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe East Lansing, Michigan |
Whirlwind Bull Yellow Bear | Arena Director | MHA Nation/Sahnish and Dakota New Town, North Dakota |
Ho-Chunk Station | Invited Northern Drum | Lyndon Station, Wisconsin |
Chief Hill | Invited Northern Drum | Ojibwe/Minneapolis St. Paul, Minnesota |
Iron Bear | Invited Southern Drum | Chicago, Illinois |
Thunder Hill | Invited Southern Drum | Weatherford, Oklahoma |
Lonny and Verna Street | Head Dancers | Meskwaki Hollister, North Carolina |
Visit FirstNations.indiana.edu to learn more.