Grand Valley to host 21st annual Pow Wow

Native American dances, songs and food will be part of the 21st annual "Celebrating All Walks of Life Traditional Pow Wow" taking place Saturday, April 6. 
Native American dances, songs and food will be part of the 21st annual "Celebrating All Walks of Life Traditional Pow Wow" Saturday, April 6. 
Image credit - Jess Weal
Native American dances, songs and food will be part of the 21st annual "Celebrating All Walks of Life Traditional Pow Wow" taking place Saturday, April 6 at Grand Valley State University. 
Image credit - Jess Weal

Native American dances, songs and food will be part of the 21st annual "Celebrating All Walks of Life Traditional Pow Wow" taking place Saturday, April 6 at Grand Valley State University. 

The Pow Wow is a space for the community to celebrate and learn more about the traditions, culture and values of Native communities of Michigan. 

The celebration will take place in the Fieldhouse arena on the Allendale Campus. Doors open at 11 a.m. Grand entry performances (dancing and drumming) will take place at noon and 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The Pow Wow will feature handmade Native American crafts, food vendors, information booths and a silent auction to raise funds for the Native American Student Association. 

The event is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Native American Student Association. 

For more information, contact OMA at (616) 331-2177 or visit gvsu.edu/oma/powwow.

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