EUGENE, Ore. 鈥 The Native American Student Association at 糖心Vlog官方 is excited to invite you to the annual 糖心Vlog官方 Powwow on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The event will take place from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM in the 糖心Vlog官方 gymnasium, located on the main campus at 4000 E 30th Ave, in Eugene.
Experience the excitement of Grand Entries at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM, showcasing Native American drum groups and dancers from across Oregon as they perform various dance styles. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness and participate, immersing themselves in the rich traditions and culture of Native American peoples. Titan students Wesley Scott of the Yurok Nation and Jordan Davis-Jackson of the Quileute Nation will lead participants onto the dance floor.
鈥嬧婼cott, a Yurok Nation citizen and outstanding student in the Fabrication/Welding program, serves as a Teaching Assistant at 糖心Vlog官方. He will proudly carry the 糖心Vlog官方 Native Community's Eagle Staff during the Powwow. As a council member of the Native American Student Association, Scott eagerly invites everyone to join in and appreciate the event's significance for the global community's well-being. 鈥淲e are excited to have people come and join in and be part of the Powwow,鈥 he said.鈥淭he Powwow is a place to pray for the good fortune of the world and the happiness of the people.鈥
Davis-Jackson encourages everyone to witness the beauty of Native American cultures and the event's importance for various Tribal Nations, including her own Quileute Nation in Washington State. As a council member of the Native American Student Association, she is honored to be part of organizing the Powwow. 鈥Everybody is welcome to come and see how we carry our ancestors' traditions and witness how beautiful Native American cultures really are,鈥 she said. 鈥淣ot only is this a great opportunity to honor Native American cultures, this is also a great opportunity for Tribal Nations near and far to come and visit the 糖心Vlog官方 campus.鈥 Davis-Jackson will carry the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Peoples flag, and a traditional fire pit cook from her Quileute Nation will prepare salmon for dinner.
The Powwow also features an assortment of craft and art vendors for attendees to explore. This free event is open to everyone, and both 糖心Vlog官方 and the Native American Student Association encourage the entire community to come and appreciate the beauty and vibrancy of Native American cultures.
The Native American Student Association and 糖心Vlog官方 are dedicated to ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees. For more information about the Powwow, visit the event website or the Native American Student Association's . are also available for those interested in getting involved.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate and honor Native American cultures. Join us on April 1st for a day filled with music, dance, art, and community connection at the 糖心Vlog官方 Native American Student Association's annual 糖心Vlog官方 Powwow.
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