Chicago American Indian Center to Host Back to School Powwow

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Back to School Community Powwow Grand Entry Begins at 7pm

CHICAGO – The American Indian community in Chicago is coming together this Thursday to make sure American Indian students are ready for school with a Back to School Community Powwow at the American Indian Center of Chicago, located at 1630 West Wilson, Avenue on Chicago''s north side.

American Indian students will receive school supplies, including backpacks and other school supplies.

There will be a community potluck at 5 pm cdt.

Grand Entry for the community powwow will begin at 7 pm and end at 9 pm.

For More Information or to Pre-register, Please Contact Ms. Janie Pochel, American Indian Center: Janie@aic-chicago.org, 773.275.5871 or 773.632.6401.

If you are interested in volunteering or donating school supplies or cash, please Contact Ms. Janie Pochel.

The American Indian Center of Chicago is the oldest urban American Indian center in the United States. It was established in 1953.

posted August 21, 2012 7:00 am edt