POWWOW Calendar

Mother Earth Powwow
1 of 10 Great Places to be Wowed

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ANN ARBOR – Today, it is one of the largest university powwows in the nation; according to USA Today Travel, it is one of "10 great places to be wowed by American Indian culture."

Get Wowed by Native Culture

The 40th Dance for Mother Earth Powwow will continue the tradition of providing a gathering place for Native Americans to celebrate and share their culture with one another, and for others who are interested in learning about our country's strong indigenous heritage.

This year's Powwow will host 12 drums, and over 33 vendors and artists from across the nation and throughout Indian Country. Bunky Echo-Hawk, known for most recently designing the artwork of Nike's N7 apparel line, will perform his live art.

The entire community is welcome to join the dance arena and participate in the periodic All Nations dances between competition dances. In addition, American Indian artisans will be in attendance showcasing crafts, art, and other items or information for display or for purchase in the marketplace.

Over the past year the Powwow Committee, composed mostly of Native American students and community members, have diligently worked in collaboration with the University of Michigan to bring the Powwow a step closer to returning to the University campus. This year, the Powwow will be held at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School as part of this transition.

Join us as we aim to cultivate a stronger Native community and kick off the powwow season at the 40th Dance for Mother Earth Powwow, March 17 & 18.

POWWOW Calendar

Here is powwow list for the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow and others in Indian Country:

40th Dance for Mother Earth Powwow
March 17 & 18
Pioneer High School
601 West Stadium Boulevard
Ann Arbor, Michigan

2nd Jack Windgate Powwow
March 16 - 18
Jack Windgate Lunker Lodge
Bainbridge, Georgia

Fremont Powwow
March 17
Fremont High School
Sunnyvale, California

Snow Crust Moon Honor Our Vets
March 17
Taunton Armory
Taunton, Massachusetts

17th Winter End Powwow
March 17 & 18
Crandon High School
Crandon, Wisconsin

Chief Leschi Powwow
March 17
Chief Leschi School
Puyallup, Washington

5th Lawilowan American Indian Festival
March 17
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

20th Learning to Walk Together
March 17 & 18
Vandament Arena
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan

Windsor Drum Social & Gathering
March 16 & 17
201 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario

40th Annual University of South Dakota Wacipi
March 17 & 18
1101 North Dakota Street
Vermillion, South Dakota

San Diego State University Iipay Matyum Powwow
March 17
1897 Aztec Walk
San Diego, California

San Francisco State University 37th Annual Powwow
March 17
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, California

Miss Junior Miss OKC Honor Dance
March 17
1700 Independence
Shawnee, Oklahoma

7th Annual CNC Powwow
March 17
584 NW Bingo Road
Lawton, Oklahoma

50th Annual Mul Chu Tha Social Powwow
March 17
GRIC Fairgrounds
Sacaton, Arizona

Celebrating All Life & Creation Powwow
March 17
7377 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, California

posted March 15, 2012 9:40 am est