CMU to host 16th annual powwow traditional style

Observer Staff

1/25/2005 12:00:00 AM

The traditional aspects of the Native American culture is reflected in this year's annual powwow hosted by Central Michigan University Oct. 2 in Finch Fieldhouse.

The annual event is a time for people to gather and get exposure to the Native American culture, according to organizers.

Dancers and flag carriers will enter together during the Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Dignitaries will include head veteran George Martin, head male dancer Miengun Pamp, head female dancer Maia Montoya, emcee John Bailey and arena director Paul Johnson.

Host drum High Spirit will be featured, along with co-host drum, Beh Skaabi. The event is presented by the CMU Native American Programs office and the Native American Indian Student Organization. This year's theme is "Honoring Our Families."

It is also sponsored by the Office for Institutional Diversity, North American Indian Student Organization and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.

Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for ages 5 to 13. CMU students, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal members, children under 4 and adults over 59 will be admitted free.

For additional powwow and trader information, contact Matthew Van Alstine at (989) 774-2508.