Northwestern Events Calendar

May
3
2025

4th Annual NAISA Traditional Spring Pow Wow

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT

Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Memorial Hall, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Cost: FREE

Contact: NAIA   (847) 467-3488

Group: Office of Community Enrichment

Co-Sponsor: Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR)

Category: Multicultural & Diversity

Description:

Northwestern's Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance is hosting its 4th annual Traditional Spring Pow Wow at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. 

A Pow Wow is a family-friendly, intergenerational cultural celebration held by many Native and Indigenous communities. This event is open to all and is a space for Native and non-Native people to gather together to dance, eat, socialize, share art, be in community, and much more.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!! OPEN TO ALL!!

FREE TO ATTEND!!

Never been to a pow wow before and are curious about what a pow wow is or what to expect? Join us virtually, over the lunch hour on April 30th for a Pow Wow 101 workshop with Dave Spencer (Mississippi Chahta/Diné) from Oka Homma Singers. You'll learn about the basic elements of a pow wow, general etiquette, and have an opportunity for open Q&A.

Pow Wow 101 Workshop with Dave Spencer (Mississippi Chahta/ Diné)

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