Gustavus Adolphus College will host the sixth annual Traditional Pow Wow at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11 in Alumni Hall in the O.J. Johnson Student Union on campus. This cultural and educational experience highlights the history and ceremonial symbolism of the Native American people. It will include traditional dance, music, and costume, as well as vendors of Native American crafts and products.
Jerry M. Dearly, a cultural teacher employed with the American Indian Education Program for St. Paul Public Schools, will emcee this event. There will be performances by the Lakota Nation and the All Nations drum groups and dancers — traditional male style, grass, fan and shawl, and jingle dress.
The pow wow, coordinated by Gustavus students Teal Slivik and Amanda Johnson, is held as part of the college’s Indigenous Student Association’s commitment to learn more about the local Native American community.
This event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Gustavus Indigenous Student Association. Contact Teal Slivik with questions at 507/933-7121.
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Media Contact: Director of Media Relations and Internal Communication Luc Hatlestad
luch@gustavus.edu
507-933-7510