Over 2,000 American Indians and First Nation Peoples from more than 30 tribes in the United States and Canada will rendezvous at the 乐播传媒 Events Center in Boulder on April 4-5 for the second annual Red Nations Cultural Unity Celebration Contest Pow-wow.
A pow-wow is a cultural celebration featuring native speakers, performers, writers and artists. This year聮s event is sponsored by the CU-Boulder American Indian Student Organization Oyate (pronounced O-ya-tay).
There are 164 American Indian students enrolled on the CU-Boulder campus.
Dancers will compete for cash prizes in 26 categories. Music will be provided by Host Drums from Minnesota, New Mexico and Canada. The pow-wow will feature native arts and crafts as well as native foods. There also will be special appearances by Pageant Royalty that will include Miss Indian Colorado.
The pow-wow will run both days from 10 a.m. until 6:30 pm. The public is invited to attend. Admission is $4 for a day pass and $6 for a weekend pass. CU students, children under age 7 and adults over 60 are admitted free of charge. The proceeds from the event will go to support Oyate. For more information call Oyate at 492-8874.