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Native American Student Association

In place of the annual in-person Learning to Walk Together Powwow, Northern Michigan University’s Native American Student Association (NASA) and the Center for Native American Studies present: Powwow 102: Learning to Walk Together (While Apart) on Saturday, March 26th, 1 - 4pm Eastern over Zoom and live streamed on NASA’s Facebook page @nmunasa. 

This event will expand on the curriculum offered during last year’s Powwow 101 event by NMU NASA, which can be found on the @nmunasa Facebook page. Powwow 102 is an educational breakdown of a traditional Native American powwow, including demonstrations by dancers and talks by traditional advisors. Framed much like a powwow’s grand entry, you will first hear the sounds of the traditional drum for an opening song, followed by talks on a range of topics from the importance of regalia and beadwork, to providing tips on proper etiquette when attending a powwow. 

There will be an extended period dedicated to audience discussion, only available to Zoom participants. Additionally, Zoom participants will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win e-gift cards to local businesses! Attend via Zoom to participate in this discussion and be entered into the raffle, otherwise, watch the livestream on the @nmunasa Facebook page for the duration of the event. 

We can all learn to walk together this way, while apart! 

This is a free event with donations encouraged. Donations will fund social activities for the Native American Student Association such as movie nights, educational field trips, and more. 

To register and for more information: tinyurl.com/nasapowwow102

Native American Student Association

Join us to celebrate the resilience and strength of Indigenous Peoples and cultures! Our Indigenous Peoples’ Day event will begin at 10am EST at the Land Acknowledgement Sign. The morning will consist of musical performances from the traditional drum group “Morning Thunder”, and inspirational speakers including Kerri Schuiling, April Lindala, and Damon Panek. The event will conclude with a march from the Land Acknowledgement Sign to the campus Fire Site. Please call the Center for Native American Studies for questions or additional information at 906-227-1397.

Native American Student Association

Join us this upcoming Friday (9/30) for a Remembrance Walk in honor of Orange Shirt Day! The Remembrance Walk has been organized by the Native American Student Association to honor all those affected by the Indian Boarding/Residential School System in the United States and Canada. The walk will begin at approximately 12:30pm EST at the fire site located in the Whitman woods, which is adjacent to Whitman Hall where the Center for Native American Studies is located. From the fire site, we will begin our walk to Lake Superior where we will offer our thoughts, words, and asemaa to the spirits. We are asking that attendees wear orange and comfortable shoes! Please call the Center for Native American Studies at 906-227-1391 for additional questions or information!

Native American Student Association

In place of the annual in-person Learning to Walk Together Powwow, Northern Michigan University’s Native American Student Association (NASA) and the Center for Native American Studies present: Powwow 102: Learning to Walk Together (While Apart) on Saturday, March 26th, 1 - 4pm Eastern over Zoom and live streamed on NASA’s Facebook page @nmunasa. 

This event will expand on the curriculum offered during last year’s Powwow 101 event by NMU NASA, which can be found on the @nmunasa Facebook page. Powwow 102 is an educational breakdown of a traditional Native American powwow, including demonstrations by dancers and talks by traditional advisors. Framed much like a powwow’s grand entry, you will first hear the sounds of the traditional drum for an opening song, followed by talks on a range of topics from the importance of regalia and beadwork, to providing tips on proper etiquette when attending a powwow. 

There will be an extended period dedicated to audience discussion, only available to Zoom participants. Additionally, Zoom participants will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win e-gift cards to local businesses! Attend via Zoom to participate in this discussion and be entered into the raffle, otherwise, watch the livestream on the @nmunasa Facebook page for the duration of the event. 

We can all learn to walk together this way, while apart! 

This is a free event with donations encouraged. Donations will fund social activities for the Native American Student Association such as movie nights, educational field trips, and more. 

To register and for more information: tinyurl.com/nasapowwow102 

Native American Student Association

Join the Center for Native American Studies Faculty, Staff, and Students in celebrating 25 years of academic excellence and service with our 25th Anniversary Celebration in a Box!

All proceeds from each $50 Celebration in a Box Sales support the 27th Annual Learning to Walk Together Pow Wow hosted by NMU Native American Student Association and Center for Native American Studies.

 
Celebration in a Box Items include:

• CNAS Water Bottle
• Decolonizing Diet Project (DDP) Pumpkin Soup Supplies 
• DDP Pumpkin Soup and Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe Cards
• Limited Edition T-Shirt
• Limited Edition Print of Anishinaabe News
• Free Medicine Bundle Gift

A Digital Program Pass will be included with every box! Digital program pass provides you:

• Access to a First Nations Food Taster Cooking Demonstration of DDP Pumpkin Soup and Pumpkin Cornbread
• Medicine Plant Teaching Video to view at your leisure
• Access to the Directors Panel Discussion Link to be hosted on February 26, 2022

To order your 25th Anniversary Celebration box please visit https://nmu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2386 so you can help support the Annual Learning to Walk Together Pow Wow hosted by NMU Native American Student Association and Center for Native American Studies.

Native American Student Association

Powwow 101: Learning to Walk Together (While Apart)

April 3rd, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET over Zoom

This is a free event

To register and for more information: tinyurl.com/nasapowwow101

In place of the annual in-person Learning to Walk Together Powwow, Northern Michigan University’s Native American Student Association presents Powwow 101: Learning to Walk Together (While Apart) on April 3rd, 1 - 3pm Eastern over Zoom and live streamed on our Facebook page @nmunasa. 

This virtual, educational event will include speakers on different topics surrounding contemporary powwows. Framed much like a powwow’s grand entry, you will first hear the sounds of the Morning Thunder drum for an opening song, followed by talks on a range of topics from the importance of Veterans in Native American culture, regalia and beadwork, to providing tips on proper etiquette when attending a powwow. Virtual drum and dance demonstrations of different styles will also take place during the event. Zoom participants will have the opportunity to participate in a closing ceremony, by listening to the closing song and dancing along! If you have regalia, feel free to attend wearing regalia in preparation for this closing ceremony. We can all learn to walk together this way, while apart!

This is a free event. Zoom registration required. To register and for more information: tinyurl.com/nasapowwow101

Questions? Email nasa@nmu.edu