Annual "Learning to Walk Together" Pow wow | NMU Center for Native American Studies

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The Native American Student Association

will host the

21st annual
"Learning to Walk Together"
Traditional Pow Wow

Highlights from 20th annual Pow wow:

We are especially grateful to the many volunteers who took their time to help in so many ways!

See LTWT photo highlights on Flickr.

This two-day event was held

Saturday, March 17 - Sunday, March 18, 2012

at the Vandament Arena

(inside the Physical Education & Instructional Facility)

See the LTWT Poster!

Saturday Grand Entry
Noon and 6pm EST

Feast Meal and Hand Drum Contest at 4pm in DJ Jacobetti Complex

Sunday Grand Entry
Noon

Doors Open to Public at 11am EST both days

General Admission Ticket Price

Daily Admission - $5

Weekend Button - $8

NMU Students FREE w/NMU ID

Head Staff

Arena Director: Bobby Blackdeer	Head Male Dancer: Donald Chosa Jr	Co-Host Drum: Woodland Singers
Fire Keeper: Sam Doyle	Head Female Dancer: Karlene Chosa	Invited Drum: Bahweting Singers
Head Veteran Dancer: Rodney Loonsfoot	Host Drum: Sturgeon Bay Singers	Invited Drum: Four Thunders
Emcees: Erick Awonohopay Jody Gaskin	Co-Host Drum: Winnebago Sons Singers	Invited Drum: Stone Boy
Honor Guard: KBIC Veterans

The pow wow begins with the grand entry and the flag song followed by veterans' honor song. All Veterans - male/female, Native/non-Native are honored this way. The Emcee will provide information on the dances including: male and female traditional dances, jingle dress and grass dance, and male and female fancy dance. Social dances, such as the inter-tribal, round dance and two-step, are also featured and the audience is invited to participate. Artisan and vendor booths provide a variety of craft items, reference materials, and food. A pow wow can truly be a learning experience.

With any new experience, it may be helpful to know certain cultural protocols as you participate or watch the events unfold before you. The Emcee will provide some information and we also put together a Pow wow Etiquette sheet to help.

Volunteer! To volunteer, please contact Amanda Weinert at nasa@nmu.edu or call the Center (906) 227-1397. A volunteer sign-up form is available on the link below.

Volunteer Sign-up Forms - Organizing a pow wow is a lot of work. We are appreciative of all the volunteers who take their time to assist us. We are still seeking volunteers in a number of areas - kitchen/dining, set-up/tear-down, security/runners, and front desk/vending. If you are able to help, please click on the link for the volunteer sign-up form and return to the Center for Native American Studies at 112 Whitman.

We will have a volunteer orientation the week of the pow wow for those who are not familiar with all the activities. See the Volunteer Handbook for general information on pow wow protocol.

Vendor Information - Please call

Booth space is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis.

Chi Miigwech to the following contributors who help make our pow wow a success!!

This event is hosted by the Native American Student Association of NMU and is made possible with support from the following NMU departments:

Biology

Center for Native American Studies

Center for Student Enrichment

Charter Schools

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Professional Studies

Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Science Department

Ethnic & Cultural Diversity Committee

Office of International Programs

Multicultural Education and Resource Center / PACE Program

Office of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

School of Education

Nursing

Special thanks to Chris Kibit, the Culinary Arts Program, Chris Busch, the PEIF staff, Audio Visual, and Maintenance.

Community contributions are also appreciated from:

America's Best Value Inn

Bay Mills Resort & Casinos

Best Western Country Inn in Ishpeming

Bonanza

Border Grill

Brown's Store in Little Lake

Shirley Brozzo

Buffalo Wild Wings

Casa Calabria

Cedar Tree Institute

Country Inn & Suites

Dead River Coffee Shop

Doncker's

Econo Foods

Island Resort & Casino

Kewadin Casinos

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Larry's Family Foods

Marquette Food Co-op

Midtown Bakery

Moonstone Gallery

Noc Bay Trading Company

Panara

Pit Stop Quick Lube

Rice Paddy

Sai Uwa Thai Bistro

Screened Image & Graphic Design

SuperOne Foods

L.R. and Christine Swadley

Thill's Fish House

WalMart

YMCA

If you would like to learn more about the pow wow or to become a contributor, contact Amanda with the Native American Student Association at nasa@nmu.edu or 906-227-1397.