The Native American Student Association
will host the
25th annual "Learning To Walk Together" Traditional Pow wow
NEW LOCATION: Marquette Armory
Address: 1820 Lincoln Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Saturday Grand Entries
Noon and 6pm EST
Feast (same location)
4pm EST
Doors open to the public at 11 a.m. EST
We are very excited to offer this cultural event with NO ADMISSION CHARGE.
See W18 LTWT Poster
Volunteer: W18 Powwow Volunteer Sign-up
2017 Head Staff
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Robert Blackdeer |
Head Male Dancer:
Donald Chosa Jr. |
Invited Drum: Young Kingbird
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Fire Keeper: Sam Doyle
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Head Female Dancer:
Karlene Chosa |
Invited Drum: Morning Thunder |
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Head Veteran Dancer: Bnaaswi Biiaswah |
Co-host Drums:
Four Thunders and Sturgeon Bay Singers |
Invited Drum:
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Co-Emcees: Joe Medicine / Mitch Bolo |
Honor Guard: KBIC Honor Guard |
Invited Drum:
N/A |
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 cultural learning experience.
With any new experience, it may be helpful to know certain cultural protocols as you participate in 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, complete the volunteer form and drop off at 112 Whitman Hall: PW18 Volunteer Form
Organizing a pow wow is a lot of work. The Pow wow Committee appreciates all the volunteers who take their time to assist us. We will be seeking volunteers in a number of areas - set-up/tear-down, security/runners, and front desk. We are especially grateful to the many volunteers who help in so many ways!
We will have two volunteer orientations the week of the pow wow for those who are not familiar with all the activities. NASA will go over information on the NASA pow wow committee, the pow wow, the feast, and the volunteer responsibilities. See the Volunteer Handbook for general information on pow wow protocol.
Any questions, please contact the NASA President Kristina Misegan (kmisegan@nmu.edu) or NASA Vice President Grey Shea (ashea@nmu.edu), or feel free to call the Center (906) 227-1397.
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Vendor Information - Vendor booths are by invitation only.
Chi Miigwech to the following contributors who help make our pow wow a success!!
Chi-miigwech for the assistance behind-the-scenes: Sherri Aldred, Robin Chosa, Chef Chris Kibit, Dan Best at the Marquette National Guard Armory, NMU Hospitality Management, Center for Native American Studies faculty and staff, Native American Language and Culture Club, Students in NAS 488 Native American Service Learning Project (Dr. Martin Reinhardt, Instructor), Double Trouble DJ’s, and all our vendors! A special thanks to all the volunteers! We simply could not do it without you.
Community contributions are also appreciated from:
This event is hosted by the NMU Native American Student Association and is made possible with support from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the NMU Multicultural Education and Resource Center, and the many other departments at Northern Michigan University who have supported our projects throughout the years.
The following businesses, individuals and organizations: Aubree’s, Biggby Coffee, Border Grill, BSB Farms, Buffalo Wild Wings, Casa Calabria, Cedar Tree Institute, Cherry Creek Market, Country Inn & Suites, Culver’s Frozen Custard, Dead River Coffee Shop, Domino’s, Family Video, Econo Foods, Forsberg Flowers, Huron Mountain Bakery, Jean Kay’s Pasties, Jilbert’s Dairy, Kewadin Casinos, Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery, Marquette Food Co-Op, NMU Bookstore, Northern Waters Casino Resort. Ojibwa Casino Resort, Rare Earth Goods, Spice Merchants, Super One Foods, The Pasta Shop, Thill’s Fish House, and Walmart.
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If you would like to learn more about the pow wow or to become a contributor, contact Kristina Misegan (Keweenaw Bay Indian Community) with the Native American Student Association at nasa@nmu.edu or 906-227-1397.
See LTWT photo highlights on Flickr.
2017 Pow wow Highlights
See our photo album.
2016 Pow wow Highlights
NASA invited Keith Secola to perform in concert on the Friday before the pow wow. See photo highlights of W16 Keith Secola Concert. Allison Kublin created a unique poster to promote the concert - see Keith Secola Poster
See the W16 LTWT Poster. See photos at the CNAS Flickr site: W16 23rd LTWT Pow wow
2015 Pow wow Highlights
See the W15 LTWT Poster or the W15 LTWT Early Bird Flyer.
2014 Pow wow Highlights
See the 2014 LTWT Pow wow Poster
2013 Pow wow
Unfortunately, due to lack of resources, NASA was not able to host the pow wow in 2013.
2012 Pow wow highlights
This two-day event marked our 20th annual pow wow! It was held on Saturday, March 17 - Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Vandament Arena. See the LTWT Poster!
2011 pow wow
Photo album
2010 pow wow
Kahurangi and Pow wow poster here
Kahurangi Maori Highlights
Pow Wow Poster here
POW WOW 2009 FEAST HIGHLIGHTS
POW WOW 2010 Highlights
Pictures from the Learning to Walk Together Pow wows past:
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