The Native American Student Association of Middle Tennessee State University will be hosting the Indigenous Peoples' Powwow this February 24-26, 2017 at the Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Livestock Center.
During the event, Niles Aseret, a Navajo, will talk about the importance of the Code Talkers during World War II. He will also address the need for proper recognition of the Code Talkers (5min and 40sec)...
At one time, MTSU was in the top ten Powwows in the country! After nearly 10 years, the Native American Student Association will renew this incredible tradition and sponsor an Intertribal Powwow Dance Competition for the Middle Tennessee community.
THIS FRIDAY 4 P.M. - 8 P.M. / SATURDAY 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. / SUNDAY 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
- Experience social dances and special dances like the Hoop Dance, Chicken Dance, and a Trail of Tears sponsored dance, honoring those that walked.
- Ron Colombe, Lakota Author, and Dennis Clause bring the oral tradition of Storytelling and Jamie Oxendine will share true stories of the Eastern Woodland period.
- Native American Music Award Nominee, Ryan Molina and Jaime Chavez, from the Incan Villages of Ecuador, delight our hearts and visions with the music of their people.
- Niles Aseret, Navajo; CODE TALKERS: NEED FOR NATIONAL RECOGNITION DAY
- Impact and Importance of Native Languages to WWII Military Strategy
- UNESCO recognized craft vendors with works in the Smithsonian offer their wares.
- Come make pottery and learn the traditional ways of pit firing with Mary T Newman.
- Join championship dancers traveling from the Canadian Tundra of the Cree Nation to the Aztec Dancers of South America.
- Award winning Native American songwriter and Flutist, Gareth Laffely coming.
SUPPORT: GoFundMe : MTSU Indigenous Peoples' Powwow https://www.gofundme.com/mtsu-indigenous-peoples-powwow
Or Mail Contribution by Check Indigenous Peoples' Powwow : C/O Melissa Shelby
P.O. Box 924 : 1301 Main Street, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
