We are excited to announce the return of the Trading Moon Powwow as part of the 11th annual Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival. The Powwow is an intertribal gathering, open to all, whether they are of Native American heritage or not.
The host drum group will drum and sing, dancers in tribal regalia will participate in traditional dances, and vendors will sell arts, crafts, and food. Admission and parking are FREE! For more information about parking lots on campus visit UCM Parking Services.
Powwow Schedule |
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Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Gourd Dance |
1:30 p.m. | Grand Entry |
2:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Intertribal |
5:30 p.m. | Dinner Break |
6:30 p.m. | Gourd Dance |
7:00 p.m. | Grand Entry |
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Intertribal |
9:00 p.m. | Closing |
This event is open to the public and individuals are welcome to come and go as their schedule allows.
Students may use this event as an entry in their multicultural passport.
The 11th annual Trading Moon Native American Dance and Arts Exhibition is made possible through grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Missouri Arts Council, and on campus sponsors including The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and the Office of Student Experience and Engagement.
Head Singer | William Dean, Young Buck Singers |
Head Man | Canyon Toshavik |
Head Lady | Rina Stabler |
Emcee | Wade Blevins |
Arena Director | Shane Adams |
Head Gourd Dancer | Ethan Tone-Pah-Hote |
Head Northern Drum | TBA |
Click to download the registration form.
All dancers should complete a ; doing so registers each dancer for the evening meal. Registered dancers will be provided a complimentary ticket for the evening meal.
Other guests are welcome to enjoy the evening meal for an entry charge of $13 plus tax.
Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America鈥檚 rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. . |
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