On Friday, Nov. 1, Clark College welcomes the community to its annual powwow as it hosts “Educating for the Seventh Generation.”
Since 2009, Clark College has celebrated Indigenous cultures during the first weekend of November in honor of Native American Heritage Month with a powwow that includes music, dance, food, vendors, honoring veterans and announcing the Dreamcatcher Scholarship winner. The powwow is one of four annual signature events hosted by the college to celebrate diverse cultures, a press release stated.
The free, public celebration of Indigenous cultures will be held in the Gaiser Student Center on Clark College’s main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m.; grand entry begins at 6 p.m. Due to limited stage space, drummers will participate by invitation only. All dancers are welcome, the release states.
Friday, Nov. 1 Powwow Schedule:
5 p.m. – Doors open; blessing; free stew will be served while supplies last; Native fry bread will be available for sale, informational tables and vendors selling Native arts and crafts
5:45 p.m. – Dignitary greeting
6 p.m. – Grand entry
10 p.m. – Colors retire
Driving directions and parking maps are available at www.clark.edu/maps. Anyone needing accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event should contact Clark College’s Human Resources office prior to the event, 360-992-2105, or email hr@clark.edu.
Donations are accepted for the event through Clark College Foundation at give.clarkcollegefoundation.org, and click on “give” and under designation, select “other” and enter “POWWOW.”
