Modesto Junior College to host Intertribal Pow Wow
Modesto Junior College will host the 17th annual Intertribal Pow Wow April 17.
The Pow Wow brings the culture and traditions of Native Americans to share with the community and campus. The event on the east campus quad is open to the public and admission is free. In the event of rain, the Pow Wow will be held in the pavilion of the Agriculture Center for Education on west campus.
Pow Wow activities begin with gourd dancing at 11 a.m., followed by the grand entry at noon, featuring the traditional opening ceremony and honor guard. The program includes traditional Native American singers and dancers accompanied by drum groups and will honor veterans for sacrifices given to their country.
Authentic Native American arts, crafts, jewelry, painting, beadwork, T-shirts and other items from the diverse tribal nations will be offered for sale during the Pow Wow. Native American food will also be available for purchase, including Indian fry bread and Indian tacos.
The Pow Wow is an alcohol- and drug-free event sponsored by the Associated Students of MJC, Chicken Rancheria Me-wuk and Tuolumne Me-wuk.
Modesto Junior College will host the Intertribal Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17, on MJC’s east campus quad, 435 College Ave., Modesto. For more information call the MJC student development and campus life office at 209-575-6700.
This story was originally published March 30, 2016 at 8:19 PM with the headline "Modesto Junior College to host Intertribal Pow Wow."