Photo: Metropolitan Community College
(Undated) -- Details are being released about the annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow, Saturday, September 21st. The event will take place on the Parade Ground of the historic Fort Omaha Campus, at 30th and Fort streets, from 1-7:30 p.m. The event is free.
This year's theme is "One Hearbeat, Many Nations."
The powwow celebrates Native American cultures with traditional dances, music, artistry, oral history, crafts and foods of regional tribes. Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery Program will offer opportunities to see hawks and learn about raptors. Steven Tamayo, Sicangu Lakota, founder of Bluebird Cultural Initiative, will host a study circle on traditional games.
This year’s master of ceremonies is Taylor Cheii Begay, Diné, with Samuel J. Grant, Umónhon, serving as arena director. Cory Four Killer, Omaha/Lakota Tribe, will serve as head man dancer while April Godfrey, Isanti Dakota, will serve as head lady dancer. The event also features a princess contest, with Summer Barea, Omaha Nation, serving as head judge. Maza Kute, Santee, Nebraska, will be host northern drum while Young Bucks, Sioux City, Iowa, will serve as the host southern drum.
Visit mccneb.edu/Powwow for additional details.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. Coolers are welcome. No alcohol or smoking is permitted.
The 33rd annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow is made possible with the support of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Cultural Endowment, BNSF Railway Foundation and the Whitmore Charitable Trust.