Eastern Oregon University 50th Anniversary Pow Wow – May 16 & 17, 2025

Eastern Oregon University Field House
One University Blvd, La Grande, OR, 97850

Eastern Oregon University will host the 50th Anniversary Pow wow on May 16-17, 2025, offering a dynamic celebration of Native culture, tradition, and community.

This milestone gathering will unite dancers, drummers, artists, and spectators from across the region to honor the enduring history and resilience of Indigenous peoples.

Highlights of the event include grand entries, traditional and contemporary dance competitions, and special competitions featuring one-man hand drum, women’s short fringe, men’s slick style, women’s traditional Jackie Grant Memorial & Alumni Tribute, and men’s traditional.

Please join us for this landmark event and be part of an immersive and culturally enriching experience!

No Dance Fee
Food Trucks

Friday: Grand Entry 7:00pm; Contests
Saturday:  Grand Entry 1:00pm; Contests; Friendship Feast 5:00pm; Grand Entry 7:00pm

Dance Specials: One Man Hand Drum; Women’s Short Fringe; Men’s Slick Style; Jackie Grant Memorial & Alumni Tribute Women’s Traditional; Men’s Traditional hosted by: Fred Hill & Kelsey Burns

Dance Categories:
Tiny Tot (6 & under)
Junior (7-12) & Teens (13 – 19): Boys Traditional, Boys Fancy/Grass, Girls Traditional, Girls Fancy/Jingle
Women (20 – 54): Traditional, Fancy/Jingle
Men (20 – 54): Men Traditional, Men Fancy/Grass
Golden Women (55+) Combined
Golden Men (55+) Combined

MC: Fred Hill
Arena Director:  WhyaTona Burns
Host Drum: Black Lodge Singers

More Information: https://www.eou.edu/powwow/

46th Annual łatwa ina Pow Wow – May 17, 2025

Oregon State University
Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR

46th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow is a free community event featuring Indigenous dancers, singers and a marketplace, plus delicious fry bread.

Presented by the Native American Student Association and university partners.

Doors open at noon.

First Willamette Valley Pow Wow – May 31, 2025

Boulder Falls Center Event Center
505 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR, 97355

Saturday, May 31, 2025
10:00am-10:00pm

Hosted By The Lebanon Native American Education Program

Free Admission!  Everyone is Welcome!

Grand Entries:
First Grand Entry at 12 pm (Includes recognition of graduating students )
Second Grand Entry at 6 pm

Traditional and Contest Dancing

Special Performance by Aztec Dancers

MC: Bob Tom
Arena Director: Deitz Peters
Head Dancers: Nicole & Levi Liebelt
Host Drum: Bad Soul
Honor Drum: Turquoise Pride
Flag Staff: Native American Cultural Association of Oregon

Wiconi 19th Annual Living Waters Pow Wow – July 26, 2025

Location: Aldersgate Conference Center & Campground
7790 Marion Rd, Turner, OR 97392

Arena Director: Ed Goodell, Cree/Siletz, Portland, OR
Head Man Dancer: Adam Whiterock, Dine, Portland, OR
Head Lady Dancer: Tiffany Stuart, Siletz/Grand Ronde, Siletz, OR
MC: Bob Tom, Grand Ronde, Portland, OR
Host Drums: Turquoise Pride
Honor Guard: Veterans Color Guard

Grand Entries: 1:30pm & 7pm

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The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Contest Pow Wow – August 15 & 16, 2025

August 15, 2025 – August 16, 2025

Uyxat Powwow Grounds
9600 Highway 22 (Hebo Road), Grand Ronde, OR, 97347

More details soon!