Lane Community College Annual Pow Wow  – April 5, 2025

The annual LCC Pow Wow is on Saturday, April 5th, in the gymnasium of the Main Campus of Lane Community College on East 30th Avenue in Eugene.

The Pow Wow is a family-friendly, free, public event. All drums and dancers are welcome. No alcohol or drugs are permitted.

Pow Wow t-shirts, raffle tickets, and more will be for sale.

Volunteer application HERE. Vendor application HERE. More information HERE.

Schedule:

• Vendor Check-In: 9:00 am
• First Grand Entry: 12:00 pm
• Dinner Break: 5:00-7:00 pm
• Personnel Feed at Longhouse (Head Staff, Drummers, Dancers, Vendors) 5:00-5:30 pm
• Public Feed at Longhouse: 5:30-7:00 pm

Western Oregon University 30th Annual MSU Pow Wow – April 19, 2025

Doors open at 12:00pm
Grand Entries: 1pm and 7pm
FREE Indian Tacos (While supplies last)

MC: Nick Sixkiller
Arena Director: Ed Goddell

Location:
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth , OR, 97361, 97361

More information is available here: https://wou.edu/msu/annual-programs/pow-wow/

 

Pacific University & Beaverton/Hillsboro School Districts Indian Ed Pow Wow – May 3, 2025

POW WOW will honor MMIW/MMIP and recognize Pacific University and Beaverton/Hillsboro graduating students. We ask you to wear red in honor of our missing indigenous brothers and sisters.

Where: Pacific University, Forest Grove Campus, Stoller Center Gym

2331 Main St, Forest Grove, OR, 97116

Grand Entries: First at 1pm (graduating students recognition); Second at 7pm

Head dancers: Molly & Chad Leno
Flag staff: Portland/Vancouver Community Veterans
Prayer: Jon George, Council Member, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Non-contest. Free Admission. Give-aways. All are welcome.

For vendor application, sponsorship levels, or drum registration (first 3 paid) please contact:
Nikol – @.">@.; 503-352-2777
Jenny – @.">@.; 971-217-2465

MC:  Don Moccasin

Arena Director: Fred Muniz
Host Drum: The Shooters
Guest Drums: Turquoise Pride, Battle Stone, Warface
Flag Staff: Portland/Vancouver Community Veterans

More information: https://www.pacificu.edu/calendar/2025-mmip-awareness-powwow

 

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/

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