EUGENE, Ore. — The Native American Student Association at Lane Community College is excited to invite you to the annual Lane Powwow on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The event will take place from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM in the Lane Community College gymnasium, located on the main campus at 4000 E 30th Ave, in Eugene.
Experience the excitement of Grand Entries at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM, showcasing Native American drum groups and dancers from across Oregon as they perform various dance styles. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness and participate, immersing themselves in the rich traditions and culture of Native American peoples. Titan students Wesley Scott of the Yurok Nation and Jordan Davis-Jackson of the Quileute Nation will lead participants onto the dance floor.
Scott, a Yurok Nation citizen and outstanding student in the Fabrication/Welding program, serves as a Teaching Assistant at Lane. He will proudly carry the Lane Community College Native Community's Eagle Staff during the Powwow. As a council member of the Native American Student Association, Scott eagerly invites everyone to join in and appreciate the event's significance for the global community's well-being. “We are excited to have people come and join in and be part of the Powwow,” he said.“The Powwow is a place to pray for the good fortune of the world and the happiness of the people.”
Davis-Jackson encourages everyone to witness the beauty of Native American cultures and the event's importance for various Tribal Nations, including her own Quileute Nation in Washington State. As a council member of the Native American Student Association, she is honored to be part of organizing the Powwow. “Everybody is welcome to come and see how we carry our ancestors' traditions and witness how beautiful Native American cultures really are,” she said. “Not only is this a great opportunity to honor Native American cultures, this is also a great opportunity for Tribal Nations near and far to come and visit the Lane campus.” Davis-Jackson will carry the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Peoples flag, and a traditional fire pit cook from her Quileute Nation will prepare salmon for dinner.
The Powwow also features an assortment of craft and art vendors for attendees to explore. This free event is open to everyone, and both Lane Community College and the Native American Student Association encourage the entire community to come and appreciate the beauty and vibrancy of Native American cultures.
The Native American Student Association and Lane Community College are dedicated to ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees. For more information about the Powwow, visit the event website or the Native American Student Association's Facebook page. Volunteer opportunities are also available for those interested in getting involved.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate and honor Native American cultures. Join us on April 1st for a day filled with music, dance, art, and community connection at the Lane Community College Native American Student Association's annual Lane Powwow.
Lane Community College educates over 15,000 students annually at six locations across Lane County and online. Students and alumni from all 50 states and 79 countries create more than an $850 million dollar impact on the local economy, helping to support more than 13,000 local jobs. Lane provides affordable, quality, professional technical and college transfer programs; business development and employee training; academic, language and life skills development; and lifelong personal development and enrichment courses.