Thursday, November 10th
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Free
The Annual Veteran's Day Powwow has become a tradition at Mason. Currently, American Indian students make up 0.3% (99) of Mason's total student population. Learn more about the American Indian Heritage group at GMU.
The powwow is a central social event in indigenous culture, combining dance and music. As always, this powwow is open to all and is free of charge. A large selection of traditional art and crafts will be available for purchase.
This year's head staff: Host Drum: Stoney Creek and Buffalo Hill Master of Ceremonies: Clayton Old Elk (Crow) & Keith Colston (Tuscarora-Lumbee) Arena Director: Manuel Rodriquez (Comanche & Cheyenne) Head Dancers: Mary Phillips (Laguna Pueblo & Omaha) & Jason Warwick (Lumbee & Eastern Cherokee) Head Junior Dancers: Alexander Firewalker (Cherokee) & Alexis Hill (Seneca & Ojibwa)
For more information, call ODPS, 703-993-2700 or visit http://odps.gmu.edu. This event is sponsored by the Native American & Indigenous Alliance, Office of Diversity Programs & Services, the Indigenous Nations Alumni Alliance, and University Life.
George Mason University Main Campus
Dewberry Hall of the Johnson Center
4400 University Dr - Fairfax, VA
Metro: There's a bus that goes to campus from the metro's orange line, I've taken it before to get to a friends graduation. Though it is a bit far from the city, it is accessible by transit. See metro for access.
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