Monday, February 23, 2004

Wilmington, NC – The UNC Wilmington Native American Student Organization (NASO) will host its third annual Powwow from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2004, on the university commons. The purpose of the event is to promote, demonstrate, and educate about the Native American culture on UNCW’s campus and in the community at large.

The day will be filled with dancing, drumming, a history of why Native Americans have powwows, Native American arts and crafts, jewelry, and demonstrations of various craft making. Although storytelling will take place throughout the afternoon, at 2 p.m. there will be storytelling inside a teepee.

A powwow is a way to keep Native American traditions alive in the modern world and offers a time for all people to come out to experience and enjoy Native American history and culture. The UNCW powwow will have several different tribes represented to share the experience. Confirmed to attend are representatives of the Lumbee and Waccamaw Siouan tribes. NASO is looking forward to a great powwow again this year.

The event is being co-sponsored by UNCW Student Government Association, UNCW Campus Activities and Involvement, UNCW Office of Campus Diversity, # 1 Stunna Racing Co., and Eddie Evans Homes, Inc.

All dancers are welcome and the event is free and open to all. For more information, contact Robin Emanuel at 910-796-6845 or e-mail the organization at www.NASO@uncw.edu.