Recognizing
a long history of distinguished service, the annual Montana State University
Billings powwow will honor veterans at its 47th annual powwow April 10-11 in the
Alterowitz Gymnasium on the university campus.
The
MSUB powwow is one of the oldest collegiate powwows in the state and one of the
largest university-sponsored powwows in the Northwest. The two-day event
attracts nearly 3,000 attendants annually with tribes across the country.
The
powwow will commence Friday at 6 p.m. with the Grand Entry, led by the eagle
staff carried by veterans and dignitaries from throughout the area. Grand Entry
begins at Noon on Saturday.
Other
featured events include a basketball tournament and a three-on-three Chumash
lacrosse tournament, played “Native style.”
An
alumni brunch will be held Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m., in the College of
Education, room 122.
To
register for events or for additional information, contact the Office of
American Indian Outreach at 657-2182 or visit msubillings.edu/americanindian/powwow