UW-Madison Native American student organization, Wunk Sheek, will host the 35th annual Spring Pow Wow Saturday, which celebrates Native American culture with singing, dancing, crafts and vendors.
Wunk Sheek member Dylan Jennings said his group hopes the event will bring together students and the community while raising awareness of Native American presence on campus.
“Traditionally, [pow wows] were used to bring our people together and other nations and other groups of people together in a uniting kind of way,” Jennings said. “And our purpose is to bring this cultural event to the area.”
The event has not taken place for the last three years due to a lack of funding, but this year, Jennings said the group hopes to draw more than 500 people.
Jennings said his group recognizes the pow wow will take place the same day as the Mifflin Street Block Party, but said members are optimistic about attendance because it offers students a sober alternative to Mifflin.
“It’s a really great way to meet people and it’s a really great way to celebrate a Saturday not drinking,” Jennings added.
The event is free and open to the public and will last from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Shell at 1430 Monroe St.
