Columbia University 14th Annual Pow Wow 2026

May 2, 2026 -

Heckscher Playground Lawns, Central Park
59th St & 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019

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May 2, 2026

11:00am-5:00pm

This pow wow is held annually by the Columbia University Native American Council. It takes place within Central Park at the Heckscher Playground Lawns.

The drum group this year is the Scuffletown Society, with Victor Vegas as our emcee. Head Dancers are Kaylee Evans & Darian Hemo.

Our pow wow also includes performances from various organizations like Malama Hawaii, Ballet Folklorico, and the Mariachi Leones de Columbia.

If any Dancers would be interested in dancing for our pow wow, feel free to sign up through this link and we will get back to you as soon as possible: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSKnsvoK4SPWASij8dN8qw-MEvSd_mM4fKHGcfyb6P_GrfnA/viewform?usp=header

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Pow Wow Information

Pow Wow Information

A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.

Pow Wows listed on our calendar are open to the public!

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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: April 8, 2026

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Pow Wow Last Update: April 8, 2026