Eastern Oregon University will host the 50th Anniversary Pow wow on May 16-17, 2025, offering a dynamic celebration of Native culture, tradition, and community.
This milestone gathering will unite dancers, drummers, artists, and spectators from across the region to honor the enduring history and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
Highlights of the event include grand entries, traditional and contemporary dance competitions, and special competitions featuring one-man hand drum, women’s short fringe, men’s slick style, women’s traditional Jackie Grant Memorial & Alumni Tribute, and men’s traditional.
Please join us for this landmark event and be part of an immersive and culturally enriching experience!
Free Admission
No Dance Fee
Food Trucks
Friday: Grand Entry 7:00pm; Contests
Saturday: Grand Entry 1:00pm; Contests; Friendship Feast 5:00pm; Grand Entry 7:00pm
Dance Specials: One Man Hand Drum; Women’s Short Fringe; Men’s Slick Style; Jackie Grant Memorial & Alumni Tribute Women’s Traditional; Men’s Traditional hosted by: Fred Hill & Kelsey Burns
Dance Categories:
Tiny Tot (6 & under)
Junior (7-12) & Teens (13 – 19): Boys Traditional, Boys Fancy/Grass, Girls Traditional, Girls Fancy/Jingle
Women (20 – 54): Traditional, Fancy/Jingle
Men (20 – 54): Men Traditional, Men Fancy/Grass
Golden Women (55+) Combined
Golden Men (55+) Combined
MC: Fred Hill
Arena Director: WhyaTona Burns
Host Drum: Black Lodge Singers
Pow Wow Information
Date: May 16, 2025 - May 17, 2025
Location: Eastern Oregon University Field House, One University Blvd, La Grande, OR, 97850
Organizer:
Contact: Pepper Huxoll
Phone: phuxoll@eou.edu
Email: (541) 962-3463
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