Family Pow Wow Presented by VMFA & Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival 2024

November 23, 2024 -

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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November 23, 2024

10:30am-1:00pm

Enjoy a culturally enriching family-friendly celebration in the museum’s Cochrane Atrium and additional VMFA spaces. Presented by VMFA & Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, this free event features the following:

· champion pow wow dancer Sam BearPaw
· celebrated world-champion hoop dancers Moontee Sinquah and his sons, Sampson Sixkiller and Scott Sixkiller
· family films
· demonstrations
· storytelling sessions
· art activities

VMFA’s Family Pow wow coincides with the Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, Richmond’s annual festival that honors the contributions of Native Americans and reinvigorates conversations about telling stories of indigenous life.

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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: November 15, 2024

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Pow Wow Last Update: November 15, 2024