Members of numerous Native American tribes participate in a grand entry drumming and dance ceremony during a Spring Powwow in April 2014. (Photo: Jeff Miller)

UW-Madison’s American Indian Student Organization Wunk Sheek will host the 48th On Wisconsin Annual Spring Powwow Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, at the Alliant Energy Center Arena.

Doors will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Parking is $7 per car. UW Housing will provide free buses for UW–Madison students from the Chazen Museum of Art and Dejope Residence Hall every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. For more information on the event, go to the Facebook event page.

The On Wisconsin Annual Spring Powwow provides an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom and participate in a contemporary Native event, as well as enhance the Wisconsin Experience by providing the campus and surrounding community the opportunity to share and learn about the culture of the people indigenous to this area.

A powwow is an indigenous gathering to celebrate dance, song, art and food. The On Wisconsin Annual Spring Powwow is unique in its cultural education through engagement with Native nations, a family activity area, and volunteer opportunities for students. The event is free and open to the public.