The Madison College Annual Spring Pow Wow, an extraordinary celebration of Native American heritage and culture, will take place on Saturday, April 26, at Madison College’s Truax Campus. The annual event brings together singers and dancers from tribal nations across Wisconsin creating an atmosphere of unity and tradition.
The Spring Pow Wow features a lineup of invited drummers, including the Host Drum, Little Bear, along with Invited Drums that will include Bearheart, Little Priest Singers, 2nd Island, Tomahawk Circle, and Twin Tails. Dancers will showcase their skills and challenge each other in special competitions, according to a press release from Madison College, including all-men’s dance, all-women’s dance, appliqué special, singer championship, potato dance, and bells only.
The color guard presentation by Sanford WhiteEagle Legion Post 556 will pay homage to the community’s military service.
Madison College’s Native American Student Association (NASA), in collaboration with the Madison College Intercultural Exchange and the Division of College, Culture and Climate, will host this event and acknowledge the college’s commitment to fostering cultural understanding and inclusivity.
Madison College’s Spring Pow Wow is free and open to the public and parking for the event is free. The afternoon session kicks off at 1 p.m., followed by the evening session at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Madison College’s Native American Student Association’s Facebook page.
Madison College Truax Campus is located at 1701 Wright St.
