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| Written by Jonathan Silver, Contributor to The Shorthorn | ||||
| Thursday, 05 March 2009 08:52 PM | ||||
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Pow Wow organizers said they hope the community will dance away with an understanding of the American Indian culture. The Native American Student Association and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society will have their 14th annual scholarship benefit Pow Wow 2-10 p.m. Saturday in the University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom. Powwows provide places for the American Indian community to meet and educate local students on American Indian customs, NASA adviser Kenneth Roemer said. The event will begin with gourd dancing, have a supper break at 4 p.m., then follow with a grand-entry dance in which all the dancers come together. The ROTC color guard officially begins festivities at 5 p.m., which continues throughout the evening. Gourd dancing is a ceremonial before the grand-entry dance. Dancers usually wear a long-sleeve shirt and carry a gourd, sash or vest, and a rattle. “It’s really powerful,” Roemer said. Powwows also include drums and crafts, he said. Master of ceremonies Dennis Wahkinney of the Comanche Nation will explain to audiences what the art forms represent. Donations, raffles, programs and vendor fees all go toward the scholarship. Scholarships are not race-based. The 2009-2010 applicants have to attend the university in fall, must have made a contribution to the American Indian community and meet a 2.5 grade point average requirement. At least $550 will be awarded per semester, Roemer said. Application forms will be available to people at the Pow Wow. Fry bread and tacos will be served at the Pow Wow. Parking and admission is free. Views: 646 | E-mail
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