by Faith Price, Director, Native American Student Services
The 42nd annual Pah-Loots-Puu Powwow is scheduled for March 22 & 23rd at WSU’s Beasley Coliseum!
The ASWSU Ku-ah-mah Native student organization has been working hard for months to organize their largest event of the year, the Pah-Loots-Puu powwow. Dancers and singers from around the region will be in attendance. The powwow is free and open to the public.
Head staff include Emcee: Dave Madera, Arena Director: Dan Nanamkin, Head Man Dancer: Russell McCloud, and Head Woman Dancer: Thea McCloud. Host drum TBD.
Pah-Loots-Puu powwow begins Friday, March 22 with a grand entry scheduled for 7pm. On Saturday, the grand entries are at noon and 5pm. A stew dinner for powwow participants will be sponsored by the Native American Women’s Association during Saturday’s supper break.
Powwow Chair is Kyra Antone, a senior in Digital Technology and Culture from the Coeur d’Alene and Tohono O’odham Nations. Vendor Chair is Chantel Hill, a senior in Elementary Education from the Absaalooke (Crow) Tribe. For questions abut the powwow or vending, contact kuahmahaswsu@gmail.com.