As the new semester settles in, a tradition of celebrating the students, faculty, staff, alumni and native peoples throughout Indian country come together for the 2020 Haskell Welcome Back Pow-Wow.
On February 8th , Haskell Indian Nations University’s campus greeted people near and far for the celebration. Artistic vendors, food vendors and informational booths were set up alongside the arena for the evening. Our Master of Ceremonies, Manny King, was the spokesperson for the evening for gourd dancing and the many styles of dancing and singing taking place at the celebration. The host drum, Meskwaki Nation, was the center of the Introduction to the Grand Entry lead-in by Head Man, Troy Watterson, and Head Lady Jandra Levi, both currently attending Haskell. They were followed by the Haskell Veteran’s Association representing the color guard.
This evening of togetherness and good medicine gathered approximately 750 people according to Manny King. If this was an evening you missed out on, come join us at Haskell for the Spring 2020 Haskell Commencement Pow-Wow on May 8th and 9th. We hope to see you there!
