The American Indian Studies Department welcomed over a thousand people to the University Library Lawn on the final day of Native American Heritage Month. With the help of sixty ...
Drum circles and sacred dance. Last weekend marked the 31st anniversary of the Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival. Previously held at the Burger Center, the annual event now takes ...
The day started with the Grand Entry, a ceremony marking the powwow’s official start where all dancers enter the arena in a predetermined succession. The crowd stood during the entry ...
She may be only 9 years old, but Iola Niedermayer takes a long view of history. Her red hair sharply parted and pulled back in matching braids, Iola had just come off the dance floor — actually ...