Photos by Sophie Armenti Written By Torch Staff
Each spring, Lane Community College’s Titan Coliseum fills with the sound of drums, the swirl of regalia, and the spirit of community during the annual Pow Wow, hosted by the Native American Student Association (NASA). Free and open to the public, the event invites all drums and dancers to participate in a day of cultural celebration. This year’s gathering, held April 5, featured two Grand Entries, a variety of vendor booths, and a community salmon dinner at the Longhouse. Guests could stop by the NASA table at the entrance for the day’s schedule, raffle tickets, and commemorative T-shirts — all part of a student-led effort to preserve and uplift Indigenous traditions on campus.
For a list of upcoming powwows across the country, visit powwows.com.
