2008 Winter Pow-Wow
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WACIPI Ninth Annual Traditional Pow-Wow
Portland Community College and the Sylvania Multicultural Center are proud to present WACIPI a celebration of Native American culture and ancestry. The event features drum groups and dancers from across the region and attracts more than 1,000 participants each year. It supports Native American businesses by offering vendor space. Please join us for an extraordinary cultural happening.
Event Details
- Saturday, January 19th, 2008
- Sylvania, Health Technology Building (HT)
- 10am to 11pm, Public Welcome!
- Free Admission and Parking
Featured Artist
- Andrew "One' staa" Morrison (Haida and Apache Nations)
- Mural Art Exhibit and Demonstration
- 10am to noon in the College Center (CC) Upper Mall
Featured Attractions
- Master of Ceremonies – David West (Potawatomi, Miami and Kickapoo Nations)
- Arena Director – Ed Goodell (Confederated Tribes of Siletz)
- Color Guard – Northwest Indian Veterans Association
- Native American Merchandise Vendors
- Fry Bread and Indian Tacos
Schedule of Events
Health Technology Building (HT) and College Center (CC)
- College Fair from noon to 4pm
- Grand Entries at 1pm and 7pm
- Community Dinner at 5:30pm
- Silent Auction with works by Native American artists from 4pm to 8pm
Vendor Information
Merchandise vendor space is available. The fee is $50 for one 10 x 10 space and $25 for each additional space. Vendor space is limited. Registration is required prior to the event. Priority given to Native American-owned small businesses. Please call the Sylvania Multicultural Center at 503-977-4112 to register.
Drum Group Information
- Walk on drum groups are welcome.
- Space limitations allow for 11 drum groups.
- No drum hopping.
- For more information about this event, contact the Sylvania Multicultural Center.
This event is alcohol and drug free.
American Sign Language and Plains Indian Sign Language available during the event.
If you have a disability that requires any special materials, services or assistance, please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at least 72 hours prior to the event so we may arrange appropriate accommodations.
This event is made possible by generous support from the Sylvania Campus President, Pow-Wow Planning Committee, Diversity Program Fund, Multicultural Center, College Advancement, Sylvania Women’s Resource Center, Social Sciences Division, Native American Rehabilitation Association, Northwest Regional Education Service District Title VII, and Sylvania ASPCC.