2010 Winter Powwow

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Powwow ImageWACIPI Eleventh Annual Traditional Powwow

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 23, 2010
  • Sylvania Campus, Health Technology Building (HT)
  • Doors open at 12 noon.
  • Grand Entries at 1 and 7pm.
  • Public Welcome! Free Admission and Parking.

Featured Attractions

  • Master of Ceremonies – Bob Tom (Confederated Tribes of Siletz and Grand Ronde)
  • Whip Man – Ed Goodell (Confederated Tribes of Siletz)
  • Color Guard – Northwest Indian Veterans Association
  • Native American Merchandise Vendors
  • Fry Bread and Indian Tacos by Fry Bread Man

Schedule of Events

Health Technology Building (HT) and College Center (CC)

  • College Fair from noon to 4 pm
  • Grand Entries at 1 pm and 7 pm
  • Community Dinner at 5:30 pm

 

Vendor Information

Merchandise vendor space is limited to 25 vendors.
The fee is $50 for each 10 x 10 space. Registration
is required prior to the event. Priority given to Native
American-owned small businesses. Please call the
Sylvania Multicultural Center at 503-977-4116 to
register in advance. Registration required by January 16, 2010.

Drum Group Information

For drum groups, space and payouts are available
to the first 10 groups. No walk ons or drum hopping. Advance registration is required. Register by calling the Sylvania Multicultural Center. Registration required by January 16, 2010.

This event is alcohol and drug free. Smoking permitted in designated smoking areas only.

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 Disabilities Services 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, Powwow 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, Sylvania ASPCC, and NAYA Youth Family Center.