Contact: Maureen Shagonaby, Indigenous Student Organization, (517) 355-0333; or Kristin K. Anderson, University Relations, (517) 353-8819, ander284@msu.edu
3/18/2004
EAST LANSING, Mich. � The North American Indigenous Student Organization (NAISO) of Michigan State University will present the 21st annual Pow-wow of Love �Special Edition,� Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, at Jenison Field House.
Grand entries are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, March 20, and at noon, Sunday, March 21.
The powwow will host award-winning American Indian traditional singing, dancing and artwork from all over North America. Each year the event attracts thousands of individuals.
For the past 21 years, NAISO students have volunteered to organize this cultural event.
�This event is an opportunity for people to experience native culture through the songs, the dance and some of the crafts that will be available,� said Maureen Shagonaby, an admissions counselor at MSU and co-adviser of NAISO. �Students play an important role in organizing the powwow. They feel that along with pursuing their academic studies, this is a chance to keep in touch with and showcase their heritage.�
In 2000, NAISO received the �Excellence in Diversity� award for its sharing of American Indian culture and diversity.
This event is open to the public and costs $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, (55 and older) and children 6-12 years. Children five years and younger, and any MSU student with student ID get in free. A weekend pass can be purchased for $10.
For more information, call NAISO at (517) 432-7153 or visit the Web at www.msu.edu/~naiso/powwow