The University of Denver’s (DU) Native Student Alliance will host its second annual spring pow wow from 2 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19.  This event will showcase Native American drummers and dancers of all ages, representing tribes from across North America. The pow wow is free and open to the public.

“This is a traditional event to bring various native communities together to practice their native dances and wear their traditional regalia,’’ says Johanna Leyba, DU assistant provost for inclusive excellence.  “This is a great opportunity for the DU community to learn about Native American communities today as well as their surviving histories and cultures and traditions.’’

Native nations from throughout the United States and Canada will be represented at the pow wow. More than 15 Native American vendors from Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico will sell handcrafted art and jewelry, and Denver’s Tocabe American Indian Eatery will provide food.