Recent Sightings: Spring Powwow

Head dancer Joe Syrette, a member of the Objiwe tribe from Batchawana, Ontario, holds an eagle head staff as numerous Native American tribes participate in a grand entry drumming and dance ceremony during a Spring Powwow held at the Stock Pavilion.

Photos: Jeff Miller

Spring powwow

A blur of color and ceremony fascinated participants at part of the weekend’s festivities.

Spring Powwow

A drum ceremony was part of the powerful cultural experience offered up at the Spring Powwow.

Spring powwow

The drumming, dancing and ceremony of the Spring Powwow brought the Stock Pavilion, sponsored by organizations including Wunk Sheek, the university’s Native American student organization, to life during the weekend.