Pow-Wows 2024*
In Omaha, we have two Pow-Wows, starting in April at the Sapp Fieldhouse, and in September at the Metropolitan Community College North Campus at 30th and Fort Street. In past years, Creighton has also had a Pow-Wow in April, but not for 2017 onward that I can find. All powwows are bound to please the curious to repeat-visitor. In all of the Pow-Wows, expect to see dancers dressed in an array of bright colorful traditional regalia, arts and crafts, and ethnic Native American food. Uhmmm good.
Pow-wows are special events that not only involve celebration, but also pays respect to Native American heritage. Pow-wows have a code of ethics that you should make sure you adhere to. Photography, Videotaping, and sound recordings can only be done by permission. The arena area is a sacred area and it should be respected. Do not enter the arena, unless it is for a dance that anyone can dance in (usually referred to as an Intertribal Dance). Make sure you ask the event MC for any specifics. See the links at the side for more details.
Please note that we do not list all Pow-wows throughout the entire country, but we do intend to list ones in Nebraska, the six bordering states, plus North Dakota, and Oklahoma, due to their strong connection to Plains Nations.
Individual events are shown within a rectangular area. For information on meaning of differented colored lines and backgrounds read Event Details Explained
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February |
Last Bear Moon Winter Celebration Powwow
(Third Weekend in February) Original 2024 date unconfirmed: (2024-02-16) Friday, Saturday February 16-17, 2024 (was 41-42 days ago) Winnevegas Event Center 1500 330th Street Sloan, IA 51055 () Garan Coons: 402-878-3130 More info |
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University of Iowa Powwow
(28th Annual). (Third Saturday in April) 2024 Event date is unconfirmed (but based on the most recent confirmed year (2023): 2024-04-20): Saturday April 20, 2024 (in 22 days) University of Iowa Field House 225 South Grand Avenue Iowa City, IA 52242 () |
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White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow (25th Annual). (Labor Day Weekend) 2024 Event date is unconfirmed (but based on the most recent confirmed year (2023): 2024-08-30): Fri, Sat, Sun August 30-September 1, 2024 Jester Park 11121 NW Jester Park Dr. Granger/Des Moines, IA () Ralph Moisa, Jr., Event Host: 515-262-1314 |
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Omaka Teca Wacipi New Years Eve Sobriety Powwow
(10th Annual). (Last day of the year) 2024 Event date is unconfirmed (but based on the most recent confirmed year (2020): 2024-12-31): Tuesday December 31, 2024 West High School Gym 2001 Casselman St Sioux City, IA 51103 () James Hallum: 402-241-5938 More info |
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