RSU Powwow

The 44th Annual Rogers State University-Claremore Graduation Powwow will be held on Saturday, May 2.

The powwow will be held from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Bushyhead Field House on RSU’s Claremore campus. The events are free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to attend the powwow, which is hosted by the RSU Native American Student Association.

The powwow schedule include a gourd dance from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and a supper break from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the gourd dance resuming from 6 p.m. until 6:45 p.m.

The grand entry will begin at 7 p.m. All area high school and college graduates will be recognized at 8 p.m. Those who wish to be recognized should contact Dr. Hugh Foley by April 27 to receive a commemorative medallion.

Head powwow staff includes Craig Satepauhoodle, head singer; Ray Rodgers, master of ceremonies; the Blackbeard Descendants, head gourd dancers; Lindsey Ketcher-Williams, head lady dancer; Keenan Springer, head man dancer; and Robert Anquoe, arena director.

Dance competitions will include first, second and third place prizes for buckskin, cloth, jingle, fancy shawl, straight, grass, traditional and fancy categories. Combined junior competitions will be held for girls, boys and “tiny tots.”

A variety of Native American foods will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the concession stand will benefit the Rogers County Cherokee Association and RSU NASA. Vendors must provide a $30 donation to the RSU Native American Student Association or equivalent item.

For more information contact Hugh Foley by email at hfoley@rsu.edu or call 918-343-7566.