2026 Spring Powwow, presented by the WWU Native American Student Union
Grand Entry
Free Entry
All are Welcome
Friday, May 15
6 p.m. until done
Saturday, May 16
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dancers must be present at both grand entries to qualify for competition and payout.
Head Staff
Host Drum
Bad Soul
Head Woman
Karen EagleSpeaker
Head Man
Stan Whiteman Sr
Arena Director
Merlin Kickingwoman
MC
Mike Sanchez
Dance Categories
Women/Girls
Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
Men/Boys
Traditional, Grass, Fancy
Golden Age
All Categories Combined
Head Women Special
Old Style Jingle
Head Man Special
In Memory of Deswood (Zoomer) Whiteman
2-Man Bass Drum Singing Contest
Friday Night Specials
Switch Special
Blanket Dance
Drum Contest
Event Info
20+ raffles!
First nine drums to be paid.
Artisan Vendors and Food Trucks on site. Cash preferred for vendors.
Free parking.
AA/EO? For disability accommodations and other inquiries call 360-650-3827 or email nasuatwwu@gmail.com
Come with a Clear Mind and Open Heart
Acknowledgements
Powwow Pedagogy 2026 Student Class
- Hayley Abella
- Emma Smith
- Emma Worgum
- Kawika Rabang
- Heather Curfman
- Sam Picone Louro
Powwow Pedagogy/Praxis Instructors and Advisors
- Mo Wells
- Grey Webster
- Brandon Joseph
- Laural Ballew
- Simone Staley
2026 NASU Powwow Committee
- Frank Miedema
- Sophia Stevenson
- Spencer Daniels
- Andreas Dominguez
- Kae Sandt
Community Partners
- Tribal Relations Office
- Native American Student Union
- Center for Education, Equity, and Diversity
- Department of Ethnic Studies
- Ethnic Student Center
Community Sponsors
- Vadon Foundations
- Mt. Baker Foundation
- Community Food Co-Op
Food Sponsors and Partners
- That's What I Like! Restaurant & Lounge
- WTF Where's The Food?
- P.C. Best Kettle Corn & More
- Irene Jefferson's Frybread
- Matt Adam's Lemonade and Popcorn
Thank you to our Salmon and Cedar Sponsors
Tribal Relations Office