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Media Assistance:

Jessica Martin
Director, News & Information for the School of Law and the George Warren Brown School of Social Work
jessica_martin@wustl.edu

(314) 935-5251
Washington University's School of Social Work to host 16th annual powwow Saturday, April 8 - FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

By Jessica Martin

April 5, 2006 --

WHAT: The 16th annual powwow, part of American Indian Awareness Week at Washington University.

Winnebago Tribe member John Snowball performs during last year's powwow
Winnebago Tribe member John Snowball performs during last year's powwow.

WHEN: Saturday, April 8 from noon to 10 p.m. Grand entries of dancers will be showcased at 1 and 7 p.m. Arts & crafts booths will open at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Washington University's Athletic Center, near the intersection of Forsyth Boulevard and Olympian Way.

WHO: Tribal dancers from throughout the Midwest will participate in the powwow along with students, faculty and staff from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work.

COST: Free and open to the public

WHY: The powwow draws crowds from all over the Midwest to experience American Indian dancing, singing, drumming, arts, crafts and food.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: (314) 935-4510 or http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/buder/events.html.



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