2026 UIC Native American Support Program Powwow
About this Event
In collaboration with the American Indian Health Service of Chicago and the St. Kateri Center.
Catering By: Fox Way Catering
Head Dancers: Cynthia Teschner & Lawrence Curley
Emcee: RJ Smith
Arena Director: Madalene BigBear
Host Drum: Eagle Feather Singers
Invited Drums: Iron Bear Singers, Blackbird
Dancer and Contest Information
Dancer honorariums for the first 25 dancers
Cake Walk
Biggest earring contest
Honor Song for past and current NASP staff, alumni, students, and community
NASP Oral History exhibition opening
Nellie Garcia Ishki (Mother) Special, open to all mothers in any category!
Transportation Information
Parking available at Harrison Street Parking Structure, 1100 West Harrison Street. Attendees will be provided with a parking voucher.
By public transportation: CTA blue line (Racine Station)
Bus routes: 7 Harrison, 8 Halsted, and 60 Blue Island/26th
If you have accessibility needs or for additional questions, please email [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Vendors and Information Tables
🕑: 06:00 PM
Grand Entry
🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Native American Foods
Info: Catering by Fox Way Catering
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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