FAQ
Cost
- Attending the powwow and celebration activities does not cost money. Parking is also free.
- We recommend you bring cash for vendors:
- Art and crafts will be for sale by approved vendors
- Food will be for sale by approved vendors
Seating
- Chairs under the tents and around the drums are reserved for the head staff and drums.
- All other areas are open seating. You are welcome to bring your own chairs and sit where you can find an open space.
- Please be aware when finding your place to sit to avoid obstructing the dancers’ pathway or standing in front of someone who is preparing to dance or those singing.
- The stadium itself will not be available for seating on either the north or south side.
Cash
- While all events and activities during the weekend are free, vendors will sell goods for purchase.
- We recommend having cash in case a vendor does not have a card reader.
Photos and Videos
- Guests should not bring professional DSLR cameras to the event. Instead, please plan on using your personal phone to take photos or videos and follow the directions of the emcee, as they will inform you of the appropriate times when cellphone cameras are permitted.
- Please note that there are times during the powwow when photographs, audio recordings, or video are not permitted.
- Do not take photographs of children unless you ask the parents’ permission. This is for safety purposes.
- Do not take pictures or videos of dancers or their regalia outside of the arena unless you ask first and are granted permission.
- There are cultural property rights associated with the songs, the dancer's designs, clothing, and other parts of the regalia.
- Members of the press or sponsor/partners wishing to take photos or video must be approved by the Organizing Committee prior to September 12th, and the provided credentials must be displayed at all times.
- If you would like to request photographer credentials for our event, please contact us at troanhorse@haskell.edu and provide an outline of how you will use photos/videos.
- The committee has implemented these policies to reduce the number of professional cameras at the event for the safety of our dancers and guests, along with the protection of our Indigenous speakers. It is not appropriate to take the knowledge of Native culture and produce a video or story, especially without gaining permission from the individual knowledge keeper. This is considered a form of cultural exploitation that has been practiced by the non-Native community and is harmful to Tribal communities.
Pets
- Animals are not allowed; only service animals
Accommodations
- There will be no onsite accommodations or camping available.
- Area hotels include: Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Country Inn & Suites, DoubleTree by Hilton, Stonehill by Wyndham
