KU FNSA Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival

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Join us for KU’s 35th Annual First Nations Student Association (FNSA) Powwow and the 7th Annual Indigenous Cultures Festival.

For details visit: fnsapowwow.ku.edu

This FREE community event combines a daylong powwow and activities such as educational workshops and panels focused on Indigenous cultures. Indigenous artists and craftspeople will have items for sale, and Indigenous food items will be available for purchase throughout the day.

2024 Powwow Details:

Grand Entry at 12pm & 6pm

Head Staff:

- Head Man Dancer - Tyrin Lasley- Meskwaki/ Dakota

- Head Lady Dancer - Tamo Thomas, Potawatomi/Kickapoo

- Master of Ceremonies - Manny King, Northern Cheyenne / Navajo

- Arena Director – Jeremy Shield, Crow

- Host Drum - Sharpshooter

- Color Guard - Haskell Color Guard

2024 Categories:

Traditional, Grass, Jingle & Fancy

Tiny Tots, Juniors, Teen, Adult and Golden Age

2024 Specials:

Head Man Dancer Special

Jingle Dress Special in Honor of KU Graduate Matilda Anderson (Sicangu Lakota & Diné)

Committee Specials: TBD

We're proud to announce that this year's powwow will take place on the new KU Powwow Grounds at the Lied Center. Attendees planning on staying throughout the powwow are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, available seating will be limited.

The committee thanks the KU Operations Team, their outgoing Vice Provost Mike Rounds and the Office of the Provost for their dedication and support.