IU First Nations

SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!! IU 2026 Traditional Powwow

Doors open at 11am

Grand entry at noon.

Find us at First Thursdays at the fine arts plaza today for a chance to grab some Powwow merch and sign up to volunteer!

We’re here from 4pm to 7pm!

Introducing our invited dancers for the 2026 Traditional Powwow! Swipe to learn more about our dancers.

Meet a few of our Invited Drum Groups for our 2026 Powwow! From Iron Bear, Ho-Chunk Station and more.

We’ll see you this weekend on Saturday April 4th at Wilkinson Hall!

Introducing our Emcee for the Powwow, Don Lyons. Don is a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and a descendant of the Six Nations Mohawk. Born and Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Don remains connected to his indigenous roots through the love and support of his parents, grandparents (boarding school survivors), and mentorship from the urban native community of Detroit.

Meet our Arena Director for our 2026 Traditional Powwow, Travis Schuyler. Travis has served a variety of roles at powwows and cultural gatherings. Travis is known for his professionalism, respect for tradition, and commitment to creating organized and welcoming spaces for Native communities.

Are you an IU First Nations Alumni? We have hotel rooms for First Nations Alumni during Powwow weekend.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] by this Friday 3/27 for a reservation. See you soon!

Especially looking for volunteers from 1-6pm. Click this link to sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zvNq4sqb2Y

Don’t forget to tell your friends too!! See you at Powwow

Join us on April 4, 2026 for the IU Traditional Powwow! We are 3 weeks away from the big day and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!

Want to help out? We’re also looking for volunteers! Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zvNq4sqb2Y

Join the IU Native American and Indigenous Studies Program for a discussion with Kent Blansett, a Langston Hughes Associate Professor of Indigenous studies and History at the University of Kansas.

Event will begin at 4pm located at the IMU - State Room East

Hey friends, due to the forecast of severe weather, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel our annual Party for the Pasifika scheduled for this Saturday.

Stay safe and please let others know who we’re planning on attending