The University of Oklahoma Spring Powwow is one of the longest running student-led powwows in the nation! The powwow is a space and celebration bringing together many Indigenous nations sharing ancestral cultures and traditions through dancing and singing. The University of Oklahoma Spring Powwow is sponsored and organized by the American Indian Student Association.
The American Indian Student Association are proud to present the 112th Annual OU Spring Powwow at the University of Oklahoma!
112th Annual OU Spring Powwow
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Lloyd Noble Center
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Doors Open to Public |
| 12:00 PM | Contest Registration Begins |
| 12:00 PM | Cedaring & Prayer |
| 12:15 PM | Gourd Dance |
| 4:30 PM | Supper Break |
| 6:00 PM | Grand Entry |
| 6:30 PM | Indigenous Royalty Crowning |
| 6:45 PM | Contests & Intertribals |
| 11:00 PM | Closing Prayer |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Emcee | Norman Clark |
| Emcee / Honored Guest | Dr. Corey Still |
| Arena Director | Marshal Williamson |
| Head Gourd Dancer | John Shotton |
| Head Man | Skylar Nucosee |
| Head Lady | Raven Morgan |
| Head Singer | Dr. Cornel Pewwerdy |
| Northern Drum | Thunderboy |
| Prayer and Cedaring | Asa Samuels |
| Color Guard | Riverside Color Guard |
*Committee reserves the right to combine contests. Registration begins at 12:00 PM.
Registration is now open. You may fill out a vendor form at the link below.
OU Spring Powwow Vendor Form
Questions about registration, email Sophie Shotton, AISA Sponsorship Chair, at Sophie.O.Shotton-1@ou.edu or (405) 549-1810 or Ryan Lee, AISA Advisor, at rtlee@ou.edu or (405) 325-3163.
The OU Spring Powwow is free for all attendees!
Yes! The event is open to all OU students, faculty, staff and any community member regardless of OU affiliation.
We encourage guests to bring their regalia (if applicable), blankets, and cash for food and raffles, etc. Seating is provided but you are allowed to bring your own chair.
Keep in mind that OU has a clear-bag policy in-effect.
*Please note that no outside food, alcohol, drugs, tobacco or weapons are allowed on campus.
