Spring Powwow
Welcome!
The American Indian Student Association is pleased to host the 108th Annual Spring Powwow! One of the nation's longest running student-led powwows, the AISA Spring Powwow will take place on the South Oval lawn, in the heart of The University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
We will update this website as more information becomes available.
Head Staff
| Role | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Emcee | Whitney Rencountre | |
| Arena Director | Cletus Gayton | |
| Head Gourd Dancer | Hubert Kaulaity | |
| Head Gourd Singer | Mike Kihega | |
| Northern Drum | TBD | |
| Southern Drum | Southern Thunder | |
| Head Man | Edson Yellowfish | |
| Head Lady | Courtney Reeder | |
| Color Guard | Buddy Bond Color Guard | |
| Little Miss | Paislee McAlister | |
| Little Mister | Gabriel Whiteshirt | |
| '20-'22 AISA Indigenous Royalty | Celena George | |
| '20-'22 AISA Indigenous Royalty | Adarius Begay |
Schedule of Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Registration Begins |
| 12:30 PM | Cedaring |
| 1:00 PM | Gourd Dance |
| 5:00 PM | Supper Break |
| 5:45 PM | OU Indigenous Royalty Specials |
| 6:15 PM | OU Indigenous Royalty Crowning |
| 6:30 PM | Grand Entry |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Spring Powwow is completely free for attendees!
In the event of inclement weather, please check our social media accounts for the most up-to-date plans.
You can park in any of OU's parking lots! More information about parking, including a map, can be found at the link below.
Parking Information: https://www.ou.edu/parking/maps
April 23rd is going to be a busy day on campus, so parking could be difficult to find. Be sure to get to campus early to ensure a parking spot.
Bring what you would to any powwow: cash, chairs, regalia (if applicable), blankets, etc.
The contest categories are as follows:
- Men (16+)
- Women (16+)
- Teen boys
- Teen girls
- Tiny tots
