The Native Student Alliance hosted its 2^nd Annual New Beginnings Spring Powwow on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The event was supported by the University’s chapter of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and the Provost's Office.

In the Native American community, a powwow is a social gathering, a time when dance and music honor the resilient cultural history of Native American people and tradition. A powwow encompasses a variety of educational experiences including history and art. This cultural celebration will enable our university and community to foster fellowship with the city of Denver and Native Peoples of the North and Southwest. For this reason, we wish to share this stunning and unique culture experience with our peers and community.

The vibrant display of American Indian culture was offered free and open to the University of Denver community and the city of Denver. The beauty of a powwow resides in its overreaching unity and sanctity. Anyone, regardless of tribal affiliation or race can participate in a powwow. In order, to ensure that everyone, including the audience despite race, color or creed are invited to participate and dance within the powwow circle. Also during the powwow a brief history and information of each performance will be presented.

Learn more about this year's event through the following online resources.

The University of Denver - Presidential Debate 2012 slide show (May 19, 2012)
http://debate2012.du.edu/news/archives.html

DU Today (May 15, 2012)
http://blogs.du.edu/today/news/spring-powwow-celebrates-native-cultures

The Denver Post (May 15, 2012)
http://yourhub.denverpost.com/denver/university-denver-host-traditional-pow-wow-may-19/Xomzv2ylZcSSDXP0GZHAnM-ugc