{"id":1119,"date":"2026-03-05T19:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/powwow\/?page_id=1119"},"modified":"2026-03-05T20:16:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:16:34","slug":"history-50th-anniversary-spring-powwow-celebration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/powwow\/history-50th-anniversary-spring-powwow-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"History: 50th Anniversary Spring Powwow Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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50th Anniversary Spring Powwow<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

May 16-17, 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Commemorating our 50th Anniversary Spring Powwow in 2025!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re excited to have you join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary Powwow at Eastern Oregon University! This event is a collaborative effort between the Native American Program and the Speel-Ya Native American Student Council at EOU. Admission is free and open to the public, and we welcome all to enjoy this family-friendly, substance-free event. Please be aware that EOU is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the dignitaries and drum groups who honored us with their songs and heartbeat during the 50th Anniversary Powwow at Eastern Oregon University. Your presence, voices, and commitment to tradition helped make this celebration truly powerful and unforgettable. Thank you for carrying the songs of our ancestors forward and for helping us celebrate 50 years of community, culture, and resilience. Your contributions uplifted our dancers, elders, youth, and all who gathered. We are humbled and grateful for your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Dignitaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Host Drum: Black Lodge Singers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master Of Ceremonies: Fred Hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arena Director: WhyaTona Burns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge Coordinator: Gabriel Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whipman: Alan Crawford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whipwoman: Judy Farrow<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

2025 Dance Categories<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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