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PCC powwow celebrates landmark year
Photos and story by James Hill
It’s always a big event for Portland Community College. But this year, it will be really big. The college is celebrating the 10th installment of its Traditional Winter Powwow (Wacipi) this January.
The Winter Powwow, which attracts more than 1,000 visitors each year, runs from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, in the HT Building gymnasium, Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Parking also is free. Grand entries are at 1 and 7 p.m. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m.
Besides dancing and drumming, the powwow will feature master of ceremonies Bob Tom of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz and Grand Ronde, whip man Ed Goodell (Confederated Tribes of Siletz), Northwest Indian Veterans Association Color Guard, numerous merchandise vendors, and fry bread and tacos by Fry Bread Man. In addition, high school students can get a look at college life by attending a College Fair from noon to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the gymnasium.
For additional information, call the Multicultural Center at (503) 977-4112.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »