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The UC Davis Powwow is an annual student-run event that celebrates Indigenous traditions through music, dance, and arts while fostering cross-cultural engagement on campus. Established in 1969 alongside the Native American Studies Department, it has become a nationally recognized gathering that brings together vendors, dancers, and community members from across Indian Country. The event strengthens Indigenous identities, supports Native student recruitment and retention, and provides a space to address social, cultural, and political issues affecting Indigenous communities.
Those who serve on the UC Davis Powwow Committee are able to maintain their roots and build a stronger connection to their Indigenous identities, while navigating a Western educational institution. The annual event has gained national recognition for hosting vendors, dancers, judges, head staff, drum groups, and attendees from both California and all throughout Indian Country. The UC Davis Powwow also benefits the campus community by promoting cross-cultural communication and alliances and supporting both the recruitment and retention of Native American students at UC Davis. Altogether, everything put into preparing and holding the annual UC Davis Powwow affords the opportunity for the campus and local Native community to build connections to address the social, cultural, historical and political issues facing Indigenous people today.
The Cross Cultural Center invites all Aggie alumni, family, and friends to attend this tentpole event to learn more about our Native American roots and community.
Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Time: 10 am - 8 pm
Location: UC Davis Quad