KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival

05/01/2026

Excited to share these amazing photos/videos from this year's event that capture some of the best moments from the day! Click here to view: https://mediahub.ku.edu/media/t/1_6nsb9wpg

04/24/2026

Another great story from Good Morning Indian Country. Thank you for your support!

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

Each year a committee of folks come together and provide planning and ex*****on support, in addition to providing financial support. These three units continue to provide financial support across the event, from the powwow to the educational offerings, and we extend our sincere gratitude to the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Spencer Museum of Art, and The Commons. Your continued financial support and dedicated volunteer efforts at the KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival is appreciated.

Your partnership plays a vital role in uplifting this celebration and we are deeply appreciative of your commitment to making this event meaningful and accessible for all.

04/14/2026

We would also like to extend a special thank you to additional sponsors who helped make the KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival possible.

Thank you to Wendy's, Healthy Blue Kansas, and Martha Gage and family for your generous support and being a Supporter of the Powwow. Your contributions play an important role in helping us create a space that celebrates Indigenous culture, community, and tradition.

We are grateful for your partnership and for standing with us in making this gathering unforgettable.

04/13/2026

We are incredibly appreciative and want to recognize our top sponsors of the KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival.

Thank you to our Champions of the Powwow-Commerce Bank and Friends of the Powwow- Zurich for your generous support and commitment to uplifting Indigenous culture, community, and celebration.

Because of you, we are able to continue honoring our communities and providing meaningful experiences and shared learning for all who attend. We are truly grateful for your partnership and support.

04/12/2026

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 2026 KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival. Your presence, energy, and support helped make this gathering a powerful celebration of community.

To our head staff, dancers, singers, artists, vendors, volunteers, and attendees, thank you for sharing your time, talents, and spirit. We also want to acknowledge our sponsors and those who invest in our event. It is because of each of you that this event continues to uplift and honor our community

We are especially thankful for adapting to the move indoors and the words spoken during each special reminding us of the importance of coming together in a good way.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year! 🧡

04/10/2026

So excited for tonight’s performance! It’s free and open to all. Lied Center of Kansas at 7:30pm.

Don’t mind the tents that are setup outside of the doors to the Lied Center, it’s for tomorrows KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival!

Start time 10:00am.

04/09/2026

Tonight is the film screening and Q&A at Lawrence Arts Center, 7:00pm. Join Blackhorse Lowe, a filmmaker from the Navajo Nation who is a writer, directed, producer and editor known for Reservation Dogs, Chasing the Light (which is the film being screened), and Shimásáni.

See you all there!

We’re excited to welcome the KU Indigenous Cultures Festival & filmmaker Blackhorse Lowe to the Arts Center this evening with a free screening of Chasing the Light! Post-screening filmmaker Q&A.

April 9 | 7pm

04/09/2026

Our Head Man Dancer, Deo Topsky and his family, will be hosting a Men’s Woodland Special during the second session. Visit powwow.ku.edu for details. This event is free and open to the public. Vendors, both Arts & Craft and Food Vendors will be available for sale (while some vendors take card, bring cash for those that might not).

KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival
April 11th, Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Dr. Lawrence KS

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