Powwow will feature college, health fairs

A three-day powwow at Lampe Park, Sept. 25-27, starts Friday afternoon with a health and college fair beginning at 2 p.m.

Later that evening comedians will take the stage to entertain everyone at the free event. The powwow will feature drum contests, dancing, singing, arts and crafts and food booths.

The grand entry will be Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Master of ceremonies will be Rocco Clark, Sr., of Yakima, Wash., arena director will be Michael Keats, Sr., head woman is Francine Tahonnie, host drum will be Echo Sky with host drum/head singer WaKanWaci Blindman from Wadsworth. Head man will be Rocco Clark Jr., from Toppenish, Wash.

Sponsors include the Washo Tribal Health Clinic/Community Health, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada Domestic Violence Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Western Nevada College Office of Student Life.

Western Nevada College's Katie Leao, coordinator of student outreach, said the college is working with groups like the Washoe Tribe to increase prospective student awareness about WNC and what the college can do to help Native Americans succeed in higher education.

For more information, contact Lori Pasqua at (775) 450-1355 or 265-4438, or Lana Hicks at (775) 287-9978.