LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It is powwow season, which suggests the 4th annual UNLV Powwow for the Planet is going on in Las Vegas
The occasion is a two-day celebration of cultural preservation, environmental justice, and Indigenous management.
The 4th annual UNLV Powwow for the Planet is going on on April 12 & 13, 2025. (KLAS)
The 4th annual UNLV Powwow for the Planet is going on on April 12 & 13, 2025. (KLAS)
There can be Native American dancers featured all through the weekend, and the chance to feast on Navajo tacos on fry bread. Nicollet Palmer, a member of the Nez Perce Tribe, shared that his beloved dish has deep roots in Native American historical past. Fry bread, usually constructed from easy elements like flour, salt, and lard, originated when Native communities have been forcibly relocated and needed to make do with government-issued rations. Nez added, “It stands as a symbol of resilience and is a staple at Indigenous gatherings.”Powwow for the Planet celebrates tradition by dance, music, meals, and artwork, and in addition promotes the safety of sacred Indigenous lands and fosters the subsequent technology of Native leaders. This weekend’s festivities will embrace an look from Miss Native UNLV Amaia Marcos, in addition to a market that includes genuine Native arts, crafts, and meals distributors.The 4th Annual Powwow for the Planet takes place Saturday, April 12, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, April 13, from 12 p.m. to six p.m. at UNLV’s Cox Pavilion.
Extra info on the occasion might be discovered at this hyperlink.
