“We are still here” echoed among the crowd gathered for the 41st Annual Powwow held Saturday, Nov. 1, by Colorado State University’s chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.
The powwow marked the beginning of National Native American Heritage Month, celebrating enduring Native American traditions that have been upheld from generation to generation through song, dance and community gathering. The celebration included dancers, drum groups, vendors and a variety of traditional cuisines.
“It’s been really nice,” said Andrew Morgan, president of CSU’s AISES chapter. “It’s a great way for the community to come together. At least for me, the powwow (is) just another way to showcase us on campus, to educate people and (to) let everyone know, ‘Hey, we’re still here.’”
Doug Good Feather, founder of the Lakota Way Healing Center, delivered the event’s opening prayer…