The 2008 Pow-Wow at the West campus included dozens of tribal performers in colorful costumes.

The Fletcher Library Lawn at Arizona State University’s West campus will come alive with the sights and sounds of Native drummers and dancers on Nov. 14, during the campus’s annual Veterans Day Weekend Traditional Pow-Wow. The event, from noon to 10 p.m. at 4701 W. Thunderbird Road in Phoenix, is free and open to the public.

In addition to dance and drum performances, the pow-wow will feature grand entries at noon and 7 p.m., Native arts and crafts, and food booths offering fry bread and more.

“The event’s theme is ‘A Celebration of Native Veterans,’ and American Indian veterans are especially encouraged to attend,” says Heidi Maxwell, West campus events manager. “At 6:30 p.m. they will be welcomed and thanked for their service to our country.”

The day’s schedule is:

• Noon – Grand entry

• 4 p.m. – Dinner break/Performance by Redtail Hawk Singers and Dancers

• 5 p.m. – Gourd dancing

• 6:30 p.m. – Welcome and acknowledgement of veterans

• 7 p.m. – Grand entry

• 10 p.m. – Closing

Participants include Announcer Chuck Benson, Arena Director Donald Sabori, Head Man Dancer Joel Shopteese, Head Woman Dancer Sue Sixkiller, Head Boy Dancer Avery Moore, Head Girl Dancer Christa Lynn Carter, Northern Drum Saste Takoja, and Southern Drum Panther Creek Singers. Performers include the Redtail Hawk Singers and Dancers, Colorado River Group.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. (Limited seating will be provided for tribal elders.)

The pow-wow is sponsored by several groups and offices at ASU’s West campus, including the Native American Events Committee, Native American Student Organization, Public Affairs Office, Black Student Union, and MEChA.

For more information, call (602) 543-5306.