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Penn State Powwow returns to celebrate American Indian traditions. Here’s a look

By CDT staff reports

March 31, 2025 5:40 AM

Dancers perform at the Penn State 2025 Powwow on March 29, 2025 at C3 Sports Complex. Cooper Pan cpan@centredaily.com

The Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow returned over the weekend, drawing hundreds of dancers and visitors to the C3 Sports Complex in State College.

The 19th annual event was held Saturday and Sunday. The celebration of American Indian community and spirituality featured American Indian drum and dance, along with vendors selling Native-made arts and goods and Native foods.

Here’s a look at scenes from the event on Saturday: