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The eighth annual
Powwow will take place'
and Sunday at the Huron High
School gymnasium, sponsored by
the University of" -in Native
American Student A.,—ration.

Focusing on the variation of Na
tive AY^,' stoms, dance
styles i s, iship that pre-
vail among different tribes, the
Ann Arbor Powwow is expected to
draw 200 dancers and musician
from all parts of the country per-
forming in native dress.

THE EVENT is open from noon
to 11 p.m. April 12 and 1 to 6 p.m.
April 13. The dance programs,
lasting approximately three
hours, will begin at 2 and 8 p.m.
April 12 and 2 p.m. April 13. The
h' ' " hts of both programs will
b tince contest and solo spe-
cialty dances which wi1 'de
the Hoop Dance, the Eag-- - - ice
and the Shield Dance. At least
seven drum groups will partici-
pate.

In addition, arts and crafts in-
cluding basketry, beadwork, and
silver and turquoise jewelry, all
handmade by Indian artisans
from numerous tribes, will be on
display and sale.

More than 300 Indians and sev-
eral thousand spectators are ex-
pected to join in the traditional
celebration of Native American
culture.

For further information on the
POWWOW, call 764-5418 or 662-0567.