Friday, September 26, 2008

Sheridan hosts Native American Days


On October 10th and 11th, 2008, Sheridan College will sponsor the second annual Sheridan College Native American Days.

Powwow dancers will be attending from North and South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. This year's event will include two days of dancing and competition. Winners will be selected by audience cheering and Native American judges.

Sheridan College is donating two scholarships to be awarded to the best male and female high school senior dancers. Cash prizes will be given for the 1st and 2nd places in every category. All monies earned from the raffle of a Star quilt and a Pendelton blanket go into the prize fund. There will be teepees set up on the College lawn and elementary students will be treated to the telling of Crow and Sioux stories by members of the tribes.

Come see seven different tribes dancing Shawl dances, Jingle dances, Fancy dancers, Traditional dances and the Tiny Tots dances. This event is FREE. Located at the Golden Dome AT Sheridan College Sheridan,WY. Contact carolgarcia@sheridanedu. (307)674-6446(2303)