April 11, 2026
A Short Drive
The KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival is a free, family-friendly community event held at the Lied Center of Kansas. The festival features Indigenous films, educational workshops, and hands-on children’s activities that celebrate Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary experiences. All are welcome to learn, engage, and celebrate alongside the KU <a href="http://Powwow.” target=”_blank” title=”Powwow.“>Powwow. Vendor application opens February 16th, 2026
2026 Head Staff
Head Man DancerDeo Topsky
Head Lady DancerStar Her Many Horses
Master of CeremoniesManny King
Arena DirectorJeremy Shield, Crow
Host DrumLittle Soldier
Color Guard We-Ta-Se Post #410
*Visiting drums and royalty are welcome and encouraged to join.
2026 Categories
The committee reserves the right to combine categories if a dance category has less than 5 registered dancers.
Combined categories will be announced at 1:15 pm.
Junior Boys & Girls (7-12)Grass, Traditional, Fancy, Jingle
Teen Boys & Girls (13-17)Grass, Traditional, Fancy, Jingle
Ladies & Men (18+)Grass, Traditional, Fancy, Jingle
Golden Age Ladies &Men (50+)Grass, Traditional, Fancy, Jingle
2026 Tentative Specials
Jayhawk Tots (0-6)Sponsored by Indigenous-Kwe
Committee Special – Details TBACategory determined by <a href="http://FNSA.Sponsored” target=”_blank” title=”FNSA.Sponsored”>FNSA.Sponsored by Committee/FNSA
Committee Special – Details TBACategory determined by number of registered <a href="http://dancers.Sponsored” target=”_blank” title=”dancers.Sponsored”>dancers.Sponsored by Martha Gage in Honor of Mr. Ralph Gage
Clown Dance SpecialEveryone is welcome and invited to join in. To participate, bring your funniest costume and keenest dance steps to shine. 1st Prize – TBA2nd Prize – TBA3rd Prize – TBASponsored by Red Corn Family
