Port Angeles: Elwha, tribes to share heritage during powwow
Published 12:01 am Friday, September 20, 2002
PORT ANGELES — The fourth annual Elwha River Powwow kicks off today, showcasing native culture in a multicultural environment.
The free, three-day event is aimed at enlightening and encouraging all people to learn about American Indian culture, organizer Linda Wiechman said.
The event begins with a salmon dinner at 5 p.m. at the Lower Elwha Klallam tribal center, followed by Grand Entry and honoring of veterans at 7 p.m.
The powwow is drug and alcohol free.
Drumming, dancing, gambling and socializing will last through Sunday afternoon.
The event is sponsored by the Longhouse Association, a national non-profit organization geared toward educating people about native culture, said Wiechman, the association’s president and a Lower Elwha tribal member.
“It’s designed to preserve, promote and showcase native American heritage and culture for all peoples,” Wiechman said.
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