On Friday, Nov. 1, Clark College will host its annual “Educating for the Seventh Generation” powwow.
The free, public celebration of Indigenous cultures will be held in the Gaiser Student Center on Clark College’s main campus, located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Doors open at 5 p.m. and grand entry begins at 6 p.m. Due to limited stage space, drummers will participate by invitation only. All dancers are welcome.
Since 2009, Clark College has celebrated Indigenous cultures during the first weekend of November in honor of Native American Heritage Month with a powwow that includes music, dance, food, vendors, honoring veterans and announcing the Dreamcatcher Scholarship honoring the vision of Educating for the Seventh Generation. The powwow is one of four annual signature events hosted by the college to celebrate diverse cultures.
“Educating for the Seventh Generation” references our responsibility to teach the future Seventh Generation to maintain our resources, traditions, and customs. It is the way of caring and preserving for the Seventh Generation, which is a true sustainable practice to consider the impacts of every decision for the next seven generations into the future.
Driving directions and parking maps are available at clark.edu/maps. Anyone needing accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event should contact Clark College’s Human Resources office prior to the event via phone at 360-992-2105 or email at hr@clark.edu
Donations accepted for the event through Clark College Foundation at give.clarkcollegefoundation.org.