2019 USD Wacipi | University of South Dakota
Join us for the 47th Annual USD Wacipi on April 6-7, 2019 at the University of South Dakota’s Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vemillion, South Dakota. The Wacipi, or powwow, features Native dancers and drummers as well as dance competitions. The grand entry will be at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. on Sunday.
USD Wacipi Grand Entry
This year’s theme is “Remember the roads you have walked, never forget where you started”. This completes the unexpected trilogy started in 2017 that represents the journey we walk through, whether in school or at home. We all walk on a red road, wherever you walk you are not alone and remember the road you have walked, never forget where you started.
Free Admission – Public Welcome
USD Wacipi Features:
* Contest Prize for all Adult & Teen Categories
* Day Money provided for all Tiny Tot and Junior Dancers
* Drum Split for all Registered Drums
* Princess Competitions
* Traditional Meal provided on Saturday
Head Staff
Eyapaha: To Be Announced
Drum Keeper: To Be Announced
Arena Director: To Be Announced
Host Drum: To Be Announced
Color Guard: To Be Announced
Schedule
Saturday
Grand Entry – 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Traditional Meal – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
Grand Entry – 1:00 p.m.
USD Wacipi Mini Gallery
Location:
Sanford Coyote Sports Center
1110 N. Dakota Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
For More Information:
Email tiospaye@coyotes.usd.edu
Facebook Messenger
Persons with Disabilities
If you are a person with a disability and need a special accommodation to fully participate, please contact Disability Services at 605-677-6389 48 hours before the event.
Contact: Center for Diversity and Community 605-677-7248 Website
Hosted by the USD Tiospaye Student Council
The USD Tiospaye Student Council hosts the annual USD Wacipi each April. The organization had its beginning in 1957 as the Wapaha Club when a group of American Indian students at USD became concerned about student life and retention of American Indian Students at USD. They worked to provide assistance and orientation to American Indian Students, while encouraging American Indian High School Students to attend college. Wapaha Club also strived to bring an enhanced understanding of Native American history and culture to USD. Decades later, TSC continues to uphold the objectives and values bestowed by the Wapaha Club.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next USD Wacipi in April at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota.
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