Native Voices event to highlight Indigenous storytelling and traditions in Wyoming
Five-day program ends with the 6th annual Teton Powwow and Native American Art Market
Central Wyoming College and Native American Jump Start will host “Native Voices: Honoring Indigenous Ways,” a five-day event celebrating Indigenous culture, storytelling and traditions from May 5–9 in Fremont County and Jackson, Wyoming, according to a press release from Central Wyoming College. The event will feature Indigenous filmmakers, artists, dancers and educators sharing perspectives on Indigenous history and contemporary life.
Programming includes film screenings, art exhibitions, cultural presentations and a community art event, according to the release. The event will conclude with the 6th annual Teton Powwow and Native American Art Market on May 9 at the Snow King Events Center in Jackson. Organizers said the powwow will include participants from more than 60 tribes and feature dance, singing, vendors and cultural exchange, according to the release.
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