Organizers expect more than 1,000 people to attend this free event, which will feature Native American dancers, drummers, food, traditional clothing regalia and craft items for sale.

Usually, more than a dozen Native American Nations are represented at the Pow-Wow. Last year's event had 17 tribes represented.

For this 16th annual Pow-Wow, everyone will have an opportunity to participate in the dancing. The Pow-Wow — sponsored by the UW-Green Bay Intertribal Student Council, the American Intercultural Center and the Office of Student Life — centers around song, dance and family.

"The intertribal Pow-Wow is the largest intercultural event that happens on campus," said sophomore Angi Moon, secretary of the Intertribal Student Council. "It gives everyone the opportunity to learn about Native Americans in the northeastern Wisconsin area."

The event will feature close to 250 traditional dancers and at least five drums. Nicole Larsen and Nevada Webster are the head dancers. The host drum is Gil'taa'se. Dan King is the master of ceremonies and the arena director is John Teller, Jr. Honor Guards include Mohican veterans, Oneida veterans and Veterans of the Menominee Nation.

Musician, songwriter and recording artist Wade Fernandez, of the Menominee Nation Tribe, will entertain on his guitar by playing a set of modern music enriched with traditional Native American themes, beats and melodies. Fernandez has performed across the country and in Canada.

A special ceremony will also honor education and the University's First Nations major.

Visitors should follow the signs to the Kress Events Center when they arrive on campus, 2420 Nicolet Drive. Parking is free for the event.

For more information, contact the UW-Green Bay Intertribal Student Council at (920) 465-2720.