NAYA’s Annual Neerchokikoo Powwow

NAYA’s Annual Neerchokikoo Powwow celebrates Native American history, culture, and cultural arts. Since 2010, the powwow has welcomed the community to gather to celebrate culture through dance, music, art and food. The powwow also honors partners, volunteers and donors whose contributions to NAYA’s work have enhanced the lives of the youth, families and elders over the past year.

Traditional drumming and dance for individuals of all ages are performed throughout the day, along with exhibitions from tiny tots, youth and multi-generational groups. Participants dance, drum and sing in their own styles, as Portland is home to a large and diverse Native population representing members from 380 different tribes.

Throughout the day, traditional drumming and dance are performed for all ages, including special exhibitions by tiny tots, youth, and multigenerational groups. Portland’s Native community is one of the most diverse in the nation, representing members of nearly 400 different Tribes, and the powwow reflects this diversity in song, dance, and celebration. Native artisans and vendors, many of whom are supported through NAYA’s microenterprise services, offer jewelry, prints, and other handcrafted goods, while delicious frybread tacos and tamales are available for purchase.