Feature article Montana Powwow Overcomes Cutbacks, Setbacks

By Adam Sings In The Timber
Originally published on Reznet

MISSOULA, Mont.—Despite being shorter in length and taking longer to organize, this year’s Native American student-run powwow at the University of Montana attracted more than 500 dancers and 20 drums.

Amber Walks Over Ice, vice president of the Kyi-Yo Native American Student Association, which organized the 41st annual Kyi-Yo Celebration, declared the powwow a success—despite cutbacks and setbacks.