5th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE, United States, Delaware 19806 | Wilmington

Delaware Art Museum
Publisher/HostDelaware Art Museum
5th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture
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Celebrate Indigenous culture with traditional dance, music, arts and crafts, food vendors, and kids’ art activities! In partnership with the Nanticoke Indian Association, this event celebrates Indigenous culture with traditional dance, music, arts and crafts, food vendors, and art activities for children. This Powwow is open to the public. Visitors of all ages and background welcome.
Traditional performances and presentations by:
MC – Keith Colston (Tuscarora and Lumbee)
Arena Director – Chief Urie Ridgeway (Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape)
Head Lady – Adrienne Harmon (Nanticoke)
Head Male – Louis Campbell (Lumbee)
Hoop Dancer – Angela Gladue (Cree-nehiyaw)
Flutist – Boe Harris (Dakota/Chippewa)
Storyteller – Ragghi Rain (Cherokee)
Native Aztec dance – Tonantzin Yaotecas
Host – Drum Red Blanket Singers (Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape)
Join us in welcoming and showing respect to our Nanticoke and Lenni-Lenape guests, and all Indigenous community members at the Powwow. Below you will find etiquette for non-native visitors:
The dance arena and the seats nearest the circle are reserved for singers, dancers, drummers, and their families.
Visitors are welcome to watch, but please do not participate in dancing unless explicitly invited by the Master of Ceremonies (MC).
Please ask permission before taking photos or videos. Unless you are given permission by the MC.
Please do not touch any part of the regalia of dancers.
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Photo credit: Jea Street Jr
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2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE, United States, Delaware 19806

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