Indigenous Affairs- Central Michigan University

05/07/2026

Find links to watch the livestream of Central Michigan University's commencement ceremonies.

04/13/2026

Join us to honor our graduates 🎓❤️

03/31/2026

Are you a first-generation college student graduating this semester?

Please join First Gen Central for their second annual First-Generation College Student Cording Ceremony on Wednesday, April 15th. The doors will be open at 5:30PM in Biosciences Building, Auditorium 1010

Be sure to RSVP by April 8th through the QR
code to confirm your attendance!

03/25/2026

03/23/2026

03/22/2026

03/21/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!!

The Pow wow Committee has been working hard and is excited to welcome you all!
Here are some reminders:
Parking is in the FRONT of McGuirk Arena, please park and go through the front atrium doors. Doors open to the public at 11am

McGuirk Arena Ticketing is CASHLESS, there is NO atm in the building, be prepared to use a debit/credit card to pay for admission, unless you're a CMU Student, SCIT Member, Child, of Elder, then you're free!

Dancer Registration is in the atrium when you come through front doors, dancers and singers must register to compete, you will be provided a wristband (that is your admission ticket). Dancer registration is CASH only.

The committee and partners, and families, have worked hard to also provide a few dance specials throughout the weekend, info on flyers below.
Please be safe, be respectful and have a great time!

03/20/2026

Want to know more about CMU's 37th Annual "Celebrating Life" Pow wow in Mt. Pleasant (March 21-22) at John G. Kulhavi Events Center | McGuirk Arena? Festivities include a cultural experience of singing, dance, arts & crafts, and food! More details here: https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/indigenous-affairs/programs/pow-wow

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-life-cmu-powwow-mackinac-island-ready-for-new-season-march-14-15-2026--70629956

Grand entries
Saturday, 3/21 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Doors open at 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, 3/22 12:00 pm
Doors open at 10:00 a.m.

We open the show talking about the opening of Mackinac Island later this spring with our friend Steph of Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.

TUNE IN!