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Ivette Cruz Weis
Sandra Guerrero
(972) 925-3900

Dallas ISD American Indian Education Program To Host 8th Annual Student Pow Wow

9 Mar 2007

Event is Free; Community is Invited

Dallas—The 8th Annual Indian Student Pow Wow sponsored by the Dallas Independent School District American Education Program will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007 in the gymnasium at Emmett J. Conrad High School, 7502 Fair Oaks Avenue.

"The colorful pageantry attracts people from throughout the Southwest to learn about and celebrate American Indian culture," said Peggy Larney, program specialist. "All students are encouraged to come out and participate."

Dayrah Yellowfish, a senior at the Yvonne Ewell Townview Center, is the reigning Miss Indian PAC of Dallas, and will be the Pow Wow's Head Lady Dancer.

Vendors will offer modern and traditional arts and crafts. Concessions will feature native American Indian fare such as Indian tacos and fried bread. The Pow Wow is free and open to the public.

For further information, please contact Peggy Larney at American Indian Education Program at 972-749-2611.

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