50th Annual Wacipi Scheduled for April 6-7
This year marks 50 years of USD’s Wacipi, which has become the longest-running student-led campus powwow in the state. This event serves not only as a cultural celebration, but also as a platform for prospective and current students, alumni and campus leaders to connect and engage.
“This event enables people of all backgrounds to come together to support one another and understand the traditions that Native Americans have,” said Kylie Parisien (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa), a sophomore majoring in marketing and co-president of Tiospaye. “Since it is the 50th Wacipi, we want to honor the history created at USD. From my time being involved in Tiospaye Student Council and witnessing the commitment from people across campus and beyond, I can genuinely say Tiospaye means what it represents – an extended family.”
Doors will open at 10 a.m. on both days, with grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. The Wacipi will feature programming from 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, with a meal provided Saturday evening, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The event is free and open to the public.
“We just want everyone to know that they’re invited and welcomed to attend,” said Anna Harlan (Omaha Tribe of Nebraska), a junior majoring in health sciences and Tiospaye co-president. “If you’ve never been to the USD Wacipi before, this year is the year to come.”
Tiospaye is also hosting the 12th annual Native Alumni Dinner on Friday, April 5, in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Follow the event and get more details on the USD Native Student Services Facebook page.
The event is sponsored by Tiospaye Student Council, Native Student Services and First Bank & Trust.
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