The Native American Student Association at the University of Iowa

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The Native American Student Association at the University of Iowa The University of Iowa's Native American Student Association. We are a space for Native student, faculty, and community members and non-Native allies on campus.

We meet every other Thursday at 7pm at the Latino Native American Cultural Center. The Native American Student Association meets each Thursday night at 6pm at the Latino Native American Cultural Center. This meeting place and time was established in 1994 and has been consistent so that alumni and other visitors know they are welcome to join the night's activities.

Calling all current and former Hawkeyes! Do you have photos or materials from the Latino Native-American Cultural Center...
09/22/2026

Calling all current and former Hawkeyes! Do you have photos or materials from the Latino Native-American Cultural Center (formerly the Chicano Indian Center)? UI NASA, Film Scene, Great Plains Action Society, and more groups are organizing a gallery for the month of November to celebrate and honor the LNACC. If you want your photos, videos, posters, archival materials, etc. to be included, send them to [email protected] or to this account!

Hau mitakuye! Get back into nature this upcoming Saturday with some nice weather and a short hike by the Iowa River with...
09/16/2026

Hau mitakuye! Get back into nature this upcoming Saturday with some nice weather and a short hike by the Iowa River with the Native American Student Association. We'll do a ~30 minute walk from the Riverfront Crossings Park to Art Building West then have a reception with some local speakers 😁

Hau mitakuye! Our first event of the year is coming up next Thursday. Everyone is welcome to attend this potluck as we k...
09/02/2026

Hau mitakuye! Our first event of the year is coming up next Thursday. Everyone is welcome to attend this potluck as we kick off the year, talk about our plans for the semester, and begin powwow planning.
No need to bring food - just bring yourselves (and friends!)

Some Important parking information for today’s event. Entrance is on the East side of the building.We are excited to wel...
04/18/2026

Some Important parking information for today’s event. Entrance is on the East side of the building.

We are excited to welcome you all for both grand entries at 10am and 3pm!

🥁✨ ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨🥁The 29th Annual Powwow at the University of Iowa is almost here and we cannot wait to see you in the...
04/10/2026

🥁✨ ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨🥁

The 29th Annual Powwow at the University of Iowa is almost here and we cannot wait to see you in the circle!

Saturday, April 18, 2026
University of Iowa Field House | 225 S Grand Ave
Doors open 8:00 AM | Ends 8:30 PM
FREE Parking at Kinnick Stadium and Lot 43

DANCE COMPETITION PRIZES
Women’s and Men’s categories paying out
1st $400 | 2nd $300 | 3rd $200 | 4th $100

Aubrey Roberts will host a Jingle Dance Special!
1st $500 | 2nd $400 | 3rd $300

Dr. Orrenzo Snyder will host a Grass Dance Special with prizes and consolations

HUNGRY? We’ve got you covered with Tama’s very own JJ’s Smashburger

Grand Entries: 10 AM & 3 PM
Native American Graduation: 12 PM

Everyone is welcome. Come celebrate with us! 🖤💛

🥁✨ ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨🥁The 29th Annual Powwow at the University of Iowa is almost here and we cannot wait to see you in the...
04/10/2026

🥁✨ ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨🥁

The 29th Annual Powwow at the University of Iowa is almost here and we cannot wait to see you in the circle!

Saturday, April 18, 2026
University of Iowa Field House | 225 S Grand Ave
Doors open 8:00 AM | Ends 8:30 PM
FREE Parking at Kinnick Stadium and Lot 43

DANCE COMPETITION PRIZES
Women’s and Men’s categories paying out 1st $400 | 2nd $300 | 3rd $200 | 4th $100

Aubrey Roberts will host a Jingle Dance Special!
1st $500 | 2nd $300 | 3rd $200

Dr. Orrenzo Snyder will host a Grass Dance Special with prizes and consolations

HUNGRY? We’ve got you covered with Tama’s very own JJ’s Smashburger

Grand Entries: 10 AM & 3 PM
Native American Graduation: 12 PM

Everyone is welcome. Come celebrate with us! 🖤💛

Join NASA and Filmscene next Tuesday as we watch Sherman Alexie’s The Business of Fancy Dancing at the Chauncey!Support ...
04/07/2026

Join NASA and Filmscene next Tuesday as we watch Sherman Alexie’s The Business of Fancy Dancing at the Chauncey!

Support Native film, connect with students planning this year’s powwow, buy discounted t-shirts and tickets, eat delicious filmscene popcorn, learn about fancy dancing, and get ready for our celebration in just two weeks!

Screening is free to the public with a suggested freewill donation of $10

We think 2 weeks out from Powwow is a great time to share who our Head Man and Lady are!Powwow is 2 weeks away, and we a...
04/04/2026

We think 2 weeks out from Powwow is a great time to share who our Head Man and Lady are!

Powwow is 2 weeks away, and we are welcoming Tribal members from all over Turtle Island to let the land dance through us.

Competition, Prizes, and Honoraria are available for all dancers and drum groups. Show up, dance your dance, and maybe leave with a bit more than you started with!

Dance opportunities for all age categories. Not Native? No problem! we will be hosting intertribals throughout the day where EVERYONE is invited to the circle!

Register before Grand Entry at the Fieldhouse the night before (4/17) from 6pm- 10pm and the morning of (4/18) from 7:30am-9:30am

Feel free to dm or email us with any question!

Address

308 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA
52246

Opening Hours

6pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+13193358298

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