2010 has been designated the "Year of Unity" by Gov. Mike Rounds. The goal of the designation is to improve understanding, cooperation and peace among all races and cultures. In Rapid City, where many activities have been organized for the Year of Unity, the Black Hills Pow Wow is seen as a culminating event.
Thousands of people from the United States and Canada are expected at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, Oct. 8-10, for the 2010 Black Hills Pow Wow. By definition a "pow wow" is a meeting or conference. But the Native American leaders organizing this year's event hope it will also be a celebration that focuses on education.
"There will be dancing competitions, a fine arts venue, a scholarship pageant, a wellness symposium and tournaments for archery, golf, hand games and softball," says Stephen Yellowhawk, president of the Black Hills Pow Wow Association. "The main ...
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