Powwow set for Saturday in Marysville

The program aims to provide academic assistance and cultural understanding to students in the program and build cultural awareness within the community, said Pat Bennett, one of the event organizers.

"It's all about cultural sharing at a powwow, and it's a way of people gathering and celebrating life events," Bennett added.

Bennett said Carolyn Wilson, a tribal elder from Stockton, recently died and will be honored during the event.

"She's been at almost all the powwows, and I can't imagine one without her," Bennett added.

More than a couple thousand people from as far away as the Bay Area, southern Oregon and western Nevada are expected to attend the event, one of two powwows the program sponsors each year.

Marysville Joint Unified School District is the lead education agency for the American Indian Education Program of Marysville and works with 1,750 students in 14 school districts within Yuba and Sutter counties.

Know & Go

• WHAT: Marysville Winter PowWow

• WHEN: Sat., Feb. 21 - noon to 6 p.m.

• WHERE: Allyn Scott Youth Civic Center, 1830 B Street, Marysville

• COST: Free Powwow Etiquette The master of ceremonies coordinates the powwow and will announce when to stand, when men should remove their hats and when it is inappropriate to take pictures.

Powwow Etiquette

If you want to take pictures, check with the person whose picture you want to take.

Do not touch anyone's regalia without their permission.

Do not cut across the powwow circle.

No smoking, alcohol or drugs allowed at the event.

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