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Join us for the University of Nebraska at Omaha's 14th Annual Wambli Sapa Memorial Powwow on April 19, 2025, themed “We Are Urban: From Reservation To City Walking Between Two Worlds."

This powwow commemorates the Indian Relocation Act of 1956, a significant policy that aimed to assimilate Native Americans into urban society by encouraging relocation from reservations to cities. This year's theme highlights the adaptability and journeys of Native families as they navigate life in urban cultures while proudly maintaining strong connections to their ancestral reservations.

Experience a vibrant showcase of traditional dance, music, and art, as we honor our heritage and the journeys that have shaped our communities. This event fosters unity and cultural pride, inviting all to participate in the rich tapestry of Native identity and experience in both urban and rural settings.

Schedule

There will be free parking available on campus. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to find a spot near the venue.

• Invocation: 12:40 P.M. led by Dr. Rudi Mitchell, Omaha Tribe of Nebraska 
• Grand Entry: 1 P.M.
• End/Retire Flag: 7 P.M.

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Honoring the Legacy of Fred Leroy | Wambli Sapa (Black Eagle)

This annual event honors the legacy of Fred LeRoy, who, through persistence and determination, worked to have the Northern Ponca reinstated as a federally recognized tribe in the late 1980s. Through LeRoy’s efforts, then-president George H.W. Bush signed the Ponca Restoration Act to establish the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska in 1990. 

Questions and Additional Information

Please contact Cornelius Levering (SLII) at corneliuslevering@unomaha.edu for assistance.

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