Penn State hosts powwow; teaches Native American culture, spirituality

Penn State University sponsored a traditional Native American powwow Saturday and Sunday. People from a number of tribes and nations gathered at a State College middle school to celebrate Native American culture and spirituality.

It's an old tradition, but for many people in State College, this was their first experience with a powwow.

"It is many things at once," Victoria Sanchez, the powwow's associate coordinator, told 6 News on Sunday. "It is a celebration. It is almost like a family reunion where people come together and enjoy each other's company."

This was the 16th annual Penn State Powwow.

By Douglas Braff