‘Native Voices’ and annual Teton Powwow sets May dates in central Wyoming

Central Wyoming College and Native American Jump Start are inviting the public to “Native Voices: Honoring Indigenous Ways,” a week-long celebration of Native American culture, storytelling and tradition set for May 6–9 in Jackson, Wyoming. The series will culminate in the 6th Annual Teton Powwow on May 9 at the Snow King Event Center.

“Native Voices” is designed as an immersive experience that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members through art, film, music and storytelling. Organizers say the event aims to inspire, educate and foster unity while highlighting the resilience and creativity of Indigenous cultures.

The week’s events will take place at various locations throughout Jackson, offering attendees opportunities to engage with Native artists, filmmakers and cultural leaders. The celebration builds toward powwow, the centerpiece of the gathering, which is expected to draw families, dancers, singers and visitors from across the region.

The powwow will feature dance competitions representing both traditional and contemporary Indigenous styles, drum groups providing powerful songs, Native artisans selling handcrafted jewelry and beadwork, and food vendors offering local and Indigenous cuisine.

Organizers emphasize that Native Voices takes place on the ancestral lands of the Eastern Shoshone, Northern Arapaho, Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce and Crow peoples, among many other tribal nations. Acknowledging this history remains central to the purpose of the celebration, reinforcing the deep cultural roots that continue to shape the region.

Community members and visitors alike are encouraged to attend, whether to experience a powwow for the first time, reconnect with Native heritage or gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous traditions.