The Native American Student Organization hosted the annual Native American Fall Feast on Tuesday night. In addition to the traditional Native American cuisine, the event also included the music of the culture performed by Painted Rock.
Warren Petoskey, elder of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa and author of the book “Dancing my Dream,” was also invited by NASO to give a flute performance and prayer before the meal.
Before the prayer, Petoskey spoke to the students in attendance about their journey through education, and the importance of knowing where they come from. Petoskey feels that many college students don’t yet have direction in their lives.
“Looking back provides a direction,” Petoskey said.
NASO President Amber Morseau of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi said they hosted the event, “to honor the people who come from this land, and honor their ancestors.”
“I was very impressed by how many different tribes are represented here,” said Ebony Myers, sophomore and psychology major. “I like that they brought in an elder who gave us a life lesson.”
Freshman electronic media and film major Kassandra Grant was also impressed with Petoskey’s presentation.
“He was so inspiring when he spoke about our education,” Grant said.
Morseau said that the Native American Fall Feast is just one of many events included in NASO’s celebration of Native American History Month.
NASO’s next event is a poetry night to be held in room 310 of the Student Center. Morseau said that it is an open mic event and all are welcome.
