Last Updated on March 23, 2026 by Jordan Monaco
Pendleton, Oregon — The Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) Native American Student Alliance (NASA) Club has been awarded a $5,500 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation to support its 2026 Spring Powwow.
The one-day event will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the McCrae Activity Center on the BMCC campus. The Spring Powwow is designed to be an educational, cultural, and community-centered gathering that highlights student leadership while honoring traditions, preservation, and diversity.
As a student-led organization, the NASA Club plays a central role in planning and organizing the event, creating meaningful opportunities for students, faculty, and community members to come together in celebration and shared learning.
The NASA Club is dedicated to supporting the Memorandum of Agreement between BMCC and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Through its initiatives, the club incorporates both historical and contemporary programming that centers Indigenous culture, traditions, and community connection.
Each year, the Wildhorse Foundation awards grants to eligible nonprofit, government, and Tribal organizations within the homelands of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people. Additional funding is available to Tribal government agencies and Native American charitable organizations across Oregon, as well as national and regional Indigenous organizations.
Since its establishment in 2001, the Wildhorse Foundation has awarded more than $19 million in grant funding. Grants are distributed quarterly, with application deadlines on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. More information is available at www.thewildhorsefoundation.com.
This event reflects BMCC’s commitment to supporting student programs while fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The NASA Club has a strong history of hosting powwows, cultural workshops, and community events, and this year’s Spring Powwow continues that tradition while expanding opportunities for engagement and belonging on campus.
About the Wildhorse Foundation
The Wildhorse Foundation reflects the commitment of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to take a proactive and positive role in community well-being. Funding—derived from a percentage of revenues from Wildhorse Resort & Casino—is managed and distributed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders and CTUIR representatives.