On the Powwow Trail
Friday - July 15, 2022 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Leading the afternoon session of Grand Entry, honorable War Bonnet Society carriers enter the arena during the 4th of July Powwow in Fort Duchesne, Utah.
Veterans from the three Ute sister tribes proudly hold their respective tribal flags while in the Fort Duchesne powwow arena during Grand Entry on Saturday afternoon.
The senior men showcases their dance moves during Grand Entry including Southern Ute tribal elder Marty Pinnecoose (center).
Southern Ute tribal elder Marjorie Borst enters the arena with other senior women traditional dancers on Saturday afternoon.
Timina Powaukee of Fort Duchesne, Utah enjoying the weekend celebration on the U&O Reservation.
Shaundai Poncho of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana competes in the Walter Nullake Men’s Fancy Dance Special on Saturday, July 9.
Michael Roberts competes in the Walter Nullake Men’s Fancy Dance Special.
Avaleena Nanaeto dances in the junior women’s cloth traditional contest on Saturday, July 9 at the 57th Annual Sac and Fox Powwow.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Across Indian Country powwows are in full swing in various regions. Most recently the Ute Indian Tribe hosted their annual 4th of July Powwow in Fort Duchesne, Utah. This year’s celebration welcomed many dancers and singers to their arena, also hosting a fun run and walk, parade, and numerous specials. The 4th of July Powwow was held Thursday, June 30 – Sunday, July 3. The Sac and Fox Nation also hosted their 57th Annual Sac and Fox Powwow located about five miles south of Stroud, Okla., at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Park. During this event the Tribe showcased their traditional dances as well as contest dancing and singing. The 57th Annual Sac and Fox Powwow was held Thursday, July 7 – Sunday, July 10.