September 9, 2023 -
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO, 80204
September 9, 2023
10:00am – 5:00pm
Free admission. Please register in advance. https://tickets.denverartmuseum.org/DateSelection.aspx?item=315
Grand Entry 11:00am
https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/calendar/34th-annual-friendship-powwow
Head staff:
MC – Steve LaPointe
Arena Director – Phillip Gover
Head Man – John Henry Cummings
Head Woman – Theresa Williamse
Spiritual Advisor – Tink Tinker
Color Guard – Indigenous Veterans of Colorado
Host Northern Drum – Medicine Bull, Shotae Tveter, Mandan Hidatsa
Host Southern Drum – TBD
Tabulator – Katie Brown Cardinal, Choctaw
All drums invited
First four registered drums receive day money
Dance contest categories:
Tiny Tots (0-6 years old), Combined – 12 PM
Junior Division (7-12 yrs), Teen Division (13-17 yrs), and Special Contests – 12:15 pm – Girl’s Fancy, Jingle, Traditional – Boy’s Fancy, Grass, Traditional
Golden Age Division (55+ yrs) – 2 pm – Women’s Combined – Men’s Combined
Adult Division (18-54 yrs) – 2:30 pm – Women’s Fancy, Jingle, Traditional – Men’s Fancy, Grass, Traditional
Cash prizes (over $5,000!)
Adult (18-54yrs) & Golden Age (55+yrs) Divisions: 1st Place: $180; 2nd Place: $120; 3rd Place: $85
Teens (13-17 yrs): 1st Place: $120; 2nd Place: $85; 3rd Place: $60
Juniors (7-12 yrs): 1st Place: $85; 2nd Place: $60; 3rd Place: $40
Tiny Tots (6 & Under) – Day Money
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Date: September 9, 2023 -
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO, 80204
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A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.
Pow Wows listed on our calendar are open to the public!
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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: August 31, 2023
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