Nakoda Classic Pow Wow 2025

August 29, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Goodstoney Arena
Mini Thni, AB-1A, AB

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August 29-31, 2025

Grand Entries:  
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm

Specials:
Special Abilities Dance Special
Teen vs Jr Women’s Traditional Special – Sponsored by Nikki Sky Kaquitts and family
Tiny Tot Special – Sponsored by Waniyedu Chiniquay and family
Jr Girls vs Jr Boys Fancy Showdown – Sponsored by Melody Fox and family
Jr Boys Chicken and Teen Boys Chicken Special – Sponsored by Zachary Kaquitts and family
Chief and Council Giveaway
More Specials TBA
Specials Coordinator: Daisynae Labelle 403-850-7851

Dance Categories:
Golden Age (60+): Men-Combined; Women-Combined; Mens Buckskin: 1^st $1500; 2^nd $1200; 3^rd $1000; 4^th $800
Juniors (7-12): Boys-Grass, Fancy, Chicken, Traditional; Girls-Jingle, Fancy, Traditional; 1^st $500; 2^nd $400; 3^rd $300; 4^th $200
Teens (13-17): Boys-Grass, Fancy, Chicken, Traditional; Girls-Jingle, Fancy, Traditional; 1^st $700; 2^nd $600; 3^rd $400; 4^th $300
Jr. Adults (18-39): Men – Grass, Fancy, Chicken, Traditional; Women-Old Style Jingle, Contemporary Jingle, Fancy, Traditional: 1^st $1500; 2^nd $1200; 3^rd $1000; 4^th $800
Sr. Adults (40-59): Men – Grass, Fancy, Chicken, Traditional; Women-Old Style Jingle, Contemporary Jingle, Fancy, Traditional: 1^st $1500; 2^nd $1200; 3^rd $1000; 4^th $800
Tiny Tots 6 & Under paid daily

Drum Contest:
1^st $20,000; 2^nd $15,000; 3^rd $10,000; 4^th $8,000; 5^th $6,000; 6th $4,000; 7^th $3,000; 8^th$1500; 9^th $1500; 10^th $1500

Women’s Back Up Singing Contest:
1^st $1200; 2^nd $1000; 3^rd $900; 4^th $700

Vendor Contact: Trisina Rollinmud (403) 969-8357

For more information:
Anders Hunter (368) 997-9993
Tristan House (403) 613-0790
Janisha Wildmand (587) 572-8329

MCs: Eugene Alexis; Ruben Littlehead; Johnny Powderface
Host Drums: Chiniki Lake; Eya-Hey Nakoda; Stoney Park
Sound Provided By Hoka Sound Jr.

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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: August 26, 2025

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Pow Wow Last Update: August 26, 2025