The 4th annual Powwow for the Planet at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Nev. was held Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13. Southern Ute Tribal member, Edward Box III was the head man dancer during the powwow. Drinks and bags were given to powwow attendees and singers (drum groups) during a special to honor Edward Box III. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Royalty and Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council also attended this event to learn about leadership.
UNLV Powwow Princess, Amaia Marcos stands next to Southern Ute Royalty. Pictured left to right – Little Miss Southern Ute, Malia White Thunder; Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz; and Miss Southern Ute, Malenia Carel pose next to Tule River Powwow Princess, Neela Samoya and Jr. Miss Tule River Powwow Princess, Willow Garfield.
Southern Ute tribal member, Zuriah Baker dances jingle dress style at UNLV’s fourth annual Powwow for the Planet in Las Vegas, Nev, Baker is Chairwoman of the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council.
Head man dancer, Edward Box III smiles with his parents, Eddie Box Jr. and Betty Box – who traveled to UNLV to support their son during the powwow.
A teen category Fancy Dancer shows off his skills during competition following the first Grand Entry at the 4th annual Powwow for the Planet.
Southern Ute Tribal member, Malia White Thunder shows off her skills at the UNLV powwow this past Saturday April 12, held in Las Vegas, Nev.
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Royalty and Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council (SCSYAC) stand in front of the Hospitality Hall at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where Edward Box III is attending school. SCSYAC members and Southern Ute Royalty – Pictured left to right – Chairwoman, Zuriah Baker; Secretary, Amos O’John; Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz; Vice chairman, Auq’uwey O’John; Little Miss Southern Ute, Malia White Thunder; and Council member, Shayne White Thunder.
Gathering of Utes – Miss Southern Ute, Malenia Carel and Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz, welcome the attendees during the Powwow for the Planet on the UNLV campus. Also pictured are members of the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council, Shayne White Thunder, Amos O’John, Auq’uwey O’John, Zuriah Baker and Headman Dancer, Edward Box III.
Representing the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council, Auq’uwey O’John brings in the Southern Ute Tribal flag during UNLV’s fourth annual Powwow for the Planet in Las Vegas, Nev.
Photo Credit: Zuriah Baker | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: courtesy Marvin Pinnecoose
Photo Credit: Zuriah Baker | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Zuriah Baker | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Zuriah Baker | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Zuriah Baker | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: courtesy Marvin Pinnecoose
Photo Credit: courtesy Marvin Pinnecoose
Photo Credit: courtesy Marvin Pinnecoose
