The annual Community Veterans Powwow returned to Ignacio High School on Nov. 8 – 9, honoring all who served. Sponsored by the Southern Ute Veterans Association, the Volunteers to Honor Our Veterans, Ignacio High School, Ignacio School District, and the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility, the community powwow welcomed veterans, dancers, singers, and the community in celebration of the Veterans Day holiday weekend. Head staff included Dean Webster Sr. (U.S. Marine Corps), Cecilia Price (U.S. Army), Selwyn Whiteskunk (U.S. Army), Omaha White Tail singers, Black Lodge Singers, Emcee Ruben Little Head, and Arena Director Dorsey Dick. Southern Ute Veterans Association Princess, Jazlynn Jacket was also selected to serve another year long reign as the ambassador.
Southern Ute tribal member, Rudley Weaver (U.S. Navy) gourd dances during the second session of the Community Veterans Powwow on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Local and visiting veterans lead in Grand Entry on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Ignacio School District staff were honored during Grand Entry on Saturday, as they joined behind the head dancers.
Women’s traditional dancers hit the floor during the second Grand Entry session during the Community Veterans Powwow.
Emcee Ruben Little Head keeps the energy high during the Community Veterans Powwow; Little Head is well known throughout Indian Country for his years as an emcee.
Michelle Ware competes in the Women’s Traditional Special in honor of head woman dancer Cecilia Price, (U.S. Army).
Head northern drum and renowned drum group, Black Lodge Singers, jammed out during the Community Veterans Powwow.
Head staff stand together following the completion of the Community Veterans Powwow.
Head drum groups and all head staff gather, after the Community Veterans Powwow in Ignacio.
Southern Ute tribal member, Starlitt Greany showcases her traditional dance style on Saturday, Nov. 8 during the Community Veterans Powwow.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Veterans Powwow graces Ignacio High School
Tags: Arena Director Dorsey Dick, Black Lodge Singers, Cecilia Price (U.S. Army), Community Veterans Powwow, Dean Webster Sr. (U.S. Marine Corps), Emcee Ruben Little Head, ignacio high school, Ignacio School District, Ignacio School District staff, Jazlynn Jacket, Michelle Ware, Multi-Purpose Facility, Omaha White Tail singers, Rudley Weaver (U.S. Navy), Selwyn Whiteskunk (U.S. Army), Southern Ute Multi-purpose Facility, Southern Ute Veterans Association, Southern Ute Veterans Association Princess, Starlitt Greany, the Volunteers to Honor Our Veterans