MPF hosts ‘Sweetheart Powwow’

Monday - February 23, 2026 by Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Southern Ute Veteran, Rudley Weaver accepts a giveaway item from Head Gourd Dancer, Delvin Bennett during the afternoon session.
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Henry Whiteskunk II carries the Native Staff leading the Grand Entry at the Valentine’s Day powwow.
Southern Ute Veteran, Rudley Weaver accepts a giveaway item from Head Gourd Dancer, Delvin Bennett during the afternoon session.
Head Lady Dancer, Debra Tsosie Moosomin and Head Man Dancer, Phillip Moosomin pictured during the Grand Entry.
Lead singer of Catching Eagle, Reggie Lopez took a break to pose with his father Norman Lopez alongside family and singers.
A tough decision was made after winning a cake during the event held at the Multi-Purpose Facility.
Native two-step dancers enjoyed themselves, while showing off their moves during the two-step on Saturday!
Smiles were contagious at the Valentine’s Day event, LeAnn Wesley and her son couldn’t hide their enjoyment!
After the dance was over, Kenny Brown Sr. beamed with pride when his son Tristan Brown got up and spoke on himself and his dance partner as the winners of the Native two-step contest during Saturday's community event.
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum
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In celebration of the Valentine’s Day holiday, a Sweetheart Powwow was held on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Multi-Purpose Facility. The event featured a potluck style dinner, gourd dance, cake walk and some Native two-step! The day-long event started with Head Gourd Dancer, Delvin Bennett leading off the gourd dance in the afternoon; followed by a powwow later in the evening. Additional Head Staff included Master of Ceremonies Mikko Wesley, and arena director Kenny Brown Sr. Hosting Drums, Cruisin’ South and Catching Eagle provided the songs while Head Man Dancer, Phillip Moosomin and Head Lady Dancer, Debra Tsosie Moosomin lead the intertribal dancing. 

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