FLC Hozhoni Ambassador, Melody Eisenberger leads an Oklahoma style two step dance during the Fort Lewis College, Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Monday, Oct. 12. Held in the Student Union Ballroom, students and the community gathered to enjoy round dancing, special dance contests, and a pot-luck style dinner.

Cash Velasquez and his sister Scarlett Velasquez share a dance at the FLC Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Student Union Ballroom. Attendees spent the evening learning about different types of powwow dancing among other cultural dances.

The Hat and Boot special took place at Fort Lewis College on the evening of Monday, Oct. 12 at the Student Union – Dancers competed in their best western wear and showed off their best moves for a chance at $300 and a beaded belt buckle.

Students, their families, and surrounding community members gathered at the Student Union Ballroom to compete in the Hat and Boot Special on Monday, Oct. 12. Dancers of all ages competed for beaded and cash prizes in support of the Fort Lewis College, Powwow Club.

FLC Indigenous Peoples Day event – Hat & Boot contestant.

Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum