Denver March Powwow bringing many together
Thursday - April 4, 2013 by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
High energy filled the coliseum during Friday night’s grand entry.
Southern Ute Royalty members pay their respects to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces following a grand entry on Saturday, March 23 that filled the Denver Coliseum as part of the 39th annual Denver March Powwow. Crowds packed the arena despite heavy snowfall throughout the metro region.
Jingle dress, fancy shawl and traditional dance styles are among those performed by the many women who danced at the spring powwow.
Grand Entry draws dancers from across Indian Country.
Southern Ute elder Kenny Frost stands for a portrait with the Native American Women Warrior group, who recently represented Indian Country during President Obama’s second-term inauguration.
Jr. Miss Indian Colorado Serena Fournier stands for a portrait.
The lights are lowered during the flag song as fancy dancers line the arena, filling the ceremony with color.
Dancers play double duty, sitting in on one of the many drums that resounded throughout the weekend-long powwow.
Head Dancers lead the way for the 39th annual Denver March Powwow.
A dancer from Lame Deer, Mont., readies himself for dance.
Hailing from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, women share a moment together while preparing their dance regalia.
Beauty and pageantry fill the coliseum for the 39th annual Denver March Powwow.
Standing proudly, head dancers bring the American Flag into the coliseum.
Odyssey Baker-Silva dances shawl alongside her peers.
The youngest of the dancers holds close to family during the dance.
Southern Ute tribal member Brianna Goodtracks-Alires adorns a shell dress during a grand entry.
Jasmine Carmenoros and Tauri Raines proudly represent the tribe as royalty from across Indian Country make a circle through the arena.
Traditional Dancers make their way in during grand entry.
Representing the Southern Ute Tribe and Southern Ute Veterans Association, Rudley Weaver brought in the tribe’s flag each night.
Kelsie Monroe sports a smile for the 39th annual Denver March Powwow.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Denver March Powwow resounded for the 39th year through Denver, filling the halls of the Denver Coliseum and bringing dancers together from across the nation. The three-day event took place March 22-24 and drew together veterans, members of tribal royalty, contestants, relations and spectators from across the country.