MPF hosts the ‘Honor Our Youth’ powwow
Friday - February 7, 2025 by Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Southern Ute Veterans Association members Gordon Hammond and Bruce Valdez show Teneke Wesley and Bianka Velasquez the protocol on how to bring in the flags during Grand Entry on Saturday, Jan. 25 during the Multi-Purpose Facility’s Honor Our Youth Powwow.
The afternoon session of the powwow at the Multi-Purpose Facility finished off with a series of round dance sessions before the dinner break on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The powwow brought out dancers who showed off their regalia and dance styles during the intertribal songs on Saturday, Jan. 25
Tribal Council member Marty Pinnecoose provides the prayer during the evening Grand Entry for the MPF Youth Powwow on Saturday, Jan. 25
Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz introduces herself along with fellow royalty from across the Four Corners during the MPF’s Honor Our Youth Powwow in Ignacio, Colo.
Rae Steven Scott and his southern drum group sings during the Grand Entry for the MPF’s Honor Our Youth Powwow.
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
The Multi-Purpose Facility started the year off with the January Youth Powwow held in Ignacio, Saturday, Jan. 25. Headstaff for the afternoon session included Mesklwvw and Micco Wesley, Teddy Wing, Henry Whiteskunk II, Jayme Hammitt and the Southern Ute Veterans Association helping the youth bring in the flags for the powwow. Throughout the afternoon and evening spectators and dancers enjoyed round dances, inter–tribals, numerous specials and the Grand Entries.