


The Vietnam Veterans powwow princess pageant took place, Saturday April 5, in Fort Duchesne, Utah. Pictured are Miss Southern Ute, Maleina Carel, the newly crowned Vietnam Veterans Powwow Princess Kohlea “Bossy” Yazzie, the outgoing Vietnam Veteran’s Powwow Princess Alexzena Cesspooch, first attendant Aubrey Keeswood and the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Queen, Malene Avila.
Miss Southern Ute, Maleina Carel with the UBIC tiny tots princess, Evanjolean Poowegup at the Vietnam Veterans Powwow in Fort Duchesne, Utah.
Miss Southern Ute, Maleina Carel and Southern Ute Veterans Association powwow princess, Jazlynn Jacket during the Saturday, April 5, Grand Entry at the Vietnam Veterans Powwow in Fort Duchesne, Utah.
Photo Credit: courtesy Marie Carel
Photo Credit: courtesy Marie Carel
Photo Credit: courtesy Marie Carel



Vietnam Veterans Powwow
Friday - April 18, 2025 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum