Powwow brings community together

Friday - January 26, 2024 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Jr. Miss Southern Ute Maleina Carel stands alongside fellow Royalty and other dancers during the Gourd Dance portion of the MPF Community Powwow held on Saturday, Jan. 13. This gathering sought to bring local and surrounding communities together to enjoy traditional singing and dancing. The event gave powwow attendees the opportunity to dust off their regalia in lieu of the upcoming powwow season.
Gourd Dancers shake their gourds in tempo with the drum as they honor Head Gourd Dancer Bradley Hight, during the MPF Community Powwow held on Saturday, Jan. 13.
Co-MC Stais Harlan and MC Marty Pinnecoose stand alongside one another for a photo before the start of Grand Entry. Harlan gained more insight to the role of MC during the event as the apprentice to Pinnecoose, Harlan assisted in keeping the event running smoothly and on schedule.
U.S. Army Veterans Bruce LeClaire, Bruce Valdez, and Grace Jacket bring in the United States of America flag, Southern Ute tribal flag, and Ute Mountain Ute tribal flag during the Grand Entry at the MPF Community Powwow.
Dancing the Southern traditional style – Southern Ute tribal member, Hunter Frost showcases his dance style during the MPF Community Powwow.
Tiny tot dancers take to the floor to show their best moves for all in attendance on Saturday, Jan. 13. Young dancers enjoy dancing for one song provided by host drum KCA Singers. During the event each category is highlighted in a non-contest style or traditional powwow style.
Southern Ute Royalty and visiting royalty participated in the Head Lady’s special contest, the ambassadors danced to multiple songs in honor of the Head Lady–Miss Indian New Mexico, Kelsey Quintana.
Winners of the Head Lady–Miss Indian New Mexico Kelsey Quintana–special, were Maleina Carel, Aubrey Keeswood, Shayne White Thunder, and Theoden Greany.
Head Man and Southern Ute Brave Henry Elkriver Whiteskunk II stands between his parents Daisy Eagle and Henry Whiteskunk during his giveaway special on Saturday, Jan.13, at the Multi-Purpose Facility Community Powwow.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
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The Multi-Purpose Facility welcomed surrounding community members to the Community Powwow on Saturday, Jan. 13, focusing on bringing locals together to enjoy each other’s company and dust off their regalia in lieu of the upcoming powwow season. This gathering featured various styles of dancing, and a variety of singing. Head staff included MC Marty Pinnecoose; Co-MC Stais Harlan; Head Lady Miss Indian New Mexico, Kelsey Quintana; Head Man Southern Ute Brave, Henry Elkriver Whiteskunk II; Head Gourd Dancer Bradley Hight; and Arena Director Henry Whiteskunk. 

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