Preparing for powwow season

Friday - March 21, 2025 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Southern Ute Tribal member, Theoden Greany, exhibitions in the Men’s Fancy category on Saturday, March 15 at the MPF March Community Powwow. Greany practices his best moves ahead of the upcoming powwow season and Denver March Powwow where he will compete and continue to serve as an ambassador for the Tribe in his role as the Southern Ute Brave.
Roderick Walker
Ladies grab their shawls and dance during the second session of gourd dance on Saturday, during the MPF March Community Powwow.
Host northern drum, Shiprock Agency, sings the flag and victory songs during the Grand Entry on Saturday.
Grand Entry begins and dancers begin to fill the floor, this men’s traditional dancer leads the Southern Ute Veteran’s Association and all dancers during the MPF March Community Powwow.
Helaina Taylor gives a smile of excitement while hitting the dance floor on Saturday, March 15 during the MPF March Community Powwow.
Southern Ute Veteran’s Association Princess, Jazlynn Jacket gives her introduction to the audience alongside members of the Southern Ute Royalty and other visiting royalty.
Host southern drum, Southern Defiance, of Ft. Defiance Ariz. sing an intertribal song on Saturday, March 15 at the Multi-Purpose Facility March Community Powwow. The event was held to encourage all to prepare for the upcoming Denver March Powwow and the powwow season.
Jr. Boys Southern Straight dancer Roderick Walker dances during an exhibition on Saturday, March 15 at the MPF March Community Powwow.
Russell Blackbird, a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, dances in the second session of gourd dance during the MPF March Community Powwow, ahead of the Grand Entry of dancers and the potluck dinner.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Each year ahead of the powwow season, the Multi-Purpose Facility (MPF) hosts three community powwow events welcoming in new and experienced singers, dancers, and spectators to dust off their moccasins, warm up their voices and get into the powwow rhythm. On Saturday, March 15 the MPF March Community Powwow was a success, featuring two gourd dance sessions, potluck dinner, and Grand Entry of dancers. Sponsored by the MPF, attendees also enjoyed shopping with local vendors, a cake walk, free door prize raffle, and exhibition dancing. This event was held to encourage all to kick off their powwow season early, preparing for not only the upcoming Denver March Powwow but also other events leading into summer.  

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