FLC Hozhoni Days brings community together
Monday - April 30, 2018 by McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Southern Ute Museum Director, Linda Baker poses for a picture at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow on Saturday, April 14.
During Grand Entry at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow, a young fancy dancer makes his way onto the arena with other contestants on Saturday, April 14.
United States Navy Veteran, Raymond Baker carries in the American flag during the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow grand entry on Saturday, April 14 in the Fort Lewis College Whalen gymnasium.
Shaundai Poncho dances during grand entry on Friday, April 14 at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow at Fort Lewis College.
Ayah Rohde, dances with her grandmother during one of the intertribal songs at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow on Saturday, April 4 at Fort Lewis College.
Jr. Miss Southern Ute Alternate, Tauri Raines and Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Autumn Sage stand together at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow on Saturday, April 14.
Newly crowned 2018-2019 Miss Hozhoni, April Yazza and 2018- 2019 Miss Hozhoni 1st attendant, Lacey Tewanema stand together with Native American Center Director of the Diversity Collaborative, Liz Bahe, at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow on Saturday, April 14.
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Countless students, dancers and community members came together to celebrate the diversity of the powwow lifestyle at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow & Pageant. This year the powwow was held Friday, April 13 — Saturday, April 14 in Fort Lewis College’s Whalen Gymnasium. Special dance and drum contests were held throughout both days by the Wanbli Ota Club and the Head Staff.