The student-led organization Wanbli Ota of Fort Lewis College hosted the 59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow this past weekend on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at the Whalen Gymnasium. For generations students have been organizing this event, bringing the opportunity for dancers and singers to showcase their styles at the school, continuing to acknowledge the neighboring Tribal communities and all Native students at Fort Lewis College.
Local and visiting dancers fill the Whalen Gym for the 59th Annual Hozhoni Days on Saturday, March 29 for Grand Entry.
Veterans post the colors during Saturday evening’s Grand Entry.
Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz greets arena director Kenny Brown Sr. following Saturday’s Grand Entry during the 59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow.
Tiny tots and their families hit the floor on Friday, March 28 ahead of the competition dancing.
Dancers and singers throughout Indian Country made their way to Durango, Colo. for a weekend of competition dancing and singing at the Fort Lewis College.
Men’s Traditional dancers go head-to-head and showcase their styles during competitions on Saturday evening in the Whalen Gymnasium.
Men’s Traditional Dancer competes at the 59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow on Saturday, March 29 at Fort Lewis College.
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
