The Multi-Purpose Facility hosted the Honor Our Youth Powwow on Saturday, Jan. 17 in Ignacio, with head staff including Catching Eagle singers, youth emcee Meskvlwv Wesley, emcee Micco Wesley, arena director Phillip Moosomin, Southern Ute Veterans Association, Theoden Greany, Bayleigh Paige Littlebear, Mark Wing, and Cassandra Atencio. This youth powwow gave the opportunity for Indigenous youth to shadow in the different roles of powwow including; emcee, color guard, head dancer positions, singing and dancing. Throughout the night families enjoyed intertribal dancing, exhibition dancing, musical chairs, cake walks, and an afternoon potluck feed.
Southern Ute Veterans Association members help guide Tenetke Wesley (US flag) and Jai’Markus Height (Southern Ute flag) as they present the flags during Grand Entry, learning the role and responsibilities of the color guard in powwow.
Southern Ute Royalty and visiting royalty gathered following the evening grand entry during the Honor Our Youth Powwow.
Host drum, Catching Eagle sings an intertribal song for all in attendance to come out to the dance floor.
Children and families try their luck in the Cake Walk dance during the Honor Our Youth Powwow. Moving to the beat of a round dance song, dancers hope to land on the lucky numbered plate for a chance at a free dessert.
Spectators watched closely as the adults took their turn, having some fun during the musical chairs special at the Honor Our Youth Powwow. With a night full of games, singing and dancing, attendees were able to enjoy themselves.
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
