Theme: 50 th Anniversary Powwow Agenda Friday, April 6 th Grand Entry at 6:00 pm. Social dances and exhibitions for all ages. o Cake Walk for a 55 TV -$5.00 a ticket o Tiny Tot s hosted by Head Woman Dancer, Kaitlyn Hugs o Owl Dance o Full Regalia Rabbit Dance: 1 st Place for luggage set, 2 nd Place powwow chairs o Hat & Boot o MSUB student, staff, faculty, administrator s Round Dance o Women s Bling Earring Contest o Best Bling Earrings o Best Adult Grand Entry Dancer (Men and Women) Saturday, April 7 th American Indian Alumni Breakfast at 10:00 am in the Rimrock Café (Cafeteria), Banquet rooms A & B. Grand Entry at noon Best Adult Grand Entry Dancer (Men and Women) Tiny Tot s hosted by St. Vincent Healthcare Honor Song for EMC/MSUB American Indian Alumni Walk for a 55 TV - $5.00 a ticket Jr. and Teen Boy s dance for a TV and Bike Longest Hair: Males and Females Push Dance Oklahoma Two Step Team Dance Gourd Dance at 5:00 pm Drummer Dance Roll Call at 6:00 pm Best Beaded Medallion Chicken Dance Jr. and Teen Girl s dance for a TV and Bike Women s Dance for a TV and Bike Veteran s Dance April 6 th and 7 th, 2018 Page 1
Best Beaded Buckle Men s Dance for a TV and Bike Women s Traditional Special hosted by Head Woman Dancer, Kaitlyn Hugs. Junior Boys Traditional Special hosted by Head Man Dancer, Michael Comes At Night Clown Dance Head Staff: Head Gourd Dancer: Fred Charette, Turtle Mountain Chippewa Head Man Dancer: Michael Comes At Night, Blackfeet, MSUB Alumnus Head Woman Dancer: Kaitlyn Hugs, Crow, MSUB student Arena Director: Terry Brockie, Aaniiih, MSUB Alumnus Announcer: Kasey Nicholson, Aaniih, MSUB Alumnus Friday Prayer: Pastor Michael Mulberry, Billing First Congregational Church Saturday Prayer: Pastor, Josh Charette, Turtle Mountain Chippewa, Great Plains Gathering Eagle Staff Carrier: Chancellor Ron Larsen Color Guards: Northern Cheyenne Veterans and Crow Veterans Special Activities: American Indian graduating seniors will be gifted with a tee shirt and asked to participate in one or both of the Grand Entries. Live video streaming will be provided for three hours on Friday (6:00 p.m. to 9:00) and three on Saturday (6:00 p.m. to 9:00). Digital Storytelling sponsored by Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council on Thursday, April 5 th, 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, April 6 th, 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. Location TBA Live Concert in Petro Theater on Friday, April 6 th, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. Scatter Their Own, is an Alter-Native Rock Duo of Oglala Lakota ancestry from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Arterial Drive, a local Billings band will open for Scatter Their Own. Save Our Sisters Dress Exhibit by Marita Growning Thunder in Alterowitz gym during the powwow. Exhibit hours are 6:00 to 10:00 on Friday, April 6 th and noon to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 th. Middle School (7 th and 8 th grade boys and girls) Basketball Tournament on April 6 th and 7 th in the Alterowitz lower gym. Contact Brennon Chesarek at brennonzo0623@gmail.com. Instructional Activities: April 6 th and 7 th, 2018 Page 2
200 volunteers including students, staff, faculty, and community members will host the powwow that serves an audience of 2,800 over two days for a total of 22 event hours. Student coordinators lead vital components of the powwow o Roman Fisher, Northern Cheyenne, MSUB student, Powwow Assistant o Ashler Bear Crane, Crow, City College Welding student, Security Supervisor o Kaitlin Hugs, Crow, MSUB student, Public Relations and Production Assistant o Jerelle Big Hair, Crow, MSUB Student, Audience Manager o Rexx Brady, Northern Cheyenne, MSUB Student, Audience Manager o Iris Three Irons, Crow, MSUB Student, Elder Area Supervisor o Kinsley Walks Along, Northern Cheyenne, Registration o Alona Bailey, Native American, Registration o Bronson Bird in Ground, Crow, Security o Heather Beaumont, Crow, Volunteer Coordinator o Bonnie Beth, MSUB Alumna, Dress Exhibit Curator o Bobbi Limberhand, Northern Cheyenne, Publicity o Jared Eves, Native American, Equipment Coordinator o Johnny Talawyma, Crow, Hospitality Coordinator o Danette Stephan, Native American, Blog Editor o Tyronne Woodenlegs, Northern Cheyenne, Grand Entry Coordinator o The following students are earning academic credit for their role with the powwow: Brennon Chesarek, Crow, Live Video Streaming production Bailey Nedens, Native American Studies minor, Donation Coordinator Kylee Knobloch, Northern Cheyenne, Concert Coordinator Leanne Tombrink, Native American, Vendor Coordinator Grand Entry will include 50 flags representing the U.S.A., MT, every branch of the military, all of Montana s Tribes, 20 international countries, and five MSUB colleges. Websites: To register please visit www.msubillings.edu/americanindian/powwow.htm Email: MSUBPowWow@msubillings.edu or call (406) 657-2182 Live video streaming URL/website: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/msubadmin/, or http://stretchinternet.com/flash/player/embed_live3.php?stream=msubvideo2&width=1280&height=720 Find us on Facebook at Native American Achievement Center at Montana State University Billings April 6 th and 7 th, 2018 Page 3
Partners: Intertribal Indian Club Billings School District II Great Plains Gathering Church St. Vincent Healthcare Smoke Signals Associated Students of MSUB (student government) Chancellor s office MSUB Foundation Dr. Johnel Barcus, Native American Studies MSUB Powwow Committee Native American Achievement Center All the volunteers who are critical to running this event! Dance Contest Sponsors: Women s Traditional: sponsored by Kaitlin Hugs, Head Woman Dancer Junior Boys Traditional: sponsored by Michael Comes At Night, Head Man Dancer Tiny Tots Friday: Sponsored by Kaitlin Hugs, Head Woman Dancer Tiny Tots Saturday: Sponsored by St. Vincent Healthcare Drums: Drummers bring your own chairs First 16 Drums will be paid. Vendors: 18 Vendor booths available for rent. Contact Leanne Tombrink at, leannetombrink@gmail.com, or powwow@msubillings.edu. Booth spaces are $150.00 for the weekend with one table. Two tables are $175.00 for the weekend. VIP Reserved Seating Elders: Elders are welcome to bring their own chairs. Elders 65 and older are invited to sit in the VIP Elder area. One care attendant may join you. No children are allowed in this special seating section. College students will serve as your hosts to provide treats, comfort items, and gifts throughout the powwow. April 6 th and 7 th, 2018 Page 4
Grandparents with Children: The first section of the lower bleachers at the entrance to the gym are reserved for grandparents with children. Event staff will help direct you to this reserved section of seating. Mobility Empowered: The floor area on the northwest side of the gym is reserved for persons with mobility equipment such as wheel chairs. The space is very limited. We ask that only one care attendant sit in this area. Event staff will help direct you to this reserved section of seating. April 6 th and 7 th, 2018 Page 5