Join Salish Kootenai College (SKC) May 17th and 18th for a weekend of celebration at the 2024 Graduate Honoring PowWow! Powwows are vibrant gatherings that weave together dance, song, and community spirit. Witness the energy of the Grand Entry, featuring a special tribute to SKC graduates alongside local headstart, elementary, and high school graduates. The powwow floor comes alive with a kaleidoscope of colors as dancers of all ages, from Tiny Tots to Golden Age, showcase their talents in various dance styles. This is a cultural celebration not to be missed!
Master of Ceremonies: Alex Shepherd
Arena Director: AJ McDonald
Head Woman Dancer: Alana Earthboy
Head Man Dancer: William Mesteth Jr.
SKC powwow is not responsible for lost or stolen items, accidents or injuries.
No alcohol or drugs are allowed.
Event Contacts
Event Info
Allen Addison: 406-275-4980
Lindy Warden: 406-275-4028
Email: powwow@skc.edu
Vendor Info
SKC AIBL Club aibl@student.skc.edu
Schedule of Events
3:00 PM
Vendors OK to begin set up
Sound Checks
5:00 to 6:45 PM
Registration open - Doors open to the public
6:30 PM
Dr. Sandra Boham Special - SKC Ambassador announced
6:45 PM
Registration Closes/Drum Roll Call
7:00 PM
Grand Entry
Welcome, Prayer
Introduction of Royalty
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Registration reopens
Intertribal Dancing / Announce Graduates to start lining up
8:00 PM
Graduate Honor Ceremony
Intertribal Dancing
Tiny Tots
Intertribal Dancing
Golden Age, non-contest
Jr Girls: fancy, jingle, traditional - contest 1
Jr Boys: fancy, grass, traditional - contest 1
Teen Girls: fancy, jingle, traditional - contest 1
Teen Boys: fancy, grass, prairie chicken, traditional - contest 1
Intertribal Dancing
Golden Age Men: combined - contest 1
Golden Age Women: combined - contest 1
Mens: fancy, grass, prairie chicken, traditional - contest 1
Womens: fancy, jingle, traditional: Northern Cloth & Buckskin - contest 1
Intertribal Dancing
Jordan Stasso Men's Traditional Duck & Dive Special
Retire Colors
11:00 AM-12:45 PM
Registration open
12:45 PM
Drum Roll Call
1:00 PM
Grand Entry - Teens, Juniors & Tiny Tots then Adults
Welcome, Prayer
Introduction of Royalty
2:00- 4:00 PM
Registration reopens
2:00 PM
Intertribal Dancing
Tiny Tots
Golden Age, non-contest
Adult Women Exhibitions - combined women
Adult Men Exhibitions - combined men
Intertribal Dancing
Golden Age Women: combined - Contest Finals
Intertribal Dancing
Golden Age Men: combined - Contest Finals
Intertribal Dancing
Contest Finals for Jrs and Teens
Jr Girls: fancy, jingle, traditional - Contest Finals
Jr Boys: fancy, grass, traditional - Contest Finals
Intertribal Dancing
Teen Girls: fancy, jingle, traditional - Contest Finals
Teen Boys: fancy, grass, prairie chicken, traditional - Contest Finals
Intertribal/Social Dancing
Retire Colors
Dinner Break
6:45 PM
Drum Roll Call
7:00 PM
Grand Entry
Welcome, Prayer
Introduction of Royalty
7:30 PM
Intertribal Dancing
Tiny Tots
Golden Age, non-contest
Intertribal Dancing
Head Woman Dancer - Alana Earthboy's Jingle Special Teens & Up
Intertribal Dancing
Jr/Teen Girls: Combined exhibition
Jr/Teen Boys: Combined exhibition
Intertribal Dancing
Jr/Teen & Golden Age Contest Tie-Breakers if needed
Head Man Dancer - Will Mesteth's Men's Traditional Special
Intertribal Dancing
Contest Finals for Adults
Womens: fancy, jingle, traditional: Northern Cloth & Buckskin
Intertribal Dancing
Mens: fancy, grass, prairie chicken, traditional
Intertribal Dancing
Adult tie breakers (if needed)
Retire Colors
Announcement of Raffle Winners
Announcement of Contest Winners
Grand Entries
There will be three Grand Entries this PowWow weekend.
Friday, May 17th: 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 18th: 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Graduate Honoring
As we celebrate achievements, the 2024 Graduate Honoring PowWow shines a bright light on our graduating classes. SKC proudly honors its Class of 2024 alongside local graduates from Headstart, 8th grade, and high school during a special Grand Entry procession. This is a momentous occasion where graduating SKC students will receive their official graduation stoles and tassels, marking their academic journey. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the collective pride and celebrate the success of our future leaders!
Free Admissions and More
This is a celebration for our entire community and we're proud of every graduate of every school on our reservation. There is no barrier for participation or admission at our celebration. Come one, come all and enjoy this celebration.
Dancer Registration
Admission
Parking
Dance Categories
Tiny Tots (0-6)
Junior Girls (7-12)
Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
Junior Boys (7-12)
Fancy, Grass, Traditional
Teen Girls (13 -17)
Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
Teen Boys (13 -17)
Fancy, Grass, Traditional
Women’s (18 -54)
Fancy, Jingle, Traditional - Northern Cloth & Buckskin
Men’s (18 -54)
Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Prairie Chicken
Golden Age Women’s (55+)
Combined
Golden Age Men’s (55+)
Combined
Specials
Head Man
Men’s Traditional Special
Head Woman
All ages jingle special
Jordan Stasso
Men’s Traditional Duck n Dive Special
SKC PowWow Ambassador Competition
Open to Current, full-time SKC students ages 18-26.
Sponsored by SKC President Dr. Sandra Boham.
Drums
Host Drum selected each session.
First 10 registered drums to receive pay per session.
The SKC Graduate Honoring Powwow is excited to feature a professional photographer to capture the excitement of our dance competitions. These photos will primarily focus on the contest dancers in action.
Please be aware: Spectators and other non-contest dancers may be visible in the background of these photos.
We strive to capture the beauty and energy of the Powwow while respecting the privacy of all attendees.
If you have any concerns about your image being captured, please do not hesitate to politely inform our photographer.
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