2019 Prairie Island Dakota Memorial Day Pow Wow
Join us for the annual Prairie Island Dakota Memorial Day Pow Wow on May 25-26, 2019 at the Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi Grounds in Welch, Minnesota. Come to watch, listen and feel Native American culture and history come to life. Visit the many vendor booths or try a variety of Native foods that are available. The Prairie Island Dakota Memorial Day Pow Wow celebration is held outdoors next to Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Admission to the Wacipi Celebration is free and open to all ages.
Prairie Island Dakota Memorial Day Pow Wow
All dancers will receive day money. The first five drum groups will be paid for the weekend. All registered drums must have at least five singers.
Public Welcome – Free Admission
Grand Entries
Saturday 1:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Pow Wow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: To Be Announced
Host Drum: To Be Announced
Arena Director: To Be Announced
Location
Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi Grounds
1158 Island Lake Blvd
Welch, MN 55089
For More Information: Call (651) 267-4020; Email communications@piic.org
Prairie Island Dakota Memorial Day Pow Wow Mini Gallery
What is a Pow Wow (Wacipi)?
Sometimes called Wacipi (pronounced Wa chee pee), the powwow is a traditional Native American cultural celebration where the generations gather to socialize, dance, sing, visit, renew old friendships and make new ones. In Dakota language, the word “Wacipi” literally means “they dance.” Often held over a weekend, a Powwow is filled with songs and dances, singers with drums, and dancers in their regalia. Regalia (pronounced Re gail ya) is the proper term used to describe the highly decorated clothing worn by the powwow dancers.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Prairie Island Dakota Memorial Day Pow Wow on the Memorial Day Weekend at the Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi Grounds in Welch, Minnesota.
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