Join us for the 40th Annual Standing Arrow Powwow on July 13-16, 2017 at the Elmo Powwow Grounds in Elmo, Montana. The Standing Arrow Powwow will bring dancers, drummers, vendors and visitors from many states, including Canada, to Elmo the third weekend in July, when the Kootenai nation and its Kootenai Cultural Committee once again hosts the Standing Arrow Powwow. All nations and the general public are welcome to enjoy the gathering and experience the sights, sounds and smells found only at powwows.
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The large powwow arbor, along with its closeness to Flathead Lake, makes the Standing Arrow Powwow a favorite with many powwow families. Campers, tents and tipis are welcome (tipi poles are provided). People come to powwows for many reasons, some to participate, to enjoy and celebrate their culture. Other come as visitors to get a look at another way of life. Whatever your reason for coming to the Standing Arrow Powwow, you are sure to feel welcome and to enjoy the family friendly event and weekend.
The fun begins at 11 a.m. and there will be potluck barbecue so Yellowman invited the community to come and bring a dish to share. Tribal health social services will be available to provide information on what they offer. There will be native games and Kootenai language as well as other activities, Yellowman added.
Facilities: Tipi poles, firewood and showers for campers are provided. For people craving an Indian taco or some frybread and chokecherry jelly, there will be lots of food vendors. Other vendors wlll offer jewelry, beads, clothing and Native crafts.
Powwow Schedule
Thursday Youth Day
Language, Cultural Activities, Breakfast & Barbecue. Ages 6-8, registration begins at noon.
Friday: Grand Entry 7:00 pm
Saturday: Grand Entries: 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday: Grand Entry: 2:00 pm
Standing Arrow Powwow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: To be announced
Host Drum: To be announced
Visiting Host Drum: To be announced
Head Man: To be announced
Head Woman: To be announced
Drum Contest Payouts 1st thru 5th: $5000 $4000 $3000 $2000 $1000
Specials & Other Activities (subject to change)
Team Dance Special – 4 persons team (Saturday Night)
Stick Game Tournament
Pow Wow Parade 11am – Saturday Morning
Miss Kootenai Contest
Mr. Kootenai Warrior Category – Ages 6-18 yrs. old
Location
Elmo Powwow Grounds
US 93
Elmo, MT 59915
About the Kootenai Nation
The Kootenai share sovereignty on the Flathead Indian Reservation with the Salish and Pend Oreille people. Together they form the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Culturally, however, they are distinct. The Kootenai or Ktunaxa tongue is a language isolate, unrelated to any language in the world.
Mark your calendar today so your don’t miss the next Standing Arrow Powwow at the Elmo Powwow Grounds in Elmo, MT.