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This article was published 17/07/2023 (1020 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
For three days this weekend, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation hosts its summer powwow event. Called the Dakota Oyate Wacipi, and held at the community’s Powwow grounds, the annual event draws together dancers from across the Prairie provinces, as well as the United States.
The powwow involves a community effort, including not only the dancers, but also those who work behind the scenes to make the weekend a success.
This year was particularly special as the community debuted a new Powwow arbour for the annual event. Dancing continued throughout the weekend.
Skylor Charbonneau of Belcourt, North Dakota prepares to take part in the teen boys traditional dance during the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Dakota Oyate Waciåevent. (Photos by Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Brandon Sun photographer Tim Smith visited Sioux Valley on Friday, the first night of the three-day powwow. Here is a selection of his favourite images.
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RIGHT: Dancers and drummers from all over took part in the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Dakota Oyate Wacipi Powwow on Friday evening.
ABOVE: Kori Waditaka, a jingle dancer from Wahpeton Dakota Nation, finishes getting ready for the Grand Entry at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Oyate Wacipi Powwow.
LEFT: Dancers prepare to take part in the Grand Entry.
BELOW: Carl Taylor, a Dakota Sioux from Portage la Prairie, helps his nephew Patrick Taylor Chaske, 11, get ready for the Grand Entry. Chaske has been dancing for three years and was dancing in the junior boys grass dance this weekend.
Carl Taylor, a Dakota Sioux from Portage la Prairie, helps his nephew Patrick Taylor Chaske, 11, get ready for the Grand Entry. Chaske has been dancing for three years and was dancing in the junior boys grass dance this weekend.
Dancers prepare to take part in the Grand Entry.