55th Annual Kyiyo Pow Wow
April 19-20, 2024
The Annual Kyiyo Pow Wow Celebration is one of the oldest traditions of Kyiyo. The Annual Pow Wow Celebration unifies all Native Americans from across the nation in an event full of dancing, singing, and sharing of stories between all in attendance. The celebration is a time to preserve the rich heritage of Native Americans and renew the thoughts of the old traditions. The diversity of each tribe represented at our Pow Wow is shown within the dancing styles and traditional dress of the dancers. Although from a wide array of backgrounds, each dancer comes together to celebrate what their culture truly represents. Each year, our Pow Wow continues to grow which shows the power of our people and leaves the message that our culture will never die out.
Head Staff
Head Man – O'Shay Birdinground
Head Woman – Holly Old Crow
Master of Ceremony – Don Racine
Master of Ceremony – Elton Weasel Child
Honorary MC – Chief Earl Old Person
Arena Director – Walter Runsabove
Head Drum Judge - Chontay Mitchell
Head Dance Judge- Jeremy Shield
Host Drum- Black Lodge
Sound by Toxic Sound
2023-2024 Royalty
Miss Kyiyo – Ella Sherin
Jr. Miss Kyiyo – Cecelia Coon
Little Miss Kyiyo – Athaleah Cummins
Grand Entry Times
Friday, April 19th – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 20th– 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Admission Prices
Children 6 and Under & Seniors 65+ FREE
Drum Registration (10 Passes)- $50
Dancer Registration- $5
General Admission- $7 Friday Session
$12 for all day Saturday
OR $15 for Weekend Pass
Email kyiyo@umontana.edu for group discount rates!
Dance Categories
Men's and Women's Golden Age 55+ - Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken, Jingle
Adult Men's and Women's (ages 18-54) – Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken, Jingle
Teen Girls & Boys (ages 13-17) – Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken, Jingle
Junior Girls & Boys (ages 7-12) – Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken, Jingle
Tiny Tots (ages 6 & under) no contest, paid two sessions
Singing Contest (1st-3rd)
Specials
Outgoing Royalty
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Miss Kyiyo, Ella Sherin
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Contemporary v. Old Style Women's Fancy
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Jr. Miss Kyiyo, Cecelia Coon
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16+ Women’s All Around Quick Change Special
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Little Miss Kyiyo, Athaleah Cummins
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Tiny Tot Jingle
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Kyiyo Native American Student Association
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Hat and Boot Special
Scabbyrobe Family, In Honor of Brylen Inii Scabbyrobe
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Men's 18+ Prairie Chicken
Chief Earl Old Person Memorial Hand Drum Special
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1st-5th places
Head Woman, Holly Old Crow
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Women's Crow Style
Head Man, O'Shay Birdinground
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Men's Crow Style
Kyiyo Powwow 2017
Thank you Hawthorne Elementary students for the video, featuring 2017 Jr. Miss Kyiyo: Rhiannon Eaglespeaker.