Where:
University of Montana - Adam Center
S Van Buren Ave Missoula, MT
Description:
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.
2026 Grand Entry times:
Friday, April 17th – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18th– 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
2024-2025 Royalty:
Miss Kyiyo – Gracie-Bell Reed
Jr. Miss Kyiyo – Averiona Skunkcap
Little Miss Kyiyo –Kayleah Cummins
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-5th)
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