28th Annual Spring Contest Powwow

NCIPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  If you would like to help with this year's powwow, you may donate here.

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May 2-3, 2020
Northside Aztlan Community Center
112 Willow Street
Fort Collins, Colorado

Schedule of Events

Saturday:		Sunday:
9:30 a.m.	Ground Blessing	10:00 a.m.	Gourd Dance
10:00 a.m.	Gourd Dance	12:00 noon	Grand Entry
1:00 p.m.	Grand Entry	~7:00 p.m.	Powwow Concludes
5:00 p.m.	Supper Break - Feed*
5:30 p.m.	Gourd Dance
7:00 p.m.	Grand Entry

• Arts and Crafts Vendors will be open for business: Saturday - 10:00 a.m.; and Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
  
• The Native food concession will open at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Menu includes Indian Tacos, frybread, beef stew, and frito pie.
• These times are approximate.  Due to the numbers of people involved in the powwow, we will try our best to begin as close as possible to the scheduled times.
  

Head Staff

Position	Head Staff
2019-20 Princess	Miss JaclynSue Teague, Ute
2019-20 Honored Couple	Randy and Lorinda Medicine Bear
Host Northern Drum	tba
Host Southern Drum	tba
Master of Ceremonies	Corky Oldhorn, Crow
Arena Director	Randy Medicine Bear, Rosebud Lakota
Gourd Dance Announcer	tba
Head Gourd Dancer	tba
Color Guard	tba

Special contests

• Princess Special - In honor of JackieSue Teague
  Jr. Girls Traditional
  
• Appreciation Special - In honor of Rose Farley's academic achievements
  category and prize money tbd

Dancers:

• Registration will open at ~9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
• PLEASE use the dancer/singer entrance on the NE side of the gymnasium.
• FREE admission for registered dancers and singers.
• Point System will be used.
• Contestants must be in two Grand Entries to be eligible for prize money.

• Contest payouts: TBA

• Dance Categories: (tentative)

• Golden Age: (50 and older)
  • Men
  • Women
• Adults (18 - 49)
  • Men's: Fancy, Grass, Traditional (combined N&S)
  • Women's: Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Traditional (combined N&S)
• Teens (13-17)
  • Boys': Fancy, Grass, Traditional (combined N & S)
  • Girls': Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Traditional (combined N & S)
• Juniors (6-12)
  • Boys': Fancy, Grass, Traditional (combined N & S)
  • Girls': Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Traditional (combined N & S)
• Tiny Tots (5 and younger)
  • Day Money split

Drums:

• Session pay for first 10 visiting drum groups registered.
• PA System will be provided.

Arts and Crafts Vendors:

• Contact:  Meg at (970) 493-6470.
• Application with Vendor Agreement
  

Admission:

• Ages:  13 and older - $6/day or $10/weekend
• Ages:  6-12 - $3/day or $5/weekend
• Ages:  5 and younger - Free
• Registered Dancers and Singers:  Free
• Public is Invited!! Everyone is welcome!
• Bring your own lawn chairs.
• Admission fees pay for the building rental fee and the insurance.

Everyone is welcome!

Lodging:

• HOST Facility: TBA
• List of Fort Collins lodging facilities.
• Official Hotel Reservation Service for the State of Colorado

Co-Sponsors:

• JackieSue Teague and Family
• Randy and Lorinda Medicine Bear and Family
  

Powwow Disclaimer:

The Committee, Sponsors, Head Staff, Northside Aztlan Community Center staff, or wonderful volunteers of this event are not responsible for accidents, injuries, short-funded travelers, stolen or lost articles, or damage to personal belongings. This is a family event. Alcohol/drugs/weapons/disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited and this will be enforced.

Parents - we ask that you please watch your children. This is a large facility, and children need to be kept safe.