29th Annual Contest Powwow and Art Market
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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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April 21-23, 2023
With our prayers, good intentions and thoughts, we are hosting our 29th Annual Powwow. 
​
Northside Aztlan Community Center
112 E. Willow Street
Fort Collins, Colorado  80524

****We will follow Larimer County/HPE guidelines and restrictions for Covid-19 safety.  Updates will be posted.****​

Schedule of Events - tentative
Friday:
 
4:00 p.m.
Ground Blessing
5:00 p.m.
Gourd Dance
7:00 p.m.
Grand Entry
10:00 p.m.
Powwow Concludes
Saturday:
 
Sunday:
 
Time 
 Event
Time 
Event 
10:00 a.m.
Gourd Dance
10:00 a.m.
Gourd Dance
1:00 p.m.
Grand Entry
12:00 p.m.
Grand Entry
5:00 p.m.
Feed 
~6:00 p.m.
Powwow Concludes
5:30 p.m.
Gourd Dance
 
 
7:00 p.m.
Grand Entry
 
 
10:00 p.m.
Powwow Concludes
 
 
  • Arts and Crafts Vendors will be open for business: Friday - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday - 10:00 a.m.; and Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
  • The Native food concession will open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday; 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
2022-23 Princess
Miss Nizhoni Norwood, Navajo
2022-23 Honored Organization
CSU Native American Cultural Center
Host Southern Drum
Bad Company, OK
Host Northern Drum
Meskwaki Nation, IA
Northern MC
Corky Oldhorn, Crow - Dunmore, MT
Southern MC
Wilbur Bull Coming, Cheyenne - Hammon, OK
Arena Director
Randy Medicine Bear, Rosebud Lakota​ - Loveland, CO
Head Gourd Dancer
Overton Sankey, Cheyenne & Arapaho - Barefoot Park, OK
Color Guard
Arapaho Warriors, Cpl. Billy Farris Legion Post #96, Wind River Indian Reservation, WY
Invited Drum
Red Spirit, UT
Invited Drum
Yellow Jacket, CO
Head Cooks
Morgan Family, Navajo/Zuni, NM
Special contests
  • Princess Special - In honor of Nizhoni Norwood
    - Jr. Girls' Fancy Shawl - 1st - $100; 2nd - $75; 3rd - $50
    - Teen Girls' Fancy Shawl - 1st - $150; 2nd - $100; 3rd - $50
  • Jr. Girls Combined - Entering the Circle - In honor of Kilea Rockwell
    1st - $100; 2nd - $75; 3rd - $50
  • Sweetheart Special (Two-step) - In honor of Daniela and Zach (Volunteer Coordinators) - Committee Honorees
    1st - $300; 2nd - $200; 3rd - $100
  • Encouragement Dance (current college students or recent high school graduates) - In honor of the CSU Native American Cultural Center (Honored Organization 2022-23.
    - Men's Combined - 1st - Pendleton Blanket; Consolations
    - Women's Combined - 1st  - Pendleton Blanket; Consolations
  • other special contests tba
Dancers
  • Registration will open at ~4:00 p.m. on Friday and close at 12:45 on Saturday.
  • FREE admission for registered dancers and singers.  PLEASE use the dancer/singer entrance on northeast side of gym.
  • Point System will be used.
  • Contestants must be in three Grand Entries to be eligible for prize money.

  • Contest payouts: TBD

  • Dance Categories: (tentative)
  • Golden Age: (50 and older)
    • Men
    • Women
  • Adults (18 - 49)
    • Men's: Fancy, Grass, Northern Traditional, Southern Straight
    • Women's: Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional
  • 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
  • Due to space limitations and COVID safety, only 3 visiting drum groups will be allowed.  Thank you for your cooperation.
  • Chairs for singers and PA System will be provided.
Arts and Crafts Vendors
  • Contact:  Meg at (970) 493-6470.
  • $125 for 10x10 space - Applications are due by March 31, 2023.
  • Tables and chairs available for RENT.
  • Application with Vendor Agreement 
Admission
  • Ages:  13 and older - $6/day or $12/weekend
  • Ages:  6-12 - $3/day or $6/weekend
  • Ages:  5 and younger - Free
  • Registered Dancers and Singers:  Free
  • Public is Invited!! Everyone is welcome!  We will follow Larimer County COVID restrictions.  Masks will be available at the entrance.
  • Bring your own lawn chairs.
  • Admission fees pay for the rental fees and insurance.
Picture
Everyone is welcome!
Lodging
Co-Sponsors
  • First Nations Development Institute
  • BIPOC Alliance
  • Bohemian Foundation
  • City of Fort Collins Fort Fund
  • Colorado Creative Industries
  • City of Fort Collins Department of Recreation
  • City of Fort Collins Department of Environmental Services
  • City of Fort Collins Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Trees, Water & People
Powwow Disclaimer
The Committee, Sponsors, Head Staff, NACC 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. 

****Please NOTE:
  • We are working hard to make this powwow a reality.  We will follow Larimer County COVID Guidelines.
  • Masks will be available at the door.
  • Social distancing encouraged, if possible. We know this is a big family reunion, but please protect one another.  Please bring your hand sanitizers.
  • If you haven't been vaccinated, please strongly consider it. We want everyone to be safe, and this will help.
  • We are 100% following Larimer County/HPE guidelines and COVID-19 restrictions. 

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