University of Colorado Boulder
Fall 2024 Powwow Information Page
September 28
The University of Colorado Boulder’s Native students will be hosting a powwow on Saturday, September 28. The powwow will be held on Farrand Field, doors will open at 8:00 am and Grand Entry will begin at 11:00 am.
To register for our listserv, click on the link below.
Note: if you are a registered dancer, Head Staff, drummer, volunteer, or vendor/organization, you will automatically be put on the listserv. This registration is only for those who will be attendees.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact cnais@colorado.edu or lila.crank@colorado.edu with any questions. You can also call Lila Crank at 303-956-6622 if you would like to register over the phone.
Sourdough bread, cheesecakes, and more!
HEAD STAFF
Master of Ceremonies:
Steven LaPointe
Spiritual Advisor:
Marty ChaseAlone
Arena Director:
Phil Gover
Head Woman:
Rebekah HorseChief
Head Man:
Phillip Moosomin
Head Young Woman:
Maya Contreras
Head Young Man:
JaRon Fowler
Color Guard:
Arapaho Color Guard &
Native American Women Warriors
Apply to be a dance judge (see on first page)
DRUMS
Northern Drum:
Drifting Bull
Southern Drum:
Shield Chief
Other drum groups are welcome
Minimum three singers
First four visiting drums to sign up at the arena will receive a gift card
CONTESTS
Tiny Tot - $5/Participant
Jr Division - Girls ($60, $40, $20 )
Jr Division - Boys ($60, $40, $20 )
Teen Division - Girls ($100, $80, $60)
Teen Division - Boys ($100, $80, $60)
Adult Division - Women's ($120, $100, $80)
Adult Division - Men's ($120, $100, $80)
Elders Division - Women's ($120, $100, $80)
Elders Division - Men's ($120, $100, $80)
SCHEDULE
8:00 am | Vendor Set-up |
9:30 am | Music Performance by Tony Crank |
11:00 am | Grand Entry Invocation Flag Song Victory Song |
11:45 am | Welcoming by Spiritual Advisor & Benny Shendo Two rounds of intertribals |
12:30 pm | Dance Contests Begin Tiny Tots Combined |
1:00 pm | Jr. Dance Categories Jr. Girl’s Traditional Jr. Girls Jingle Jr. Girl’s Fancy Jr. Boy’s Traditional Jr. Boy’s Grass Jr. Boy’s Fancy |
2:00 pm | Round of Intertribals Teen Dance Categories (two songs) Teen Girl’s Traditional Teen Girl’s Jingle Teen Girl’s Fancy Teen Boy’s Traditional Teen Boy’s Grass Teen Boy’s Fancy |
3:00 pm | Two Rounds of Intertribals Golden Age Combined Categories Golden Age Women’s Combined Golden Age Men’s Combined |
3:30 pm | Introduction of CU Students, Alumni |
4;00 pm | Two Rounds of Intertribals |
4:45 pm | Adult Division (two songs) Women’s Traditional Women’s Jingle Women’s Fancy Men’s Chicken Men’s Traditional Men’s Grass Men’s Fancy |
5:45 pm | Round of Intertribals |
6:30 pm | Post colors and Announcement of Competition Winners |
7:00 pm | Powwow Concludes |
Head Staff and Honored Guests Registration
We are honored to host Head Staff from across the country. We also have Honored Guests who will be recognized during the powwow, but are not part of the powwow (invite only).
If you fall into one of these two categories, please follow this form to process your payment or go to tinyurl.com/mr8k9pwb
At this time, we are looking for Head Staff positions, including: Spiritual Advisor, Head Man, Master of Ceremonies, and Head Judges. If you would like to nominate someone for any of these positions, please reach out to lila.crank@colorado.edu.
Dancer Registration
We look forward to hosting many talented powwow dancers to join us. Please use the link below to sign up as a dancer.
The first 80 dancers will be paid $20 and you are will automatically be put on a waitlist if you are not part of the first 80.
Drums Registration
We look forward to hosting drums to join us in addition to our Southern and Northern Drums.
Please use the link below to sign up for a Drum Group.
*Note: Please only have the leader of your Drum Group fill out a form for the entire group.
Volunteer Registration
Volunteers are an invaluable part of making the powwow run smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering, you can visit the link below, which includes shift descriptions and times, as well as volunteer training sign-ups.
Vendor and Tabling Applications
We are looking forward to hosting 20 total tabling/vendor booths.
Vendors and organizations are welcome to apply and we will review your application. We are prioritizing organizations that serve Native peoples, especially young adults, and vendors that are Native-owned. Please use the link below to register.