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S moke S ignals AUGUST 1, 2017 17 Campers allowed to stay Sunday night POWWOW continued from front page split in half with an 18- to 35-year- old category and a 36- to 50-year- old category. Golden Age remains older than 50. “Tribal Council supported addi- tional funding to increase oppor- tunities to attract participants to our event,” Ainam said. “Many pow- wows have moved to a junior adult and senior adult so 28 year olds are not competing against 49 year olds. As you are aware, last year our event was heavily impacted by competing powwows in our region.” Last year’s Contest Powwow drew 171 dancers, down from the usually more than 200 who regu- larly attend. The new dance categories in- crease the total prize money in all the dance categories to almost $50,000. The numerous dance con- tests will feature first-place prizes from $1,000 to $150 depending on age categories. Other than that, the Contest winning $8,000. Camping will be avail- able at Uyxat Powwow G rou n d f or $ 5 w ith parking. Daily parking will be $1 or a canned food donation, and weekend parking pass- es will be $3. Campers will be al- lowed to stay overnight on Sunday to view the eclipse on Monday morning and help pre- vent congestion on local roadways. However, no new campers will be allowed at the powwow grounds after Saturday. A shuttle will be Smoke Signals file photos available from Spirit Dancers participate in an Intertribal dance during the 2016 Confederated Tribes of Grand Mountain Casino to Ronde Contest Powwow held at Uyxat Powwow Grounds. This year’s Contest Powwow is the powwow grounds. To inquire about room Friday through Sunday, Aug. 18-20. availability, contact the casino at 800-760-7977. Powwow is business as usual. Oth- Head staff will include master of In addition, the Tribe’s Recreation er grand entries are scheduled for ceremonies Casey Wallahee, arena Department will continue its Native 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, and 1 and director Fred Ike Jr., head dance Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tourna- judge Charlie Tailfeathers, head 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. ment for co-ed teams of youth in drum judge Chase Sayer and host middle school or high school. Teams drum Blackstone. are limited to four members. Specials will include a men’s All teams must have a coach who fancy sponsored by the Native is 18 or older. There will be a three- Wellness Institute of Gresham point contest and prizes for first, with a $1,000 first-place prize, a second and third place. School Is Cool dance sponsored by Team registration is required by the Tribal Education Committee, Friday, Aug. 11. a Round Bustle/Chicken dance Per cultural practice, no drugs, with an $800 first-place prize and alcohol or firearms are allowed a Women’s Basket Cap dance with at the event and displaying gang an $800 first-place prize. affiliation is not permitted at the The Drum Contest will award Contest Powwow. $20,000 total with first-place drum Savannah Ingram dances during the 2016 Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Contest Powwow held at Uyxat Powwow Grounds. Hoop for Health! 2017 When: August 18th-20th Tournament times: Friday, Aug. 18 | 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 | 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday Aug. 20 | 8 a.m.- Until finished (If needed) Who can play: Coed Middle school and High school brackets (teams of 4) 2016-2017 school year, must bring ID. Where: Cost: 'Uyxat Pow Wow Grounds - Grand Ronde, Oregon Free! 3 point contest | Prizes for 3 point contest, 1st, and 2nd place teams! All teams must have a coach, 18 years or older | Limited Team spots available! Presentation on healthy lifestyle awareness! *Deadline to Register Aug 11th* To register a team Contact Harris Reibach: 503-879-1369 Recreation Department Ad created by George Valdez
