S moke S ignals
AUGUST 1, 2017
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Campers allowed to stay Sunday night
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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
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