Powwow returns to Sioux Valley
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This article was published 25/08/2022 (755 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Competitive Indigenous dancers gathered on Friday evening for the start of the annual Dakota Oyate Wacipi at Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.
A variety of talent and ages was on display during the evening, and Brandon Sun photographer Tim Smith was on scene to capture the event.
The following is a selection of his images from that night.
Paris Thompson, of Winnipeg, dances while waiting to take part in the Grand Entry at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Powwow Friday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Quentin PJ Tootoosis, of Poundmaker First Nation, is photographed in his regalia prior to the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Powwow Friday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Quentin PJ Tootoosis, of Poundmaker First Nation, finishes putting on his regalia prior to the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Powwow Friday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Sandi Leithwoot, of Brandon, holds a puppy while watching the Grand Entry at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Powwow Friday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Fawn Meshake helps her husband Preston Kashkish attach plumes to his regalia at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Powwow Friday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Selena Hanska of Birdtail First Nation does her hair while getting ready for the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Pow Wow on Friday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
