Teton Powwow celebrates Indian cultures in Wyoming

 

JACKSON, WY – Central Wyoming College and Native American Jump Start present Teton Powwow: Celebration of American Indian Cultures, Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, 2022. Jackson Hole and the surrounding region are ancestral lands Indigenous Peoples and are valued for their rich natural and scenic resources. Indigenous knowledge keepers will share their rich culture, traditions, dance and history at the Annual Teton Powwow.

The public is invited to Saturday’s free events from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Snow King Events Center. This full-day celebration of American Indian culture will feature dancers, educational events, and workshops. Central Wyoming College’s Tribal Wisdom Society students and Native American Jump Start will collaborate to manage the powwow and educational area.

Participants from throughout the region will share their talents and knowledge in many traditional and contemporary dance forms. The Cultural Education area opens at 10 a.m. and will showcase American Indian workshops on bison reintroduction, storytelling, hand games, and sign language.

There will be arts and crafts booths including Wind River Reservation representatives who will share information on food sovereignty and natural resources. Native American food vendors will offer a variety of delectable food options.

The colorful Grand Entry begins at 12 p.m. with an all ages Powwow dance competition in categories including Mens/Teens/Boys Traditional Dance, Chicken Dance, Fancy Dance, Jingle Dance, and Grass Dance, Womens/Teens/Girls Traditional Dress, Buckskin Dress, Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl. Founder of Native American Jump Start Founder Scott Evans says this event will enhance the community.

Beverly Larvie Medhaug and her grandson Hokie Lehauli. Hokie is the head little boy dancer for the 2022 Teton Powwow. Bev is the NAJS honoree at the 2022 Teton Powwow

“We are super happy to be bringing cultural diversity to Jackson and help break down age old stereotypical divisions among people,” says Scott Evans, Founder of Native American Jump Start. “The 2022 Teton Powwow will be uniquely beautiful and add to the fabric of Jackson Hole

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