Standing Rock Community School Powwow Set For May 9
Daylong event will feature grand entry, dance categories and community participation at SRCS
A powwow hosted by Standing Rock Community School is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, with grand entry from 12 to 7 p.m. and doors opening at 10 a.m., according to an event flyer. The event will include dance categories for golden age, adult, teen, junior and tiny tots, with listed prize amounts and a drum split of $5,000.
The flyer lists Charles Walker as announcer, Jerren Elk as arena director and Blas Castillo as drum keeper. Additional roles include Darrius Driver as SRCS Akichita, Wiiyowata Elk as SRCS Jr. Miss and Winter Penny as SRCS Little Miss. Sponsors include Standing Rock Community School, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and White Buffalo Foods, according to the flyer. Contact information for more details lists Rhonda White at 701-854-2137 or rhonda.white@k12.nd.us.
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