Uttc To Host All-school Powwow Honoring Celebration May 7
Registration begins at 5 p.m. at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, with grand entry set for 7 p.m.
United Tribes Technical College will host its 2026 All-School Powwow Honoring Celebration on Thursday, May 7, at the James Henry Gymnasium in Bismarck, according to an event flyer. Registration and vendor setup begin at 5 p.m., with boxed lunches available at 5:30 p.m. Grand entry is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The event will include dance competitions for multiple age groups, a drum split of $5,000 and specials such as the all-school honoring, Kahomni dance contest and potato dance, according to the flyer. Russ McDonald and Charles Walker will serve as masters of ceremony. Caelen Johnes is listed as men’s head judge and Alyssa Hawkins as women’s head judge. Jana Wolf Necklace is scheduled as the sobriety speaker.
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