UTTC International Powwow attendees share their rules for a fun and considerate event
The success of any powwow doesn’t just depend on the organizers, it also relies on people being considerate, polite and mindful of others. Whether you’re a diehard devotee of the Powwow Highway or a first-time visitor, we asked a few Natives at the 2025 UTTC International Powwow to share their favorite advice on making the event a good time for all involved.
And on the note of proper powwow etiquette, check out Buffalo Fire’s Teresa Lamsam’s excellent guide for further tips!
Video produced by Buffalo’s Fire senior reporter Brian Bull.
See also our powwow etiquette explainer.
An image from the UTTC International Powwow in Bismarck, North Dakota. Turtle Mountain softball players march onto the field for the United Tribes Legends Softball Tournament grand entry, Bismarck, North Dakota, Sept. 6, 2025. (Buffalo’s Fire Photo/Gabrielle Nelson)
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