Time Out Wacipi powwow draws hundreds to Grand Forks event
The 54th annual event at the Alerus Center featured dance competitions, food and a shared meal as tribal communities gathered
Hundreds gathered April 17-18 at the Alerus Center for the 54th annual Time Out Wacipi Powwow, according to the Grand Forks Herald. The event, held at the venue for the second consecutive year, brought attendees from across the state to celebrate American Indian culture through dance and community activities.
The wacipi, which means powwow in the Lakota/Dakota language, featured dance competitions, a food truck and a shared community meal on opening day, according to the Grand Forks Herald. The event included participants from tribal communities across the region and continued through Saturday with additional festivities.
- 1.Eric Hylden. Grand Forks Herald, .
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