Powwow

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On behalf of the Ely Shoshone Tribe and Marla Stanton, Ely Shoshone Tribe, our Powwow Director, we are excited to bring an amazing Head Staff for this year’s Powwow. This year’s Head Staff includes Tha Cree, Island Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada (Host Northern Drum), South Hill, Salt Lake City, UT (Invited Southern Drum), TBA (Emcee), and Rick Grant, Omaha from Nebraska but resides at Montezuma Creek UT (Arena Director). Lorren Sammaripa, Northern Paiute from Schurz Nevada, (Spiritual Leader). We are also incredibly honored to have our Head Dancers. Greg Phillips from Omaha Tribe, our Head Man Dancer. Melanie Phillips from Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone, our Head woman Dancer. Dylon Benally, Diné (Navajo) from Red Mesa, Ut, our Head Teen Boy. Gabrielle Appenay Shoshone-Bannock Fort Hall, ID, our Head Teen Girl.

The Ely Shoshone Powwow is a social event that is open to everyone. It’s a place to learn about Native culture and traditions, make new friends, eat some food, visit the vendors, and have a great time.

Download the 2021 Ely Shoshone Powwow & Fandango poster by clicking here.

Event Schedule.

Host Drum: Tha Cree, Island lake Sasktchewan Canada

Invited Drum: South Hill, Salt Lake City, UT

First five (5) drums to register will be paid, must attend all sessions.

Master of Ceremonies: Horald Begaye, Navajo Orem, UT

Arena Director: Rick Grand, Omaha Montezuma Creek, UT

Spiritual Leader: Lorren Sammaripa, Northern Paiute, Schurz, NV

Dancer/Drum registration @ 5pm
Friday Grand Entry @7PM
Saturday Grand Entry @ 11AM & 7PM
Veterans recognition after Grand Entry

FREE BBQ on Saturday @ 5pm

All drums and dancers welcomed

Free admission and open to the public

Alcohol and drug free event

View more information on our Powwow flyer here.

Cornhole Tournament.

Saturday, July 31, 2021
Ely Shoshone Tribe Fandango
250 Heritage Drive
Sign Up Time: 9 a.m. at Corn Hole Tournament Area (TBA)

Tournament Time: 10:00 a.m.

1st Place $100.00
2nd Place $75.00
3rd Place $50.00

Ages 12-17
Entry Fee $8.00 per team

Horseshoe Tournament

Friday, July 30, 2021: Jackpot Double Elimination “Blind draw”

Saturday, July 31, 2021: Doubles Tournament

View our Horseshoe Tournament by clicking here.

Archery Competition

Saturday July 31, 2021. Registration begins at 10:30 am.

Learn more by viewing our Archery Competition flyer here.

Handgame Tournaments.

More information available by viewing Ely Shoshone Tribe 2021 Handgame flyer.

You can also email us at Info@ElyShoshoneTribe.com

Everyone Welcomed

The Ely Shoshone Tribe Powwow and Fandango is open to the general public. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy.

Etiquette.

Below is a list that will help to inform your visit to the Ely Shoshone Powwow;

Always stand respectfully during special songs. These include the Grand Entry, flag songs, veterans' songs, or any other song the MC designates. During these songs, folks should remove their hats.

The correct term for a dancer’s outfit is regalia not costume. Never touch a dancer’s regalia.

Many of the ornaments have religious meaning and are cherished family heirlooms.

Ask permission before taking photos of dancers in regalia. 

If you see a lost or dropped feather, do not pick it up. Notify the nearest staff member or Arena Director immediately.

Pointing with the fingers is considered poor manners by some tribes. If you must point, use your head and nod in the direction, you wish to indicate.

Feel free to join in the inter-tribal dances by invitation of the MC.

Do not ever cross the arena floor! Do not go into drum circles. If a drum group is singing or about to sing, do not approach the drum. Stay on the perimeter of the arena floor.