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Time Out Wacipi

Time Out Wacipi Powwow is a celebration of Indigenous peoples and culture. 

A powwow is considered a celebration of life. It is called Wacipi (wah-chee-pee) in the Lakota/Dakota language and Ni-mi-win in Anishinabe (Chippewa/Ojibwa) language. This celebration is a time when people of all ages can gather together, to sing, dance, renew old friendships, make new friends, and share the beauty of life.

 

Time Out Wacipi
2025 Time Out Wacipi Powwow

Grand Entries
Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Free traditional feed to honor performers, staff, and public
Saturday, April 26 at 5 p.m.

More information

Time Out Wacipi Head Staff

  • Host Drum: Old Crossing
  • Emcees: Wes Jourdian & Keveon Kingbird
  • Arena Director: Rusty Gillette
  • Sound: RC Soundz
  • Head Woman Dancer: Eliana Malnourie
  • Head Man Dancer: Zayden Gayton
  • Color Guard: Spirit Lake VFW 6547
  • Head Singing Judge: Andy Demarce 
  • Contest Tabulator: Makaila Martin

Categories

  • Women's (18+): Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
    1st - $580 | 2nd- $400 | 3rd - $250
  • Men's (18+): Traditional, Fancy, Chicken Dance, Grass
    1st - $580 | 2nd- $400 | 3rd - $250
  • Golden Women
    1st - $580 | 2nd - $400 | 3rd - $250
  • Golden Men
    1st - $580 | 2nd - $400 | 3rd - $250
  • Teen Girls: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
    1st - $400 | 2nd - $250 | 3rd - $150
  • Teen Boys: Traditional, Grass, Fancy
    1st - $400 | 2nd - $250 | 3rd - $150
  • Junior Girls: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
    1st - $300 | 2nd - $200 | 3rd - $100
  • Junior Boys: Traditional, Grass, Fancy
    1st - $300 | 2nd - $200 | 3rd - $100
  • Tiny Tots: Paid Daily
  • Singing Contest:
    1st - $6,000 | 2nd - $5,000 | 3rd - $4,000 | 4th - $2,000
  • Contest Drums only - No Drum Split. Registration on site beginning on Friday, April 25 at 4 p.m. 

About Time Out Week 

Going to your first powwow? Here are some things you should know. 

A powwow is a celebration of life. It is a time for people of all ages to gather, sing, dance, see old friends and make new friends. Specific to the Northern Plains region, it is called a Wacipi (WAH-CHEE-PEE) in Lakota/Dakota and Nimiwin (NIM-MEE-WIN) in Anishnaube/Ojibway.

There are two different types of powwow, traditional powwows and contest powwows. A contest powwow incorporates the intent of a traditional powwow into a competition of singing and dancing for money.

All are welcome to attend the powwow and we are looking forward to seeing you there! Many people enjoy observing the Grand Entry.

Intertribal songs are open for anyone to dance. You can visit vendors and concessions. 

Feel free to ask questions throughout your time at the powwow. The powwow committee is there to help make the event an enjoying learning experience for all!

The Grand Entry is the procession of the participates into the dancing area, led by military veterans and honored guests, followed by dancers dressed in their regalia.

The dancers' outfits are called regalia. Depending on tribal affiliation, dance category and personal preference, the design and accessories in the individual's regalia can vary greatly.

Divided into groups according to age, there are six basic dance categories. The men's categories include Traditional, Grass and Fancy. The women's categories include Traditional, Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl.

Please ask permission prior to photographing or touching individuals and their regalia.

The drum is considered sacred and is designated to specific drum group members. Please do not touch the drums.

If you are able, please stand during times of prayer, Grand Entry, flag/honor songs and Posting of the Colors. The powwow committee will signal when appropriate to stand.

Indigenous Student Center
315 Princeton St
Grand Forks, ND 58202-0000
P 701.777.6175

 

Center Hours

Mon-Thur: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat: Closed
Sun: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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