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.
Wacipi Head Staff
- Host Drum: The Descendants
- Emcee: Wesley Jordain and Keveon Kingbird
- Arena Director: Rusty Gillette
- Sound: RC Soundz
- Honor Guard: American Legion Post No. 262
- Head Woman Dancer: Destiny Beautiful Bald Eagle
- Head Man Dancer: George Gillette
Specials
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 - $240 | 3rd - $150
Junior Girls: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
1st - $300 | 2nd - $200 | 3rd - $100
Junior Boys: Traditional, Grass, Fancy
1st - $300 | 2nd - $200 | 3rd - $100
Singing Contest
1st - $3,000 | 2nd - $2,000 | 3rd - $1,000
Drum Split: $15,000
Drum split for first 15 drum groups with a completed registration. On-site registration begining on April 21 at 4 p.m.
Vendors
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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.