DAKOTA OYATE WACIPI
July 14 – 16, 2023
Grand Entries:
Fri – 7PM | Sat – 1PM & 7PM | Sun – 1PM
Announcers:
Bill Taylor – Sioux Valley, MB
Tommy Christian – Fort Peck, MT
Arena Directors:
Kenny Pratt JR. & Zephran Bone
Host Drums:
Dakota Hotain – Sioux Valley, MB
Riverside Dakota – Sioux Valley, MB
Bad Nation – Fort Thompson, SD
Drum Contest:
1st – $10,000 | 2nd – $8,000 | 3rd – $6,000 | 4th – $4,000 | 5th – $2,000
NO DAY PAY – ALL DRUMS WILL BE ENTERED INTO SINGING CONTEST
Golden Age 55+ (Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Jingle):
1st – $1,000 | 2nd – $800 | 3rd – $600 | 4th – $400 | 5th – $200
Sr. Adult Categories 35-54 (Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Jingle, Chicken):
1st – $1,000 | 2nd – $800 | 3rd – $600 | 4th – $400 | 5th – $200
Jr. Adult Categories 18-34 (Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Jingle, Chicken):
1st – $1,000 | 2nd – $800 | 3rd – $600 | 4th – $400 | 5th – $200
Teen Categories (Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Jingle, Chicken):
1st – $500 | 2nd – $400 | 3rd- $300 | 4th – $200 | 5th – $100
Junior Categories (Fancy, Grass, Traditional, Jingle):
1st – $300 | 2nd – $200 | 3rd – $100 | 4th – $75 | 5th – $50
Tiny Tots Paid Fri/Sat/Sun
Sound Provided by: Wasteste Sound
Tabulations by: C&T Tabulations
SPECIALS:
Zephran Bone – Men’s Traditional Special 18+
1st – $1,000 (Bustle + Blanket) | 2nd – $800 | 3rd – $600 | 4th – $400 | 5th – $200
Chalmers + Bunn Family – Men’s Fancy Special 18+
1st – $1,000 | 2nd – $500 | 3rd – $300 | 2 Consolation Prizes of $100
Pratt Family – Judith Wasicuna Jingle Special
1st – $500 + Blanket | 2nd – $400 | 3rd – $300 | 4th – $200
Tiny Tot Specials:
Special #1 – Honouring Elle Rose (Sponsored by SVDN Jordan’s Principle)
Special #2 – Honouring Canhdeska Duta/Mya Rosmus (Sponsored by Rosmus/Taylor Family)
The Dakota Oyate Wacipi is a drug and alcohol free event. Security on site 24/7. Sioux Valley Powwow Committee is not responsible for lost or stolen items, or injuries. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation reserves the right to cancel the powwow. No outside raffles or sales.
For more information contact:
Jason Taylor: 204-851-5991
Allison Taylor: 431-541-7289
