40th Annual AIC Powwow

The AIC Powwow is a cultural celebration that has taken place at Montana State University for the past 40 years. The event includes dancing, singing, exhibitions, special contests, food, arts and crafts. The powwow is the primary way that American Indians can share their culture and heritage with other peoples. For those of who do not know what a powwow is, "a powwow is a gathering where American Indian dancing, singing and celebration take place. Some reports say that the word pow wow has its origin from the Pawnee word pa-wa, meaning "to eat." Other sources say the word is of Algonquin origin and was originally pronounced pauau, which indicates a gathering of people for purpose of celebration or important event. In any case, it is a special time for people to gather and celebrate, meet old friends and create new friendships" (Your Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Powwows, Dr. Murton McCluskey, Ed.D).

The American Indian Council Powwow is an event that is free and open to the public. 

**Grand Entries**

Friday, April 3rd - 6:00pm
Saturday, April 4th - 12:00pm and 6:00pm

**Head Staff**

Host Drum: North Bear 
Masters of Ceremonies: Kasey Nicholson and Christian "Supa Man" Parrish
Arena Directors: Terry Brockie and Cetan "Hawk" ThunderHawk
Head Man Dancer: Cortez Osborne
Head Woman Dancer: Lakisha Three Irons
Head Dance Judge: Greg Osborne
Head Singing Judge: Michael Spears

**Royalty**

Miss Indian MSU: Ramona King
Teen Miss Indian MSU: Pharyl Top Sky
Jr. Miss Indian MSU: Llorilei Hogan
Tiny Tot Miss Indian MSU: Novena Hogan

**Dance Categories**

Men's and Women's Golden Age (55 & Older)
(All Categories Combined for Golden Age)
Adult Men's Traditional (19-54)
Adult Men's Fancy (19-54)
Adult Men's Grass (19-54)
Adult Men's Chicken (19-54)
Adult Women's Traditional (19-54)
Adult Women's Fancy Shawl (19-54)
Adult Women's Jingle (19-54)
Teen Men's Traditional (13-18)
Teen Men's Fancy (13-18)
Teen Men's Grass (13-18)
Teen Men's Chicken (13-18)
Teen Women's Traditional (13-18)
Teen Women's Fancy Shawl (13-18)
Teen Women's Jingle (13-18)
Jr. Boy's Traditional (8-12)
Jr. Boy's Fancy (8-12)
Jr. Boy's Grass (8-12)
Jr. Girl's Traditional (8-12)
Jr. Girl's Fancy Shawl (8-12)
Jr. Girl's Jingle (8-12)
Tiny Tots (0-7)
(All Categories Combined for Tiny Tots)


**Specials** 

(More specials will be posted as we confirm them.)

Women's Crow Style Special
-Head Woman Dancer Lakisha Three Irons family

Old Style Chicken Dance Special
-Head Man Dancer Cortez Osborne family

Dance Competition for Royalty 
-Teen Miss Indian MSU Pharyl Top Sky family 

Junior Girls Crow Style Special
-Jr. Miss Indian MSU Llorilei Hogan family

Tiny Tot Cowgirl Special
-Tiny Tot Miss Indian MSU Princess Novena Hogan family

Chicken Dance Honor (All Categories)
-Quintaino D.K. ThunderHawk

**2014-2015 AIC Officers**

President: Montana D. Wilson
Vice-President: Allen Garcia 
Secretary: Lisa Zeilinger
Treasurer: Ceciclia Padgett
Social Chair: Colleen Trottier
First Year Representative: Lonnie Jackson

http://www.montana.edu/nativeamerican/club/

Event: 40th Annual AIC Powwow

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