GALLERY: Eden Valley hosts powwow for neighbouring communities

Brent Calver Jun 18, 2023 6:00 AM
Slade Cutter of Siksika lines up for the grand entry during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Corrie-Lynn Lefthand dances during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Zack Bearspaw dances during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Travis Jimmy John dances in a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Bearspaw Elder Bob Lefthand addresses the crowd before a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Teachers and students of Chief Jacob Bearspaw School, along with visitors from neighbouring communities, take part in a powwow at the school grounds on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Bradis Kaquitts from the Stoney Nakoda First Nations performs the Sneak Up Dance during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Syrelle Labelle of Morley performs during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Randi Twoyoungmen of Eden Valley performs in the Junior Grass Dance segment of a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Travis Jimmy John prepares his regalia to dance in a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Travis Jimmy John poses in his regalia before dancing in a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Slade Cutter of Siksika performs the Sneak Up Dance during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Travis Jimmy John sings and drums for a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Precious Poucette of Morley dances during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Swan Daniel Hunter of Morley dances during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Syrelle Labelle of Morley dances during a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
CJ Cutter of the Siksika First Nation dances in a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲
Drummers from the Mini Thini Community School Singers perform for a powwow at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School on the Eden Valley Reserve on June 8.▲

Hosted by Chief Jacob Bearspaw School, the event was attended by dancers and members from neighbouring First Nations, as well as students and staff from area schools.

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