Hundreds Attend Inter-school Tribal Powwow in Lloydminster

The 2025 powwow season is in full swing, highlighting the importance of Indigenous culture, tradition, and community across North America. Events like the Inter-school Tribal Powwow in Lloydminster bring together students, elders, and community members to celebrate Indigenous heritage through dance, drumming, and cultural education, fostering confidence and understanding among youth. The 2025 ICT Powwow Guide features over 170 powwows and stories that emphasize the role of these gatherings in connecting people to their roots, including explorations of dance styles, regalia, and cuisine. Local celebrations such as the 27th Annual Pow Wow hosted by the Mattaponi Indian Tribe in Virginia provide opportunities to experience Indigenous culture firsthand through dance, drumming, artisans, and food. Additionally, Indigenous artists like Navajo ceramist Jared Tso continue family traditions by blending cultural heritage with contemporary art forms, demonstrating the ongoing vibrancy of Native American cultural expression. Collectively, these events and stories underscore the enduring significance of powwows as cultural, spiritual, and communal gatherings that bring people together in movement, memory, and meaning.