109th Meskwaki Powwow officially underway
Ellasyn White, the 2025 Meskwaki Powwow Princess, and Willow Tewawina lead the Swan Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the casino. The powwow began Thursday and will end on Sunday.
Dancers gather on the powwow grounds on Thursday for the Meskwaki Powwow. In addition to the dancing and the music, a number of vendors were also present to sell their wares.
Daniel Young Bear leads the Buffalo Head dance during the Meskwaki powwow at the casino on Thursday. Numerous dancers joined behind Young Bear as he led the way through the powwow grounds.
Derek Bear and Jesse Bear participate in the Buffalo Head dance during the first day of the Meskwaki powwow. The Buffalo Head dance was traditionally performed after a successful hunt and is to honor the spirit of the buffalo.
Evan Nelson joins the Buffalo Head dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow on Thursday. This year, the powwow was held near the casino.
Jarvis Bear, Jr. sings with the Meskwaki Nation drum group during the powwow. Singers are considered to be highly regarded as they are keepers of the songs.
Gilbert Brown sings with the Meskwaki Nation drum group on Thursday during the Meskwaki Powwow. Thursday marked the opening day of the four-day event.
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- Ellasyn White, the 2025 Meskwaki Powwow Princess, and Willow Tewawina lead the Swan Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the casino. The powwow began Thursday and will end on Sunday.
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- Dancers gather on the powwow grounds on Thursday for the Meskwaki Powwow. In addition to the dancing and the music, a number of vendors were also present to sell their wares.
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- Daniel Young Bear leads the Buffalo Head dance during the Meskwaki powwow at the casino on Thursday. Numerous dancers joined behind Young Bear as he led the way through the powwow grounds.
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- Derek Bear and Jesse Bear participate in the Buffalo Head dance during the first day of the Meskwaki powwow. The Buffalo Head dance was traditionally performed after a successful hunt and is to honor the spirit of the buffalo.
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- Evan Nelson joins the Buffalo Head dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow on Thursday. This year, the powwow was held near the casino.
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- Jarvis Bear, Jr. sings with the Meskwaki Nation drum group during the powwow. Singers are considered to be highly regarded as they are keepers of the songs.
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- Gilbert Brown sings with the Meskwaki Nation drum group on Thursday during the Meskwaki Powwow. Thursday marked the opening day of the four-day event.
T-R PHOTOS BY LANA BRADSTREAM
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The 109th Meskwaki Annual Powwow began on Thursday at the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel west of Tama. Due to the excess amount of rain the area has received and the flooding of the Iowa River, the powwow had to be relocated to the casino Outdoor Arena. The event will continue with grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. every day through Sunday.
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