Powwow triumphs

The 2015 Annual Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation Powwow brought hundreds upon hundreds of people to the powwow grounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The powwow was bigger and better than it has been in years, with the stands fairly filled with attendees to watch the four grand entries throughout the weekend. Special events such as Saturday night's men's fancy dance special, the consistent stick game playing near the grounds and the All Nations Ultimate Warrior Competition nearby kept those who went out to the reservation busy.

The powwow showcases the cultures, stories, religion, life and traditional Native American ways of living. Dancers from all over the continent and even some from across the world travel from powwow to powwow to participate in the unique display of the cultures of their distant elders.

Saturday night, the grand entry drew all the dancers into the powwow grounds following state, military and national flags. Per tradition, the congregation was spearheaded by the sacred eagle staff. The men wore fancy dance regalia, the signature bright neon feathers, fringe and headpieces flashing bright before the full house to experience what many of the men have been doing for most of their lives - dancing for those who cannot dance.

Look for more photos and an article on the powwow in Friday's Hi-Line Living section of the Havre Daily News.