80s-Style Fashion show set for Friday at Northern Winz

Northern Winz Hotel & Casino will be hosting their fifth annual Honor Our Legacy Fashion Show at 5 p.m. Friday, preceded by the Women’s Health Fair.

Gaming Commissioner Rebekah Jarvey, the event’s coordinator said she’s excited to be able to put on this free event which this year features well-known artists and fashion designers from all over Indian Country including Elias Not Afraid, JG Indie and Sage Mountain Flower.

The event’s categories include Contemporary Native Fashion for men and women, and 80s-Style Best Dressed with cash prizes for winners, as well as an 80s Big Hair Contest.

It will also feature a live performance by Nataanii Means, a Native American hip-hop Artist who is on his way to releasing his third album, and a model’s workshop at 10 a.m. by Squash Blossom Duo.

The event will be announced by Russell Standing Rock, Montana Cree will be the host drum, and American Legion Post 67 will be the color guard.

The fashion show will be preceded by the Women’s Health Fair, organized by Rocky Boy Health Center, with presenters Tami Ralston and Jackie Houle, after which there will be a brief intermission before the fashion show starts.

Both events will have COVID-19 safety measures in place and the fashion show will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/Honor-Our-Legacy-Fashion-Show-108755707176241 .