Keeping Our Niitsitapi Safe Powwow – March 8, 2025, in Kainai, AB

A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Tradition

The Keeping Our Niitsitapi Safe Powwow is set to take place on March 8, 2025, at Red Crow College in Kainai, Alberta. This highly anticipated event will bring together dancers, drummers, and community members to celebrate Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) culture with song, dance, and storytelling.

With an exciting lineup of dance competitions, a major singing contest, and some of the best powwow emcees and staff, this is a powwow you won’t want to miss!

If you’re looking for a powwow that honors Blackfoot traditions while providing a safe and welcoming space for all, mark your calendars for this incredible event!

Powwow Details

📅 Date & Location

Date: March 8, 2025

Location: Red Crow College, Kainai, AB

Grand Entry: 1:00 PM (MST)

The powwow will take place at Red Crow College, a significant educational institution for the Kainai First Nation. The venue provides a welcoming space for celebrating Blackfoot culture while ensuring safety for all attendees.

🎤 Head Staff

The Keeping Our Niitsitapi Safe Powwow is bringing together some of the best in the powwow world to make this event unforgettable!

• Emcees: Tony Delaney & Tobi Heavy Runner

• Arena Director: Theron Black & Troy Delaney

• Drum Judge: Monte Wolf Child

• Tabulations: Nugget & Alexis Bull Bear

• Sound: Hoka Sound Junior & Mini Thini

With this amazing team, you can expect an energetic and well-organized powwow experience from start to finish.

🥁 Singing Contest – Huge Cash Prizes!

One of the biggest highlights of this powwow is the singing contest, featuring impressive cash prizes:

• 1st Place: $4,000

• 2nd Place: $3,000

• 3rd Place: $2,000

• 4th Place: $1,000

Drumming is at the heart of every powwow, and this contest will bring out the best drum groups to compete for top honors. Expect powerful songs that will echo through the arena!

💃 Dance Categories & Prizes

Dancers of all ages will take center stage in a variety of dance categories, including Traditional, Fancy, Jingle, Chicken, Grass, and Buckskin styles.

🏆 Prize Breakdown

🔸 Golden Age Combined (55+) & Men’s Buckskin (18+)

• 1st: $300

• 2nd: $200

• 3rd: $100

🔸 Junior Adults (18-34) & Senior Adults (36-54)

• Women: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy

• Men: Chicken, Traditional, Grass, Fancy

• 1st: $300

• 2nd: $200

• 3rd: $100

🔸 Teen Girls (13-17) & Teen Boys (13-17)

• Girls: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy

• Boys: Chicken, Traditional, Grass, Fancy

• 1st: $200

• 2nd: $150

• 3rd: $100

🔸 Junior Girls (6-12) & Junior Boys (6-12)

• Girls: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy

• Boys: Chicken, Traditional, Grass, Fancy

• 1st: $100

• 2nd: $75

• 3rd: $50

Dancers from across Turtle Island will gather to compete, honor traditions, and share their love for powwow culture. Whether you’re a seasoned champion or a young dancer just starting out, this powwow is the perfect place to showcase your skills.

🌍 Things to Do in Kainai, AB

If you’re traveling to Kainai for the powwow, take some time to explore the surrounding area!

🏛️ Visit the Kainai Nation & Local Sites

• Learn about the Blood Tribe (Kainai), one of the four Blackfoot Confederacy nations.

• Visit the Kainai Museum to discover Blackfoot history and artifacts.

🍽️ Where to Eat

• Kainai Market Café – A great spot for fresh, locally made meals.

• Big Sky Diner – A family-friendly restaurant serving comfort food.

• Traditional Blackfoot Food Vendors – Don’t miss the chance to try bannock, berry soup, and other Indigenous dishes at the powwow!

🛏️ Where to Stay

• Standoff Hotel (Located in Standoff, AB)

• Lethbridge Hotels & Inns (Only a short drive from Kainai)

📞 More Information

For additional details about the powwow, contact Robyn at (403) 737-2555.

🌟 Join Us at the Keeping Our Niitsitapi Safe Powwow!

This powwow is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of Blackfoot culture, a gathering of community, and a way to honor the traditions that have been passed down for generations.

With top-tier dancers, powerful drumming, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

🔥 Will you be there? Let us know in the comments!