Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNick Ohitika-Najin, a member of the Mnicoujou-Lakota tribe of the Cheyenne River, dances while he participates in the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021. The 32nd Annual Denver Art Museum Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration is one of the Denver Art Museum's longest running events and represents an opportunity for all families and generations to come together and celebrate the diverse indigenous communities across Denver and the Front Range. The event featured American Indian dance competitions, hands-on activities, and artists and vendor booths. Food was provided by Tocabe, an American Indian eatery. Portions of the proceeds from the event supported the Denver Indian Center. The dance competition featured tiny tots, juniors, adults and golden age divisions and presented a variety of dance styles.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNative Americans from a variety of tribes join one another in a drum circle to provide music for dancers during the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRobert Hawk, a member of the Crow Creek Dakota tribes from Fort Thompson, South Dakota, dressed in full regalia to take part in the dancing, singing and drumming circles during the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHaleakala Brown, 9, a member of the Taos Pueblo, poses for a portrait as she gets ready to take part in the Grand Entry of the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRaul Moncivais, 10, a member of the Navajo Nation, poses for a portrait as he gets ready to take part in the Grand Entry of the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMato LaPointe, 5, right, and his little sister Waseya, 2, second from right, both members of the Meskwaki and Lakota tribes, watch dancers perform during the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021. The Meskwaki tribe has been historically located in the St. Lawrence River Valley, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri and Iowa.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMato LaPointe, 5, right, a member of the Meskwaki and Lakota tribes, watches dancers perform during the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRobert Hawk, a member of the Crow Creek Dakota tribe from Fort Thompson, South Dakota, sings while he participates in a drum circle during the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEva Gonzales, a member of the Dine' nation, dances in the junior girls division of the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNick Ohitika-Najin, a member of the Mni Coujou Lakota tribe of the Cheyenne River, dances while he participates in the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrad Bears Heart, a member of the Lakota-Dakota tribe, and a US Army veteran, carries in the American flag during the Grand Entry of the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRaul Moncivais, 10, a member of the Navajo nation, dances during one of the many dances at the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDancers take part in the Grand Entry of the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAkie Lee, 15, a member of the Sioux and Lakota tribes, dances while he participates in the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021.
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Nick Ohitika-Najin, a member of the Mnicoujou-Lakota tribe of the Cheyenne River, dances while he participates in the Denver Art Museum's Friendship Powwow at the Denver Indian Center on Sept. 12, 2021. The 32nd Annual Denver Art Museum Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration is one of the Denver Art Museum's longest running events and represents an opportunity for all families and generations to come together and celebrate the diverse indigenous communities across Denver and the Front Range. The event featured American Indian dance competitions, hands-on activities, and artists and vendor booths. Food was provided by Tocabe, an American Indian eatery. Portions of the proceeds from the event supported the Denver Indian Center. The dance competition featured tiny tots, juniors, adults and golden age divisions and presented a variety of dance styles.
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The 32nd annual took place at the on Sept. 12, 2021. The event is one of the Denver Art Museum’s longest-running events and represents an opportunity for all families and generations to come together and celebrate the diverse indigenous communities across Denver and the Front Range. The event featured American Indian dance competitions, hands-on activities and artists and vendor booths. Food was provided by Tocabe, an American Indian eatery. Portions of the proceeds from the event supported the Denver Indian Center. The dance competition featured tiny tots, juniors, adults and golden age divisions and presented a variety of dance styles.
