Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChad Red Elk, of Fargo, North Dakota, center, carries the Eagle staff as he helps lead dozens of other members during the grand entry in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChad Red Elk, of Fargo, North Dakota, carries the Eagle staff during the Grand Entry processional in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMerrill Ironhawk, a Sioux from Spirit Lake Nation of North Dakota, puts on his face paint before taking part in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSkye Little Cloud, 16, of the Kickapoo tribe, puts on her make up before competing in dances at in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRaylene Fox, 21, of the Three Affiliated Tribes, left, and Skye Little Cloud, 16, of the Kickapoo tribe, right, put on their make up before competing in dances at in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSkye Little Cloud, 16, of the Kickapoo tribe, left, and Raylene Fox, 21, of the Three Affiliated Tribes, right, put on their make up before competing in dances at in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChad Red Elk, center, carrying the Eagle staff, center, and Walter Cross Dog, carrying the Colorado Flag, right, take part in the grand entry processional in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver March Powwow queen Miss Lennyn Paskemin takes part in the grand entry in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTheoden Greany, 5, of the Southern Ute tribe, waits to take part in the Grand Entry at the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA young dancer takes part in the grand entry during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChad Red Elk, of Fargo, North Dakota, center, carries the Eagle staff as he helps lead dozens of other members during the grand entry in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMembers of dozens of different tribes take part in the grand entry processional in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDrummers with the Victory Dance drum circle perform in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChad Red Elk, of Fargo, North Dakota, center, carries the Eagle staff as he helps lead dozens of other members during the grand entry in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA dancer waits to perform in one of the dances during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostWomen compete in the Old Style Fancy Shawl dance during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThaddeus Broken Nose, 4, joins in with the White River Crossing drum circle as they perform during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJasper Little Head, 9, and his sister Haven, 11, Northern Cheyenne and Navajo from Lawrence, Kansas, have some down time playing on their phones as they wait to compete in dances during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThaddeus Broken Nose, 4, joins in with the White River Crossing drum circle as they perform during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMen compete in the grass dance during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMen compete in the grass dance during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMen compete in the grass dance during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMen wait to hear the results after competing in the grass dance during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMen wait to hear the results after competing in the grass dance during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMen wait to hear the results after competing in the grass dance during the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
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Chad Red Elk, of Fargo, North Dakota, center, carries the Eagle staff as he helps lead dozens of other members during the grand entry in the 48th annual Denver March Pow Wow at the Denver Coliseum in Denver on March 17, 2024.
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The took place March 15-17 at the Denver Coliseum. The annual event, which originally started as a way to connect urban Native youth to their heritage, showcased traditional dancing and drumming as well as traditional Native American food, arts and crafts, along with other activities.
The Powwow includes women’s jingle, fancy shawl and buckskin dances and the men’s grass, fancy, traditional, straight and chicken dances. The Native American dance groups, representing nearly 100 different tribes from U.S. and Canada, converged for dancing and music as a kickoff for the summer’s powwow season.
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