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2016 Shakopee Pow Wow – Wacipi Schedule

SMSC Wacipi

2016 Wacipi

August 19, 20 & 21


Experience Native American dancers from the SMSC and other Indian nations at the SMSC Wacipi. A whirl of colors, sights and sounds will fill the Wacipi grounds as dancers of all ages in full regalia will perform with live Wacipi music.


Featured Staff & Guests

Master of Ceremonies:
Wallace Coffey & Ruben Little Head

Arena Director:
Chaske LaBlanc & Mike One Star Sr.

Head women's Judge:
Alva Fiddler

Head men's Judge:
Leon Thompson

Head Singing Judge:
Novi Runs Above

Sound Ma:
Dale Roberts - Hokah Sound

Color Guard:
Sisseton-Wahpeton Kit Fox society

Tabulating:
Icreeazn

Drum Groups

Host:
Northern Cree - AB
Iron Boy - MN

Invited:
Midnite Express - MN
Young Bear - ND
The Boyz - MN
Cree Confederation - AB
Mazakute - NE
Cozad - OK
Young Bucks - SK
Sizzortail - OK
Mato Pejuta - NE
Yung Bux - OK



Find Out More

Sights & Sounds of Wacipi

Explore past Pow Wow pictures and videos in our media library or join the conversation on social media.

What is Wacipi?

Wacipi means "They Dance" in the Dakota language. Find out more about our traditions and ceremonies by visiting the SMSC Wacipi page.

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