2025 Kyiyo Celebration
April 18-19, 2025
The Annual Kyiyo Pow Wow Celebration is one of the oldest traditions of Kyiyo. The Annual Pow Wow Celebration unifies all Native Americans from across the nation in an event full of dancing, singing, and sharing of stories between all in attendance. The celebration is a time to preserve the rich heritage of Native Americans and renew the thoughts of the old traditions. The diversity of each tribe represented at our Pow Wow is shown within the dancing styles and traditional dress of the dancers. Although from a wide array of backgrounds, each dancer comes together to celebrate what their culture truly represents. Each year, our Pow Wow continues to grow which shows the power of our people and leaves the message that our culture will never die out.
Head Staff
Master of Ceremony – Ruben Little Head
Master of Ceremony – Darrin Old Coyote
Honorary MC – Chief Earl Old Person
Arena Director – Dustin Whitford
Head Drum Judge - Rooster Top Sky
Head Dance Judge- Jeremy Shield
Host Drum- Showtime
Sound by Toxic Sound
Grand Entry times
Friday, April 18th – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 19th– 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
2024-2025 Royalty
Miss Kyiyo – Rae Croff
Jr. Miss Kyiyo – Juniper FirstStrike
Little Miss Kyiyo –Kiiari Many Hides
Dance Categories
Men's and Women's Golden Age 55+ - Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken, Jingle
Adult Men's and Women's (ages 18-54) – Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken, Jingle
Teen Girls & Boys (ages 13-17) – Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken, Jingle
Junior Girls & Boys (ages 7-12) – Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Chicken, Jingle
Tiny Tots (ages 6 & under) no contest, paid two sessions
Singing Contest (1st-5th)
Specials
Miss Kyiyo, Rae Croff
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18+ Women's Traditional (Highstep/Short Fringe) vs. Men's Traditional (Original Style)
Jr. Miss Kyiyo, Juniper First Strike
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Teen Girls Old Style Fancy Shawl
Lil Miss Kyiyo, Kiiari "Kiki" Manyhides
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Tiny Tot Fancy
Kyiyo Student Group Special
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Team Dance 1st-4th place
Philip Anthony Blackgoat/Tailfeathers Memorial
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18+ Men's Old Style Traditional
Omeasoo Family
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Headdress Transfer, Public invite to watch
Volunteer at Kyiyo!
Click if you would like to volunteer for the 2025 Kyiyo Powwow, you can also scan the code below.
April 17, 2024: Volunteer Meeting at 4pm at the Adams Center
Contact us at kyiyo@umontana.edu for more details!
Kyiyo Powwow 2017
Thank you Hawthorne Elementary Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ for the video, featuring 2017 Jr. Miss Kyiyo: Rhiannon Eaglespeaker.