TUSWÉĊA TIÓṠPAYE

Preserving Lakota Way of Life Through Our Youth

2010 3rd Annual Tusweca Tiospaye Powwow

 
The 3rd Annual Tusweca Tiospaye Powwow was held April 23 & 24 at the Wolf Creek School Gym 7 miles west of Pine Ridge on Highway 18. There were over 300 dancers and 13 drum groups including:
 
Elk Soldier
Crazy Horse
Porcupine
Creek Side
Kiukanpi
Rockin K
Cante T'inza
White River Crossing
Iron Wood
Sons of the Oglalas
Mahpiya Maza
Sky Chief
Eagle Nest
 
Dancers also competed in the following specials:
  • Golden Age Men's Traditional in Honor of Chris Eagle Hawk - Tom Vocu
  • Wicaglata Contest in Honor of Joyce Eagle Hawk - Tom Vocu
  • Little Girl's Traditional - Jordan Carlow Family
  • Little Girl's Fancy - Miracle Spotted Bear Family
  • 6 - 8 Grade Girl's Jingle Special - Jaycee Left Hand Family
  • Jr. Girl's Jingle Special - Elaina Red Shirt Family
  • Men's Chicken Dance - Tyler Yellow Boy
  • Teen Girl's Jingle - Sidney Richards Family
  • Jr. Girl's Traditional - Mercedes Iron Cloud
  • Tiny Tots - Olowan Waste Winyan Carlow
  • Tiny Tots - Dante Charging Crow
Eyapaha was Chris Eagle Hawk and the Arena Director was Tom Vocu.