Official 40th Annual Kamloopa Powwow 2019

Kamloopa Powwow Society invites you to join in on celebrating the 40th Annual Kamloopa Powwow. Everyone is welcome!!Introducing split adult categories. Jr Adults (age 18-39) and Sr Adults (age 40-59)Prize pay out over $96,700 guaranteed. Tickets can be purchased(cash) at the gates. General (age 7-59) Admission is $10.00/day or $20.00/weekend pass (includes drummers & dancers) per person. Children 6 & under and elders 60 & over are free. Camping is on a first come first serve basis with purchase of weekend pass. Showers available on site. RV parking in designated areas only (no hookups). ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PERMITTEDUNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL THE POWWOW BE CANCELLEDCATEGORIES INCLUDE:Men’s Buckskin 50 & Over, Traditional, Chicken, Jingle, Grass, Fancy GOLDEN AGEAge 50 & Over1st $1,0002nd $8003rd $6004th $400SR. ADULT JR. ADULT TEEN JUNIORAges 40-59 Ages 18-39 Ages 13-17 Ages 7-121st $1,000 1st $1,000 1st $500 1st $250 2nd $800 2nd $800 2nd $400 2nd $200 3rd $600 3rd $600 3rd $300 3rd $150 4th $400 4th $400 4th $200 4th $100DRUMMING CONTEST (bring your own chairs)1st $10,000 4th $4,000 2nd $8,000 5th $2,0003rd $6,000 6th – 10th $500 PRINCESS PAGEANT:1st $400 2nd $300 3rd $200CONFIRMED SPECIALS: MENS BUCKSKIN & GOLDEN AGE WOMENS OLD-STYLE JINGLE (1st $1,000, 2nd $800, 3rd $600, 4th $400)Sponsored by the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief & CouncilTEEN vs. ADULTS RED SHAWL*all dancers competing in special wear a purple bow or purple ribbon on their regalia(1st – Beadwork & Cash, 2nd – 4th Skirt & Shawl & Cash Prize, 5th – 8th Consolations) Sponsored by 2018-2019 Miss Kamloopa, Tiana KehewinRUSSELL RED CROW MEMORIAL – SR. ADULTS JINGLE vs. CHICKEN(1st $1,000, 2nd $800, 3rd $600, 4th $400)Sponsored by the Kamloopa Powwow SocietyMENS 40+ FANCY(1st $800, 2nd $600, 3rd $400 + 4 Consolations)Sponsored by Francis Johnson Sr. & Family, Esket First Nation & Williams Lake CommunityROSE PETERS MEMORIAL – GOLDEN AGE WOMEN Sponsored by the Peters FamilyVIC SANDY MEMORIAL – MENS TRADITIONALSponsored by Jr. Sandy & FamilyHONORING RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORSWOMENS FANCY 18+ ORANGE SHAWL & DRESS SPECIAL(1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100 + more prizes to be added)Sponsored by Jade Louis & Family AURORA TERRY COMING OF AGE WOMENS CONTEMPORARY VS. OLDSTYLE JINGLE (Total Payout $1,200 for 4 Places + Jackets) Sponsored by Aurora Terry & FamilyHONORING KOBE BIG SORREL HORSE CHICKEN (Ages 16+)Sponsored by the Big Sorrel Horse FamilyJR. GIRLS TEAM DANCE(1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100)Sponsored by Jaylah Bottle and Ella & Alexa Daniels HEADSTAFF:Host Drum: Krazy Creek, Big Horn, ABHonorary Host Drum: Sage Hills, Kamloops, BCArena Director: Dale Alexis, Alexis, ABWhipman: Brandon Daniels, Morley, ABHead Dance Judge: Kelly Good Eagle, Siksika, ABHead Drum Judge: Shawn Bottle, Standoff, ABMaster of Ceremonies: Stan Isadore, Drift Pile, AB Kasey Nicholson, A’aa’niih Fort Belnap Indian Community, MNGrand entry: Friday August 2, 2019 at 7pm Saturday August 3, 2019 at noon and 7pm Sunday August 4, 2019 at noonTRADITIONAL ART SHOW & AUCTION: Saturday 5 pmFeaturing Spirit Warriors Friday & Saturday (before grand entry)Artisan Contact: Everett WhitePhone (250) 299-8766Email: niizhoniarts61@gmail.com **“Native” Arts & Crafts Booths******All Booths Pre-sold & No outside Concessions, Raffles or 50/50’s***Contact the Kamloopa Powwow Society Attn: Alicia John & Tamara Narcisse, Powwow CoordinatorsOffice: 331-345 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1Mailing Address: 200 – 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops BC, V2H 1H1Phone: (250) 828-9782 Email: powwow@kib.caFax: (250) 314-1583 www.tkemlups.caThe Kamloopa Powwow Society and the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc WILL NOT be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged articles or injuries!Cover photo credit: Tourism Kamloops/ Mary Putnam