5th Annual Honoring Our Veterans Powwow-- Hosted by the American Indian Center of Springfield
November 15th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Greenwood Laboratory School at MSU
1024 E. Harrison, Springfield, MO
Use the Bear Blvd. Entrance
Head Staff:
Color Guard: Cherokee Nation Veterans Color Guard
Host Drum: Drowning Creek, Kevin Leroy
Head Man: Dave Madden
Head Lady: Nori Gaydusek
Head Gourd Dancer: Jayden Waters
Arena Director: Shane Adams
MC: Shannon Leroy
‘25-’26 AICS Princess: Braelynn Blevins
Schedule:
1 - 2 PM Gourd Dance
2:00 PM Grand Entry
2 - 5 PM Intertribals
5 - 6 PM Dinner Break
6 - 7 PM Gourd Dance
7:00 PM Grand Entry
7 - 10 PM Intertribals
Women’s Dance Contest: ALL STYLES
Sponsored by the AICS Princess Braelynn Blevins and Family
First Place: Satin Star Quilt, Beaded Women’s Set by Jarrica, and $200. Two Consolation Prizes.
Free Admission. Everyone welcome! Shop our Native Vendors! Concessions available for sale!
No Drugs, Alcohol, or Weapons. We are not responsible for accidents, lost or stolen items.
For general or vendor information, please call 417-880-1570
or email:
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SPONSORED BY: Springfield Regional Arts Council and Missouri State University Office of Multicultural Programs
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