International Competition Powwow

NOVEMBER 7 & 8, 2009
MTS CENTRE
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

The MTS Centre in downtown Winnipeg will open its doors to one of the largest Competition Pow Wows in North America. Last year, over 500 dancers and 22 Drum Groups competed and showcased traditional dance and music from tiny tots to golden age.

The three host drums were Bear Creek, Battle River, and Southern Outlawz. Head Staff included Vince Beyl, Tommy Christian, Ron McNabb, Jodi Gillette, Colby Tootoosis, Kevin Syrette, and Mack Kingbird. Minister Eric Robinson made an appearance as a Guest Master of Ceremonies.

The 2008/09 Miss Manito Ahbee Traveling Princess was crowned. Passing on the title from last year was Carissa Copenace to fifteen year old Dakota Speidel. She will carry the crown and the sash of the Manito Ahbee Festival throughout the year.

For more information on the International Competition Pow Wow, email powwow@manitoahbee.com

Compiled is a list of winners from the Aboriginal Day Celebrations June 21,2009 below:

Teen Girl's Traditional (13-17 years old)

1st Jaleesa Starblanket
2nd Danetta Brown
3rd Hailey Greene

Teen Girl's Jingle (13-17 years old)

1st Allison Gegwetch
2nd Janelle Starblanket
3rd Misty Dawn Starblanket

Teen Girl's Fancy Shawl (13-17 years old)

1st Tatiyana Brown
2nd Keisha Henry
3rd n/a

Teen Boy's Traditional and Prairie Chicken (13-17 years old)

1st Tyson Henry
2nd Trevor Starblanket
3rd Keith Henry Jr.

Teen Boy's Grass (13-17 years old)

1st Trey Panacheese
2nd Ryley Naytowhow
3rd n/a

Teen Boy's Fancy Bustle (13-17 years old)

1st Darian Brown
2nd Travis Henry
3rd Dyson Brown

Adult Women's Traditional (+18)

1st Donna Pratt
2nd Marlene Dee Henry
3rd Joanne Littlejohn

Adult Women's Jingle (+18)

1st Joanne Soldier
2nd Pat Mousseau
3rd Ramona Bird-Billy

Adult Women's Fancy Shawl (+18)

1st Rene Gegwetch
2nd n/a
3rd n/a

Singing Contest

1st Whitehorse
2nd Spirit Sands
3rd Dakota Travels

Adult Men's Traditional and Prairie Chicken (+18)

1st Tyler Starblanket
2nd Steve Sands
3rd Matthew Mousseau

Adult Men's Grass (+18)

1st Maurice Meeches
2nd Josh Copenace
3rd Joe Mousseau

Adult Men's Fancy Bustle (+18)

1st Reuben Chartrand
2nd n/a
3rd n/a