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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