On Father’s Day weekend, the former Stewart Indian Boarding School will host their largest annual event, the Father’s Day Powwow, bringing the community together to socialize, dance, sing, and honor First Nation cultures.
The 2023 Powwow will be led by the Master of Ceremonies, Jerry Bear, (Southern Paiute/Goshute), Arena Director, Art Martinez (Chumash), and Host Drum: Red Hoop. The dancing competition brings nationally and regionally known dancers to compete in several categories. All dancers and drummers are welcome to attend and participate.
Schedule:
Friday, June 16
The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum and gift shop 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grand Entry 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17
The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum and gift shop 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Stewart School Alumni a special BBQ Dinner on Saturday 4:00 p.m. (Nevada Indian Commission Building)
Grand Entry noon and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 18
Grand Entry at noon.
The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Other activities also include arts and crafts booths, food vendors, and dry camping.
Inside the Cultural Center & Museum, the Great Basin Native Artists Gallery presents the exhibit Dancing for the Earth, Dancing for the People: Pow Wow Regalia, and Art of the Great Basin. The exhibition displays contemporary powwow dance regalia, photography, mixed media sculpture, Great Basin beadwork, digital graphic design, and more.