SMSC Wacipi 2018 Program

SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY • 2018

AUGUST 17, 18 & 19

2018 PROGRAM

WELCOME

Dear Community Members, guests, friends, and relatives,

Owas cante wasteya nape ceyuzapi. We greet you all with a good heart and a handshake.

On behalf of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Business Council, we would like to welcome you all to the annual SMSC Wacipi. Each year, our Community comes together to enjoy time with our friends, relatives, and guests, and to share our culture with our neighbors.

Throughout Wacipi, you will experience times of fun and excitement, but there will also be times of reverence. Please find time to give thanks to the Creator, dance and sing with your neighbors and relatives, and enjoy the many food and craft vendors in attendance.

Whether you traveled from just down the street or across the continent, we are honored that you chose to spend your weekend with the SMSC at our annual Wacipi. Thank you to the hundreds of dancers and drummers who are performing throughout the weekend, and also to our very own Community Members and staff that work hard to make this an enjoyable weekend for all.

We’d like to take some time to thank the many veterans who have put their lives on the line for our communities and our nation. We are grateful for their many sacrifices, as well as the sacrifices of their loved ones.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Community Member Sunny Day Welch. We extend our condolences to his family.

Congratulations to all of the high school, postsecondary, and GED graduates throughout Indian Country and beyond. These individuals will continue to grow as they become future leaders and create their own success stories.

Again, thank you to all of our Community Members and staff who spent many days preparing for this year’s event. And thank you to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and our team members for providing Saturday’s meal.

We are all here to celebrate culture, traditions, and heritage. We hope you have an unforgettable weekend at this celebration of life.

SMSC Business Council Charles R. Vig Chairman

Keith B. Anderson Vice-Chairman

Rebecca Crooks-Stratton Secretary/Treasurer

CONGRATULATIONS

(We thank you).

POSTSECONDARY GRADUATES:

Rebecca Bryant Genevieve Calvillo (Crooks) Wenonah Chase

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Kayrie Brewer Naydian Brewer Shali Brewer-King Alex Buchtel Richard Coulter Sara Coulter Carly Dellwo Christopher Fields Dontae Herrley Tommy Herrley John King Jr. Terrell Lafferty Aylia Matta Emma Thomas Megan Thomas William Thomas Hunter Totenhagen

GED RECOGNITION: Dontae Brewer

Our fellow Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Members, relatives, friends, and guests: The Wacipi Committee would like to thank you for joining us for our annual celebration of life, the SMSC Wacipi. We have spent the last year working hard to bring you an exciting weekend full of singing, dancing, and culture. We are very pleased to have you here to celebrate with us.

The youth of our communities are our future leaders, and the Wacipi Committee would like to take a moment to congratulate all of the 2018 high school, postsecondary, and GED graduates for their hard work and accomplishments.

We would like to thank all of the Community Members, SMSC employees, and team members for the many hours spent preparing for this event throughout the past several months. We couldn’t have done it without your help.

The committee would also like to thank all of the singers, dancers, and guests for being a part of this wonderful celebration. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about our annual Wacipi, please do not hesitate to speak directly with any of us. We wish you a safe and enjoyable weekend.

(We thank you).

Wacipi Committee Chairperson Cole Miller, Dan Jones, Anita Campbell-Woods, Jake Thomas, Melinda Stade, Nick Brewer, Jesse Chase

2018 SMSC Royalty

Trystan Brandt-Dedeker SMSC Junior Brave

Tony Brewer SMSC Brave

Summer Lemke SMSC Princess

Celianna Thomas SMSC Junior Princess

Royalty is not selected at the SMSC Wacipi.

About Our Wacipi

We invite you to experience our culture by immersing yourself in the Wacipi experience.

WHAT IS WACIPI? Wacipi, or Pow Wow, is a celebration of life.

It is a time when Native American people gather to enjoy time with old friends and make new ones. Meaning “they dance” in the Dakota language, Wacipi has transcended generations and taken on new forms and meanings over the years. Historically, it was used as a time to gather at the end of a season, to celebrate a good hunt, or to recognize a positive event. While the dances still hold sacred, ceremonial meaning for those who participate, today’s Wacipi has evolved into a contest Pow Wow, where dancers and drum groups compete for top honors.

WHAT HAPPENS AT WACIPI? The SMSC Wacipi is a contest Pow Wow, where dancers compete in categories and age groups. Wacipi begins with a blessing of the dance circle. Grand Entry includes a Veterans Color Guard carrying in the flags and eagle staff, entrance of visiting dignitaries, tribal royalty, and the dancers by dance category.

After all the dancers have entered the circle, a prayer is said. A drum group then sings a Flag Song and a Veterans Song. As a sign of respect, attendees are asked to stand, if they’re able, and remove their hats. Then, the Master of Ceremonies, called Wapaha in Dakota, calls for intertribal dancing, allowing everyone to dance, no regalia necessary.

Contest dancing and tiny tots dancing are next, with the Wapaha announcing each of the categories.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE TRIBAL ROYALTY? Contemporary Pow Wows often feature braves and princesses, or tribal royalty. These individuals represent their respective tribal nations, acting as ambassadors for their people. They are chosen through a contest, where they may display their knowledge of their language, history, dancing ability, or some combination of all three skills.

Etiquette

Learn more about the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Annual Wacipi [wah-chee-pee] We invite you to learn about and experience our culture first-hand throughout the weekend. Because there are many sacred aspects to this event, please read and carry out the following guidelines.

Knowing a little bit about various customs will help you feel more comfortable as you enjoy this weekend’s events. Whether you are a member of our own Community or traveled from places as far-flung as Canada, we are honored that you chose to spend the weekend at the SMSC Wacipi. Thank you to the hundreds of dancers and the invited drum groups who are performing throughout the weekend, and to our own staff and Community Members who will continue to work hard to make this a safe and enjoyable weekend for all.

BE RESPECTFUL At the beginning of Wacipi during the Grand Entry, Honor Songs, and prayers, everyone will be asked to stand (if they are able) and remove their cap or hat as the color guard presents the flags and eagle feather staffs. Remain standing as the veterans, braves, princesses, and other dignitaries enter, followed by all of the dancers.

The Master of Ceremonies will indicate when it’s appropriate to stand throughout Wacipi during various songs and prayers. If you are elderly or have a medical condition, it is fine to sit if you need to.

Wacipi is a sacred gathering. Please be respectful at all times. Please refrain from talking during prayers.

THE ARENA The arena contains a grassy area which has been blessed for the gathering and is considered sacred. Prayers have been said, and tobacco has been offered to the Creator. This is not an area where children are invited to play. This is not an area for the public to cut across or use as a shortcut. In the very center of the arena are flag poles and holders for eagle feather staffs.

HANDSHAKING IS DONE MORE GENTLY Handshaking is a way to acknowledge and show respect for someone you are meeting. In Native American culture, handshaking is typically done more gently, with intention.

DANCERS’ REGALIA Always ask before touching anyone’s regalia, as some regalia is sacred or has been ritually purified. Regalia often integrate designs, colors, and other ornamentation that represent the wearer’s tribe, family, or political or marital status.

DRUM GROUPS Because the drum holds special significance, please don’t touch them or the drumsticks, and avoid walking between the chairs and the drum.

EAGLE FEATHER/FALLEN WARRIOR CEREMONIES These ceremonies are conducted when an eagle feather falls to the ground. Veterans retrieve the “Fallen Warrior.” Please note: photography is not allowed during this ceremony.

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HISTORY

REGALIA

STYLE

MEN’S TRADITIONAL

Warriors and hunters danced out the story of their battles or hunting endeavors when they returned.

May carry shields, weapons, staffs, or sticks, and possibly wear a bustle.

Northern and Southern styles are distinct from each other, with a different competition for each.

MEN’S GRASS

Traditionally performed after moving camp, to help prepare the earth in a good way for the people.

Long, flowing fringe of yarn or ribbons to represent grass.

A yoke, breechcloth, a roach or wapeca [wah-pe-sha], fringed anklets, ankle bells, beadwork, and moccasins also may be worn.

The movements of the dancer represent the flow of the prairie grass in the wind.

Dancers shake and sway, while their feet perform a variety of slides, hops, and other moves.

MEN’S FANCY

Originated in Oklahoma at the beginning of the 20th century and sparked contest dancing.

Bright and colorful, with two bustles, a roach with feathers that are kept rocking, arm bustles, angora anklets, bells, and moccasins.

Consists of the standard double-step, with fancy footwork, acrobatics, speed, and showmanship on high display.

MEN’S CHICKEN

One of the oldest styles of dance, originating from the Blackfeet.

Skintight clothing, with smaller, old-fashioned bustles—often made with pheasant feathers—as well as ankle bells and bell drops.

Dancers imitate the prairie chicken mating dance.

WOMEN’S TRADITIONAL

A dance exemplifying elegance, grace, dignity, and modesty.

Buckskin or cloth dresses and a breastplate, carrying a shawl, a fan often made with eagle feathers, and a bag.

A belt is often worn, with an attached knife sheath, awl carrier, and strike light bag.

Northern dancers often dance in place with the fringe of their dress and shawl swaying to the beat.

Southern dancers move gracefully around the circle with their fringe swaying back and forth.

WOMEN’S JINGLE DRESS

Originated with the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) as a ceremonial dance.

Dresses have rows of tin jingles made of snuff can lids and carry fans or bags, with eagle plumes worn on their heads.

In traditional jingle dress movements, the feet were barely raised above the ground, but modern dance steps have become more intricate.

WOMEN’S FANCY SHAWL

A relatively new dance from when women switched over from blankets to shawls.

Colorful, calf-length dresses or skirts are worn, with bright shawls and beadwork.

A very athletic dance, with competitors moving around the circle quickly to the beat of the music, spinning and using fancy footwork.

Open to men and women dancers 65 and older.

Styles vary according to personal preference.

Any style may be performed in this category.

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Fort Duchesne, UT Lyndon Station, WI Ponoka, AB Bismark, ND Baraboo, WI

Jr. Boy’s Grass 6-12 1. Jackson Taken Alive 2. Rusty Mccloud 3. Sheldon Scalplock III 4. Rules Bearstail 5. Thomas Bearstail

Eagle Butte, SD Harrah, WA Mesa, AZ Bismark, NB New Town, ND

Jr. Boy’s Fancy 6-12 1. Jaymison Hill 2. Levi Cleveland 3. Jaymin Boivin 4. Jazz Roan 5. Dwight Whitebuffalo Jr.

Tama, IA Lyndon Station, WI Keshena, WI Sweetgrass, SK Granite Falls, MN

Men’s GA-Trad/So. Straight 55 & over 1. Timothy Eashappie Sr. 2. Patrick Moore 3. Hindsley (Charles) 4. Lewis Cozad 5. Greg Red Elk

Saskatoon, SK Stillwater, OK Wisconsin Dells, WI Mountain View, OK Temecula, CA

Men’s GA-Fancy/Grass 55 & over 1. Daryl Bearstail 2. Gabe Desrosiers 3. Roy CrazyHorse Bison 4. Wayne Pushetonequa 5. Pete Moore

Bismark, ND Browns Valley, MN Sayre, OK Montour, IA Pawnee, OK

Jr. Men’s Traditional 18-34 1. Talon Whiteye 2. Lakota Little Sky 3. Donovan Haury 4. Eli Snow 5. Reuben Crowfeather Jr.

Sarnia, ON Morley, AB Apache, OK Morley, AB Prior Lake, MN

Teen Boy’s Traditional 13-17

Jr. Men’s Southern Straight 18-34

1. Ruben Littlehead Jr. 2. Jonah Jackson 3. Jaden Parker 4. Seymour Eaglespeaker 5. Floyd King

1. Darian Adakai 2. Denny Medicinebird 3. Marshall Funmaker Sr. 4. Ronald Goodeagle Jr. 5. Quinton

Lamedeer, MT St. Michael, ND Salamanca, NY Fort Hall, ID Green Bay, WI

Flagstaff, AZ Jones, OK Suttons Bay, MI Oneida, WI Fort Defiance, AZ

2017 ADULT WOMEN WINNERS

1. BearEagle Trujillo 2. Lincoln Cleveland 3. Lennon Buffalo 4. Brylee Bearstail 5. Elias Leonard

2017 ADULT MEN WINNERS

2017 BOYS WINNERS 2017 GIRLS WINNERS

Jr. Boy’s Traditional 6-12

Women’s GA-Trad/So. Buckskin 55 & over 1. Mary Olsen 2. Madelyn Goodwill 3. Carmen R. Clairmont 4. Diana Goodwill-McKay 5. Mabel Cozad

Bethany, OK Sioux Falls, SD Lakewood, CO Ft. Qu’Appelle, SK Mountain View, OK

Women’s GA-Fancy/Jingle 55 & over 1. Gracie Her Many Horses Bakersfield, ND 2. Irene Oakes Bemidji, MN 3. Denise One Star Rosebud, SD 4. Dianne Desrosiers Browns Valley, MN 5. Patricia Eagleman Black River Falls, WI

Jr. Women’s Traditional 18-34 1. Randi Fox 2. Delmarina One Feather 3. Tara Whitehorse 4. Kayla Mcarthur 5. Taylor Clairmont

Sioux Falls, SD Oglala, SD Ft. Qu’Appelle, SK Ft. Qu’Appelle, SK St. Paul, MN

Jr. Women’s Southern Cloth/Buckskin 18-34 1. Cheyenne Brady 2. Charish Toehay 3. Elizabeth Nevaquaya 4. Kelly Walker 5. Askiw Roan

New Town, ND Anadarko, OK Apache, OK Lawrence, KS Pigeon Lake, AB

Teen Boy’s Grass 13-17

Jr. Men’s Grass 18-34

Jr. Women’s Jingle 18-34

1. Wambdi Clairmont 2. JT Largo 3. Deo Top Sky 4. Peyton White Buffalo 5. Jakobi Omeasoo

1. Trae Little Sky Sioux Falls, SD 2. Alphonse Obey Piapot, SK 3. Bryson Rabbitt Manyhorses Calgary, AB 4. Joel Omeasoo Wood Maskwacis, AB 5. Therien Paskemin West Valley City, UT

1. Mallary Oakes 2. Waskwane Stonefish 3. Lacy Albert 4. Jocy Bird 5. Amanda Ironstar

Teen Boy’s Fancy 13-17

Jr. Men’s Chicken 18-34

Jr. Women’s Fancy 18-34

1. Tyler Thurman 2. David Cleveland 3. Buster Cleveland 4. Wayne Silas III 5. Daniel Scholfield

1. Jamon Paskemin 2. Nelson 3. Angelo Begay 4. Ronnie Harris III 5. Wayland Mistickokat

1. Keya Clairmont 2. Laryn Oakes 3. Brennah Wahweotten 4. Amber Cleveland 5. Beedoskah Stonefish

Littleton, CO Bismark, ND Rocky Boy, MT New Town, ND Maskwacis, AB Shawnee, OK Lyndon Station, WI Lyndon Station, WI Oneida, WI Mayetta, KS

Jr. Girl’s Traditional 6-12 1. Tylyn Thurman 2. Mahpiya Redman 3. Elicia 4. Dahyiitihi White 5. Zids Arrow White

Shawnee, OK Ft. Qu’Appelle, SK Baraboo, WI Plummer, ID Fort Hall, ID

Jr. Girl’s Jingle 6-12 1. Aura Cardinal 2. Meah Bird 3. Cree Delorme 4. Tosha Mcclouf 5. Toiree Brady

Edmonton, AB Sioux Falls, SD Yorkton, SK Harrah, WA New Town, ND

Jr. Girl’s Fancy 6-12 1. Red Star Cavanaugh 2. Rayanna Bird 3. Alva Snow 4. Shundiinwhitehorse 5. Lennyn Paskemin

Minneapolis, MN Sioux Falls, SD Morley, AB Ft. Qu’Appelle, SK West, Valley, UT

Teen Girl’s Traditional 13-17 1. Nichole Nordwall 2. Wamblie Littlesky 3. Sparrow Little Sky 4. Victory Randall 5. Elyza Robertson

Henderson, NV Kyle, SD Kyle, SD Sacramento, CA Mandaree, ND

Teen Girl’s Jingle 13-17 1. Jonna Grace Brady 2. Maya Schuyler 3. Yanabah Whitehorse 4. Diana Sanapaw 5. Jaydean Randall

New Town, ND Mt. Pleasant, MI Standing Buffalo, SK Onedia, WI Sacramento, CA

Teen Girl’s Fancy 13-17 1. Wakinyela Clairmont Morrison, CO 2. Hozhoni Whitecloud Black River Falls, WI 3. Eahtosh Bird Sioux Falls, SD 4. Thomasina Rose Goodeagle Anadarko, OK 5. Layla Buffalo Ponoka, AB

West Valley City, UT New Town, ND Bluff, UT Apache, OK Punnichy, SK

Montour, IA Peshawbestown, MI Sweetgrass, SK Sioux Falls, SD Anadarko, OK New Town, ND Montour, IA Mayetta, KS Alma Center, WI Peshawbestown, MI

Jr. Men’s Fancy 18-34

Sr. Women’s Traditional 34-54

1. Darrell Hill Tama, IA 2. Isaiah Bob Montezuma Creek, UT 3. Patrick Showtime Mitsuing Look Lake, SK 4. Mitchell Baker New Town, ND 5. Rylan Baker Mandaree, ND

1. Tosha Goodwill 2. Regina Therese 3. Amber Old Horn 4. Andrea Redman 5. Orrie Little Sky

Sr. Men’s Traditional 35-54

Sr. Women’s Southern Cloth/Buckskin 35-54

1. Adrian Klein Dearborn Hts, MI 2. Tony Wahweotten Prairiemajic Mayetta, KS 3. Russell McCloud Harrah, WA 4. Yahsti Perkins Killer Birney, MT 5. Jared Buffalo Ponoka, AB

1. Danita Goodwill 2. Sophia Thurman 3. Toni Tsatoke Mule 4. Patsy Grant 5. Tonya Moore

Sr. Men’s Southern Straight 35-54

Sr. Women’s Jingle 35-54

1. Kelly Grant 2. Erwin Morris 3. Mervel LaRose 4. Sean Spicer 5. Anthony Monoessy

1. Grace Pushetonequa Tama, IA 2. Cassie Hindsley Wisconsin Dells, WI 3. Leah Omeasoo Maskwacis, AB 4. Winona Tahdooahnippah Flandreau, SD 5. Dionne Jacobs Seymour, WI

Pinehill, NM Macy, NE Missoula, MT Miami, OK Fletcher, OK

Sioux Falls, SD Box Elder, MT Billings, MT Ft. Qu’Appelle, SK Kyle, SD Reserve, KS Shawnee, OK Oklahoma City, OK Pinehill, NM Stillwater, OK

Sr. Men’s Grass 35-54

Sr. Women’s Fancy 35-54

1. Jon Taken Alive 2. Randall Paskemin 3. Rusty Gillette 4. Adam Nordwall 5. Lakota Clairmont

1. Tanksi Clairmont 2. Nahmi Lasley 3. Star Whiteye 4. Valerie Parker 5. Lisa Ewack

Eagle Butte, SD West Valley City, UT Bismark, ND Henderson, NV Littleton, CO

Morrison, CO Tama, IA Wildomar, CA Salamanca, NY Ft. Qu’Appelle, SK

Sr. Men’s Chicken 35-54 1. Marty Thurman 2. Dustin Whitford 3. Sheldon Scalplock Sr. 4. Todd 5. Rod Atcheynum

Shawnee, OK Rocky Boy, MT Calgary, AB Raymore, SK Los Angeles, CA

Sr. Men’s Fancy 35-54 1. Michael Roberts 2. Warshield White 3. Nigel Schuyler 4. Wayne Silas Jr. 5. Stewart Boivin Jr.

Ada, OK New Town, ND Detroit, MI Oneida, WI Keshena, WI

DRUM CONTEST WINNERS 1. Young Bear 2. Southern Style 3. Wild Band of Comanches 4. Bull Horn 5. Midnite Express 6. Yellow Hammer

North Dakota Utah Oklahoma Alberta Minnesota Oklahoma

STAFF Master

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Master

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Ceremonies

JUAQUIN HAMILTON

RUBEN LITTLE HEAD

Honorary Master

Head Singing Judge

Sac & Fox Shawnee, Oklahoma

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Ceremonies

Northern Cheyenne Lame Deer, Montana

WALLACE COFFEY

WAYNE SILAS, JR.

Comanche Lawton, Oklahoma

Menominee/Oneida Oneida, Wisconsin

Arena Director

Arena Director

CLIFTON GOODWILL

CHASKE LABLANC

Ojibwe/Cree/Lakota/Dakota Reserve, Kansas

Dakota Morton, Minnesota

Head Men's Judge

Head Women's Judge

CANKU ONE STAR

ALVA FIDDLER

Veterans

Veterans

LAKOTA WOMEN WARRIORS

SISSETON-WAHPETON KIT FOX SOCIETY

South Dakota

Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Sisseton, South Dakota

Security

Wacipi Committee

MATT BURSOTT

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Rosebud Sioux Tribe Oneida - Seneca Two Strike, South Dakota

Ho-Chunk St. Paul, Minnesota

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Ray Seto Vancouver, BC

Dale Roberts Choctaw - Chickasaw Atwood, Oklahoma

Cheyenne River - Minneconjou Band Red Wing, Minnesota

Wacipi Committee Chairperson Cole Miller, Nick Brewer, Anita Campbell-Woods, Melinda Stade, Jesse Chase back: Dan Jones, Jake Thomas

Mdewakanton Public Safety The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community staffs its public safety department 24/7 with paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters, offering first-aid and emergency management.

Mdewakanton Public Safety will be on-hand to direct guests in the case of an emergency, such as a tornado or strong winds.

SECURITY: 952.496.7222

EMERGENCY: 911

SCHEDULE FRIDAYAUG. 17 12:3Opm REGISTRATION

Dancer registration opens

SATURDAYAUG. 18 9am FLAG RAISING

All veterans please standby to assist with flag raising

7pm GRAND ENTRY

Evening Prayer Introduction of Flags and Eagle Staffs Introduction of Visiting Royalty CONTESTS - All Categories: Tiny Tots, Junior, Teen, Junior and Senior Adults, Golden Age, and Elders

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10am YOUNG NATIVE PRIDE Honoring the SMSC Education Department

11am JUNIOR PRINCESS

CELIANNA SOPHIA THOMAS Junior Fancy Shawl (6–12)

12pm CASANDRA STADE

Women’s Northern Traditional (18+)

12:30pm REGISTRATION CLOSED Registration closed for all dance categories

1pm GRAND ENTRY

Introduction of Flags and Eagle Staffs Introduction of Visiting Royalty

3pm

EXHIBITIONS - Junior and Senior Adults, Golden Age, and Elders CONTESTS - Junior and Teen

Schedule is subject to change

HOST DRUMS

Northern Cree - Alberta Young Bear - North Dakota

EVENTS

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LIVESTREAM ALL THE ACTION AT SMSCWACIPI.ORG!

SUNDAYAUG. 19 4:30pm WALLACE COFFEY

9am FLAG RAISING

All veterans please standby to assist with flag raising

Men’s Grass (18+)

4:30pm EVENING MEAL - 6:30pm Meals are free to all with a Wacipi

11am CHURCH SERVICE

Tiowakan Spiritual Center 14625 Prairie Grass Drive, Prior Lake

button, children under 10, and elders 60 and older MENU: Bison cheeseburger

11am SARA HEDGEPETH OSCEOLA Women’s Jingle (18+)

Potato salad Baked beans Chips Watermelon/cookie

12pm PRINCESS SUMMER LEMKE Teen Girl’s Jingle (13–17)

Please allow elders, dancers, and singers to be served first

7pm GRAND ENTRY

Evening Prayer Introduction of Flags and Eagle Staffs Introduction of Visiting Royalty EXHIBITIONS - Junior and Teen CONTESTS - Junior and Senior Adults, Golden Age, and Elders

10pm FIREWORKS

INVITED DRUMS

Northern: Black Bear - Quebec Black Otter - Alberta Blackstone - Cree Territory

1pm GRAND ENTRY

Prayer Introduction of Flags and Eagle Staffs Introduction of Visiting Royalty

3pm

EXHIBITIONS - Junior, Teen, and Elders CONTESTS - Junior and Senior Adults, and Golden Age TIEBREAKERS

The Boyz - Minnesota Bull Horn - Alberta Midnite Express - Minnesota Young Spirit - Alberta

Southern: Cozad - Oklahoma Southern Style - Utah Yellow Hammer - Oklahoma

SPECIALS SATURDAYAUG. 18

11AM In Honor of

10AM In Honor of the SMSC Education Department

YOUNG NATIVE PRIDE

JUNIOR PRINCESS CELIANNA SOPHIA THOMAS Junior Fancy Shawl (6–12) 1st place $300 2nd place $200 3rd place $100

12PM In Honor of

CASANDRA STADE

“Coming Back to the Circle”

Women’s Northern Traditional (18+) 1st 2nd 3rd 4rd 5th

place place place place place

$1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200

Gifts for All Contestants

4:30PM In Honor of

WALLACE COFFEY

“50 Years Behind the Microphone” Men’s Grass (18+)

1st 2nd 3rd 4rd 5th

place place place place place

$1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200

Five $100 Consolation Prizes Sponsored by the members of the 2018 SMSC Wacipi Committee

SUNDAYAUG. 19 11AM In Honor of

SARA HEDGEPETH OSCEOLA Women’s Jingle (18+)

1st 2nd 3rd 4rd 5th

place place place place place

$1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200

Sponsored by Will Hedgepeth

12PM In Honor of

PRINCESS SUMMER LEMKE “Head to Head”

Teen Girl’s Jingle (13–17) 1st place $500 2nd place $300 3rd place $200 Three Consolation Prizes

W h at A r e S p e c i a l s ?

HONOR SONGS

commemorate an individual who has passed away or achieved a significant accomplishment, such as graduating from school, being selected as royalty, or serving in the armed forces. Everyone is invited to shake hands with the individual and family.

NAMING CEREMONIES

are held when a family would like to give a spiritual or Native American name to someone. A spiritual leader or elder performs the ceremony.

With Deepest Sympathy SUNNY DAY WELCH March 1, 2018

Sunny Day Welch, age 45, Member of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Prior Lake, MN, journeyed to the Spirit World on March 1, 2018. A visitation and funeral were held Sunday, March 4, at the Tiowakan Spiritual Center.

Sunny Day was born on March 30, 1972, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Ronald and Linda (Quaderer) Welch. He loved fishing and hunting, especially bow hunting.Â

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OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE Pick up official SMSC Wacipi T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more from the merchandise stand located just west of the dance arena.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES If you are in need of medical assistance at any point during Wacipi, emergency medical services personnel are on-site and available to assist for the duration of the event.

PARKING LOT SHUTTLE Courtesy shuttles will be available to help transport attendees from the parking lot to the dance arena.

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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has zero tolerance for gang activity.

Elders and those who are disabled may sit in a special seating area at the announcer’s stand.

For the viewing enjoyment of everyone, umbrellas are not allowed in the stands.

The SMSC is not responsible for lost envelopes, admission passes, merchandise, or possessions.

Raffle tickets may not be sold or purchased on the Wacipi Grounds or any other SMSC property.

In the case of inclement weather, Wacipi may be relocated to Dakotah!

Sport and Fitness located at 2100 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake.

For the comfort of all Wacipi guests, bleacher seating may not be saved.

Blankets left unattended will be removed. No exceptions.

Any audio, video, or photographic commercial recording at the SMSC Wacipi is strictly prohibited. You may record and produce only one copy of Wacipi for private use. All media must have advance permission to cover Wacipi. Please keep in mind, photographs are not appropriate during the Naming and Eagle Feather/ Fallen Warrior ceremonies. Please respect the dancers. If you wish to take their photograph outside the dance arena, ask their permission first.

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The SMSC bans guns on these premises. Alcohol and drugs are also prohibited. You will be asked to leave if you have or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Please extinguish all tobacco products before entering the arena by using the ashtrays provided.

All participants and guests attending the SMSC Wacipi do so at their own risk. The SMSC is not responsible for any injury, damage, or theft to a person or their property. The SMSC does not waive its or its employees’ sovereign immunity from suit by conducting any activity in coordination with its Wacipi.

The SMSC retains the legal authority to expel any person from its land at any time and for any reason.

No dogs allowed on the Wacipi Grounds, except for service dogs.

By attending the SMSC Wacipi you agree to release any rights to any public or private media recording that may include inadvertant recordings of you by Wacipi staff or approved media outlets.

Elders and those who are disabled are given priority when it comes to golf cart rides to and from the parking lot areas.

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