Tsuut'ina Powwow celebrates 62 years and return after pandemic hiatus
'That's what celebrations are for: to show people a good time,' says powwow coordinatorA perfomer at the Tsuut'ina Powwow on Saturday. The event celebrates its 62nd anniversary this year.Chief Roy Whitney of the Tsuut'ina Nation said this year's powwow is important not only to carry on traditions passed down through generations, but also to bring the community together as the pandemic caused so much isolation.
Meguinis said this year the powwow brought together nations from across Treaty 7 territory — including the Piikani, Sisika and Kainai nations — and beyond. Even families from the United States have come to the event.
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