Events

We are honored to announce this year's Head Woman Special! Sponsored by the 37th Annual Indian Days Powwow Head Woman, Lauren Nabahe, the Cycle-Breakers Special will take place on Saturday afternoon, July 18th, 2026 here at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center Powwow Grounds! This special is to honor & recognize those that are breaking… Read More »Cycle-Breakers Special, Sponsored by Head Woman Lauren Nabahe

The 37th Annual Indian Days Powwow is less than 30 days away and we are elated to start sharing this year's specials! First, we would like to call all the Tiny Tots to the circle! We have three specials lined up for this category! Friday Evening, July 17th, Tiny Tots Special sponsored by Uŋčí Makhá… Read More »Tiny Tots Special, Sponsored by UIATF Board Member Jenny Miller

Calling all sisters! We are proud to present the Sister Special, sponsored by the 36th Annual Seafair Indian Days Princess, Patricia Jones & Family! This team dance will take place… Read More »Sisters Special, Sponsored by UIATF’s Outgoing Seafair Indian Days Princess Patricia Jones & Family

Father's Day may have passed, but the Father-Son Hand Drum Contest is coming up soon! Sponsored by UIATF's Our Strong Fathers Program, this special will be taking place on Saturday… Read More »Father-Son Hand Drum Contest, Sponsored by UIATF’s Our Strong Fathers Program

We are delighted to announce the Women's Golden Age Special, taking place Saturday evening, July 18th, 2026 at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (Seattle, WA). This special is proudly… Read More »MMIWR Golden Age Special, Sponsored by Lily Gladstone

Sunday checklist = Checking out another Special that will be taking place at the 37th Annual Indian Days Powwow! Brought to you by our friends at @unkitawa, we are excited… Read More »Men’s Traditional Special, Sponsored by Unkitawa

Last but certainly not least, we're here with the final addition to this weekend’s incredible lineup! Join us Saturday evening for the epic Men’s vs. Women’s Adult Fancy Special! Happening after Saturday Evening's Session, this is a dance off that you don't want to miss!! We'll see you in just a few short days right… Read More »Men’s vs Women’s Adult Fancy Special, Sponsored by Ben & Linda Marra

Join us on the final day of the 37th Annual Seafair Indian Days Powwow weekend for a morning of health, wellness, and community spirit! Whether you want to set a personal record or enjoy a scenic walk with the family, the 2nd Annual Indian Days 5K Run & Walk is the perfect way to kick… Read More »2nd Annual Indian Days 5K Run & Walk

SURPRISE! We have one more incredible special to announce for this year's Powwow! Taking place on Sunday afternoon, July 19th, we are honored to announce the Bernie Whitebear Special for the Men's Golden Age category (55+)! Proudly sponsored by the Whitebear family, this special honors the enduring legacy of UIATF founder Bernie Whitebear. Mark your… Read More »Bernie Whitebear Special, Sponsored by the Whitebear Family

We are honored to share that our friends at Mother Nation are sponsoring a beautiful addition to the 37th Annual Indian Days Powwow: The Yeha:wi Dance Special, taking place Sunday afternoon, July 19th, 2026. Yeha:wi, pronounced yehawii, translates to "She is holding her sacred." This meaningful special is open to all genders and dance styles… Read More »The Yeha:wi Dance Special, Sponsored by Mother Nation