Joseph Lafferty (Zintkala Ohitika- Brave Bird) turned fifty years old this year and he will celebrate it by being the Arena Director for the Black Hills Powwow for the fourth consecutive year. Joe is the son of the late Henry Lafferty Sr. and Florence Iron Lightning, who is 87 years old. Joe’s grandparents were Grant and Molly Iron Lightning and Joe credits them as the inspiration for the way he lives his life as they set an example for him to strive for. Joe was one of the founding members of the Black Hills Powwow in 1986 and he believes that the current Powwow is more than he would have ever imagined. He wishes to thank the present Board for allowing him to serve as the Arena Director for four consecutive years.