38th Annual He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate
2026 Black Hills Pow Wow
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 9, 2026:
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Youth Handgame Tournament “Battle in the He Sapa” Registration – 11am Games begin – 1pm
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Arts and Info Tradeshow – Barnett Fieldhouse
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4:00 pm –11:00 pm
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Dancer & Drum Registration - 11:00 am – 7:00 pm North Concourse
The Summit Arena –The Monument
11:00 am - 7:00 pm Dancer & Drum Registration - Across from Ticket Sales Office
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Vendor Registration & Move In - Across from Ticket Sales Office
4:00 pm - Doors Open to Public - Summit Arena
Arena Blessing
6:00 pm – Veteran’s Grand Entry – All Veterans and Dignitaries
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Flag & Victory Song – Colors Posted - Oglala Lakota Veterans
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Welcome Address – Stephen Yellowhawk, BHPWA President
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7:00 pm – Dancer Grand Entry
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Intertribals – (1/2 of Singing Rotation if 20+ drums) - (7:40 pm)
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Tiny Tots– (8:30)
8:00 pm – Owang Wasteya Wahwayela Mani Fashion Show – Rushmore Hall
**Junior & Senior Adults Excused for Evening**
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Platinum & Golden Age Dance Contests Starts (1 Song) - (8:40 pm)
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Platinum Women 70+ (Combined)
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Platinum Men 70+ (Combined)
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Golden Age 55-69 (Separated)
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Women’s Traditional, Jingle, Fancy
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Men’s Traditional, Grass, Fancy
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Junior & Teen Categories Contests (1 Song) - (9:10 pm)
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Junior Girl’s Categories (6-12) Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
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Junior Boy’s Categories (6-12) Fancy, Grass, Traditional
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Teen Girl’s Categories (13-17) Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
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Teen Boy’s Categories (13-17) Fancy, Grass, Traditional
Dance Contests Continues – ALL 18+ Categories (2 Songs) - (11:00 pm)
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18+ Women’s Applique
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18+ Southern Buckskin
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18+ Southern Cloth
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Sr Old Style Jingle (40-54)
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Jr Old Style Jingle (18-39)
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18+ Men’s Woodland
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18+ Men’s Contemporary Traditional
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18+ Men’s Southern Straight
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Sr Men’s Chicken (40-54)
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Jr Men’s Chicken (18-39)
End: 1:00 am