Culture and community celebrated at Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow
Held Aug. 9-11, the event consisted of fair exhibits, activities for children, a parade, a community feast, a fishing derby and more.
Participants make their way around the circle during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
RED LAKE 鈥� The Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow drew hundreds of dancers and attendees over the weekend for its three days of events.
Held Aug. 9-11, the event consisted of fair exhibits, activities for children, a parade, a community feast, a fishing derby and more. Participants gathered at the powwow grounds in full regalia for a grand entry each day, making their way around the circle to the rhythm provided by several drum groups.
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Red Lake Nation royalty was also crowned during the powwow. Maryana Kingbird was named Jr. Miss Red Lake Nation, Biidwe Kingbird was named Jr. Red Lake Nation Brave, Steven Bellanger Jr. was named Sr. Red Lake Nation Brave and Madison Kingbird was named Sr. Miss Red Lake Nation.
Participants make their way around the circle during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
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Candy is tossed from a float during a parade as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Participants make their way around the circle during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Kiddie parade participants make their way along the parade route as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
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Participants make their way around the circle during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
A kiddie parade participant tosses freezies to the crowd as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
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Veterans present the flags during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
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A drum group plays during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Participants make their way around the circle during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Participants make their way around the circle during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Outgoing senior princess Riley Roy waves to the crowd during a parade as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Participants make their way around the circle during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
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