Honoring the Class of 2026Meskwaki Nation Graduation Powwow
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Meskwaki Powwow Grounds
(168 Battleground Road & E49, Tama, IA)
Grand Entries at 1PM & 7PM
FREE Admission
ALL Dancers & Singers/Drum Groups Invited
Vendors Welcome! Vendor Fee $25, contact Mel at (641) 481-6539
Agenda:
• 1PM: Afternoon Grand Entry
• 5PM: Potluck Meal Served
• 7PM: Evening Grand Entry
• 7:30PM: Meskwaki Higher Education Quilt & Gift Presentation
Head Staff:
• MC: Tyler Lasley
• AD: Jerod Pushetonequa
• Color Guard: Robert Morgan Post 701
• Head Man: Maheengunse "Keki" Bear
• Head Woman: Daelia Lasley
• Host Drum: Coon Hunters
Specials:
◊ Men's 18+ Woodland Spotlight Special - 1st: Woodland Beaded Vest+$500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, 3 Consolation Winners. Sponsored by Family of Keki Bear
◊ Ladies 16+ Applique Special - 1st: $350+Two-Piece Dress+Gift Bag, 2nd: $250+Skirt+Gift Bag, 3rd: $150+Gift Bag, 2 Consolation Winners. Sponsored by Family of Daelia Lasley
◊ Women's 18+ Meskwaki Oldstyle Scrub Special - Prize TBA. Sponsored by Family of Aleena Pushetonequa
◊ Men's Hand Drum Winner-Take-All Special - 1st: $500+Gift Bag. Sponsored by Family of Cyrell & Chayton Etzen
◊ All Ages "Red Dress" Jingle Special - 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100, 2 Consolations. Sponsored by Family of Jocelyn Parker
◊ Kindergarten-1st Grade Kids Special - Prizes TBA. Sponsored by Family of Jaycene Pushetonequa
◊ Potato Dance Special - Prizes TBA. Sponsored by Family of Shoney Albert
◊ Sweetheart 18+ "Medwayaki" Dance Special - 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $100, $50 Consolation. *Must be in regalia/traditional clothing. Sponsored by Meskwaki Higher Education Program
◊ Beaded/Quilled Graduation Cap Contest - 1st: $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, (1) Honorable Mention: $25 Regalia Makins Gift Certificate. Sponsored by Regalia Makins, LLC
Accommodations:
Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel
1504 305th St., Tama, IA 52339
1-800-728-4263
Room Block ID # 2026 Graduation Powwow - BKG784
*Alternate Location: Meskwaki High School Gym
Presented by Meskwaki Higher Education. Committee and facility not responsible for accidents, lost or stolen items. Security and first-aid on site.
Event Venue
168 Battleground Road & E49, Tama, IA, United States, Iowa 52339
Tickets
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