Episode 11: The Powwow Spirit

You'll hear from:

Ruben Little Head, Black Hills Powwow emcee for 17 years
Santana Young Man Afraid of His Horses, dancer and former Miss Oglala Lakota Nation
Showtime, a singing and drumming group who gives us a private performance

Available on Spotify, Apple and Amazon

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We call it a powwow spirit, and it comes into the arena. Nobody knows when; you can’t see it, you can’t smell it, but you can feel it. And for a moment, there’s no worries, there’s no pain.

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Ruben Little Head

Black Hills Powwow emcee

Featured Locations

Black Hills Powwow

Held each fall in Rapid City, the Black Hills Powwow features hundreds of performers and draws thousands of spectators. More than a performance, though, it's a cultural celebration that instills pride, joy and a sense of unity within the Native community.

How to Attend

Rapid City

The largest city in the Black Hills, Rapid City is a popular base for visiting iconic attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial®. But it also boasts its own vibrant culture and must-see sights, from Art Alley to The Journey Museum.

Plan a Visit