A Good Day to be Indigenous.
Nya:wëh to all who joined us for Heritage Day 2026 here at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center this past Saturday. Shout out to our awesome team and everyone who made it possible.
Smoke Dance Contest Winners:
Girls (5-12)
First: Kenzley Jimerson
Second: Brynli Bomberry
Third: Yaslin Salés
Boys (5-12)
First: Liam Dowdy
Second: Randon George
Third: Sonnyboy Dowdy
Teen Girls (13-17)
First: Lorenza Dowdy
Second: Lydia Isaac
Third: Saphire Hill
Teen Boys (13-17)
First: Myles Montour
Second: Michael Bovanizer
Third: Kyson George
Adult Women (18+)
First: Eva Dowdy
Second: Valerie Parker
Third: Caye John
Adult Men (18+)
First: Frank Wesaw
Second: Jake George
Third: Gaehnew Printup
Golden Age Women (50+)
First: Lisa Parker
Second: Lynn O’Keefe
Golden Age Men (50+)
First: Alan George
Congrats to the winners and all the dancers that came from near and far.
