Third annual Lead By Example powwow takes over ag grounds

Third annual Lead By Example powwow takes over ag grounds

The third annual Lead By Example Powwow was hosted June 6-8 at the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society grounds, celebrating the life of the late Kristian Ayoungman.

Powwow Royalty prepare for the season to kick off - West River Eagle

Miss Cheyenne River 2024 Annatia Hayes (left), Miss Cheyenne River Veteran’s Princess 2023 Summer Bowman (center), and He Sapa Nagi Nunpa Wacipi/Black Hills Two Spirit Royalty Fentress LeBeau (right) at the Black Hills Powwow in October 2024. Photo by Fran Carr. As June comes around, so does South Dakota Powwow Season! The West River Eagle staff was honored to be able to connect with some local powwow royalty to hear their plans for the 2025 pow…