2025 Gourd Dance & Social Powwow
Phoenix Indian Center Gourd Dance & Social Powwow: “Our People Must Keep Dancing”
JOIN US: We are excited for the return of the Phoenix Indian Center Gourd Dance & Social Powwow!
Under the theme, “Our People Must Keep Dancing,” this free, one day event will bring our community together to celebrate our Indigenous people and our resilience. We invite everyone to join us!
Head Staff
- Head Man: Allen King
- Head Woman: Renae Blackwater
- Head Gourd: Dancer Ryan Rumley
- Head Two Spirit Dancer: Sky Duncan
- Head Boy: Cooper Nez
- Head Girl: Taliyah Manymules
- Host Northern Drum: Northern Avenue
- Host Southern Drum/Lead Singer: Kenneth Cozad Sr.
- M.C: Mike Salabiye
- Arena Director: Colby Afraidofhistracks
Event Information
- Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
- Location: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Admission: Free and open to the community
- Vendor Market: Contact Abby Buffalo at abuffalo@phxindcenter.org
- General Questions: Call 602-264-6768 or email Queta Wanatee-Diego: ewanatee-diego@phxindcenter.org
