Las Vegas Paiute Tribe host tribes from around the US at Pow Wow — PHOTOS

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

9 years ago

Dan Arriwite, of the Lemhi Shoshone tribe in Fort Hall Idaho, dances during the opening ceremonies of the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

Children wait their turn to perform during the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow on the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe’s Snow Mountain Reservation. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

Tyrone McKewan, left, of Fort Duchesne, Utah, dances during the opening ceremonies of the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

A dancer performs during the opening ceremonies of the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow . (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

Singers play drums to set the beat for dancers during the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

A dancer performed during the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

A dancer performs during the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

Dan Arriwite, of the Lemhi Shoshone tribe in Fort Hall Idaho, adjusts his headress during the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

Dancers line up during the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

The U.S. flag, the Las Vegas Paiute tribe flag, and a POW/MIA flag are presented during the opening ceremonies of 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

Dreamcatchers hang from a vendor’s booth during the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @bleblancphoto

A member of the Las Vegas Native Dance Group performs during the American Indian and Alaska native graduation celebration. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @jlscheid

Women carry the United States flag during the American Indian and Alaska native graduation celebration. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @jlscheid

Chris Spotted Eagle, spiritual leader for the Paiute Nation, performs the invocation during the American Indian and Alaska native graduation celebration.. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @jlscheid

Members of the Las Vegas Native Dance Group performs during the American Indian and Alaska native graduation celebration. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @jlscheid

Colorfully costumed dancers from Native American tribes around the U.S. and Canada participated in the opening ceremony of the 27th annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow on Saturday on the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe’s Snow Mountain reservation north of Las Vegas. While the dancers were the main attraction, attendees munched on “Indian tacos” and frybread and browsed artisan booths showcasing baskets, jewelry, pottery and other handmade wares. The pow wow continues at 10 a.m. Sunday, with a parade of dancers starting at noon. Admission is $5. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. To attend, drive north on U.S. Highway 95 and turn left at Exit 99 about 10 miles north of Ann Road.