Pow Wow
Annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
August 11th - 13th, 2017
Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds
Government Hill in Siletz, OR
All Drummers and Dancers Welcome
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is a Drug and alcohol-free event. We are not responsible for accidents, lost or stolen items.
Vendor registration is required. Click on the link below for more information concerning vendors.
Camping: $25 trash fee, $5 pet fee/per pet (camping area)
Royalty applications are being accepted. Click on the following link to obtain an application: Royalty Application
Applications must be turned in by the end of the work day (4:30 p.m.), no later than June 7th 2017.
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Parade will begin at 10:00am on August 12th, 2017. For more information and a copy of the parade entry form, please click on the following link: Parade Entry Form.
Pow wow Hire date is August 9th at Community Center on Government Hill from 10AM to 4:30 PM.
Must be 18 years of age, have valid photo ID and a social security card.
For more information contact Buddy Lane, Cultural Education Director, at: 1-800-922-1399 ext. 1230, or 541-444-8230
Dance Categories
Categories include:
both male/female traditional, fancy, grass, & jingle dress
Adult:
1st place $500, 2nd place $400, 3rd place $300, 4th place $200, 5th place $100
Golden Age:
1st place $500, 2nd place $400, 3rd place $300, 4th place $200, 5th place $100
Teen:
1st place $300, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $200, 4th place $150, 5th place $100
Youth:
1st place $150, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $74, 4th place $50, 5th place $25
Special Categories:
Team Dance Special: 1st place $300 for boys and 1st place $300 for girls.
Round Bustle (Open):
1st place $500, 2nd place $400, 3rd place $300, 4th place $200, 5th place $100