The UIATF Native Veterans Program and @Unkitawa Akichita Veteran Warriors Program invite you to join us for the Veterans Gourd Dance & Powwow at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center.
Come together for a day of honoring Native veterans, celebrating culture, and strengthening community through song, dance, tradition, and connection!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA 98199
Schedule:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Gourd Dance
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Grand Entry
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Intertribal Powwow
Special Guests
Master of Ceremonies: Arlie Neskahi
Arena Directors: Jason Stacona & Ryan Yellowjohn
Host Singers: Quahada
Head Singer: Dr. Cornel Pewewardy
The first 5 drums and all Powwow dancers will receive an honorarium. Community members, families, veterans, and supporters are all welcome to attend this special gathering!
Interested in vending? Contact vendors@unitedindians.org
Interested in tabling at the Veterans Resource Fair? Contact veterans@unitedindians.org
Interested in volunteering? Contactvolunteers@unitedindians.org
Need transportation or have questions?
Join us as we honor our veterans, celebrate our culture, and gather in that good way.
*Hosted by the Daybreak Star Native Veterans Program and co-sponsored by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation and Unkitawa!