Every year during the weekend after Labor Day, Bismarck is home to one of the premier cultural events in all of North Dakota. The United Tribes International Powwow is the region's largest event of its kind, attracting over 1,000 dancers from 70 different tribes, and spectators from all over the nation.
For the first time ever, Townsquare Media will be giving all audiences the chance to watch one of North Dakota's greatest cultural events, even if you can't be in attendance.
When looking for an inspirational story, look no further than that of Billy Mills, the first (and only) American to ever win the 10,000 meter run in the Olympic games.
The 45th annual United Tribes International Powwow is underway at United Tribes Technical College campus with the colors, sights and sounds that makes this annual event in Bismarck one of the best in the nation.
In what has become an annual event in Bismarck, leaders from around the region have gathered once again for the Tribal Leaders Summit, a three-day event where tribal leaders share information about current issues in Indian Country.
The 45th Annual United Tribes International Powwow, taking place September 4-7, will be packed full of educational and cultural fun, with something for everyone.
Billy Mills, who is best known for being the Oglala Lakota athlete who won the 1964 10,000-meter run in Tokyo, will be sharing his inspirational story at the United Tribes International Powwow.