Oct 14

Domestic Violence Prevention Pow Wow

Date: October 14, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Whirling Thunder Wellness Gym

 

Winnebago’s Second Annual Domestic Violence Prevention Pow Wow will be held on October 14, 2026, at Whirling Thunder Wellness Center!

Join us for the Domestic Violence Prevention Pow Wow as we come together to raise awareness, honor survivors, and promote healing within our community. This special evening will feature traditional dancing, a grand entry, a special guest speaker, a princess contest, and opportunities to stand in solidarity with those impacted by domestic violence.

Whether you're attending to support a loved one, learn more about prevention, or celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors, everyone is welcome to be part of this meaningful event.

 

Our Event Timeline
  • 5:00 PM Prayer, Supper, and Registration opens. Princess contest ages 12-18. 
  • 5:30 PM Guest Speaker (Lily Glantz, Tribal Resources Director & Thimery Wimmers, NETAV Policy Director)
  • 6:00 PM Grand Entry and registration closes
  • 6:15 PM Warrior Song
  • 6:30 PM Tribal and Princess interviews 
  • 6:45 PM Tiny Tots see DV staff for money
  • 7:00 PM Purple Dress special
  • 7:15 PM DV Princess Marleigh Littlebear special 13-17 contest (winner takes all)
  • 7:45 PM Headman Baby Matt special 7-12 girls (3 places)
  • 8:15 PM Headwoman Maddy Cleveland special 18 & older contest (3 places)
  • 8:30 PM 7-12 dancers (first 40 registered receives gift)
  • 8:45 PM Princess contest & crowning
  • 9:00 PM All dancers 13-17 (first 20 registered receives gift)
  • 9:30 PM All dancers 18+ (first 50 registered receives gift)
  • 10:00 PM Retreat

The first two drums will receive an honorarium. Together, we can raise awareness, support survivors, and help create a safer, stronger community. 

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-21-GG-02355-TRIB awarded by the Office of Violence Against Women, US Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.