Powwow returns to Georgetown

  • Margie and Dennis Begay, who are Navajo Diné tribal members living in Mesquite, Texas, take part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Margie and Dennis Begay, who are Navajo Diné tribal members living in Mesquite, Texas, take part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Jacqueline Abrego prepares her daughter Elaina, 9, for a dance during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Elaina's Lipan Apache name is "Little Dove," says her father, Nathan Abrego. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Jacqueline Abrego prepares her daughter Elaina, 9, for a dance during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Elaina's Lipan Apache name is "Little Dove," says her father, Nathan Abrego. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Dennis Begay, 79, a Navajo Diné tribal member who lives in Mesquite, Texas takes part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Dennis Begay, 79, a Navajo Diné tribal member who lives in Mesquite, Texas takes part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Bear Cadman, center, a New Mexico resident who is both Navajo and Kickapoo, dances with a group during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Bear Cadman, center, a New Mexico resident who is both Navajo and Kickapoo, dances with a group during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Drum Circle members sing during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Drum Circle members sing during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Joe Boatman, front, Reed Amadon, center, and Billy Parker, back left, were participants in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Joe Boatman, front, Reed Amadon, center, and Billy Parker, back left, were participants in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 5-year-old Elijah Abrego receives guidance from his father Nathan Abrego while their Lipan Apache family dances during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Elijah is also called Two Paws while his father uses the name Nate Strong Horse. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    5-year-old Elijah Abrego receives guidance from his father Nathan Abrego while their Lipan Apache family dances during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Elijah is also called Two Paws while his father uses the name Nate Strong Horse. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 9-year-old Elaina Abrego, a Lipan Apache also known as Little Dove, performs a Fancy Shawl Dance during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    9-year-old Elaina Abrego, a Lipan Apache also known as Little Dove, performs a Fancy Shawl Dance during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Benjamin Nava cradles his 2-month-old daughter Ariyah Sage Nava while taking part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Benjamin Nava cradles his 2-month-old daughter Ariyah Sage Nava while taking part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 4-year-old attendee Eloy Salinas holds onto the hand of his grandmother Victoria Salinas of Austin during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Victoria and Eloy are are Lakota. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    4-year-old attendee Eloy Salinas holds onto the hand of his grandmother Victoria Salinas of Austin during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Victoria and Eloy are are Lakota. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Aaliyah Johnson, 17, from Livingston, Texas, the current Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Princess, was a dancer and attendee at the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Aaliyah Johnson, 17, from Livingston, Texas, the current Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Princess, was a dancer and attendee at the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Nan Blassingame a Cheyenne tribal member from Cedar Park, was joined by her husband Cody as the Head Man and Head Lady during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Nan Blassingame a Cheyenne tribal member from Cedar Park, was joined by her husband Cody as the Head Man and Head Lady during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 3-year-old Scarlett Keogh donned a blanket and danced along when audience members were invited to join in a dance during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    3-year-old Scarlett Keogh donned a blanket and danced along when audience members were invited to join in a dance during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 11-year-old Annaleig Sylestine, a member of the Alabama-Coushatta tribe, performs a Fancy Shawl Dance during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    11-year-old Annaleig Sylestine, a member of the Alabama-Coushatta tribe, performs a Fancy Shawl Dance during the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.
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