Welcome to the 16th Annual Youth Wacipi
Join Us for the 16th Annual Child Care Wacipi!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 21, 2025, as we come together for a powerful celebration of our heritage, culture, and community! This year’s Wacipi will be filled with energy, tradition, and unforgettable moments for all ages.
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Event Highlights:
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Youth Parade – Watch our young ones shine as they lead the way with pride and excitement!
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Pageant – Celebrate the beauty, talent, and cultural pride of our youth in a special showcase.
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Grass Flattening – Join in this sacred tradition as we prepare the dance grounds together.
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Traditional Dances – Experience the power and beauty of our dancers as they bring history to life through movement.
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Potato Dance – Get ready for some laughs, and friendly competition.
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Come be part of the tradition, the joy, and the celebration! Your presence makes this gathering truly special. See you at the Wacipi!
Wopila (Thank you),
Youth Pageant
Miss
Ages 9-12
Must be able to dance a song, sing a song and do an introduction
Jr. Miss
Ages 5-8
Must be able to dance to a song and do an introduction
Lil Miss
Ages 0-4
Must dance, if not walking then parent must dance with them.
Parade
Join us as we kick off the day with a grand youth parade, showcasing the vibrant spirit and energy of our young community members. The parade is a delightful display of creativity and enthusiasm, as participants bring their best floats to life.
Highlights:
Line Up: Line up is by the WIC Office at 9am
Start Time: 11am and the parade route will take us straight to the wacipi for the Grass Flattening Ceremony
Top Prize: The winning float will be awarded 8 hours of administrative leave for a tribal program, making the competition even more exciting.
Theme: This year’s theme is "TBD," encouraging participants to let their imaginations run wild and create floats that reflect their unique ideas and inspirations.
Come and support our youth as they march through the parade route, bringing smiles and joy to everyone in attendance. It’s a wonderful way to start our celebration and honor the creativity and spirit of our young community members.