Meskwaki Nation Proclamation Day

Meskwaki Nation Proclamation Day

July 13, 2025 | Meskwaki Powwow Grounds

Join us for a day of celebration and community. Below is the schedule of events for this exciting day:

8:30 AM – Registration for Meskwaki Tribal Health Clinic (MTHC) Fun Run/Walk
Location: Cookshack
Get ready to kick off the day with the Fun Run/Walk! Register and receive a T-shirt.

9:00 AM – Flag Raising Ceremony
Location: Powwow Arena

9:15 AM – MTHC Fun Run/Walk Begins
Location: Starting from the Cookshack
Run or walk to celebrate community health and wellness. Enjoy food, t-shirts, and door prizes along the way following the run/walk!

10:00 AM – Opening Prayer
Location: Powwow Arena

10:00 AM – Youth Activities
Location: Powwow Arena
Fun games and water activities – be sure to bring a change of clothes!

10:00 AM – Co-Ed Cornhole Tournament
Location: East of Volleyball Court
Bring your partner and test your cornhole skills!

  • 1st Prize: $300 Visa Gift Card

  • 2nd Prize: $200 Visa Gift Card

  • 3rd Prize: $150 Visa Gift Card

  • 4th Prize: $100 Visa Gift Card
    Contact Vestana to sign up.

10:00 AM – Bone Dice Game
Location: Canopy behind the speakers stand
Bring $2 in pennies and try your luck at Bone Dice and win prizes!
Contact Ramona to sign up.

12:00 PM – Lunch
Location: Cookshack
Enjoy a delicious catered meal to fuel up for the afternoon’s events.

12:30 PM – Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament
Location: Sand Volleyball Court
Gather your 7-player team and compete for 1st and 2nd Place!

  • 1st Prize: $75 Visa Gift Cards + T-shirts

  • 2nd Prize: $50 Visa Gift Cards
    Contact Kiyanna to sign up.

1:00 PM – Bingo
Location: Canopy behind the speakers stand
Join us for a fun game of Bingo and win exciting prizes!

1:00 PM – Horseshoe Tournament
Location: Horseshoe Pit
Compete in singles matches and take home prizes!

  • 1st Prize: $100 Visa Gift Card

  • 2nd Prize: $75 Visa Gift Card

  • 3rd Prize: $50 Visa Gift Card

  • 4th Prize: $25 Visa Gift Card
    Contact Talia to sign up.

5:00 PM – Dinner
Location: Cookshack
Enjoy a traditional meal for dinner to fuel up for the Powwow.

6:00 PM – Powwow Grand Entry
Location: Powwow Arena
Grand Entry will be held at 6:00 pm. Dancers and singers will receive day money. All are invited to participate, and vendors and drums/singers are welcome!

We look forward to celebrating this special day with you. Don’t miss out on the fun, food, community, and prizes!