Alanna Bluebird
Alanna Bluebird is a Tsuut’ina & Siksika Nation multimedia specialist with over a decade of experience in photography, film, and live performance. They are a director and producer of Cutknife Creek, a Tsuut’ina-language animated short selected by over 26 international festivals. Alanna worked on the television series The Abandons, contributing traditional quillwork for costumes and props and supporting set dressing within the Set Decoration department. A published children’s book author and spoken word artist, their work centers Indigenous resilience, healing, and cultural storytelling across mediums.
Sarah Good Medicine
Sarah Good Medicine [AKA DJ GoodMedicine and MEdzOnTheMic] is a Hip Hop Emcee and Deejay. She’s has a Métis and mixed European heritage and grew up in the city of Prince George, British Columbia. Sarah believes in being a good Aunty in the community she’s lived in for the past decade and a half, Mohkinstsis-Calgary, and feels that using our medicines (our gifts) is why she, and all people, are here.
Timberfang
Calgary and Siksika Nation-based alternative rock band known for their blend of early ’90s grunge and 2000s indie rock, featuring lead singer Lyle Breaker, bassist Justin Wolfleg, and drummer Shane Rowse.
Mini Thni Princesses and Braves
As avid powwow dancers who have been in the circle for years, the Mini Thni Princesses and Braves have decided to enter the competition to be ambassadors for their nation, which consists of The Good Stoney, Chiniki and Bearspaw bands of the Iyarhe Nakoda.
Tiny Tots: Storm Daniels (Brave), Lilly Powderface (Princess)
Junior: Cooper Fox (Brave), Star Daniels (Princess)
Sr: Zavery Wildman (Brave), Sokova Simeon (Princess).
Violet’s Michif Dancers
Violet’s Michif Dancers celebrates the vibrant culture, history, and spirit of Metis citizens through traditional music, and dance. Rooted in community they share the joy of Metis jigging, fiddle music, and cultural teachings while honoring the strength and resilience of their ancestors. Through performances, education, and community gatherings, they promote pride, connection and the passing of traditions to future generations. Named in honor of the late Violet Schickerowsky (nee Cardinal), the group fosters community pride, resilience, and cultural continuity among youth.
The Blackfoot Confederacy Drum Group
Gathering together singers from the Kainai, Siksika, Peigan and Blackfeet tribes, the Blackfoot Confederacy drum group is devoted to maintaining the traditional Blackfoot singing style. Combining classic songs from the tribes of the Confederacy and new songs made in their traditional style, Blackfoot Confederacy has emerged as one of Pow-Wow’s strongest voices.