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28082026 Lesley Snake of east of Toronto helps her daughter Tessa with her beaded hair ties as Tessa prepares for the grand entry and jingle dancer events at the opening evening of the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation Powwow on Friday. The powwow marked the nation’s first powwow in 15 years and is being held all weekend at Birdtail’s brand new powwow arbor. The event brings in dancers, drummers and spectators from near and far. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)