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28082026 Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation Chief Tréchelle Bunn speaks after the grand entry on the opening evening of the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation Wacipi (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)