Saddle Lake dancer lands prestigious role in one of world’s largest powwows – CBC

Apr 23, 2017

Teenager Tia Wood chosen as one of the head dancers at Gathering of Nations in New Mexico

A teenager from Saddle Lake First Nation has been chosen as one of the lead dancers for an event considered to be one of the world’s biggest powwows.

When she takes the spotlight, 17-year-old Tia Wood will be dancing in front of thousands of people at the annual Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

With the title “head young lady dancer,” she’ll have the honour of leading the grand entry of all dancers into the arena on both days of the event later this month.

“I’ve only dreamt of that kind of position,” said Wood. “They choose only one young lady and one young man throughout all of Canada and the U.S.”

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