Gerald Collogan of Hot Springs, left, a self-proclaimed hobbyist, chats with Tommy Ghost Dog before the New Years Powwow at Case Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Collogan created his entire ensemble by hand – beading, sewing, all of it. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star
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FAR LEFT: US Army Veteran Dino Holy Eagle led the Honor Guard at the New Years Day Powwow held at Hot Springs High School’s Case Auditorium last Wednesday, Jan. 1. LEFT: Little dancer Stephanie Brown, 4, looks up to Tommy Ghost Dog in awe during a dance. Photos by Charity Maness FRC Herald Star
HOT SPRINGS – A Powwow hosted by the MinneKa’ta Oyate – Hot Springs Family – was held New Years Day 2025 at Hot Springs High School’s Case Auditorium with dancers, drummers, singers, vendors and more.
The Powwow began with a welcoming to all in attendance and an expression of hope to not only educate but to inspire all those touched by the day’s events.
