Rocky Mountain College Hosts Annual Powwow in Billings

The student-led event celebrates and honors American Indian culture with music, dance, and community.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:33am

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The Rocky Mountain College American Indian Club hosted its annual traditional powwow at the Montana Pavilion in Billings, Montana on Saturday. The event brought hundreds of people together to celebrate and honor American Indian culture through music, dance, and community connection.

Why it matters

Powwows are an important cultural tradition for many Native American communities, providing a space to share heritage, traditions, and values. By hosting this event, Rocky Mountain College is helping to raise awareness and appreciation for American Indian culture in the local Billings community.

The details

The powwow was led entirely by Rocky Mountain College students, who have been planning the event since last semester. Vice President of the American Indian Club, Marajah Peace, said a key goal was to "build a bigger community between Rocky Mountain College, the town of Billings, and also native communities." The event featured traditional music, dance performances, and opportunities for attendees to learn about and engage with American Indian culture.

  • The powwow took place on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Marajah Peace

The Vice President of the Rocky Mountain College American Indian Club, who helped organize and lead the powwow event.

Rocky Mountain College American Indian Club

The student organization at Rocky Mountain College that hosted the traditional powwow to celebrate and honor American Indian culture.

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What they’re saying

“One of our main focuses for this year's powwow is to build a bigger community between Rocky Mountain College, the town of Billings, and also native communities, like the surrounding native communities.”

— Marajah Peace, Vice President, Rocky Mountain College American Indian Club

The takeaway

By hosting an annual powwow, Rocky Mountain College is playing an important role in preserving and celebrating American Indian culture, while also fostering greater understanding and connection between the college, the Billings community, and surrounding Native American communities.