Kakato’si Kristian Ayoungman Foundation

Introducing the 2024-2025 Miss Lead by Example Princess:

Alyssa Iron Heart, Piita Piitaki, is Amskapi Piikani and Saulteaux (plains Ojibway) and an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana. Born in Calgary and raised in Lethbridge, AB, Alyssa started dancing since she was a tiny tot and currently dances teen girls fancy shawl. Travelling the powwow trail throughout Canada and the U.S, reconnecting with friends and family and making new connections is what inspires her to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Alyssa recently received the Acknowledgement of Kimapiipiysin Award, Blackfoot Knowledge Award, Honoring Spirit Indigenous Student Award and the Artistic Talent Award. Throughout middle school and high school, she played for the school’s basketball teams and track and field.

Alyssa’s family, mentors, role models and elders have inspired her to be kind and encouraging to the younger generation, leading by example.

If you had gotten your portrait taken at the 2024 Lead by Example Powwow at the main entrance, your portraits are ready for viewing now!

We have added a PHOTOS tab to our website with instructions on how to view and download these photos.

If you would like a hard copy of your portrait please contact Terry Asma: [email protected]

https://leadbyexamplepowwow.ca/index.php/photos/

We would also like to congratulate the 2024 Lead By Example & Red Sky Events Woman’s Relay Champion, Young Money from Browning, MT, USA 🏆

Congratulations to Poitras Relay, the 2024 Lead By Example & Red Sky Events Indian Relay Champions!

Thank you to all the teams who came out to the Town of Strathmore! 🏆

Congratulations to the 1st place singing contest winners Young Spirit at the 2024 Lead by Example Powwow who have accepted to be our host drum next year 🥇🎶

Now that the dust has settled…we would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped out at the Lead by Example Powwow! Thank you to our head staff, volunteers, sponsors, Town of Strathmore operations department, Strathmore & District Agricultural Society and of course to all the dancers, singers, vendors and spectators who came out 💚

Congratulations to our new 2024-2025 Miss Lead by Example Princess, Alyssa Ironheart, who will represent the Lead by Example Powwow, Siksika Nation and the Town of Strathmore for the next year 👑

Thank you to our 2023-2024 Princess Kylerose for representing our communities and leading by example, just as your brother did 💚

The Miss Lead by Example Princess Crowning is about to take place! Good luck to our contestants and thank you Lori Red Crow for creating this masterpiece of a crown, Melodie Ayoungman-Hunt for the Sash, Snakestich for the embroidery and to Pistil & Stems Floral Boutique for providing beautiful flower bouquets 💐

Good morning and congratulations to Tracy Breaker for winning last nights 50/50!!

Today is our last 50/50 for the Lead by Example Powwow. Buy tickets through the QR codes on the posters at the powwow, in our program, or online at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/kkaf2

You do not need to be present to win! Must be 18 years or older:

*this raffle is not sponsored or associated with Facebook*

We just finished our Saturday night grand entry and want to remind EVERYONE to wear something green for our final grand entry tomorrow at 12 PM to honour Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) 💚

Congratulations to last nights 50/50 winner Melissa Hopkins 🥳

Tonight we will be doing another 50/50 draw! If you’re around we’ll have posters with the QR code to scan, you can find raffle info in our program, or you can buy tickets through https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/kkaf1

You do not need to be present to win, must be 18 years or older to win.

*this raffle is not sponsored by or associated with Facebook*

Don’t forget to check out our merch booth in the vendor market thanks to Rebellion Energy Services!

Just finished our first grand entry at the 2024 Lead by Example Powwow 🫣😄

Don’t worry if you aren’t able to make it to the powwow! Powwow Times will be live streaming the Lead by Example Powwow.

Join us this weekend as we will be going Live for the Lead By Example Powwow in Strathmore Alberta Canada.

Today we welcomed over 400 students from Strathmore and Siksika to learn about Blackfoot culture through story telling, teachings, songs and dances from students, Elders, and Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park.

Thank you for joining us for our Cultural Sharing Day for Youth as part of the Lead by Example Powwow!

The dance floor is ready, are you ready?!
1 more day until the Lead by Example Powwow in the Town of Strathmore!

Thank you Strathmore & District Agriculture Society and Town of Strathmore Operations Department for helping us set up 💃🏼

Gathering at Strathmore Stampede grounds this weekend for the 2nd Lead by Example Powwow, honoring the legacy of Kristian Ayoungman. Join us as we celebrate community, culture, and unity. See you there!

Only 3 more days 🙌🏽

Everyone Welcome!
Sales are moving fast, purchase online to avoid the lineups, tickets can also be purchased at the gate.

Dancer, singers, everyone get your tickets! 🎟️

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Venue map for the 2024 Lead by Example Powwow in the Town of Strathmore from June 7-9th!

This years powwow is not at the same location as last year, we have moved to the Strathmore & District AG Grounds (33 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore, AB) for an outdoor experience along with the Indian Relay Races.

Gate #1 off Wheatland Trail is the main entrance and where you can purchase tickets.

Parking is east of Gate #1.

There is RV camping! Spots are limited and we encourage you to purchase your RV camping pass online.

Please do not park at the high school/aquatic center/civic center as there are graduations happening during June 7-9.

🎟️ tickets can be purchased online and at the gates:

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Schedule for the Lead by Example Powwow in the Town of Strathmore from June 7-9th, 2024!

Our schedule can also be found on our website:
https://leadbyexamplepowwow.ca/index.php/event-powwow/

50/50 raffle for the Lead by Example Powwow!
All proceeds support the Kakato’si Kristian Ayoungman Foundation.

The first draw will take place on the evening of Friday, June 7th. You do not need to be present to win!

Start purchasing your tickets now!
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/kkaf

*this raffle is not sponsored by or associated with Facebook*

Thank you Wheatland Taxi for providing shuttle service to the Lead by Example Powwow from Siksika!

Wheatland Taxi is pleased to offer a shuttle service for the upcoming Lead By Example POWWOW on June 7,8,9th being held at the Strathmore AG Grounds. Shuttle times are posted at the Days Inn, Travelodge and Best Western Hotel. We are also offering a shuttle service to our friends and neighbours in Siksika. Shuttle schedule for Siksika is below.
Looking forward to seeing evereyone there.

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/travelodge/strathmore-alberta/travelodge-strathmore/overview?CID=LC:fkqqcjhla7b6gbb:12607&iata=00093796

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/days-inn/strathmore-alberta/days-inn-and-suites-strathmore/overview?CID=LC:iqv0j1dklijly45:39451&iata=00093796

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.61041.html?iata=00171880&ssob=BLBWI0004G&cid=BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:61041