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Head MC: Ruben Little Head Sr.

Photo Credit: Wil Phinney

Thank you all!

We extend our sincere gratitude to the many individuals, organizations, and community partners who made this event possible. Your time, leadership, generosity, and presence helped create an unforgettable experience.

CTUIR BOLSTER Volunteers

  • Lead: David Wolf

  • Michael Tom

  • Andrew Williams

  • Carissa Close

  • Ruben Villarreal

  • Nichelle Begay

  • Mina Laude

  • Celestine Crawford

  • Christina Jones

CTUIR Veterans

  • Ashleigh Wolf

  • William “Guy Guy” Herrera

  • Toni Cordell

  • Lindsey Watchman

  • Starlite Bennally-Quaempts

  • Derek Quaempts

  • Thomas MorningOwl

Event Volunteers

  • Karen Olivera

  • Kim Minthorn

  • Gabriel Jonathon Hawk Jones

  • Gretchen Kern

  • Chelesa Huber

  • Amber Gillpatrick

  • Dakota Iecka

  • Aiyana Thompson-RedElk

  • Ashleigh Wolf

  • Rachel Ellenwood

  • Janet Maddern

  • Deb Van Pelt

  • Michael Van Pelt

  • Claudette Enos

  • Lisa Ganuelas

  • Dimitri Minthorn

  • Todd G

  • Kara Woolsey

  • Wil Phinney

  • DDRC Marketing

  • Jacy Sohappy

  • Lawanda Bronson

  • Sydelle Harrison

  • Sharlissa

  • Katrina Miller

  • Roman Olivera

  • Whitney Hunt

  • Starlite Bennally-Quaempts

  • Cole Sazue

  • Muriel Hoisington

  • Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky

  • Jenifer Rice

  • Stella Wolf

Amazon Volunteer Group

  • Sarah Quigg

  • Seth Nicholson

  • Daniel Littchen-Healy

  • MarieAnne Weems

  • Gabe Harper

  • Uriel Garcia

  • Matthew Murray

  • and others not mentioned

Pendleton Convention Center Staff

  • Pat Beard

  • Sherri Round

  • Bettina Senter

  • Don Miles

  • Blake Kannier

  • Nolan Kennedy

  • Justin Springer

  • Chris Rusell

  • Kelly Brady

  • Rebecca Favorit

Pendleton Catering Company

Head Staff

​​Ruben Little Head Sr. — Head Emcee
Andre Picard Jr. — Co-Emcee

Marty Campbell — Calcutta Co-Emcee
Alex Meninick — Arena Director
Acosia Red Elk — Head Women’s Dance Judge
Russell McCloud — Head Men’s Dance Judge
Malcolm Murphy — Drum Judge Coordinator

Judy Farrow — Whipwoman

Andrew Wildbill — Whipman

Sponsors

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)
Lydig Construction
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
Ulrich Investors
Ironworkers Local 29
Umatilla County Commissioners
Port of Kennewick
Energy Northwest
Wenaha
Pendleton Beef Company
Pendleton Round-Up
Happy Canyon

Donors

Tri-DEC
Chief Gary Burke “Tuk lu key” & Kathryn Burke
In Memory of Mr. Kaiser

Pepsi

Vendors

Thank you to all food and merchandise vendors for your participation and support.

Buckle Sponsors

AmeriTitle — Johnna Clark
Beard & Stewart Family
Brigham Fish Market
Coldwell Banker Farley Co
Columbia Nations Electric
Correction Connection (Shipping Station LLC)
Corey Neistadt
Energy Trust of Oregon
Folsom-Bishop
Hill Meat Co
In Memory of Marvin Shawaway & Gloria Williams
In Memory of Matt Farrow Sr. — “The Few, The Proud”
In Memory of Mr. Kaiser
In Memory of Pete Quaempts
Legacy Ford
Les Schwab
McCormick Construction
Merrill Lynch
Moe Pho Noodles Café LLC
Pendleton Electric Co
Pendleton Hat Company
Pendleton Mixer & Cigar Inc.
Pendleton Pioneer Chapel
ReRide Western Resale
Round-Up City Plumbing
Soft Step by Struere LLC
Stapleman Boots
State Farm Insurance — Lindsey Kellogg
Tom Hampson
Travel Pendleton
Trustime Retirement Plan Specialist Inc.
Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Special Appreciation

To all drummers and dancers, we truly enjoyed creating and sharing space with you. Thank you for bringing your energy, talent, and spirit to this event.

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Last but not least, the Two Cultures One Community Powwow Committee members, many of whom appear throughout this list of people we are thankful for and who are responsible for coordinating this amazing event.

Two Cultures One Community Merchandise

Entry Applications

2026 was a success! Keep an eye on our social media for more news and information for next year.  

Where To Stay

There are plenty of places to stay in Pendleton, Oregon, for this event. To see a list of lodging options, use the button below.

Where To Eat

There are plenty of places to eat in Pendleton, Oregon, during this event. To see a list of restaurant options, use the button below.

Special Thank You To:

Thank You Eagle Sponsors!

Thank You Salmon Sponsors!

Thank You Elk Sponsors!

Thank You, Additional Supporters!

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Buckle Sponsors Full Thank you 

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