Powwow Brings Christmas Spirit to Community

On Friday, December 22, 2023, the Christmas Powwow was held at Watchetaker Hall.

Vickie Sanders, who was part of the group who put on the event, said it’s for the children and is an annual event.

“This year we have more people that's helping out. We are getting toys for the children. We're donating, and it helped out, and we're going to give these to the kids for the families that are needed,” she said. “There's a lot of children out there that don't get to have Christmas for this, so their families bring them here. We'll have Santa Claus to come and hand out these gifts, which is really exciting for the children and even for some of the elders and adults.”

Sanders said she was excited about the powwow, and Comanche Nation Prevention and Recovery was also there to help out.

“They brought in some food for us to serve the people, the children,” she said. “We also got gift bags for them also and along with that, they also help donate the toys to help give out for these children.”

Sanders said there were people from all over who made the event possible. She said it also helps the youth.

“Because a lot of the children that are here now that maybe not get to have Christmas for the holiday as it is when it comes, they would be able to get at least something to be remembering us by,” Sanders said. “That our family are so close, the people that works with us, we love to give and that's what we're all about is to give to these children. It's really exciting to do that and know them that we're out there helping our children.”

She said the powwow makes her feel great.

“I love the drums; the singing is beautiful. I love to see the children that are here that are so excited and happy.It's wonderful,” Sanders said. “We have a good crowd here. It's nice to see everybody come out and join and participate to help us put this on.”

Sanders said she wanted everyone to remember those they’ve lost, as well as veterans who aren’t home yet.