MC: Alwin “Taite” Honadick (Mohave/Navajo)

Parker, Arizona

Alwin "Taite" Honadick is an enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes of Parker Arizona and is of Mohave and Navajo decent! He has over 40 years experience in pow wows serving as a dancer, singer, arena director and an announcer. He has been active with numerous title 5 programs introducing native people of all ages into pow wows sharing what was taught to him to help preserve the pow wow culture. He also has a work history in warehousing from loading trucks to forklift operator, UPS warehouse worker, CRIT maintenance, landscaping,auto mechanics, roofing, plumbing, home improvement, University of Kansas as a worker in the bookstore warehouse, and a ranch hand with the Chee Dodge family ranch in New Mexico. Taite is always looking forward to making new friends and sharing what was taught to him by experienced pow wow people.

Head Man Dancer: Wambdi Hotain (Isanti Dakota)

Dakota ia (Wambdi Hotain) he miye do.

Wasicu caje wan bduhe sni do. — Hello my name is Wambdi Hotain and I do not have an English name. I come from the Isanti Reservation in Nebraska. I’ve been dancing Traditional for a little over 4 years on and off and have been singing with drum groups such as Mato Pejuta and Ironwood for a while now. Outside of pow wows, I am in college to obtain my general liberal arts degree. A lot of my hobbies include sewing regalia, learning my Dakota language,  spending time with my family. I am very honored to serve as the Head Man on behalf of the WildHorse powwow committee.

Head Women Dancer: Anecita Miller (Diné)

Anecita Miller (Navajo) is an accomplished Dancer, Artist, Designer, Instructor and Community Organizer. The love for her children and family serves as her driving force and supports her strong work ethic to bring important programs and services to youth and families in the Bay Area. Her love for dancing sprouted at age 4 and since then, dancing has offered many experiences and supported various aspects of wellness in her life. As a dancer, Anecita has traveled around the world, created community as family, and has gained a network of support through culture and the arts. 

Anecita is honored to serve as this year’s Head Woman for the Wildhorse Pow wow. She would like to invite all dancers and singers to join in this heartfelt community event. 

Host Drum: The Braves

Hello friends and family, greetings. We are "THE BRAVES" northern style drum group with singers from Northern California USA. The group started back in July of 2016 and has traveled around to many powwow celebrations around North America as a group. We appreciate the Wild horse powwow committee for selecting us as their host drum for this year's celebration. Aho!