Rusty earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications with a Concentration in Public Relations from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. He currently works in various capacities including as liaison for marketing companies across the country and also the Indian National Finals Powwow. He is also a graphic artist who has won awards in various categories such as logo design, CD cover, poster and 3-dimensional art.

Gillette’s design is the chosen submission for this year’s 49th Annual United Tribes Technical College artwork.

The logo designed brings elements of community and culture using colors that represent September in North Dakota. The Capitol in the background signifies leadership and the Bismarck community. The tipis also signify leadership for our Native people. The lit tipis suggest fires have been started, ideas and prayers are being shared. The pattern encircling the logo is an element taken from the UTTC logo. It signifies the backbone of our culture and community. The UTTC International Powwow has been here for 49 years so the seal encompassing the logo is an official sign of stability. The blue signifies water because water is life. The banner wraps the logo and brings everything together for future generations.

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Before picking up the mic and announcing, he was a traditional dancer who competed and traveled to many champion powwows throughout the US and Canada. As an educator, Vince has had the great honor and privilege to work with American Indians of all ages in promoting educational opportunities, personal enhancement, and spiritual growth among Native students.

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I’m currently teaching Hidatsa Language and Custom, Traditions at New Town Public School for the past seven years. I have worked for the youth of Ft. Berthold for the past 28 years; Growth and Development Grant from the State of ND, HUD Grant called Drug Elimination and Youth Sports, TAT Boys and Girls Club of America, Mandaree Schools and now New Town Schools. I have been announcing Celebrations (Powwows), Local Societies Gathering, Community Activities, Sporting Events, Conferences for the past 28 years. I have worked all the Ft. Berthold Celebrations; Poplar Indian Days; Ft. Kipp Celebration: Crow Fair: Ft. Totten Days, Prairie Band of Potawatomi, Mayetta, KS; Yorkton Celebration, Yorkton Sask, Canada; Cannonball Celebration.

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My late father was a huge mentor throughout my life educationally, culturally as well as a powwow. He was a professor in language and anthropology at Montana state university northern. My dad graduated from Idaho state university in political science. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion.

I try and to get the youth more culturally involved in our ceremonies. I am always willing to help or assist the youth as well as inviting them to gain interest. Our language is what defines us as certain tribes. So general language is important for us as Native Americans.

I look forward to being a part of the UTTC International Powwow head staff this year.

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Bobbi received her bachelor’s degree in Indigenous and American Indian Studies with an
Emphasis in Social Welfare from Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas in 2015. She is currently employed at the Turtle Mountain Community College in Belcourt, ND working as an Art Instructor. She aspires to further her education by attaining her master’s degree in the near future. Her goal is to work in higher education in administration. Bobbi also is working with other organizations in the Turtle Mountain Community as a supporter in maintaining cultural awareness and lifestyle.

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