May 2, 2009 was the inaugural Chasing the Sun Powwow, held in conjunction with the Native American Basketball Invitational, (NABI). NABI has been held annually and is a showcase for young Native American basketball players from throughout Indian Country. Over the years NABI has drawn many major sponsors and has been a show of great encouragement to our Native youth through the sport of basketball. Each year, the event seems to get bigger and bigger.
This year, Native motorcycle riders came together to support the youth through a show of honor as they rode from the Gila River Indian Community to the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. The ride of honor included members of the Rez Riders, Hemajkam Riders, Red Mountain Riders and the American Legion Riders as well as other riders who support the youth and positive activities within Native communities.
The honor ride to the stadium was capped with the procession of riders becoming part of the Grand Entry of the powwow. Many thanks go to all the riders who participated that day, it was a great ride and was a great event to attend. We look forward to watching this grow as an annual event with the powwow.
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