30/10/2025
While working with The Native Gathering on their annual powwow, I have watched Jonathan Nomee provide support with endless energy. When I saw him dance for the first time this year I asked the team, "Is there anything he can't do?!" I think I have an answer to my question.
World Champion!! Congratulations to Jonathan, his amazing family and the The Coeur d'Alene Tribe on this outstanding accomplishment and recognition.
Congratulations to Coeur d’Alene Tribal Member Jonathan Nomee, the new 2025 Fancy Dancer World Champion!
Jonathan earned the title on October 25th at the Powwow Dance Championships at Red Deer Resort and Casino in Alberta, Canada.
For Jonathan, the victory was both personal and deeply meaningful.
“It’s still just surreal and crazy to believe,” Nomee said. “It was an honor to represent my family and the Tribe in a positive way doing something that I love and have always been passionate for. To be named the world champion is a position I never thought i’d see myself in. I never thought that little ol’ Jonathan Nomee from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe would be crowned a world champion—it’s still just crazy to me! I just want to shout out to all the support from the Tribe and everyone back home, but most of all my family for always supporting and believing I can be the best I can be.”
We’re proud of you, Jonathan, and can’t wait to see you defend your title!
Watch it on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/mbAhd7VEtds
Read more: https://councilfires.com/jonathan-nomee-crowned-2025-fancy-dancer-world-champion/