PIRA NEWS

 

Timed Event Challenge - May 5 & 6, 2012 @ Harry Dodginghorse Memorial Agriplex, Tsuu Tina Nation, Calgary, Alberta.  See the schedule tab for more information.

 

Spring Burst Rodeo - May 19 & 20, 2012 @ Kahkewistahaw First Nation Hosted by the Round Lake Rode Club & Kahkewistahaw First Nation.  See the schedule tab for more information.

 

2012 PIRA FINALS - CONFIRMED

The Battle River Horse Club would like to announce that they will be hosting the 2012 PIRA Finals at the Little Pine First Nation Rodeo Grounds September 1 & 2, 2012.

 

WELCOME... NEW PIRA PRESIDENT!

As of November 23, 2011 the new PIRA President is D. Ryan Pewapisconias.  He will be looking for other board members on the interim until an election can take place.  Therefore, if you have any questions or concerns please contact Ryan at (306) 823-3400.

 

Also, welcome to the PIRA Board, Rene Nighttraveller, and the new CES Secretary Jimi-Jo Pewapisconias.

 

OTHER NEWS

In October 2011 one of our past board of directors, PIRA Finals Qualifier and IIFR Finals Qualifier passed onto the spirt world and we would like to acknowledge this cowboy, rancher, and advocator of Indian rodeo  However, in First Nation tradition we cannot say his name for a year.  He was a good friend to us all, and he will be sadly missed.  Our deepest sympathy to his family.

 

2011 PIRA FINALS

Thank you to Peepeekisis Cree Nation for hosting a one day rodeo and the PIRA Finals September 2 - 4, 2011. 

 

Thank you to the 2011 PIRA Finals sponsors:

  • Peepeekisis Cree Nation, Balcarres, SK
  • Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Saskatoon, SK
  • Painted Hand Casino, Yorkton, SK
  • Living Sky Casino, Swift Current, SK
  • Bear Claw Casino, Carlyle, SK
  • Gold Eagle Casino, North Battleford, SK
  • Dakota Dunes Casino, Saskatoon, SK
  • Northern Lights Casino, Prince Albert, SK
  • Stephen Pillipow, Saskatoon, SK
  • Crystal Clear Imprints, Yorkton, SK
  • MNP, Saskatoon, SK
  • Barrantagh Investment Management, Toronto, ON
  • Phillips Hager & North, Calgary, AB
  • Mainline Insurance, Broadview, SK
  • Tubman Funeral Home, Wolseley, SK
  • Joe's Corner Store, Peepeekisis Cree Nation
  • Peepeekisis Recreation
  • RW & Sons
  • RBC

Please visit the Sponosor tab.

 

Also, without the hard work of the Peepeekisis Rodeo Committee: Chief Mike Koochicum, Frankie Dieter, Richard Ironquill, Enoch Poitras, Carol Pinay, Wayne Pinay, and Ernie Dieter the Finals would not have been a success!  Also, PIRA wants to acknowledge their volunteers... Thank you!

   

 

For more information on PIRA please contact Ryan at (306) 823-3400 or on his cell at (306) 823-3911 or email him at pira_sask@hotmail.com or drpewap@yahoo.com

 

 

Visit www.iifrodeo.com for more information on the 2012 IIFR!!

 

We are one of the 7 Indian rodeo associations affiliated with the International Indian Finals Rodeo.  Visit the IIFR website at www.iifrodeo.com for more information on how to possibly host an IIFR Wildcard Rodeo!