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'I dance for my kids': Stroke survivor dances for resilience, wins first place at West Valley City powwow

By ABC 4 · August 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 16, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

West Valley City hosted the 13th annual Celebrating the People Powwow on Saturday, featuring dance competitions in several patterns. Coming in first place was stroke survivor Devan Kicknosway, who hopes the win will teach his children the strength of the family name.

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