Events with the tag: Arlee Celebration
Tuesday, July 1
125th Arlee Celebration begins
ARLEE — The 2025 Arlee Celebration Powwow begins on July 1 and continues through July 6. The host drum is Black Bear of First Nation in Quebec, Canada. Master of Ceremony is Hal Eagle Tail from the Northern Denne Tsuut’ina Nation and Whitney Recountre from Rapid City, South Dakota.
Arena Directors are Shawn Decker, Steffan Walks Over Ice and Loren Young Running Crane. Honorary Host is Yamncut of the Flathead Reservation.
The event includes a drum contest, dance contests, a Fun Run, Youth 3-on-3, and Stick Games. The first day is Campers’ Day.
The Blessing of the Celebration grounds by CSKT Elders, Rushing Wind, and Titus Upham takes place in the evening. Visit: http://www.arleepowwow.com for more information.
Wednesday, July 2
Memorial Ceremony held at Arlee Celebration
ARLEE — A Memorial Ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. (No gambling is allowed until the Memorial Ceremony is over). This year’s celebration is dedicated to and honors Salish Elders Kenny McClure and Shirley Tanner. The feed is sponsored by Nkwusm. Open traditional stick games played throughout the celebration.
Thursday, July 3
Arlee Celebration continues
ARLEE — Thursday is Youth Day with a 3-on-3 tournament and a Youth Powwow sponsored by Nkwusm. Miss Salish Pend d’Oreille, Jr. Miss and Tiny Tot royalty contests will be held. Grand Entry is at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Friday, July 4
Arlee Celebration holds Snake Dance
ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration continues with the Snake Dance (inter-tribal/social dancing).
Grand Entry is at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Dance and drum contests will be held and points begin.
Head Man Dancer is Ridge Vanderburg, Salish. Head Lady Dancer is Marianne Addison, Salish. Head Drum Judge is Walden Tewawina.
Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on premises.
Saturday, July 5
Arlee Celebration holds contests
ARLEE — At 8 a.m. the fun run registration takes place as the Arlee Celebration continues. A Drum Roll Call takes place at 12:45 p.m. with Grand Entry at 1 p.m. Another Drum Roll Call takes place at 6:45 p.m. with Grand Entry at 7 p.m. as dance and drum contests continue.