Events with the tag: Arlee

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.

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.

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.

ARLEE — Home of the Free because of the Brave is the parade theme for the 76th annual Arlee 4th of July parade. Registration will be at the Arlee High School entryway with parade line up beginning in the parking lot. The parade begins at high noon, traveling south on Fyant Street turning west onto Bouch before turning north and returning to the high school via Morigeau Street. Parade categories are: patriotic, clubs & organizations, commercial, western outfit, Indian outfit, vehicle, novelty and humorous. Trophies will be awarded at the Arlee Jocko Valley Museum following the parade. Step back in time and visit the museum on July 4th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment during the summer. For information, call 406-726-3167 or  406-745-4220.

ARLEE — Home of the Free because of the Brave is the parade theme for the 76th annual Arlee 4th of July parade. Registration will be at the Arlee High School entryway with parade line up beginning in the parking lot. The parade begins at high noon, traveling south on Fyant Street turning west onto Bouch before turning north and returning to the high school via Morigeau Street. Parade categories are: patriotic, clubs & organizations, commercial, western outfit, Indian outfit, vehicle, novelty and humorous. Trophies will be awarded at the Arlee Jocko Valley Museum following the parade. 

Step back in time and visit the Arlee Jocko museum. It will be open on July 4th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment during the summer. For additional parade & museum information, contact Alvaretta Morin at 406-726-3167 or Terry Cable at 745-4220.

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.

ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. on July 4. The museum features a new display, “Blast from the Past,” that takes you down memory lane for Arlee and the Jocko Valley. There are photographs of people that built the community, local business and important historical moments. The museum is located at the corner of Bouch and Fyant (by the grade school). The museum houses a continuous photo and artifact display of Veteran Memorials, homesteaders, and Native Americans. Call 406-726-3167 for more information and a viewing appointment. Assorted old Arlee High School yearbooks are on sale for $5. Old sports uniforms are offered for free.

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.

ARLEE — An Indian Mass is celebrated at 10 a.m. Drum roll call takes place at 12:15 p.m. with Grand Entry at 1 p.m. Drum and dance contest finals take place. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on premises.