U.S. government agents in the late 1800s determined to stamp out Indian culture, including traditional ceremonies. But how could they say no when leaders of the Salish-Pend Oreille tribes asked permission to celebrate the nation’s birthday? The Arlee Pow-Wow continues to blend the customary and contemporary over the Fourth of July weekend.
This year marks the 221st Arlee Celebration. It is the premier annual celebration of the Salish and Pend d'Oreille tribes, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Nation. The Pow Wow includes drumming, singing and dancing contests, gambling, food, arts and crafts, and a big July 4 parade.
2019 Event Schedule
221st Annual Arlee Celebration Tentative Schedule (*Apologies on the font and Salish Spellings. The special characters required to accurately portray Salish are posing a challenge to the Web site)
Tuesday, July 2nd – Camp Day
Wednesday, July 3rd
5:00pm Memorial Feed
7:00pm Memorial (no gambling until after memorial)
Material Wagers Stickgame
Thursday, July 4th
2:00pm Snake Dance
Veterans Honoring
Old Style Day - all drums welcome
Friday, July 5th - Veteran Powwow
2:00pm First Grand Entry
Contests in all categories
Break at 5:30pm
7:00pm Second Grand Entry
Contests continue
11:00pm Registration closes for Dance and Singing Contests
Saturday, July 6th
2:00pm Third Grand Entry
Contests continue
Break at 5:30pm
7:00pm Fourth Grand Entry
Contests continue
Sunday, July 7th
2:00pm
Fifth Grand Entry
Finals
Goes until winners announced (no dinner break)
***Schedule subject to change***
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can i win a trip to see the powwow