Arlee Celebration welcomes dancers, spectators
War Dance Chief Stephen Small Salmon, Pend d'Oreille Flathead elder, said he is honored to carry Mitch Small Salmon's eagle feather and staff and be the War Dance Chief for his people. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Jingle dress contestants dance in the Grand Entry. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Royalty from the Arlee Celebration and other powwows wait their turn for the grand entry. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Two young ladies participate in the grand entry at the Arlee Celebration on Friday night. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Following the older dancers, a boy dances in a patch of sunshine during the grand entry at Esyapqeyni, the Arlee Celebration,on Friday night. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
The 124th annual Arlee Esyapqeyni, which means celebration in Salish, began its seven-day run on July 1 and provided six days of culture and powwow dancing. The powwow theme was “In Honor of Our Elders – Past and Present.”
Teepees dotted the campground around the dance pavilion, as did campers and tents.
The grand entries for the celebration were so full of dancers the arena directors were busy asking participants to move closer together so everyone would fit.
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