The annual River Honoring opened Monday evening with a celebration of this year's honorees, Arlee educator Jennifer Jilot, elder Violet Trahan, and Polson teacher Nicole Camel. Germaine White and Bill Stockton were also on the list but unable to attend. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
May 13, 2025
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River Honoring celebrates elders, educators
With the Flathead River flowing behind him, Elder Johnny Arlee opened the 38th annual River Honoring on Monday night with a prayer in Salish and some special words for the gathering. This year’s River Honorees are elders Violet Trahan and Germaine White and educators Nicole Camel, Polson, and Jennifer Jilot and Bill Stockton, Arlee.