The People
Tribal Report of the Northern Cheyenne Nation (June 2006 Vol. I No. 7)
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Traditional Celebration Brings People and Community Together Tribal Report Staff Vopoomehetanenone Eho’esooeo’e
Sunday night Grand Entry in White River (Busby), Montana, the final night of the Third Annual White River Cheyenne Days. The traditional powwow was a major event among horse races, a horseshoe tournament, victory dancing, gourd dancing, and traditional giveaways. Horseracing and horseshoe tournament results will be in the next issue of Tribal Report.
This past year has been difficult for the Northern Cheyenne people. There have been a lot of deaths in every community. The Onehaa’e (War Dancers) Society has always followed proper protocol before the beginning of any traditional celebration. This year, as in years before, they were selected by the White River Cheyenne Days Coordinators to oversee the doings at Busby this past weekend. They conducted the proper ceremonies to ensure the celebration went smoothly, including the much needed call back. The 3rd Annual White River Cheyenne Days Celebration was one of the best since it first began. There was a good turn out for both nights of victory dancing and war dancing. The celebration centers on the Cheyenne and Lakota victories at the Rosebud and Little Bighorn Battles. On Saturday, June 24, there was a 5K run and 1 mile walk commemorating the Battle Where the Girl Saved Her Brother. There was also a horseshoe tournament and an endurance horserace. On Sunday, June 25, there were horse races at the Busby Downs. Tournament and race results will be posted in the next issue of Tribal Report.		Each night was capped with traditional singing and dancing. All drums and dancers were paid, however there were two dance specials: a Women’s Cheyenne Traditional Special in Memorial of Gladys Old Mouse, sponsored by Marie Littlewolf & Adeline Fox; and a Teen Boy’s Cheyenne Traditional Special in recognition of today’s Northern Cheyenne young warriors, sponsored by Leo Killsback. There was also a traditional buffalo feast on Sunday night. The event was free of charge and open to the public. All vendor space was free and free camping space was available. Coordinators for this year’s White River Cheyenne Days were Mark Roundstone, Norma Gourneau, Sharelene Evans, and Dion Killsback. Next year’s celebration will offer more events including a basketball tournament and a mountain bike race. The White River community and people are glad to have a traditional celebration where families and neighbors can come together and have a good time. The White River community is always proud to host an event that honors those brave warriors who fought in battles not too far from our hometown. Tribal Report of the Northern Cheyenne Nation (June 2006 Vol. I No. 7), page 10.
38th Annual Cheyenne Chief’s Powwow Schedule of Events Chief’s Powwow Committee JULY 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2006 Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Powwow Grounds Lame Deer, Montana POWWOW PROTOCOL WILL BE HANDLED BY THE OHNEHAA’E SOCIETY Emcees: Ruben Little Head, J.D. Old Mouse & “Happy” Herb Bearchum, Sr. Arena Directors: Robert Bearchum, Jr., Cody Collins, & Adam Locker Head Judge: Linwood Hisbadhorse Parade Marshall: Llevando “Cowboy” Fisher Host Drums: Day One-Birney Singers (Birney, Montana) Day Two-Northern Cheyenne Singers (Lame Deer, Montana) Day Three-North Bear (Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation) Day Four-War Clouds (Ethete, Wyoming) Visiting Host Drum Committee: Conrad Fisher, Chairman Allen Clubfoot, Sr., Vice Chairman Billie Beth Two Moons, Secretary Wilma LaRance, Treasurer Jason Tall Bull, Vendor/Facility Coordinator Rita Villa, Events/Specials Coordinator Mary Shoulderblade, N.C. Princess Coordinator Patty Walksalong, N.C. Jr. Princess Coordinator L. Jace Killsback, Powwow Coordinator Specials: Men’s Fancy Dance “Joe Walksalong, Sr. Memorial” Sponsored by the Walksalong Family $2,500 Total Payouts, a Horse & Pendleton Jackets Men’s Traditional “George Little Head, Sr. Memorial” Sponsored by Edith Little Head $1,000 Winner Takes All Jr. Boy’s Grass Dance “Taryn Lonebear Memorial” Sponsored by the Lonebear & Merrick Families $1,500 Total Payouts & Bicycles Sweetheart Dance “Tom & Misty King 10th Anniversary” Couples Only- Must be Married (Common Law O.K.) $500 Winner Takes All & Jackets w/Star Quilts Women’s Golden Age Traditional “Honoring Marie Hisbadhorse” Sponsored by the Medicine Bull & Hisbadhorse Families $3,000 Total Payouts Royalty: Renecia Shoulderblade, Miss Northern Cheyenne Sponsoring Teen Girl’s Traditional $1000 Winner Takes All Johnee Jo Walksalong, Jr. Miss Northern Cheyenne Sponsoring Jr. Girl’s Jingle Dress $500 Winner Takes All			Contest: Dance & Drum Registration (Point System) Opens Saturday, July 1st – 12:00PM Closes Sunday, July 2nd – 12:00AM Men’s & Women’s/ Boy’s & Girl’s Traditional, Grass, Jingle, Fancy Adult Categories (18-54yrs) 1st:$800, 2nd:$600, 3rd:$400, 4th:$200 1st Place Pendleton Jackets Sponsored by the James Walksalong Family Teen Categories (13-17yrs) 1st:$600, 2nd:$400, 3rd:$200, 4th:$100 Junior Categories (6-12yrs) 1st:$300, 2nd:$150, 3rd:$100, 4th:$50 Golden Age Combined (55yrs+) 1st:$600, 2nd:$400, 3rd:$200, 4th:$100 Tiny Tots Paid Daily – Drums Paid Nightly Miss N.C. Princess Pageant Winner: $500 & 3 Consolations: $100 Jr. Miss N.C. Princess Pageant Winner: $250 & 3 Consolations: $50 Singing Contest 1st:$2,500, 2nd:$1,200, 3rd:$600, 4th:$300 Hand Drum Contest 1st:$150, 2nd:$100, 3rd:$50, 4th:$25 Parade Contest (4 Categories) 1st:$100, 2nd:$75, 3rd:$50 Traditional Cheyenne Hand Game Tournament $5,000 Total Payouts NOTES: Vendors Applications Available – Space Limited Giveaways Sign-up Now – Time Slots Limited Powwow Money Pledgers Contact Finance Dept. Free & Open to the Public – Camping is Available This is a Drug & Alcohol Free Event Not Responsible for Injury, Theft or Damage of Property For More Information Contact (406) 477-8252 FRIDAY, JUNE 30th Call Back Ceremony 6:00PM Fire Works Display 9:00PM by N.C. Volunteer Fire Dept. SATURDAY, JULY 1st Flag Raising Ceremony 7:00AM Health Walk/Fun Run 8:00AM by N.C. Diabetes Program Giveaways & Specials 10:00AM Traditional Feast 4:00PM Sponsored by Powwow Committee 1ST GRAND ENTRY 6:00PM SUNDAY, JULY 2nd Flag Raising Ceremony 7:00AM Giveaways & Specials 10:00AM Honoring of 2006 Graduates 1:00PM by N.C. Tribal Ed. Dept. Traditional Feast 4:00PM Sponsored by Powwow Committee 2ND GRAND ENTRY 6:00PM MONDAY, JULY 3rd Flag Raising Ceremony 7:00AM Traditional Parade 10:00AM Giveaways & Specials 12:00PM Traditional Feast 4:00PM Sponsored by Walksalong Family 3RD GRAND ENTRY 6:00PM TUESDAY, JULY 4th Flag Raising Ceremony 7:00AM Giveaways & Specials 10:00AM 4TH GRAND ENTRY 1:00PM Traditional Feast 4:00PM Sponsored by Conrad Fisher & Sarah Young No drugs, alcohol, firearms, fireworks, or violence. Come enjoy the Chief’s Celebrations! Tribal Report of the Northern Cheyenne Nation (June 2006 Vol. I No. 7), page 10.
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