Friends, family, drummers and dancers you are invited to join us this July 7th in the Lapwai City Park at 7pm for an evening of singing and dancing. Bring your lawn chairs. Come early at 5pm with your favorite meat or side dish and family for the Community potluck.

When: Saturday July 7th

Where: Lapwai City Park

Time: 7:00 pm

More Info: Contact the City  at 208.843.2212

Storytelling has always been a part of the history of people. For many, the oral history tradition continues to paint pictures and scenes in the minds of the listeners. In the early 1900′s, the technology of film begin to become a popular medium to tell stories. Over the years, Native Americans have been a popular subject of films and stories. At first marginalized and inaccurately depicted  in film, they slowly have began to tell their own stories. We celebrate the tradition of storytelling and focus this year on films that included Nez Perce actors, land, directors, and stories.

Thursday July 5^th

6:00 pm             Dreamkeeper (Tentative)
A 2003 film written by John Fusco and directed by Steve Barron. The film shares the conflict between a Lakota elder and storyteller named Pete Chasing Horse and his Lakota grandson, Shane Chasing Horse. The story unwinds as the two travel from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota to the fictitious All Nations powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a trip the grandson takes only under duress. Along the way, the grandfather tells his grandson various Indian stories and legends to help him understand and choose the “good red road,” i.e. to embrace an Indian identity.

When: Saturday July 7th

Where: Lapwai City Park

Sign-in time: 11:00 am Teams will be drawn from those registered and brackets set morning of the tournament.

Fees: Coming soon

Prizes: $150 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place, $50 for 3rd place, and $25 for 4th place. Trophies will also be given.

More Info: Contact City  Hall @ 20.843.2212 or Mark Wilson

What: Rock da Block 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney

When: Saturday July 7th

Where: Lapwai HS Gym Parking Lot

Sign-in time: 8:00 am

Fees: $40 for a team of four.

More Info: Contact Quincy Ellenwod @ the Pi Nee Waus at 20.843.7360

Important Notice
The Event Committee along with Coca Cola will sell all beverages (pop, water, energy drinks, juice) for the event. Vendors may only sell specialty drinks such as coffees, milkshakes, Lemonades, Smoothies, Slushies, etc…

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Arts & Crafts Vendor Information

When: Friday July 6th and/or Saturday July 7th

Where: Lapwai City Park

Set up time: 8:30 am on

Fees: $25 a day for a  10’ x 10’ space, price includes one table. Additional tables available for $5. Fees due at the time of set up.

More Info/ Reserve a space: Contact Jon @ 843-2212 ext 1. Or email: lapwai-deputy@qwestoffice.net

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Community Yard Sale Information

When: Saturday July 7th

Where: Lapwai City Park

Set up time: 6:30 am

Fees: $10 for a  10’ x 10’ space; or $15 with one table. Additional tables available for $5. Fees due at the time of set up.

More Info/ Reserve a space: Contact Jon @ 843-2212 ext 1. Or email: lapwai-deputy@qwestoffice.net

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Food Vendor Information

When: Friday July 6th & Saturday July 7th

Where: Lapwai City Park

Set up time: Thursday and Friday

Fees: Spaces available for only $100.00 a day for professional businesses or $50.00 mom & pop businesses

More Info/ Reserve a space: Contact Jon @ 843-2212 ext 1. Or email: lapwai-deputy@qwestoffice.net

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Lapwai Days Poster

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3 on 3 Tournament Poster

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Parade Poster

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Fun Run Walk 2011

As part of our Lapwai Days 2012 Celebration we would like to extend to you and everyone in your community an invitation to participate in our Lapwai Days Fun Run/Walk. Good health is and has always been an important part of our families. The fun run is participants taking part for their own enjoyment rather than competition. It is about families being healthy together. Along with the run/walk, there will be an obstacle course for the kids to run through. Plan on join us for a 8 am start.

When: July 7th

Where: Lapwai High School Track

Time: 8:00 AM

Pre-Register by: 7:45 AM

Sponsored by: Nimipuu Health – Nutrition Program, Coordinated School Health Program, and Diabetes Program

For more Info call: Julie Keller 208.621.5000 ext. 2921 or Crissy Garcia 208.621.5000 ext. 2848

FREE for Participants

- water
- healthy snacks
- Recycled T-shirts
- Door Prizes

Be Healthy, Be Active

Where:

Division: Youth – Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball (18U, 14U, and 12U Co-Ed)

Entry Fee: 18U-$225.  14U-$150.  12U-$125

Deadline: April 20, 2012

Awards: 18U- 1st Place Jackets, 2nd Place Sweatshirts, 3rd Place T-Shirts. 14U- 1st Place Hoodies, 2nd Place Long Sleeves, 3rd Place T-shirts.

Comments: Must show proof of age. Double Elimination Tournament (except for championship game). Saturday Night “Player’s Feast”.

Contact Information:
18U Angela Picard @ 480-285-7661 Email: angelap@uw.edu
14U Rosanna Greene @ 208-553-0793        Email: green5@q.com
12U Jena Henry @ 208-791-7906                  Email: jenah@nezperce.org

NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS WEEK

“Celebrating 25 Years”

March 5th – 9th, 2012

Monday, March 5
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mentor Artist Playwright Project — Lapwai High School Students (Plays read by Professional Actors) – Silverthorne Theatre

Tuesday, March 6
10:00am-11:15am
Mini Pow Wow – (ACC GYM)

Wednesday, March 7
9:00am-10:15am
Domestic Subjects: Gender, Citizenship, and Law in Native American Literature – Dr. Beth Piatote, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley – (WCC)

10:30am-11:45am
The Art of Weaving Elders Panel – (WCC)

1:30pm-2:45pm
Nez Perce Language Student Panel — facilitated by Dr. Harold Crook – (WCC)

3:00pm-4:15pm
Native American Literature Student Panel – in memory of Dr. James Tarter — facilitated by Dr. Beth Piatote – (WCC)

7:00pm-8:30pm
Arigon Starr – Native American Music Award Winning Musician & Writer LCSC Students Free with ID — General Admission: $5 Adult & $3 Youth – Silverthorne Theatre

Thursday, March 8
9:00am-10:15am
Native Americans in the Entertainment Industry – Arigon Starr, Musician & Writer – (WCC)

10:30am-11:45am
Care of Ethnographic Collection at Nez Perce National Historical Park – Bob Chenoweth, Park Curator – (WCC)

1:30pm-2:45pm
Enhancing Wellness in the Midst of a Busy Life – Bill Hayne, Director of Field Experience, Education Division, LCSC – (WCC)

4:00pm-5:30pm
Native American Alumni Chapter Meeting & Social – (ACC Conf 1)

6:00pm-9:00pm
Friendship Banquet – NAAW Lifetime Achievement Award, the Isaac “Ike” Wilson Memorial Scholarship and other scholarships will be presented – (WCC)

Friday, March 9
7:00pm-12:00am
LCSC Pow Wow – (ACC GYM)

Special Thanks to: Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho Humanities Council, Rosehill Estate, Associated Students of LCSC, Nez Perce Tribe, Pi’amkinwaas, Clearwater River Casino
Presented by the LCSC Native American Club