20th Annual Nez Perce Tamkaliks Celebration

When: July 16-18th, 2010

Where: Wallowa Oregon

Tamkaliks is a three day celebration of traditional Native American culture. The Tamkaliks Celebration (formerly Wallowa Band Descendants Friendship Feast & Pow Wow) is a celebration and recognition of the continuing Nez Perce presence in the Wallowa Valley.

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65th Annual Chief Joseph Days

When: July 21st – 25th

Where: Joseph, OR

* Four nights of PRCA Rodeos
* Grand Parade down Main Street features Nez Perce Indian Tribal Members, Rodeo Courts from today and past years & fun floats!
* Nightly dances, plus special teen-only dance
*Great shopping in quaint Joseph
* Hiking, swimming at Wallowa Lake, & More

“Battle for the Cure”

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Ages 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19+

When: Postponed till August
Where: Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center

Registration Begins at 8 AM Games begin at 9 AM

Also featuring:
Indoor Yard Sale:               (Contact Pi-Nee-Waus for a Booth) $20 1st Table $5 Additional Table
Kids Bouncing Castle:       Tickets $1 Each or $10 for All Day Pass
BBQ Pork Rib Cook Off:     (Registration Needed) Entry Fee $75.00
Contestants must provide their own Food, Electricity and Water. They will be allowed to sell food to the public.

Entry Fees will benefit Relay for Life-Nimiipuu Windwalkers!

For More Info: Quincy Ellenwood – 843-7360, quincye@nezperce.org or call Chantelle Halstead – 843-7324, chantelleh@nezperce.org

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Where: Orofino High School, 300 Dunlap Road, Orofino, Idaho.

When: Friday June 11th – 9AM Cultural panel discussions, memorial dinner at noon followed by memorials/giveaways. GRAND ENTRY is at 7PM.

Saturday, June 12th – GRAND ENTRY 1PM & 7PM. Veteran’s special, Men’s Traditional, Owl Dance Special and Hand Drum Contest.

Info: Contact Chris Nahsonhoya at chrisn@nezperce.org, Secretary of the Esskahpo PowWow Committee.

Mayor and City Council will update community on status of current issues before the City.

Grangeville Border Days

When: July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th

Where: Grangeville, ID

As county seat of Idaho County, Grangeville is proud of its interesting history and heritage. Part of that heritage is the BORDER DAYS, Idaho’s oldest rodeo! The first rodeo was held in 1912 and it remained until today as a main attraction during the 4th of July celebration.

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“Alec Thomas Reuben”
Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
3 on 3 Basketball Tourney

June 19, 2010

Registration ends at 8:30 a.m.

GAMES begin at 9:00 a.m.

LAPWAI ELEMENTARY COURTS

$ 50.00 Entry Fee per Team

Male and Female Divisions
18 & over
16-18 years
13– 15 year
10-12 years
7-9 years
6 & Under

Contact Information:

Darryl Reuben 208-816-8352

DelRae Kipp 208-791-2181

PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS THE “ALEC THOMAS REUBEN” SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The City of Lapwai, Nez Perce Tribe, and Nez Perce County are teaming up to hold a City Clean-up Day on Saturday April 24th in honor of Earth Day. Large containers will be located at the football field parking lot (Willow Ave behind City Park) for disposal of trash and large household items.

When: April 18th, 2010
A double-elimination, 3-on-3 basketball tournament with games played to 30 points; 3-point line in effect. T-shirts for all participants and awards for 1st Place teams in each category. Concessions are available.

Tournament Play begins 9:00 a.m.
Pre-Registration $60
Late Registration $65
Spectator admission is free
At the LCSC Activity Center and Activity Center West
Contact LCSC Athletics (208)792-2275