Eastern Shoshone Tribe Page Developed by: Raphaella Stump Pow Wow Schedule and Cultural Events Wind River Indian Reservation Date              Pow Wow          Location    Time  June 22              Treaty Day Celebration               Fort Washakie All Day June 22-25        Eastern Shoshone Indian Days    Fort Washakie       7 p.m. Indian Days Powwow Site Aug.. 24th-26th   Shoshone Tribal Fair Flier         Fort Washakie      All Day Sept. 1st-2nd    Crowheart Big Wind Annual          Crowheart             7 p.m. Crowheart Big Wind Powwow Site For Eastern Shoshone Events:              Please call the Eastern Shoshone Entertatnment Committee at (307) 332-3532 (Message Phone) For Northern Arapaho Events: Please call the N.A.T.C. at (307) 332-8548 All About Pow Wows and  Schedule of Gatherings U.S. and Canada Schedules of Powwow Events More Pow Wows and Cultural Events .... Calendars and Information: POWWOW.COM Website Learn moore about the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days is below! Graphic of Map by Russell Gopher Copyrighted artwork! Wyoming's Native Events The reservations have special social and cultural events and activities. Tribal powwows, hand games, shinny games and rodeos are social events usually open to the public. When visiting these events and public places such as museums, churches and tribal facilities, it is important that the guests show respect and courtesy. Most cultural and religious ceremonies require special permission to attend or, in some cases, may not allow visitors at all. In some tribes a host family will extend a personal invitation to visitors and inform them of the correct protocol. All the tribes hold their religion and traditions in high regard. Sacred rites must not be defiled; artifacts are not to be removed or disturbed. There are places on all reservations where mementos can be purchased. Powwows are social gatherings featuring generations-old drumming and dancing, and traditional dress and food. Visitors are welcome at powwows. Participants should bring lawn chairs or blankets, since seating is limited at most powwows. Guests may dance during the "Round Dance" (everyone dances in a circle) or when invited by the emcee. Visitors may also participate by invitation in a "Giveaway," a ceremony in which a family gives gifts to others to honor a deserving family member. It should always be kept in mind that the dance area is sacred. Flash photography is not allowed during contests, and it is polite to ask dancers and singers before taking pictures. Cultural and recreational activities may also be enjoyed outside of community events. However, visitors should be aware of tribal management practices that exist to protect the environment and wildlife. Tribal offices must be contacted for regulations concerning access and recreation. EASTERN SHOSHONE INDIAN DAYS The annual Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Celebration is one of the most popular gatherings on the Wind River Reservation.  It attracts dancers and drum groups throughout the United States and Canada.  Many tribes have come to this gathering throughout the years and it has grown more as people learn about the "warm valley".      Each night, in Mid-June, colorful dancers accompanied by singing and drumming groups from many tribes, perform nightly in the arbor.  Along with the contemporary and traditional dance competition, the celebration hosts an All-Indian Rodeo, the Eastern Shoshone Stampede.      While there, plan to attend the various arts and crafts booths and food concessions, along with the Indian Days Queen Pageant, Rodeo Queen Pageant, and Indian Stick Game tournaments.      Plan on attending this cultural event held Mid-June each year at Fort Washakie, Wyoming.  The new Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Queen is: EASTERN SHOSHONE INDIAN DAYS QUEEN 2007-2008 To Home Sam Silverhawk © Samsilverhawk 1997-2000. All Rights Reserved