The Yakama Nation Main Agency Offices 401 Fort Road PO BOX 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 (509) 865-5121 |
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JANUARY |
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FEBRUARY |
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| See you in 2014 | .................... 75th Annual Washington's Birthday Celebration .................... Thank you for a wonderful turn out, see you again in 2014 for the 76th Annual Washington's Birthday Celebration! | Annual Washington's Birthday Celebration ...... See you in 2014 |
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MARCH |
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| See you in 2014 | ........ 48th Annual Spilyay, Native American and Western Art Show ........ Thank you for a great turn out artist's, vendors, friends & family, you did a wonderful job. ......We will see you next year in 2014 for the 49th Annual Spilyay-Mi Native American Arts & Crafts Club, Western Art Show! | Spilyay Art Show Committee ...... See you in 2014 |
| See you in 2014 | ..... Yakama Nation Basketball Tournament ...... THE BIG TOURNAMENT ..... ...................... 58th Annual "TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS!!" ...................... ................................... March 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2013 ................................... ..... LOCATION of Tournament: AJ Strom Gym (Toppenish Middle School) .... 5th Place: OLYMPIA, Washington .................................................................. 4th Place: LAWRENCE, Kansas ...................................................................... 3rd Place: NESPELEM, Washington ............................................................... 2nd Place: YAKAMA BUCKS, Washington .................................................... 1st Place Winner: CHILOQUIN, Washington ................................................... Great job teams, see you next year for the 59th Annual "TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS!!! Safe travels home & many blessings! | This year's tournament location: Toppenish Middle School (A.J. Strom Gym) ................................................. 2013-2014 YNBTA QUEEN ............ ERNESTINE AGUILAR-ISADORE |
| See you in 2014 | 41st Annual Yakama Nation Golf Association Spring Fling! ............................. Hope you had a great time, see you next year for the 42nd Annual Yakama Nation Golf Association Spring Fling Tournament! | Yakama Nation Golf Association Spring Fling .............. See you in 2014 |
| See you in 2014 | ... Annual All-Indian Bowling Tournament ...... March 29, 30 & 31, 2013 ... ................. SEE YOU IN 2014, HAVE A GREAT YEAR BOWLERS! ................. | All-Indian Bowling Tournament Committee ..... SEE YOU IN 2014 |
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APRIL |
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| See | ................... Annual Celilo Wy-Am Salmon Feast & Pow Wow ................... ..Celilo Village, Oregon ..... I-84, exit 97 to Oregon 206 Celilo-Wasco HWY.. ..................................................................................................................... Thank you for a wonderful turnout, see you next year! | Celilo Village, Oregon ........................ I-84, exit 97 to Oregon 206 Celilo-Wasco HWY |
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MAY |
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| See you in 2014 | 2014 -- Will be the 16th Anniversary, Yakama Nation Legends Casino ..... Come visit for some great drawings next year! | Yakama Nation LEGENDS CASINO ... (509)865-8800 ..or.. 877-7COME-11 ... 580 Fort Road in Toppenish, WA 98948 www.LegendsCasino.com |
| See you in 2013 | Yakama Nation Area Agency On Aging (AAOA) ..... 34th Annual Elders Luncheon Event ..... 2013 TBA | Yakama Nation Area Agency On Aging (AAOA) ...... Updates to follow soon for 2013! |
| See you in 2013 | Yakama Nation Housing Authority(YNHA) ..... 5th Annual Housing Fair ........ 2013 TBA | Sponsored by Yakama Nation Housing Authority (YNHA) ..... (509)877-6171 Updates to follow soon! |
| 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursday's! | ..... SEAFOOD ..... SEAFOOD .... SEAFOOD .... SEAFOOD ..... SEAFOOD ..... SEAFOOD Buffet @ LEGENDS CASINO ........... LUNCH 11a-3pm & DINNER 5p-9p .......... Come enjoy a great dinner & have some fun! Good luck! Central Washington's Premier Destination for Gaming & Entertainment ............. SEAFOOD THURSDAY | Yakama Nation LEGENDS CASINO... (509)865-8800 ..or.. 877-7COME-11 ... 580 Fort Road in Toppenish, WA 98948 www.LegendsCasino.com |
| 17, 18 & 19 | 3rd Annual National American Women's Christian Conference ...... Location: All Tribes Church | Contact: Arlene Olney (509)910-0322 |
| 24, 25 & 26 | ....................... Weseltail Pow Wow, Memorail Day Weekend ....................... May 24, 25 & 26, 2013 ....... at the White Swan Pavilion, in White Swan, WA Dancers --- Vendors --- Drummers! | Location: White Swan Pavilion, in White Swan, WA ............. Contact: Shawn 509)941-8134 |
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JUNE |
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| June 9th, 1855 | 158th Annual Yakama Nation Treaty Day Commemoration of 1855, the signing of our Treaty! ...................................................................................................................... The Yakama Nation programs will be CLOSED on JUNE 10th, 2013, to observe the 158th Annual Yakama Nation Treaty Day Commemoration of 1855 ............. Thank you & Many Blessings! | YAKAMA NATION ............................... 151 Fort Road / PO BOX 151 ..... Toppenish, WA 98948 ....... (509)865-5121 |
| June 7th, 2013 | Yakama Nation Cultural Center 33rd Anniversary ...................................... Come visit our Museum anytime and learn some great history about the Yakama Nation. | Yakama Nation Cultural Center ............... 100 Spiel-yi Loop & Buster Road (HWY 97) in Toppenish, WA 98948 ..... 509-865-2800 www.YakamaMuseum.com |
| 7, 8, & 9 | ..................... 158TH ANNUAL YAKAMA NATION TREATY DAY ..................... ................................... COMMEMORATION POW-WOW ............................... .......................................... JUNE 7, 8 & 9 of 2013 ......................................... .... White Swan Pavilion, White Swan, WA (Signal Peak & Mission Road) .... ....................................................................................................................... JUNE 6th - Yakama Nation Treaty Day Memorials ...... White Swan Longhouse 8am ...................................................................................................................... JUNE 7,8 & 9 - Yakama Nation Treaty Day Pow-Wow ...... White Swan Pavilion, White Swan, WA ....................................................................................................................... GRAND ENTRY TIMES: ...... Friday 7pm ...... Saturday 1pm & 7pm ..... Sunday 1pm ....................................................................................................................... JUNE 8th - Yakama Nation Treaty Day Royalty Coronation, White Swan Pavilion ..... After Evening Grand Entry ....................................................................................................................... Looking for Candidates to fill: ...................................................................... MISS YAKAMA NATION ................................................................................ JR. MISS YAKAMA NATION (Female 12-17 years) ................................... MISS TREATY DAY PRINCESS (Female 6-12 years) .................................. LIL' MIS TREATY DAY PRINCESS (Female walking & talking-5 years) .......... YAKAMA WARRIOR (Male walking & talking-17 years)! ........................... Please Contact Starla or Ida | Location: White Swan Pavilion (Signal Peak & Mission Road) ..................... Contact: Yakama Nation Treaty Day Committee ..... PO BOX 763 Toppenish, WA 98948 ...... yntdpw@yahoo.com .................................................... Yakama Nation Treaty Day Committee, subcommittees and Yakama Nation are not responsible for short funded travelers, loss, theft, accidents, injuries, vandalism, divorces, and ect. The Yakama Nation Treaty Day Memorial, Pow-Wow and Ceremonial grounds are DRUG and ALCOHOL FREE. |
| 7 | Yakama Nation Treaty Days: PARADE ........................................... Parade Starts at 10am ...... Direction of parade ..... Legends Casino, pass Yakama Nation Agency, pass Indian Health Service Clinic, pass Yakama Nation RV Park, ending at Yakama Nation Cultural Center Complex ..................................................... After the parade, please celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the Yakama Nation Cultural Center Complex and a free Salmon Bake lunch (provided by the Cultural Center, YN Fisheries Program, Volunteers and many more) DONATIONS FOR SALMON BAKE, WELCOMED BY THE CULTURAL CENTER. ..................................................... More information to follow! | Please Contact: Yakama Nation Cultural Center Administration office for Application 100 Spiel-yi Loop Toppenish, WA 98948 509-865-2800 ................................. PARADE & VENDOR INFORMATION AVAILABLE |
| 7 | Duffers & Stokers ..... Treaty Days Open Golf Scramble ...... June 7th, 2013 | @ the Mt. Adams Golf Course, Toppenish, WA ........... Contact: Jim 509-941-7003 |
| 8 & 9 | ... Annual WOMEN'S Yakama Nation Treaty of 1855, Softball tournament ... .......................................... JUNE 8 & 9, of 2013 .......................................... 2012 last years winner's: 1st-Tacoma Natives ..&.. 2nd-Colville Kick Rocks .... Can they take it again this year? Come watch the two days for some great games | Womens Treaty Day Softball ...... June 8 & 9, 2013 ..... @ the Yakama Nation Land Enterprise, Softball Fields ...... Contact: Fran 509)949-0581 |
| 8 & 9 | Annual Treaty Day GOLF Tournament .................. June 8 & 9, 2013 | @ the Mt. Adams Golf Course, in Toppenish, WA ....... Contact: Leonard 509)941-7003 |
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JULY |
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| See you in 2013 | 16th Annual Pow-Wun-Putt Pow Wow & Encampment .................................. Thank you for a wonderful turn out, happy travels everyone! | Location of Event: Roosevelt State Park in Roosevelt, WA |
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AUGUST |
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| Postponed, TBA on date | 10th Annual Yakama Nation Legends Casino ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RODEO, POW WOW & STICKGAME ~~~~ WE WILL NOTIFY YOU SOON | Yakama Nation LEGENDS CASINO ~~~~ (509)865-8800 or 877-726-6311 ~~~ 580 Fort Road in Toppenish, WA 98948 www.LegendsCasino.com ~~~~ "LIKE" Legends Casino Pow Wow on FACEBOOK |
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SEPTEMBER |
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| See you in 2013 | Honoring the 10th Annual Yakama Nation Pow-Wow & Recovery Campout ......................... Timna-Piix (Sober Heart) ... & ... Pow Wow ......................... Thank you for a great turn out & many blessings on continuing Sobriety. Many Blessings | Sponsored by: Yakama Nation Outreach Program & Washington State D.A.S.A. ........ See you in 2013 |
| See you in 2013 | 2013, 11th Annual Heritage Days ..... September 2013 ..... Experience Living History ~~~ Corps of Discovery Portrayals ~~~ Plateau Tribal Cultural ~~~ Mountain Men Encampments ~~~ Old-Time Music ~~~ Exhibits/Demonstrations ~~ Arts & Crafts ~~~ Trail Food ~~~ and MORE ~~~~~~~~~ See you in 2013!! | www.mctama.org ~~~ SACAJAWEA STATE PARK ~~~ 2503 Sacajawea Park Road, Pasco, WA 99301 |
| 27, 28, 29, of 2013 | 2013, 41st Annual National Indian Days Celebration & Pow Wow ............. September 26th, Memorial ............................................................................. September 27, 28 & 29, Pow Wow at the White Swan Pavilion in White Swan, WA | National Indian Days Celebration ..... White Swan Pavilion, WA |
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OCTOBER |
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| Oct. 5 & 6, 2013 | Annual Memorial Heemsah "WILD HORSE RACE" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the White Swan Rodeo Grounds, White Swan, WA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See you soon Rodeo Fans in 2013, Oct. 5th & 6th, 2013! | Location: White Swan Rodeo Grounds in White Swan, WA .............................. Oct. 5th & 6th, 2013 ....................... Follow us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/HEEMSAHWHR |
| See you in 2013 | 25th Annual Mid-Columbia River PowWow ....... Celilo Village, Oregon ....... Thank you for a wonderful turnout! Many blessings and see you next year! | Location: Celilo Village, Oregon |
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NOVEMBER |
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| TBA | Tiin-Ma Gathering Pow Wow ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MISS TIIN-MA 2011-2012: HEAVEN WALSEY ............... TBA on 2013 | THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL TURN OUT --- MANY BLESSINGS TO EVERYONE! |
| All Month | NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH | Many Blessings to everyone!!! |
| See you in 2013 | Toppenish Longhouse Thanksgiving Pow-Wow .............................................. Thank you for a great turn out, see you in 2013 ............................................. Sponsored by: THE TOPPENISH LONGHOUSE COMMITTEE | Toppenish Longhouse on Robbins Road, Toppenish, WA .......... See you in 2013 |
| See you in 2013 | 46th Annual Yakama Nation Veterans Day Celebration ........................... Thank you for a great turn out! Many Blessings and see you in 2013 | LOCATION: White Swan Pavilion & White Swan Longhouse ....... See you in 2013 |
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DECEMBER |
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