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Wóuŋspe – Education
Wóuŋspe – Education

Dates: November 25, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Location: Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)

Wóuŋspe – Education celebrates the profound relationship between Native American students and their mentors, viewed through an artistic perspective. The exhibition emphasizes an artistic perspective, showcasing pieces past and present of St. Joseph’s Indian School alongside the works of established Native American artists.  The exhibition emphasizes the sharing of cultural heritage,...

https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/wounspe-education/

Pop! Goes the Expedition
Pop! Goes the Expedition

Dates: December 1, 2024 - March 25, 2025
Location: 6717 Highway 12 West PO Box 995 Lolo, MT 58947 (View on Map)

Pop! Goes the Expedition dives into the theme of Lewis & Clark in art & popular culture. More than 50 books and objects, as well as 17 original and reproduction works of art, will be on display from November 29th, 2024- March 25th, 2025. The exhibit includes reproductions of some...

https://www.travelersrest.org

Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek
Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek

Dates: February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Location: Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, USA (View on Map)

“Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek” museum exhibit will be at the Sioux City Museum from Feb. 1 to July 31. Darren Maurer is a nationally known artist/illustrator and adventure seeker. Maurer gained wide recognition for his work with Ducks Unlimited, where he won a record six times and was Iowa...

https://siouxcitylcic.com/

Voices of Resilience Exhibition
Voices of Resilience Exhibition

Dates: February 2, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Location: Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)

Voices of Resilience: Contemporary Native American Women Artists invites viewers to engage with the strength and creativity of Native American women.  The exhibition fosters a deeper understanding of their roles as innovators and leaders within the art community and their cultures, celebrating the rich tapestry of their experience and the...

https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/voices-of-resilience-exhibition/

Lewis and Clark Start West
Lewis and Clark Start West

Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm

Go back in time to explore the meeting and relationship of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they prepare for the journey of their lives.   Join in a ZOOM call on February 19, 20205 at 7 PM to hear Lou Ritten, the former President of the Lewis & Clark Trail...

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No Time to Waste: The Urgent Mission of Betty Reid Soskin
No Time to Waste: The Urgent Mission of Betty Reid Soskin

Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Ragtag Cinema, Hitt Street, Columbia, MO, USA (View on Map)

In the early 2000s, Betty Reid Soskin was instrumental in the establishment of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Focused on sharing the untold histories of Black Americans on the WWII Home Front, Betty rose to prominence in the media as the oldest National Park Service member...

https://ragtagcinema.org/film/no-time-to-waste-the-urgent-mission-of-betty-reid-soskin/

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: 6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)

Now entering its 22nd year, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West. The upcoming festival will take place February 14-23, 2025. Big Sky offers an ideal setting for filmmakers to premiere new work and develop lasting relationships with fellow filmmakers...

https://travelersrest.org/events/winter-storytelling/

Murder at the Museum
Murder at the Museum

Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Campus Martius Museum, 2nd Street, Marietta, OH, USA (View on Map)

Join us at Campus Martius Museum on February 22, 2025 for an evening of dinner and death with some of your favorite historical celebs, courtesy of Paskawych Entertainment. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:00 PM. You are cordially invited to dine at Campus Martius Museum on the evening of...

https://mariettamuseums.org/events/murder-at-the-museum/

Cotton Mather: Spirituality, Science, and the Supernatural
Cotton Mather: Spirituality, Science, and the Supernatural

Date: February 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, USA (View on Map)

Dr. Scott Culpepper will present “Cotton Mather: Spirituality, Science, and the Supernatural” at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free with a reception to follow. Cotton Mather (1663-1728) wielded tremendous influence in colonial America as the heir to the Mather and...

https://www.siouxcitylcic.com

How the Nez Perce Tribe Regained Their Cultural Heritage
How the Nez Perce Tribe Regained Their Cultural Heritage

Date: February 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, USA (View on Map)

Belongings deeply important to tribal communities are often housed in museums far away from those communities. In this talk, hear the remarkable story of how the Nez Perce Tribe and their allies purchased the largest and oldest collection of Nez Perce material culture—including dresses, shirts, and other regalia—from a museum...

https://www.humanities.org/event/in-person-coming-home-how-the-nez-perce-tribe-regained-their-cultural-heritage-11/

Winter Storytelling – Leslie Van Stavern Miller III
Winter Storytelling – Leslie Van Stavern Miller III

Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: 6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)

Artist Leslie Van Stavern Millar III dresses in period costume and brings a selection of her three-dimensional, sci-fi alternative history art works, the Montana Peepshow Story Boxes, depicting time travel episodes of Queen Elizabeth I. The art and stories lead to conversations about episodes of Montana history, what was occurring...

https://travelersrest.org/events/winter-storytelling/

Radio Rangers present “Songs We Like to Play”
Radio Rangers present “Songs We Like to Play”

Date: March 2, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, USA (View on Map)

On Sunday, March 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center’s Stanley Evans Auditorium, come hear the Radio Rangers play “Songs We Like to Play.” Admission is free; reception to follow. Radio Rangers are a two-piece band playing live music that includes Americana original songs, and classic...

https://siouxcitylcic.com/

St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibition
St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibition

Dates: March 3, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Location: Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)

The St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibition showcases the creativity of students in grades 1-8 at St. Joseph’s Indian School. This special event takes place at the Aktá Lakota Museum during March, which is celebrated nationwide as Student Art Month. The exhibition aims to inspire children to explore their passion for...

https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/st-josephs-student-art-exhibit/

Winter Storytelling – Fred Cooper
Winter Storytelling – Fred Cooper

Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: 6717 U.S. 12, Lolo, MT 59847, USA (View on Map)

Fred Cooper was a smokejumper from 1962 to 1967 in Washington and Oregon. After graduating from Oregon State University, he had a career in human resources with the USFS. He is a smokejumper historical researcher and a board member of the National Smokejumper Association. His book, Smokejumper Experiment details the...

https://travelersrest.org/events/winter-storytelling/

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Falls of the Ohio State Park, West Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, USA (View on Map)

As an official stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, we offer the National Park’s Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program. It comes with a J. R. activity booklet, and participants (geared for age 7 to 13) will get a Junior Ranger pin after filling the activity booklet...

https://fallsoftheohio.org/events/

Keelboat tour
Keelboat tour

Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA (View on Map)

The Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center in Charlottesville, Va., will host on March 8 a tour of its replica of the keelboat used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The event, which includes a presentation on the history of the original boat, goes from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Eastern...

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Youth Wilderness Survival Workshop (Ages 10-16)
Youth Wilderness Survival Workshop (Ages 10-16)

Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: John James Audubon State Park, U.S. 41, Henderson, KY, USA (View on Map)

Would you know what to do if you were lost in the wilderness? Have you made a fire without matches, or built a temporary shelter? Youth ages 10-16 may attend this hands-on survival workshop on Saturday, March 8, from Noon to 3 P.M. Hike-preparedness and basic survival skills will be...

https://parks.ky.gov/events/youth-wilderness-survival-workshop-(ages-10-16)-3976

Rivers in My Veins:
Rivers in My Veins:

Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Columbia River Maritime Museum, Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, USA (View on Map)

Ford Room at the Columbia River Maritime Museum Kara Briggs is a resident of the Tulalip Reservation and a Sauk-Suiattle citizen and Yakama direct descendant. Her debut book of poetry, Rivers in My Veins, follows her graduation from the Institute of American Indian Art with a Master of Fine Arts....

https://www.crmm.org/upcoming-events.html

2025 Missouri Conference on History
2025 Missouri Conference on History

Dates: March 12, 2025 - March 14, 2025
Location: Adams Pointe Conference Center, Northeast Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO, USA (View on Map)

DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION open now 2025 Missouri Conference on History March 12-14, 2025 Adams Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs, Mo. ------- The sixty-seventh annual Missouri Conference on History welcomes anyone interested or involved in the teaching of history, historical research, historical preservation, or any other professional application of history....

https://shsmo.org/mch

LCTA Washington Chapter annual meeting
LCTA Washington Chapter annual meeting

Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Franklin County Historical Museum, 305 N 4th Ave., Pasco, WA (View on Map)

The Washington Chapter of the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance will hold its 28th annual meeting March 15 in Pasco, Wash. The speaker will be Dick Scheuerman, historian and author of many books about the Pacific Northwest, from the Palus people to early agriculture and immigration. When Lewis and Clark...

https://pnw-lcthf.org/chapters/washington/

Russell Art Auction
Russell Art Auction

Dates: March 20, 2025 - March 22, 2025
Location: C. M. Russell Museum, 13th Street North, Great Falls, MT, USA (View on Map)

The Russell Auction is an annual art auction held in Great Falls, Montana. This event is one of the premier Western art auctions in the United States, attracting collectors, art enthusiasts, and Western art aficionados from around the country. Proceeds from the auction benefit the C.M. Russell Museum, which is...

https://cmrussell.org/experience/upcoming-events/

Native Pop!
Native Pop!

Dates: March 20, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Location: Newberry Library, West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, USA (View on Map)

Indigenous people are central to the story of popular culture in the Western Hemisphere, and popular culture is important to many Indigenous people and experiences. This exhibition, drawn from the Newberry’s growing collections for American Indian and Indigenous Studies, shares four centuries of Indigenous creators, athletes, activists, and fans engaged...

https://www.newberry.org/calendar/native-pop

Columbia River Canoe Project
Columbia River Canoe Project

Date: March 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Columbia River Maritime Museum, Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, USA (View on Map)

The Columbia River Canoe Project follows cousins Robert Lester and Braxton Mitchell as they attempt a 1,300-mile canoe expedition from the Continental Divide near Butte, Montana, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Braxton, only 18, has never been in a canoe before volunteering for this adventure of a lifetime....

https://crmmeducation.wufoo.com/forms/the-columbia-river-canoe-project/

ANOTHER Murder Mystery
ANOTHER Murder Mystery

Date: March 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: 601 2nd Street, Marietta, Washington County, OH, USA (View on Map)

Join us at Campus Martius Museum on MARCH 22, 2025 for an evening of dinner and death with some of your favorite historical celebs, courtesy of Paskawych Entertainment. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:00 PM. You are cordially invited to dine at Campus Martius Museum on the evening of...

https://mariettamuseums.org/product-category/admissions/

Dinosaurs and MOR!
Dinosaurs and MOR!

Dates: March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025
Location: Museum of the Rockies, West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman, MT, USA (View on Map)

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Dinosaurs and MOR! events March 28 - 30, 2025.  Immerse yourself in this international gathering of top paleontologists, bringing together hundreds of enthusiasts. Join us for a paleo art contest, members-only evening kick-off, dinner and keynote by Dr. Steve Brusatte, family-friendly programs,  Jr. Paleontologist passport stations,...

https://museumoftherockies.org/signature-events/dinos

49th Annual American Indian Council Powwow
49th Annual American Indian Council Powwow

Dates: March 28, 2025 - March 29, 2025
Location: Montana State University American Indian Hall Dan Voyich Student Commons, 6th and Garfield South, Bozeman, Montana 59715 (View on Map)

The 49th Annual American Indian Council (AIC) Powwow will take place March 28 to March 29. Students at Montana State University organize and fundraise for the powwow throughout the year. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held at Montana State University American Indian Hall...

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Introduction to Birding
Introduction to Birding

Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA (View on Map)

Do you enjoy watching birds in your backyard? Are you someone who wants to develop your birding interest into an active recreational hobby? Then sign up for Introduction to Birding!  This program will include a brief talk covering topics such as what makes Fontenelle Forest one of the top birding...

https://8913.blackbaudhosting.com/8913/ED-Public-Program-Introduction-to-Birding

Rebels in Corsets: The Embodied Rhetoric of the Women’s Suffrage Movement
Rebels in Corsets: The Embodied Rhetoric of the Women’s Suffrage Movement

Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: 601 2nd Street, Marietta, OH, USA (View on Map)

The story of the women’s suffrage movement is often told (even by US historians) as a peaceful transition by which white male politicians happily gave women the right to vote. This could not be further from the truth. The movement for women’s suffrage was a 72-year struggle that demanded a...

https://mariettamuseums.org/events/discovering-history-5/

Poetry on the Road
Poetry on the Road

Date: April 1, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA (View on Map)

  Poetry is hitting the road in South Dakota, courtesy of the state Poetry Society. With events all over the state, it’s an opportunity to find inspiration, or lift your own voice. South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other SDSPS member poets and special guests, will be...

https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/poetry-is-hitting-the-road-in-south-dakota/

Wonderful, Weird, and Worrisome Objects in Washington State Museums
Wonderful, Weird, and Worrisome Objects in Washington State Museums

Date: April 2, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: 525 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA (View on Map)

Most museums display no more than 10 percent of their holdings, often citing “not enough space” as the reason. But there are also a wide range of cultural, philosophical, political, environmental, historic, and even superstitious reasons why museums keep some objects from public view. In this talk, explore a wide...

https://www.humanities.org/event/in-person-wonderful-weird-and-worrisome-objects-in-washington-state-museums-24/

Beaver County History Symposium
Beaver County History Symposium

Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Beaver County Courthouse, 3rd Street, Beaver, PA, USA (View on Map)

Please join us for a celebration of 225 years of Beaver County History.  Sponsored by the Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation.  Beaver County Courthouse Juror's Lounge

https://bchrlf.org/events/

Discovering History Speaker Series
Discovering History Speaker Series

Date: April 4, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: 601 2nd Street, Marietta, OH 45750, USA (View on Map)

"Nathaniel Clark, Lafayette, and the Sinking of the Steamboat Mechanic" Marietta potter Nathaniel Clark was an entrepreneur who engaged in several businesses and product development concepts during his lifetime. One of these proved nearly fatal to the esteemed hero of the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette, as he made...

https://mariettamuseums.org/campus-martius/events/

MSUB Powwow in Montana
MSUB Powwow in Montana

Dates: April 4, 2025 - April 5, 2025
Location: Mountain State University, Billings PE Building, 1500 University Drive, Billings, Montana 59101 (View on Map)

You’re invited to the annual MSUB Powwow April 4-5 at Montana State University. The event will be held in the Billings PE Building, 1500 University Drive in Billings. This exciting two-day event will have dance and singing competitions of all ages. Talented artists will showcase their arts and crafts. View...

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Wacipi
Wacipi

Dates: April 11, 2025 - April 13, 2025
Location: 953 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA (View on Map)

Join us for our annual Wacipi, a powwow that encapsulates the rich tapestry of Native traditions, dance and song. Hosted by the Tiospaye Student Council and USD Native Student Services, this event serves not only as a cultural celebration but also as a platform for prospective students, alumni and current...

https://www.usd.edu/Student-Life/Special-Events-and-Traditions/Wacipi

Sugar Creek Missouri River Cleanup 2025
Sugar Creek Missouri River Cleanup 2025

Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: LaBenite Park, Route 291, Independence, MO, USA (View on Map)

Missouri River Relief is returning to Sugar Creek's reach of the Missouri River once again! With the Kansas City metropolitan area being not too far upstream from LaBenite Park, this area is no stranger to trash each year. This community cares about their river and we are excited to head...

https://riverrelief.org/events/sugar-creek-missouri-river-cleanup-2025/

Prince Maximilian and Karl Bodmer: Touring the Wilderness of North America
Prince Maximilian and Karl Bodmer: Touring the Wilderness of North America

Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL, USA (View on Map)

llinois Humanities Road Scholar Brain “Fox” Ellis will share a slice of the people, landscapes, and natural wonder of North America in the 1830s in this program at Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. This program will take place on April 12 at 2 PM in the Interpretive Center Theater....

https://campdubois.com/events/prince-maximilian-and-karl-bodmer-touring-the-wilderness-of-north-america/

Willard Family Reunion
Willard Family Reunion

Dates: April 14, 2025 - April 20, 2025
Location: Concord, MA, USA (View on Map)

Welcome to the Willard Family Association’s 2025 Reunion—a historic event marking the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and our deep ties to the founding of this nation. Join us as we celebrate over two and a half centuries of Willard family history, from Simon Willard’s arrival in America in...

https://www.ourwillardfamily.org/

What Is a Chief? How Native Values Can Teach Resilience
What Is a Chief? How Native Values Can Teach Resilience

Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA (View on Map)

At the age of 55, John Halliday became legally blind. As a Muckleshoot Tribal member of Duwamish ancestry, Halliday says his Native American world view, cultural traditions, and values, which have sustained Native tribes throughout history, long before colonization, have helped him overcome the challenges associated with losing his sight....

https://www.humanities.org/event/hybrid-what-is-a-chief-how-native-values-can-teach-resilience-3/

56th annual Kyiyo Celebration
56th annual Kyiyo Celebration

Dates: April 18, 2025 - April 19, 2025
Location: University of Montana Adams Center, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana 59812 (View on Map)

The Annual Kyiyo Pow Wow Celebration is one of the oldest traditions of Kyiyo. The 56th annual Kyiyo Pow Wow Celebration from April 18 through April 19 unifies all Native Americans from across the nation in an event full of dancing, singing, and sharing of stories among all in attendance....

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Lafayette and Human Rights
Lafayette and Human Rights

Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: 601 Second Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (View on Map)

Alan Hoffman, president of The American Friends of Lafayette in Marietta, Washington, will give a May 2 presentation about the Marquis de La Fayette’s commitment to human rights as he helped the new United States in the American Revolution. Hoffman’s presentation will start at noon and go to 1 p.m....

https://mariettamuseums.org/events/discovering-history-4/

Pacific University & Beaverton/Hillsboro School District Indian Ed Powwow
Pacific University & Beaverton/Hillsboro School District Indian Ed Powwow

Date: May 3, 2025
Location: Pacific University, Forest Grove Campus-Stoller Center Gym, 2331 Main Street, Forest Grove, OR 97116 (View on Map)

This annual powwow will be a beautiful, vibrant celebration of indigenous culture. It will recognize achievements of Pacific University and Beaverton/Hillsboro graduating students. There will be a special honor for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People.

Pacific University, Forest Grove Campus-Stoller Center Gym, 2331 Main Street, Forest Grove, Oregon

Departure Event
Departure Event

Dates: May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Location: Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL, USA (View on Map)

Mark the departure of Lewis & Clark as they set out on an expedition of discovery! Reenactors, historic artisans, and more will commemorate this important date in Illinois and American history. Demonstrations will include artillery, muskets, candle making, fiber arts, cooking, and more. Volunteers will exhibit the replica of the...

https://campdubois.com/events/7608/

Legends Casino Hotel Pow Wow & Stick Game Tournament
Legends Casino Hotel Pow Wow & Stick Game Tournament

Dates: May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025
Location: State Fair Park-Yakima Valley SunDome 1301 South Fair Avenue Yakima, WA (View on Map)

The Legends Casino Hotel Pow Wow & Stick Game Tournament is an annual event, hosted by the Yakama Nation, featuring traditional Native American dancing, singing, and stick game competitions, with over $150,000 in cash and prizes.

https://calendar.powwows.com/events/legends-casino-pow-wow-stick-game-tournament/

Salish Kootenai College Graduate Honoring PowWow
Salish Kootenai College Graduate Honoring PowWow

Dates: May 16, 2025 - May 17, 2025
Location: Salish Kootenai College 58138 US Highway 93 Pablo, MT (View on Map)

Join Salish Kootenai College for a celebration at the 2025 Graduate Honoring Powwow, including special tributes to the college’s graduates and local Heard Start, elementary and high school graduates, as well as a kaleidoscope of colors from dancers of all ages.  

https://www.skc.edu/powwow/

Omaha/Council Bluffs Missouri River Cleanup 2025
Omaha/Council Bluffs Missouri River Cleanup 2025

Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA, USA (View on Map)

Missouri River Relief will be hosting a large-scale river cleanup in Omaha and Council Bluff's reach of the Missouri River and we'd love your help! Being based out of Columbia, MO, we are only able to make our way up to this reach of the river every other year, so...

https://riverrelief.org/events/omaha-council-bluffs-missouri-river-cleanup-2025/

38th Annual “In Honor of Our Children” Powwow
38th Annual “In Honor of Our Children” Powwow

Date: May 17, 2025
Location: Kelso High School 1904 Allen Street Kelso, WA (View on Map)

Established in 1985, the Kelso High School "In Honor of our Children" Powwow is an education program for Native American children. The free, family friendly powwow is part of the cultural program with Native drumming, singing and dancing.

https://kelsochildrenpowwow.wixsite.com/my-site

Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Day
Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Day

Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Beaver Road, Union, KY, USA (View on Map)

Lewis and Clark were early American heroes famous for exploring the Louisiana Purchase and the American West in search of a northwest passage for trade. Come celebrate their legacy by learning about the Corps of Discovery and earning your Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Badge! A mock Lewis and Clark...

https://parks.ky.gov/events/lewis-and-clark-junior-ranger-day-8556

Four Bears Memorial Celebration
Four Bears Memorial Celebration

Dates: May 23, 2025 - May 26, 2025
Location: 4 Bears Casino Events Center 202 Frontage Road New Town, ND (View on Map)

The Four Bears Memorial Celebration on the Fort Berthold Reservation brings together families, friends and visitors to celebrate the history and culture of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara people. Experience a parade, daily flag raising, dance and drum competitions, Native American artwork and food.  

https://www.facebook.com/p/Four-Bears-Pow-Wow-Committee-100083190495672/

First Willamette Valley Powwow
First Willamette Valley Powwow

Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Boulder Falls Event Center, 605 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, Oregon 97355 (View on Map)

The First Willamette Valley Pow Wow is a special dance that includes dancers in their traditional regalia. The pow wow will be held May 31 at the Boulder Falls Event Center, 605 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, Oregon. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event consists of both...

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Yakama Nation Treaty Day’s Powwow, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
Yakama Nation Treaty Day’s Powwow, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

Dates: June 6, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Location: White Swan Pavillion Mission Road White Swan, WA (View on Map)

The Yakama Nation Treaty Day's Powwow hosts dance competitions that showcase unique styles and regalia reflecting the individuality of different tribes and clans. The powwow’s marketplace will be filled with Native American dishes, handcrafted jewelry and exquisite souvenirs.

https://www.facebook.com/YakamaNationOfficial/

Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres
Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres

Dates: June 7, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Location: Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, IL, USA (View on Map)

Each June, Fort de Chartres State Historic Site hosts the largest rendezvous in the Midwest with over a thousand participants, hundreds of encampments, and thousands of visitors joining in on the festivities. Based on the traditional French fur trapper’s rendezvous where trappers and traders would meet at a predetermined location...

https://www.greatriverroad.com/fcc-events/rendezvous-fort-chartres

Prairie Band Potawatomi Powwow
Prairie Band Potawatomi Powwow

Dates: June 7, 2025 - June 9, 2025
Location: 150th Road & M Road, Lincoln Township, Kansas 66509, USA (View on Map)

Lewis and Clark encountered several Native American tribes while traveling through what is now the state of Kansas during their 1804-1806 expedition. These interactions occurred as they followed the Missouri River on their journey to explore the western portion of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Powwow,...

https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/prairie-band-potawatomi-powwow

Lewis & Clarkers to Prairie Villa Rendezvous
Lewis & Clarkers to Prairie Villa Rendezvous

Dates: June 12, 2025 - June 13, 2025
Location: 909 West Exchange Street, Blue River, WI 53518, USA (View on Map)

The Great Lakes Region of the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance will host a field trip June 12-13 to the Prairie Villa Rendezvous. Send an email to ljlsixdogs@yahoo.com to learn about the field trip and on the link below to learn about the Rendezvous.  

https://www.prairierendezvous.com/

Red Bottom Celebration
Red Bottom Celebration

Dates: June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Location: 501 Medicine Bear Road, Poplar, Montana 59255, USA (View on Map)

The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) encountered the Assiniboine during their journey through the northern Great Plains. The Assiniboine are a Siouan-speaking people who traditionally inhabited the northern plains regions of present-day Montana, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Every June, the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana comes alive with...

https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/red-bottom-celebration

Day of Discovery
Day of Discovery

Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Beaver Road, Union, KY, USA (View on Map)

Join us for a day of discovery at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site! On Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. there will be lots to explore including Ice Age fossils, settler life, birds of prey, atlatl throwing, environmental education, crafts, and much more. The discovery area...

https://parks.ky.gov/events/discovery-day-8275

Chief Joseph Pow-wow
Chief Joseph Pow-wow

Date: June 15, 2025
Location: 102 Agency Rd, Lapwai, ID 83540, USA (View on Map)

The Chief Joseph & Warriors Memorial Powwow, held annually in the middle of June, is a cherished gathering that transcends generations and welcomes people from all walks of life. Families gather to partake in the vibrant festivities, creating cherished memories and strengthening bonds as they immerse themselves in the rich...

https://nezperce.org/event/chief-joseph-warriors-memorial-powwow/

Junior Explorer Camp
Junior Explorer Camp

Dates: June 16, 2025 - June 20, 2025
Location: Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL, USA (View on Map)

Here is your chance to join the Lewis & Clark Expedition! Campers to this weeklong Junior Explorer Camp will explore the history of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and their time spent in Illinois at Camp River Dubois. Training as Expedition soldiers, campers will learn frontier skills like fire starting,...

https://campdubois.com/events/junior-explorer-camp-june-16-20/

Washunga Days Powwow
Washunga Days Powwow

Dates: June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025
Location: 1645 South 525 Road, Council Grove, KS, USA (View on Map)

Washunga Days is an annual music and community festival that celebrates the past and present culture of Council Grove and Morris County, Kansas. Each year our Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association empowers a diverse group of community members to dive in and create the most fun, family-friendly festival...

https://www.councilgrove.com/washunga-days/?fbclid=IwAR0W5IaPkX21wc3kSJ_gZm9V_UYgSnEY1JccFVKbWRANzV2Ac7FThWCHw2U

Crow Native Days – Indian Relay
Crow Native Days – Indian Relay

Dates: June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Location: Edison Real Bird Memorial Complex, 43 Heritage Lane, Crow Agency, Montana 59022 (View on Map)

Crow Native Days - Indian Relay takes place each summer, attracting visitors from far and wide who are eager to experience the rich cultural heritage of the Crow Tribe. The event on June 21 and June 22 will take place at the Edison Real Bird Memorial Complex at Crow Agency,...

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Eastern Shoshone Indian Days
Eastern Shoshone Indian Days

Dates: June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location: 10 Old Wind River Highway, Fort Washakie, WY, USA (View on Map)

In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition needed horses to cross the Rocky Mountains. Sacagawea helped facilitate contact with the Shoshone, specifically her brother Cameahwait, a chief of the Shoshone. The tribe provided the much-needed horses and guidance. Eastern Shoshone Indian Days, held in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, is a vibrant...

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Badlands Celebration
Badlands Celebration

Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location: 535R+9X Brockton, MT, USA (View on Map)

Lewis and Clark met the Assiniboine people as they traveled up the Missouri River. The Assiniboine were well-established traders, particularly engaged in trade networks with the Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company. They played a critical role in regional commerce and had experience interacting with European and American traders....

https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/badland-s-celebration

Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo Indian Relay Races
Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo Indian Relay Races

Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location: 97 Park Street, Blackfoot, ID, USA (View on Map)

Looking for an exciting family-friendly event? Come to the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo and Indian Relay Race! This event showcases some of the best in rodeo work, showing off the athleticism and equestrianism of the competitors. The Rodeo includes events like bull riding and roping as well as skills that would...

https://blackfootranchrodeo.com

Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Pow-wow
Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Pow-wow

Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location: 2200 Hollywood Blvd, Warm Springs, OR, USA (View on Map)

The Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Pow Wow & Parade takes place in Warm Springs and at the Pi-Ume-Sha Grounds located behind the Warm Springs Community Center. This annual event holds profound significance for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation, serving as a poignant commemoration of the signing of the...

https://visitcentraloregon.com

Cheyenne Victory Days
Cheyenne Victory Days

Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location: 94 Bravewolf St, Busby, MT 59016, USA (View on Map)

Cheyenne Victory Days stands as a cherished tradition in the heart of Wyoming, commemorating the triumphs and sacrifices of the Greatest Generation. Each year, the city of Cheyenne comes alive with a vibrant celebration honoring the end of World War II and the valor of those who served. From its...

https://southeastmontana.com/listing/cheyenne-victory-days

White River Days Celebration
White River Days Celebration

Dates: June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Location: 95 Bravewolf St, Busby, MT 59016, USA (View on Map)

The White River Days Celebration is a vibrant annual event deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Held at the White River Powwow Grounds & Racetrack in Busby, Montana, this gathering serves as a poignant homage to Cheyenne victories in historic battles with the US Government....

https://southeastmontana.com

Rosebud Casino 4th of July Pow-wow
Rosebud Casino 4th of July Pow-wow

Dates: July 3, 2025 - July 4, 2025
Location: Rosebud Casino, 30421 U.S. 83, Valentine, Nebraska, USA (View on Map)

The Rosebud Casino's 4th of July Powwow is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and traditions. Commencing with a solemn ground blessing and flag-raising ceremony from 9 to 10 AM, the event features spectacular grand entry sessions, captivating spectators with traditional Native American dancing, drumming, and singing. These sessions...

https://rosebudcasino.com

Arlee Celebration
Arlee Celebration

Dates: July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location: Pow wow Grounds, Pow Wow Road, Arlee, Montana 59821, USA (View on Map)

In September 1805, during the return journey, the Lewis and Clark expedition entered the territory of the Salish people near present-day Missoula, Montana. The Salish welcomed the explorers and assisted them by providing food, horses, and guidance for the next leg of their journey. The Salish were known for their...

https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/arlee-celebration-confederated-salish-and-kootenai-tribes

Lame Deer 4th of July Pow-wow
Lame Deer 4th of July Pow-wow

Dates: July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location: 487 Powwow Lane, Lame Deer, MT, USA (View on Map)

The Northern Cheyenne 4th of July Chiefs Powwow stands as an unparalleled cultural attraction, drawing visitors from around the world to experience the vibrant traditions and warm hospitality of the Northern Cheyenne tribe. Held on their reservation, this annual event has gained renown as one of the most captivating and...

https://cheyennenation.com

Kickapoo Pow-wow
Kickapoo Pow-wow

Dates: July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location: 1107 Goldfinch Rd, Horton, KS 66439, USA (View on Map)

The Kickapoo Pow-wow stands as a vibrant expression of the tribe's enduring cultural legacy amidst a history marked by displacement and resilience. Originating from the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie in southern Michigan, the Kickapoo people were forced to flee their homelands due to conflicts such as the Iroquois...

https://www.facebook.com/KickapooTribeKansas

Wildhorse Casino Powwow
Wildhorse Casino Powwow

Dates: July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location: Wildhorse Resort and Casino 46510 Wildhorse Blvd Pendleton, OR (View on Map)

The Wildhorse Powwow, hosted by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, is steeped in centuries-old tradition. The powwow provides a unique insight into Native American heritage through drumming, singing and dancing by contestants from all over the United States and Canada.

https://www.wildhorseresort.com

Annual Wakinyan Maza Wokiksuye Dance
Annual Wakinyan Maza Wokiksuye Dance

Dates: July 5, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Location: Iron Lightning, SD, USA (View on Map)

The Wakinyan Maza Wokiksuye Dance stands as a testament to the deep spiritual connection that the Lakota people hold with the natural world. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, this annual ceremony reveres the Thunder Beings, known as Wakinyan, who are believed to possess great power over the elements. Through intricate dances,...

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Missouri River MR340 Race
Missouri River MR340 Race

Dates: July 8, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Location: Kaw Point Park, Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS, USA (View on Map)

Hosted by Missouri River Relief with the folks at Rivermiles, this 340-mile race across the state of Missouri from Kansas City to St. Charles is the world's longest nonstop river paddling race.  The race ends at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse and Museum in St. Charles   Participating in the...

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North American Indian Days
North American Indian Days

Dates: July 10, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location: North American Indian Days (NAID), North American Indian Days Campground, Browning, MT 59417, USA (View on Map)

North American Indian Days is a significant annual event and one of the largest gatherings of Native American tribes in the U.S. Hosted by the Blackfeet Nation, the event will be held July 10-13 at the North American Indian Days Campground, Browning Montana. Here is the Facebook page for the...

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Marcellus Northwest Memorial Veterans Powwow
Marcellus Northwest Memorial Veterans Powwow

Dates: July 12, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Location: 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, USA (View on Map)

The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806), commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, passed through the regions inhabited by several of the tribes that are now part of the Grand Ronde Confederation. The Marcellus Northwest Memorial Veterans Pow-wow, sponsored by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, honors Native American veterans...

https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/marcellus-norwest-memorial-veterans-pow-wow

Tamkaliks Celebration
Tamkaliks Celebration

Dates: July 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location: 209 East 2nd Street, Wallowa, OR 97885, USA (View on Map)

During the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806), the Corps of Discovery encountered several bands of the Nez Perce, including groups related to what would later be identified as the Wallowa Band. The Nez Perce provided critical assistance to the expedition by helping the explorers with food, shelter, and guidance over...

https://www.wallowanezperce.org/tamkaliks

Mandaree Hidatsa Celebration
Mandaree Hidatsa Celebration

Dates: July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location: 16 5th Ave NE, Mandaree, ND 58757, USA (View on Map)

The annual Mandaree Hidatsa Celebration stands as a cornerstone event in the cultural calendar of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation. This three-day event welcomes tribal members, other tribes and visitors from afar. Held in the scenic backdrop of Mandaree, North Dakota's prairies and rolling hills. This annual gathering...

https://mhanation.com

Standing Arrow Pow-wow
Standing Arrow Pow-wow

Dates: July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location: Standing Arrow PowWow Grounds, Elmo, MT, USA (View on Map)

The Standing Arrow Powwow, an annual event held at the Powwow Grounds in Elmo, Montana, stands as a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and heritage. Organized by the Kootenai Culture Committee, this gathering attracts participants and visitors from across the region, including neighboring states and even Canada. Throughout the...

https://csktribes.org

Wasay Wakpa Wachi Pow-wow
Wasay Wakpa Wachi Pow-wow

Dates: July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location: Lodge Pole, MT, USA (View on Map)

The Wasay Wakpa Wachi Powwow, held annually in Lodge Pole, Montana, during the third weekend of July, is a dynamic celebration of Native American culture. This vibrant event features a colorful array of activities, including traditional dancing, mesmerizing music, engaging storytelling, and a showcase of arts and crafts.It serves as...

https://ftbelknap.org

Missouri River Adventure Camp (Kids 9 – 13)
Missouri River Adventure Camp (Kids 9 – 13)

Dates: July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Location: Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area, Hillcrest Drive, Columbia, MO, USA (View on Map)

Explore the Missouri River by motorboat and by land! Be prepared to witness majestic birds, catch slimy fish, and investigate wondrous forest critters. Field trips will be around Columbia, Missouri and may include Rock Bridge State Park, Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area, the River Center (formerly Katfish Katy's), Flat Branch Creek...

https://riverrelief.org/programs/river-education/summer-camps/missouri-river-adventure-camp/

Wiconi Family Camp & Powwow
Wiconi Family Camp & Powwow

Dates: July 24, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Location: Aldersgate Conference Center & Campground, 7790 Marion Road SE, Turner, Oregon (View on Map)

In a warm and welcoming environment within the traditions of Native American and First Nations Peoples, attendees at the annual Wiconi Family Camp & Powwow from July 24 to July 27 will build relationships, listen and experience a Drum Circle, craft drums and beadwork, and share in talking circles throughout...

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Milk River Indian Days
Milk River Indian Days

Dates: July 26, 2025 - July 28, 2025
Location: Fort Belknap Pow-Wow, Fort Belknap Agency, MT 59526, USA (View on Map)

In the winter of 1804-1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition learned about the Assiniboine while staying with the Mandan and Hidatsa in what is now North Dakota. Though the Corps of Discovery didn’t have direct contact with the Assiniboine, they were aware of their important role in regional trade, particularly...

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Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi Powwow & Fair
Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi Powwow & Fair

Dates: August 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: Pine Ridge Pow-wow Grounds, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 (View on Map)

The Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi Powwow & Fair from August 1 to August 3 offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural traditions of the Lakota people. This event will be held at the Pine Ridge Powwow Grounds in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Beating drums, soulful singing,...

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Long Soldier Powwow-Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Long Soldier Powwow-Rosebud Sioux Tribe

Dates: August 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Powwow Grounds Fort Yates, ND (View on Map)

The Long Soldier Powwow-Rosebud Sioux Tribe powwow celebrates the beginning of new life and has religious significance, and is as time to gather, dance, feast, pray, and renew old friendships and make new ones.

https://www.standingrock.org/about/visit-us/

Wadopana Celebration
Wadopana Celebration

Dates: August 2, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: 6265 Rodeo Rd, Wolf Point, MT, USA (View on Map)

In the early 1800s, the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled up the Missouri River and recorded interactions with various tribes, including the Assiniboine. Their expedition journals reference encounters with these peoples, detailing trade, diplomacy, and the challenges of navigating these territories. The Assiniboine were known for their role in the...

https://wolfpointchamber.com

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Annual Fair, Rodeo & Pow-wow
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Annual Fair, Rodeo & Pow-wow

Dates: August 2, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: 373 N Inktomi Lp, Eagle Butte, SD 57625, USA (View on Map)

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe's annual Fair, Rodeo, and Pow-wow in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, offers an immersive celebration of Native American culture and traditions. At the heart of the event is the vibrant Pow-wow, where tribal members and participants from across the region showcase their heritage through mesmerizing dance...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/319941271401056/

Shoshone-Bannock Festival
Shoshone-Bannock Festival

Dates: August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location: Fort Hall Festival Dance Arbor, Fort Hall, Idaho (View on Map)

The 60th annual Shoshone-Bannock Festival is the largest cultural celebration in southeastern Idaho and one of the most popular in the entire Northwest region. The festival goes from August 7 through August 10 at the Fall Hall Festival Dance Arbor in Fort Hall, Idaho. Every year, the Children's Parade starts...

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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Powwow
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Powwow

Dates: August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location: Ponca Tribe Powwow Grounds, Niobrara, Nebraska 68760 (View on Map)

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska invites you to its 31st annual Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Powwow from August 7 to August 10. The Nebraska Powwow will be held at the Ponca Tribe Powwow Grounds (across from the Niobrara State Park) in Niobrara, Neb Powwows are vibrant celebrations of culture, tradition,...

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Meskwaki Annual Powwow
Meskwaki Annual Powwow

Dates: August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location: 1600 Battle Ground Road and E49, Tama, Iowa 52339 (View on Map)

The Meskwaki people invite you to experience an event that is truly distinctive about the Meskwaki way of life: the 109th Meskwaki Annual Powwow, the only one of its kind in Iowa. From Thursday, August 7, to Sunday, August 10, the festival and celebration are a time of laughter, dancing,...

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Omak Stampede
Omak Stampede

Dates: August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location: 421 Stampede Drive E, Omak, Washington, 98841 (View on Map)

Enjoy a weekend of unforgettable western and native entertainment at the Omak Stampede August 7-10 that promises to create lasting memories. Experience the thrilling first ride-in to the breathtaking final run of the World-Famous Suicide Race. The event is at 421 Stampede Drive E, Omak, Washington. The Omak Stampede offers...

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Heart Butte Celebration
Heart Butte Celebration

Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location: 75Q9+JQ Heart Butte, MT, USA (View on Map)

During the four-day Heart Butte Celebration, the powwow grounds, affectionately known as the "campgrounds" by locals, undergo a remarkable transformation into a vibrant cultural enclave. Here, the iconic structures of tipis and wall tents rise in a symbolic nod to tradition, providing shelter and a sense of belonging for participants...

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Annual UMOnHOn He’thuska Hede’wachi
Annual UMOnHOn He’thuska Hede’wachi

Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location: 110 Missouri St, Macy, NE 68039, USA (View on Map)

The Omaha Tribe, a federally recognized Native American group, has a rich cultural heritage rooted in their ancestral lands of northeastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Renowned for their intricate social structures, vibrant ceremonies, and deep spiritual connections to the land, the Omaha people have preserved their traditions despite centuries of...

https://www.omahatribe.com/

Annual Nesika Illahee Pow Wow
Annual Nesika Illahee Pow Wow

Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location: 423 E Logsden Rd, Siletz, OR 97380, USA (View on Map)

There are about 57+ Tribes and Bands that comprise the Confederated Tribes of Siletz originating from Northern California to Southern Washington.  All of which were removed and placed on the reservation in Oregon in the 1850s after signing 8 different treaties to establish the Siletz Reservation. Now the Tribe host’s...

https://ctsi.nsn.us

Fort Hall Indian Relay Races
Fort Hall Indian Relay Races

Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Location: 71 West Ross Fork Road, Fort Hall, ID 83202, USA (View on Map)

Come join the Shoshone and Bannock Tribes as they compete in the Fort Hall Indian Relay Races from May through September. Watch as competitors race bareback on horses, jumping from one horse to another as they run around a track three times, with their only help being two or three...

https://sbtribes.com

Hays Community Pow-wow
Hays Community Pow-wow

Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Location: W9V6+CG Hays, MT, USA (View on Map)

The Hays Pow Wow stands as a beacon of cultural celebration and community spirit, drawing natives from across the United States and Canada to the scenic beauty of the Little Rocky Mountains in North Central Montana. With a weekend packed full of dancing, singing, and friendly competition, attendees of all...

https://ftbelknap.org

Vicary Day
Vicary Day

Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: The Captain William Vicary Mansion, 3rd Avenue, Freedom, Beaver County, PA, USA (View on Map)

When: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 10 to 5 Come celebrate with our community as we host various historic crafters and demonstrators and give guided tours explaining the history of the Captain William Vicary Mansion. You will see quilters, tatters, lace makers, scherenschnitte (paper cutting), weavers, woodcutters, bakers and gardeners! Penn State Master...

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Lewis & Clark Days in Walla Walla
Lewis & Clark Days in Walla Walla

Dates: August 9, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Location: Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Northeast Myra Road, Walla Walla, WA, USA (View on Map)

The Fort Walla Walla Museum will host its annual Lewis and Clark Days on August 9-10. The Pacific Northwest Living Historians will demonstrate the tools and skills used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. You will learn the history and stories of the expedition and those of the natives met...

https://www.fwwm.org/calendar/2025/lewis-and-clark

Crow Fair and Rodeo
Crow Fair and Rodeo

Dates: August 14, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Location: 43 Heritage Lane, Crow Agency, Montana 59022 (View on Map)

The hills surrounding the Little Big Horn River in Montana will be transformed from August 14 to August 17 into the "teepee capital of the world," with thousands of traditional camps, hundreds of horses, and throngs of participants all gathered for the revelry of the Crow Fair and Rodeo. The...

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Grand Ronde Tribe Powwow
Grand Ronde Tribe Powwow

Dates: August 15, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Location: Grand Ronde Uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 (View on Map)

The Grand Ronde Tribe hosts its annual contest Powwow from August 15 to August 17 at the Uyxat Powwow Grounds in Grand Ronde, Oregon. The three-day event brings in people from across the United States and is one of the largest powwows of the Northwest. Some of the powwow’s major...

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Turns Around Celebration
Turns Around Celebration

Dates: August 17, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Location: 501 Medicine Bear Road, Poplar, MT 59255, USA (View on Map)

The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes are associated with the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana. The reservation is home to two distinct tribal groups: the Assiniboine (Nakoda) and the Sioux (Dakota and Lakota). These groups have a rich history connected to the Great Plains and the Lewis and...

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Fort Kipp Celebration Pow-wow
Fort Kipp Celebration Pow-wow

Dates: August 24, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Location: 3088 First St, Brockton, MT 59213, USA (View on Map)

In the early 1800s, the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled up the Missouri River and recorded interactions with various tribes, including the Assiniboine. Their expedition journals reference encounters with these peoples, detailing trade, diplomacy, and the challenges of navigating these territories. The Assiniboine were known for their role in the...

https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/fort-kipp-celebration-pow-wow

Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Annual Fair, Rodeo, and Wacipi (powwow)
Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Annual Fair, Rodeo, and Wacipi (powwow)

Dates: August 28, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Location: Rosebud Fairgrounds, Wacipi Drive, Rosebud, South Dakota 57570 (View on Map)

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe's Annual Fair, Rodeo, and Wacipi (powwow) is a significant cultural event traditionally held in Rosebud, South Dakota. The fair typically begins August 28 and and concludes August 31 at the Rosebud Fairgrounds, Wacipi Drive, Rosebud, South Dakota. The event features a variety of activities, including dance...

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Spokane Tribe of Indians Labor Day Celebration
Spokane Tribe of Indians Labor Day Celebration

Dates: August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Spokane Tribal Powwow Grounds BIA Highway 183 Wellpinit, WA (View on Map)

The annual Spokane Tribe of Indians Labor Day Celebration is an incredible event with drum and dance competitions, traditional stick games, and displays of rich cultural heritage and traditions of the tribe. More than $150,000 in dancing prize awards.

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Turtle Mountain Chippewa Pembina Labor Day Pow-wow
Turtle Mountain Chippewa Pembina Labor Day Pow-wow

Dates: August 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: 4051 US-281, Belcourt, ND 58316, USA (View on Map)

The Turtle Mountain Chippewa Pembina Labor Day Pow-wow stands out not only for its vibrant celebration of Native American heritage but also for its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. With free admission and wheelchair-accessible facilities, the pow-wow ensures that everyone, regardless of background or physical ability, can participate fully in...

https://tmchippewa.com/

Ashland Labor Day Pow-wow
Ashland Labor Day Pow-wow

Dates: August 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: 131 Seminole St, Ashland, MT 59003, USA (View on Map)

The Ashland Labor Day Powwow is an annual celebration deeply rooted in Native American culture, held at the Ashland Dance Arbor along U.S. Highway 212 in Ashland, Montana. This four-day event, occurring on the first weekend in September, serves as a vibrant gathering for people from various tribes and backgrounds...

https://www.cheyennenation.com/

Poplar Indian Days
Poplar Indian Days

Dates: August 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: 4Q8X+WX Poplar, MT 59255, USA (View on Map)

Poplar Indian Days is an esteemed annual event that reverberates with the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes, nestled within the heart of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar, Montana. Taking place each Labor Day weekend, this celebration is a testament to the rich heritage and...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/874979503396209

Chief Looking Glass Pow-wow
Chief Looking Glass Pow-wow

Dates: August 30, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Location: 401 Idaho Street, Kamiah, ID 83536, USA (View on Map)

The Chief Lookingglass Pow-wow in Kamiah, Idaho, is a cultural extravaganza that captures the essence of Native American heritage. Surrounded by tents, teepees, and trailers, and featuring a grass dance floor, the event creates an authentic and immersive experience for participants and visitors alike. Against this backdrop, attendees are treated...

https://kamiahchamber.com

Puyallup Labor Day Powwow
Puyallup Labor Day Powwow

Dates: August 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: 3509 72nd St E Tacoma, WA (View on Map)

The Puyallup Labor Day Powwow, on Labor Day weekend, celebrates the culture, history, stories and tradition of the Puyallup Tribe. Native American vendors will sell traditional arts, food and clothing. There will be demonstrations of beadwork, arts and crafts for kids.

https://www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/

United Tribes Technical College International Powwow
United Tribes Technical College International Powwow

Dates: September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Location: United Tribes Technical College-Lone Star Arena, All Nations Circle, Bismarck, ND 58504 (View on Map)

The United Tribes Technical College International Powwow is an annual celebration rooted in Indigenous culture and heritage, drawing participants and spectators from throughout the U.S. and Canada. It is a testament to the resilience and vibrancy of Indigenous traditions.

https://unitedtribespowwow.com/

Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon
Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon

Dates: September 10, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Location: 1114 SW Court Ave, Pendleton, OR, USA (View on Map)

The first Pendleton Round-Up was held on September 29, 1910, as “a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacle, cowboy racing, and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest” and throughout its 100-year history, it has held up this vision. The Pendleton Round-Up also has a strong...

https://www.pendletonroundup.com/

Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance Annual Gathering
Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance Annual Gathering

Dates: September 14, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Location: Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, Main Street, Kansas City, MO, USA (View on Map)

Mark your calendar.  The 2025 Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance Annual Gathering will convene in Kansas City, MO from September 14 - 17, 2025.  Host hotel is the Kansas City Marriott on the Plaza.  Join three days of fellowship, tours, and informative presentations.  More details to follow.

https://lewisandclark.org/meetings/

Championship of Champions
Championship of Champions

Dates: September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Location: Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo, Fairgrounds Road, Casper, WY, USA (View on Map)

The Championship of Champions Indian Relay Races held annually in Casper, Wyoming, stands as a testament to the rich tradition and exhilarating spectacle of Native American culture. This premier event, often featured on national platforms like "60 Minutes," attracts top riders from across the country to compete in the adrenaline-fueled...

https://horsenationsindianrelay.com/

Iowa Tribe of KS and NE Fall Encampment and Pow-wow
Iowa Tribe of KS and NE Fall Encampment and Pow-wow

Dates: September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Location: Iowa Tribe Powwow Grounds, White Cloud, KS, USA (View on Map)

he Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska's Baxoje Fall Encampment and Powwow is a vibrant celebration that honors the rich culture, heritage, and traditions of the tribe and Native American communities at large. Held annually at the Iowa Tribe Pow Wow Grounds in White Cloud, Kansas, this event serves as...

https://iowatribeofkansasandnebraska.com/powwow/

Fort McIntosh Day
Fort McIntosh Day

Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 600 River Road, Beaver, PA, USA (View on Map)

Ft. McIntosh, located in the 600 block area of River Road, Beaver, Pa This is the site of the First American Regiment of the U.S. Army, 1778-1788. Come out and enjoy a day of reenactments, period craftsman, medicine and Native American activities. …..This event is NOT held at the Vicary Mansion…… Pictured Reenactor...

https://bchrlf.org/events/

Great Columbia Crossing 10K
Great Columbia Crossing 10K

Date: October 12, 2025
Location: Port of Astoria, Gateway Avenue, Astoria, OR, USA (View on Map)

Held annually in October, typically on the second Sunday. (It can vary as we schedule not to overlap with the Portland Marathon.) Experience the glory of the Columbia River as you trek across the Astoria-Megler Bridge during this unique opportunity to walk/run across the bridge! This 10K offers a scenic adventure on a...

https://members.oldoregon.com/events/details/the-great-columbia-crossing-10k-10-12-2025-29731

41st Annual Salt Festival
41st Annual Salt Festival

Dates: October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Location: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Beaver Road, Union, KY, USA (View on Map)

Save the date for 2025! More information to come. Are you a food or craft vendor interested in setting up at the festival? Contact claire.kolkmeyer@ky.gov to receive an application, due by 10/8/2025. Preregistered schools or homeschool groups receive a discounted rate for School Day on 10/17! Contact claire.kolkmeyer@ky.gov for more...

https://parks.ky.gov/events/41st-annual-salt-festival-8273

Applebutter Fest
Applebutter Fest

Date: October 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 1235 3rd Avenue, Freedom, PA, USA (View on Map)

Don’t let another year go by without stopping in for some apple butter and freshly baked bread. Try your hand at stirring the apples the traditional way in a copper kettle on an open flame! We use locally grown apples, donated by our friends at McConnells’ Farm and Market, Aliquippa. Take a...

https://bchrlf.org/events/

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Pow-wow
Cowlitz Indian Tribe Pow-wow

Date: October 18, 2025
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center, 7th Avenue, Longview, WA, USA (View on Map)

Come join the Cowlitz, Indian Tribe Pow Wow as the celebrate the history and the culture of the Cowlitz people. This one day celebration involves dancers from tiny tots to elders and features eleven drum groups. During this event, those who served in the military are honored and celebrated with...

https://cowlitz.org

Osage and Missouri Rivers Cleanup 2025
Osage and Missouri Rivers Cleanup 2025

Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Bonnots Mill Access, Bonnots Mill, MO, USA (View on Map)

Missouri River Relief will be hosting a large-scale river cleanup out of the Bonnots Mill River Access on the Osage River, just two miles from where the Osage meets the Missouri River. The Osage River feeds into the Missouri River just 13 miles from the heart of Jefferson City. Our...

https://riverrelief.org/events/osage-and-missouri-river-cleanup-2025/

National Bison Day
National Bison Day

Date: November 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Beaver Road, Union, KY, USA (View on Map)

Celebrate National Bison Day with the Big Bone Bison! Stop by the bison viewing area anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about the herd, hear stories, and view artifacts with the bison program coordinator. The Black Wolf Singers and Okandada will be honoring the bison with hand...

https://parks.ky.gov/events/national-bison-day-8557

Fort Belknap Veteran’s Pow-wow
Fort Belknap Veteran’s Pow-wow

Dates: November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Location: Fort Belknap Pow-Wow, Harlem, MT, USA (View on Map)

The Fort Belknap Veterans Pow-wow stands as a poignant tribute to the Indigenous veterans who have served their country with valor and honor. Held annually in mid-November at the Fort Belknap Agency in Montana, this event serves as a significant gathering where members of the Native American community come together...

https://ftbelknap.org/

Yakama Veteran’s Day Pow-wow
Yakama Veteran’s Day Pow-wow

Dates: November 10, 2025 - November 11, 2025
Location: 626 Mission Rd, White Swan, WA 98952, USA (View on Map)

The Yakama Nation Veterans Day powwow, held annually at the White Swan Pavilion in White Swan, Washington, stands as a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and a heartfelt tribute to veterans. Over the course of two days, the community gathers to honor those who have served their country with...

https://www.facebook.com/ynveteransdaypowwow/

Annual Siletz Restoration Pow-wow
Annual Siletz Restoration Pow-wow

Date: November 15, 2025
Location: Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Northwest 44th Street, Lincoln City, OR, USA (View on Map)

The Annual Siletz Restoration Pow-Wow is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and heritage. Hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, this free event invites the public to immerse themselves in a day filled with traditional music, dance, art, and community spirit. From the moment of the grand...

https://ctsi.nsn.us/heritage/pow-wow/

Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House

Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Beaver County Historical Research, 3rd Avenue, Freedom, PA, USA (View on Map)

You don’t want to miss the mansion which will be decorated in its full Christmas glory! Various live Christmas trees will highlight decorations of different eras. Be sure to stay for the lighting of the wax candles on the table top Civil War era tree at 5:00 and again at...

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Arrival Event
Arrival Event

Dates: December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Location: Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL, USA (View on Map)

On December 12, 1803, the Lewis & Clark Expedition arrived at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and fixed on a place to build Camp River Dubois. This Arrival Event – December 13 & 14 – marks this arrival with reenactors, demonstrators, and more! The event will feature...

https://campdubois.com/events/arrival-event-december-13-14/

LCTA 2026 Annual Gathering
LCTA 2026 Annual Gathering

Dates: June 21, 2026 - June 24, 2026
Location: University of Providence, 20th Street South, Great Falls, MT, USA (View on Map)

June 21–24, 2026 The 2026 LCTA annual gathering coincides with the Lewis and Clark Festival June 18–19 and will feature the Canoe Camp site where Clark’s detachment built additional canoes to continue up the Missouri in the summer of 1805. The Great Falls area has many Lewis and Clark sites...

https://lewisandclark.org/annual-gathering/

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