Celebration powwow in Nespelem coming

The 2022 Nespelem Celebration powwow is set to take place July 7-10 at the Nespelem powwow grounds along SR-155, and will include traditional music, dancing and a stickgame competition. 

The powwow includes traditional, jingle, grass, and fancy dance categories, starting with a “warm up night” on July 7 at 7 p.m.,the contest beginning on July 8 at 7 p.m., and continuing at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 9, and at 1 p.m. on July 10.

There is also a drum contest at the event. 

No drugs, alcohol, firearms, or fireworks are tolerated, a flier for the event reads. 

The stickgame tournament offers $75,000 in prize monies, including $5,000 in prizes for Friday’s “first to show up” tournament, $50,000 in prizes for Saturday’s main tournament, $5,000 for a youth tournament, and $10,000 for Sunday’s “last to leave” tournament.

“Not responsible for hookups, breakups, or short funded travelers,” a flier for the stickgames reads.

Contacts for the stickgame include Darnell Sam at 509-634-0772; Shelley Dick at 509-634-1175; Shondean Shorty at 509-634-1853; and Jossie Dick at 509-634-1151. 

Powwow contacts include Deeanna Whalawitsa-Beeson at 509-631-2265; Shelly Davis at 509-978-9867; Angela Iukes at 509-978-9336; drum contact Sonny Doney at 406-871-8239; and vendor contact Matilda Bob at 509-634-6000.