June 25th was the Pi-Ume Sha Treaty Days Pow Wow in Warm Springs, Oregon.
In 1855 a treaty was negotiated by the native peoples and the Oregon territorial government. It defined the area of the reservation and affirmed the right of the tribes to harvest fish, game and other foods outside the reservation boundaries. Through the years the Tribal Constitution, the Corporate Charter and the Declaration of Sovereignty were added.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs celebrate these documents with Pi-Ume Sha Days.
The dancing event, Wow oh Wow!
People were in the most amazing regalia.
Drum groups played and people danced.
The women, so beautiful. Gorgeous bead work, appliqué and rows of bells that jingled when they moved.
But, the men. These guys were amazing.
Nothing wishy washy. It was all the way.
They were into it!
Fantastic!
From young boys,
[can anything be cuter?]
To older and, I will add, still rocking it!
You cannot get any better than this.
I am inspired!
I’m inspired. On the list for next year! Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous. What a fun celebration.
Wonderful photos and what a privilege to be at that oh so cool event. Thank you for sharing!!