White Swan

A weekend of celebration
A weekend of celebration
A weekend of celebration
On the weekend of June 10-12, the Yakama Nation commemorated the Treaty of 1855. A brief history note: The treaty was signed on June 9, 1855. The tribe is the biggest reservation in Central Washington, with 11,000-plus enrolled members and situated on 1.1 million acres. The weekend kicked off with a parade in Toppenish and a softball tournament. The Pow Wow was in White Swan.
160 years in the making [Video]
160 years in the making [Video]
160 years in the making [Video]
Over the weekend (June 5-7) the Yakama Nation commemorated the Treaty of 1855 with the powwow and rodeo in White Swan and other events in Toppenish. I got my camera, did a few interviews and took some footage of the powwow.  
Honoring the treaty
Honoring the treaty
Honoring the treaty
The Yakama Nation is commemorating the Treaty of 1855 today through Sunday (June 5-7). I'm an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation, and we all live in an area rich in culture -- including my favorite: the food. I would like to invite everyone to come to the Rez and enjoy this weekend's events in White Swan, including the Pow Wow, where you can find me! Or the rodeo. There are also softball tournam
Upcoming Events On The Yakama Nation
Upcoming Events On The Yakama Nation
Upcoming Events On The Yakama Nation
In a couple of weeks the Yakama Nation will be Commemorating, or recognizing the Treaty of 1855. There will be a lot of activities that will take place. From the Pow Wow and the Rodeo in White Swan, WA. To the Miss Yakama Nation Pageant that will be held at the Cultural center in Toppenish, Wa.

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