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WALLOWA — A horse procession, dancing, singing, and a peace pipe ceremony marked the first full day of the 31st Tamkaliks Celebration on Saturday, July 22.

WALLOWA — A horse procession, dancing, singing, and a peace pipe ceremony marked the first full day of the 31st Tamkaliks Celebration on Saturday, July 22.

Nearly 150 years ago, the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce people were exiled. For three decades, they’ve held the Tamkaliks Celebration to commemorate their return. Now, after missing two years due to COVID-19, the gathering has resumed.

Nearly 150 years ago, the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce people were exiled. For three decades, they’ve held the Tamkaliks Celebration to commemorate their return. After missing two years due to COVID-19, the gathering has resumed.

Nearly 150 years ago, the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce people were exiled. For three decades, they’ve held the Tamkaliks Celebration to commemorate their return. After missing two years due to COVID-19, the gathering has resumed.

The Nez Perce tribe has resumed its annual powwows after canceling them for the pandemic. They are an important way for the tribe to assert its presence in northeastern Oregon.

WALLOWA — After a hiatus of two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tribes gathered once again last weekend for the 30th annual Tamkaliks Celebration at the Nez Perce

WALLOWA — On April 7, the Tamkaliks Committee convened in Pendleton to deliberate hosting a Tamkaliks Celebration in July. It was decided that the celebration will once again be postponed. It was not an easy decision, but Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland and the Tamkaliks Committee agree that this is the best decision for the safety of tribal elders and the involved communities. Just as in 2020, two students will still receive the Taz Conner and Terry Crenshaw Memorial Scholarships of $500 each....