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Updated with statements from Bingham County commissioners. BLACKFOOT — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are calling on Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland to resign after a disparaging statement attributed to Rowland was published by local and national news media Wednesday. The comment, aimed at those living on the Fort Hall Reservation, was allegedly made by Rowland during […]
FORT HALL — Students in the Shoshone-Bannock School District face an uphill battle. When they leave the reservation to pursue a better life, they find that little to no support awaits them, according to school board member Sunshine Shepherd. When they come home, Shepherd says students are greeted with increased chances for alcoholism, drug addiction […]
New Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel CEO appointed Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel Ray Barlow FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) - The Fort Hall Business Council officially appointed Shoshone-Bannock Tribal member Ray Barlow as CEO of the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. Barlow is no stranger to the gaming organization or the region. “We congratulate Ray. We are pleased that he is ready to step into this leadership position," Chairman Devon Boyer said. "There was a variety of excellent candidates and overall, the Council felt Ray was selected to meet the Gaming challenges during this pandemic.” Barlow...
Powwows across US adapt to pandemic for a second year Poll Yes The coronavirus pandemic brought powwow season largely to a screeching halt last year. Some powwows cancelled their annual events; others went online only. Some held virtual competitions and cultural events from afar, but left most of the food and art vendors and daily workers sitting on the sidelines. And powwow season this year will not return to normal either, even with vaccines rolling out and restrictions being lifted in some states. The Gathering of Nations ““ one of the largest powwows in North America set for April 23-...
âPandemic powwowsâ try to get back to normal COVID-19 is impacting cultural gatherings for a second year, with some large powwows already canceled and others trying virtual or socially distanced events Author: Apr 22, 2021 The Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival, shown here in 2018, has been canceled for a second year because of the pandemic. The annual festival was set to be held in August 2021 on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho. It is the largest cultural festival in the state. (Photo by Mark Trahant, Indian Country Today) COVID-19 is impacting cultural gatherings for a sec...