The Tamkaliks Fundraiser at the Wallowa Homeland Longhouse was a resounding success on April 23!
To kick things off, a capacity crowd enjoyed a delicious spread of NDN tacos and frybread. After satisfying their appetites, attendees participated in a silent auction bake sale and raffle.
To cap off the evening, everyone gathered to watch the new Tamkaliks film and gained valuable insights about the Longhouse and PowWow etiquette.
Tamkaliks Celebration- (almost) always the 3rd Weekend in July
From Wallowa NezPerce.org – Each July, the Homeland becomes a place of reunion for descendants of the original inhabitants of waláwa, the Wallowa country.
Year after year, participants enjoy three days of song and dance, culminating in a walasit service and Friendship feast. Descendants, locals, and visitors attend together. There are many ways to be involved, contribute, and enjoy. Camping and dancer registration is free. Winners and drums are paid in cash. Big ticket raffle items include a buffalo hide and a Pendleton blanket each year. Food and craft vendors are plentiful. All the comforts of town are just a quick walk across the river.
32nd Annual Tamkaliks Celebration is July 19th – 21st, 2024
The Tamkaliks Committee and Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland are pleased to announce that we are planning the 2024 Tamkaliks Celebration. Please join us this July 19th, 20th & 21st for the 32nd Tamkaliks Celebration!
