Milk River Indian Days kicks off area powwow season this weekend

Fort Belknap expects to be the Hi-Line's hub of activity this weekend as the 2002 Milk River Indian Days attracts powwow fans and participants from throughout the United States and Canada.

Running in conjunction with the annual event are the Fort Belknap Arts and Crafts Fair and Cultural Food Fair.

The Indian Days activities get a jump start Friday morning with the annual parade from the Fort Belknap Agency to the powwow grounds just off Montana Highway 66.

Registration for the parade runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the BIA housing area loop at the agency. The parade is scheduled to start at...