Former Rocky Boy man to be head dancer at major ceremony

A former Rocky Boy man will be the head young man dancer at the Gathering of Nations April 25-27 in Albuquerque, N.M.

Gathering of Nations is the world's largest gathering of Native American and indigenous people. Tens of thousands of people from 700 tribes will take part in the ceremonies.

Julius Not Afraid, 28, said he hopes his role in the ceremonies will be more than just as an entertainer.

Instead, he said, the gathering should be seen as a celebration of Native American culture and an opportunity to teach people about rich native traditions.

He and the head young lady dancer will lead th...