Milk River Indian Days are set for next week

The 53rd Annual Milk River Indian Days at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation is gearing up for the weekend of July 28-30, but even before the opening grand entry next Friday, different tribal organizations will be hosting events for a youth day Thursday and an ultimate warrior-like challenge for adults Wednesday.

This powwow is a big celebration for the reservation and the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine tribes and the weekend should be a big one because no other powwows will be conflicting with theirs, said co-organizer Myron Hoops, and organizers bringing back a special contest.

“We’re going to hav...