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Oregon 150 Celebration, Gathering of The Tribe in The Dalles, Oregon.

This will be a two day event honoring Oregon's Sesquicentennial Birthday Indian Encampment. There will be historical site tours, a golf scramble, arrival of the canoes, salmon bake, youth activities, games, a parade, demonstration dances and a POW-WOW.

Friday, May 15
9 a.m.  - Historical Site Visit. Information booth at Shilo Inn (call for information 541-553-3270)
9 a.m.  - Golf Scramble at The Dalles Country Club (541-553-3270)
2 p.m. - Arrival of the Canoes - Celilo Park. Ceremony and Presentations.
5 p.m. - Salmon Bake - Celilo Park
6 p.m. - Youth Activities - stories, social dances, crafts at Celilo Park
8 p.m. - Stick Game Tournament - Celilo Park

Saturday, May 16 - All events in downtown The Dalles
11 a.m. - Traditional Parade
1 p.m. - History and Demonstration Dances - The Ft Dalles Rodeo Grounds
2 p.m. - Grand Entry - Opening Ceremony. War Bonnet Honoring and Putlapa Honoring. Traditional Dances. Tribal History.
6 p.m. - Closing Ceremony

For more information and a full list of events, please call Mary at 541-296-2231. Doris at 541-553-3258. Louie at 541-553-3260.