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Pi-Ume-Sha—A time for celebration, festivities, good time
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S H A R IN G — Liz Doney, o f Klamath Falls, has long been acquainted with Governor Vic
Atiyeh. The Governor has made it a habit to attend Pi-Ume-Sha, much to the pleasure o f
all powwow-goers.
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Pi-Ume-Sha, the annual event which increases
the population o f Warm Springs by hundreds fo r
three or fo u r days, is over. Pi-Ume-Sha is held in
celebration o f the treaty which was signed on
June 2 5,18 5 5 between the U.S. Government and
Columbia River Tribes.
Pi- Ume-Sha, which means “ have a g ood time, ”
consists primarily o f competitive dancing in
several Catagories. But, at the same time, other
events such as a fu n run, a rodeo, a g o lf
tournament and women’s and m e n \ slow-
pitch softball tournament occur. Pi-Ume-Sha
offers something fo r just about everyone.
T A L L Y IN G — Judging dancers is always a part o f Pi-U m e-Sha. Spectators are called upon to score the various dance
competitions, making fo r objective judging.
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C O M P E T IN G — A young dancer showed his skill during dance
competition.
POSING-— This year’s grand marshall fo r the Pi-Ume-Sha parade was
Herb Stwyer, Sr., one o f Warm Springs’ elders. Herb rode in a
convertible driven by Robert Stafford accompanied/by great-grandson
Farley Eaglespeaker Jr. and granddaughter Aurolyn Eagle speaker.
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R A L L Y IN G — Stick games are not only great fun to watch but also great fund in which to participate. Wilson Wewa, Jr.
showed his skilla t the slight-of-hand game.
This year, Pi-Ume-Sha-goers com bated heat,
high humidity, rain and cold. Friday evening the
temperature dropped into the Jlfsas the dancers
and drummers powwowed under a ju ll moon.
Saturday, the temperature jum p ed into the 80s—
with rain.
Sunday, the temperature again reached the
high 80s, this time accompanied with “toe little
b it’’ rain and hail. Dancers and drummers
scurried fo r cover as the grounds turned white
and slick with weather. Som e blamed the adverse
weather conditions on a Navajo drumming
group, others blamed it on the “ Wanna B es” and
their dance on Saturday afternoon. Whoever was
responsible, the weather made the event
interesting-, to. say the least.
A fter the deluge o f rain on Sunday, dancers,
drummers and spectators alike ventured to the
Agency Longhouse to attend the last o f the dance
competitions. Though the Longhouse wasn’t as
spqcious as the Pi-Ume-Sha grounds, all seemed
to enjoy being in out o f the rain. The powwow
was officially over at about 2 a. ni, Monday
morning.
A s this year’s Pi-Ume-Sha ended, plans fo r
next year’s powwow are already underwqy, As
always, plans include making next year's
powwow bigger and better than years before.
Hopefully next year, the'powwow w on’t, include
bad weather. We could all do without that.
S E T T IN G — Warm Springs’ usual quiet environment is set on its ear at Pi-Um e-Sha time.
Hundreds set up teepees and bring in campers fo r the event,