Activities and Events
Special Events
Drum Contest:
First 10 non-contest drums will be paid each session.
Dance Specials:
Men's Grass vs. Prairie Chicken Dance Special, sponsored by Dominique Meyers (Ph.D Graduate, UM) and family.
Prairie Chicken Dance Special and Give Away, sponsored by the family of Dustin Whitford (Kyi-Yo President).
Other Dance Specials and Contest to be announced.
Kyi-Yo Princess Pageant:
Contact Tonya Dauphinais (406) 396-9173
Kyi-Yo Health Fair:
Contact Amber Brave Rock (406) 546-0549
Kyi-Yo Vendors:
Contact Dustin Whitford (406) 945-4330
Activities:
Tuesday, April 15th: Grade School Educational Event, sponsored by Kyi-Yo, Native American Studies, (TAIGa) Traditional American Indian Games Assoc., at The University of Montana's Oval. Contact Kyi-Yo (406) 243-5403 or kyiyo@yahoo.com
Wed, April 16th & Thur, 17th: Intersecting Interests Conference, sponsored by (DERS) Division of Educational Research & (NALSA) Native American Law Students Assoc., at the UC Theatre. Contact Patty LaPlant (406) 243-5344, www.tribalknowledgegathering.org
Thursday, April 17th: 8th Annual Jordan Carlson Memorial Scholastic Bowl, sponsored by the Jordan Carlson family & Kyi-Yo, at the UC room 330. Contact Patty Carlson (406)755-5661, Denise Grant (406) 243-5403.
Friday, April 18th: 6th Annual Missoula Indian Youth Conference, sponsored by Big Sky High School, MCPS Title 7 Indian Education, UM MultiCultural Alliance, Human Resource Council & MCPS Indian Education for All, at UC room 330. Contact Kathy Sharbono (406)728-2400 ext 5045.
Saturday, April 19th: Native American Center Ground Breaking Ceremony, at The University of Montana's Oval 9am, reception to follow. Contact Linda Juneau (406) 243-6093.
Saturday, April 19th: Bonnie Heavy Runner Memorial Tipi Race
Open to any three-person teams, sponsored by the Bonnie Heavy Runner Family, 10am on The University of Montana's Oval, Contact Iris PrettyPaint (406) 243-6350.
Saturday, April 19th: Youth Traditional Games, sponsored by TAIGa, at The University of Montana's Oval 10am. Contact Wade Davies (406) 243-5835.
Saturday, April 19th: Youth 3-on-3 Basketball tournament, sponsored by Kyi-Yo & AIBL, at the Adams Center's WAG. Contact Kyi-Yo (406) 243-5403.
Monday, April 21st: The University of Montana's Transfer Transition, sponsored by UM Admissions. Contact Emily Ferguson-Steger 800-462-8636.
