TRIBAL HERITAGE
TRIBAL HERITAGE Plan for a Pow-wow Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival Arena
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hoshone-Bannock Tribes are an important part of Southeast Idaho. Not only is the land and culture rich with Tribal influence, but even words we use every day--like the names of local towns Pocatello, Arimo, and Blackfoot--give homage to Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Their heritage, culture, history, and traditions are celebrated at local sites and cultural events.
Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival Parade
TRIBAL HERITAGE
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are comprised of two Tribes. The Shoshone Tribe originated from the Northern Shoshone, which occupied the larger part of the Northwestern United States and into Canada. The Bannock Tribe originated from the Northern Paiute tribes that left Nevada and Utah for Southern Idaho in the 1600s. These Tribes were largely hunters and gatherers. Buffalo was an important source for food and material, later hunted by horseback. The two Tribes traveled together to pursue buffalo, and, though culturally related, they have different dialects that they continue to teach upcoming generations today.
SITES & CULTURAL EVENTS
make a special event for day or night. Entertainers from throughout the country come to perform live. Conference rooms house larger celebrations, whether it is a business function or personal event. Restaurants provide the best food and even a taste of buffalo. Try your luck on the gaming machines and bingo. Perhaps your ideal vacation includes worryfree, calming activities. If so, check out the luxury spa treatments Get your blood pumping and relaxing with live Indian Relay therapies to Racing. The highunwind your action, competitive race stress. Pick up includes three horses some handmade with one rider, one beaded catcher, and two holders masterpieces per team. This extreme from the sport originated with gift shop for Shoshone-Bannock Tribes dazzling, and has been passed Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival authentic down for generations. It artwork. The has attracted riders from hotel offers other tribes along with new audiences several stay packages, like hunting and throughout the nation. Watch this intense, fishing, so you can get the most from multi-day live event in late summer. your Shoshone-Bannock visit. The Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have many provides a week full of original, Native great attractions at Fort Hall throughout American activities and food. Visitors the year, including sites and cultural events will experience parades, powwows, to give you an experience to remember. pageants, and so much more. Dine on There are many ways to appreciate the heritage of Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. At the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum, visitors can immerse themselves in Native American history, culture, and art. Photographs dating back to 1895 are also exhibited. During the summer, guests can also view and take pictures of a real live buffalo right next to the museum. The museum store includes tribal books, art, and authentic beadwork by Tribal members.
classic tribal food from Native American vendors while enjoying live dancing and music. Come admire the rich culture and talent of Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel offers additional attractions that can
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