Black Bear honored at Oelrichs Powwow

  • The Oelrichs dancers, Ashlynn Red Cloud, Naomi Phelps-Herman, Ta’Sina New Holy, and Eli Black Bear, during the Grand Entry, led by Jessica Eagle Hawk, co-organizer of the event. More dancers arrived throughout the afternoon. Photos by Katie Merdanian/Fall River County Herald-Star
    The Oelrichs dancers, Ashlynn Red Cloud, Naomi Phelps-Herman, Ta’Sina New Holy, and Eli Black Bear, during the Grand Entry, led by Jessica Eagle Hawk, co-organizer of the event. More dancers arrived throughout the afternoon. Photos by Katie Merdanian/Fall River County Herald-Star
  • Will Peters leads the young people in a special song honoring and praying for the children.
    Will Peters leads the young people in a special song honoring and praying for the children.
  • Oelrichs Elementary School student, Eli Black Bear, dances at the Oelrichs School Powwow on Saturday, Feb. 24, where a special birthday honoring was also held for him.
    Oelrichs Elementary School student, Eli Black Bear, dances at the Oelrichs School Powwow on Saturday, Feb. 24, where a special birthday honoring was also held for him.
    OELRICHS - Saturday, February 24, was a busy day for youth from all over Western South Dakota. They came from near and far to the Oelrichs school to participate in HandGames,followedbyaPowwow. Dr. Mitch Stone, Superintendent/ CEO, said he estimated around 300 in attendance. The event was coordinated by Emmanuel “Bull” Black Bear and Jessica Eagle Hawk. The Hand Games competitio...

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