Grueling Race Highlights Crow Native Days at Crow Agency

Crow Native Days 2008 is June 24-29, at Crow Agency, Montana.

In the 1990s, Crow Native Days was initiated by Carl Venne as an event to entertain the youth during the Clara Nomee Administration.

He was assigned a project by the Crow Tribe to find ways to combat drug and alcohol abuse by youth and adults. The result was the bringing to life of Crow Native Days.

This event incorporated some events that were started in the 1990s as well, such as the Ultimate Warrior Challenge. Today this grueling race is also offered to females. The three members have a specialty in this three part race, canoeing, running and relay horse race.

The Warriors have to compete in all of these races, very similar to the decathlon of the Olympics. The difference is the race starts and ends the same day. There are also other events that take place during Native Days such as basketball games for the youth, a rodeo, horse races, Indian relay, pow-wow, parade, a program honoring veterans and an anti-meth trail ride.

The Battle of the Little Bighorn takes place daily starting Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Real Bird Ranch located right at the historic Medicine Tail coulee where the battle actually took place. Crow Native Days takes place right in Crow Agency, Montana, the heart of Crow Country. This is an event that instills pride in Crow culture and historical value.

The dates of this colorful event correspond with the anniversary of the infamous Battle of the Little Bighorn. Crow Country is home to many historical sites and scenic country. Visitors are very welcome in Crow Country. Enjoy all that this is about and meet the many friendly Apsaalooke, (Crow).

Alcohol and drugs are prohibited on the Crow Indian Reservation.

If you have any questions regarding any of the above events please contact Crow Donald Spotted Tail 406-638-3717.