Story and photos by Michael Burke
Each night began with a grand entry by the Hu’ Puus Witam, the all-Native American color guard, followed by greetings from local dignitaries. After the grand entrance were such competitions such as drumming, dancing and competitions for Miss, Jr. Miss and Little Miss Stillwater. There was also specialty dancing that showcased hoop, Tolowa, California Feather and the Yurok.
By Michael Burke of Redding, photographer and former newspaper photojournalist. See more of Burke’s work at www.burkephotography.biz.