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Julyamsh 2011

<p>Wallace Shorty, a Native American of the Navajo tribe, right, prepares part of his traditional regalia along with his brother Gerald Shorty prior to the Grand Entrance of Julyamsh pow wow Friday at the Greyhound Event Center in Post Falls.</p>

<p>Maya Best, a descendant of the Coeur d'Alene and Colville tribes, smiles at family just before riding in a horse parade kicking off the Julyamsh pow wow.</p>

<p>Kermit Davis, of Nespelem, Washington, ties on a roach made of porcupine hair and pheasant feathers while he finishes dressing in traditional Nez Perce regalia.</p>

<p>A Native American dances among hundreds during the grand entrance at Julyamsh.</p>

<p>Desmond Madera, 12, of the Blackfeet and Colville tribes, handles with his headdress prior to the Julyamsh pow wow.</p>

<p>Nakia Williamson-Cloud and his nine-year-old son of the same name, have celebrated their Nez Perce heritage since small children.</p>

<p>A senior Native American woman wears feathers in her hair as part of her regalia.</p>

<p>A young Native American girl parades with hundreds of others during the Julyamsh pow wow in Post Falls.</p>

<p>Press Shelby Mustang, 6, of Keller, Washington, watches as hundreds of Native American representing dozens of tribes from around the country pass during the grand entrance.</p>

<p>SHAWN GUST/Press Warm evening sunlight accentuates the vibrant colors of a Native American's traditional regalia.</p>

<p>SHAWN GUST/Press A Native American is wrapped in sunlight during the Julyamsh grand entrance.</p>

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| July 22, 2011 7:35 PM

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&lt;p&gt;Maya Best, a descendant of the Coeur d'Alene and Colville tribes, smiles at family just before riding in a horse parade kicking off the Julyamsh pow wow.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Kermit Davis, of Nespelem, Washington, ties on a roach made of porcupine hair and pheasant feathers while he finishes dressing in traditional Nez Perce regalia.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A Native American dances among hundreds during the grand entrance at Julyamsh.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Desmond Madera, 12, of the Blackfeet and Colville tribes, handles with his headdress prior to the Julyamsh pow wow.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Nakia Williamson-Cloud and his nine-year-old son of the same name, have celebrated their Nez Perce heritage since small children.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A senior Native American woman wears feathers in her hair as part of her regalia.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A young Native American girl parades with hundreds of others during the Julyamsh pow wow in Post Falls.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Press Shelby Mustang, 6, of Keller, Washington, watches as hundreds of Native American representing dozens of tribes from around the country pass during the grand entrance.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;SHAWN GUST/Press Warm evening sunlight accentuates the vibrant colors of a Native American's traditional regalia.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;SHAWN GUST/Press A Native American is wrapped in sunlight during the Julyamsh grand entrance.&lt;/p&gt;

The faces, colors and textures of the annual Native American powwow celebration, Julyamsh.