Rocky Boy celebration runs this week

The Rocky Boys Annual Celebration starts at Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation this week, with events for youths and adults, competitors and spectators alike, starting with the Youth Rodeo Wednesday, Rocky Boy Rodeo Team Roping Jackpot and Youth Powwow Thursday, and the main powwow and rodeo starting Friday and running through Sunday.

The annual celebration brings thousands of people to the area from around the nation and across borders, as well.

Some special guests are involved this year, including Chippewa Cree tribal member and American Indigenous Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Donny Belcourt t...