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by Karen LoneFight The Little Shell Antelope Society Arbor is the gathering place for many families and friends during the annual Little Shell Celebration held west of New Town in early August. The Little Shell Celebration brings to an end the outdoor powwow season on Fort Berthold Reservation.

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by Karen LoneFight Jon Taken Alive placed second in the Sr. Men’s Grass category at the 2025 Little Shell Celebration west of New Town in August.

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by Karen LoneFight Misun Milles took first place in the Jr. Men’s Grass category at the Little Shell Celebration held west of New Town in August.

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by Karen LoneFight a chicken dancer who also competes in the cowboy dances at powwows, lives in Bismarck and spends summers in White Shield. The chicken dance is a complex dance emulating prairie chickens, with dancers showing off their athleticism and the art of the dance. These dancers have to tell a story with their movements.Ryder was among many dancers at the Little Shell Celebration held in early August west of New Town.

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NEW TOWN – The Little Shell Celebration is the largest MHA Nation (Three Affiliated Tribes) outdoor celebration on Fort Berthold Reservation.

Traditionally, Little Shell, held at the Little Shell Antelope Society Arbor, west of New Town, brings to an end the season of outdoor celebrations.

Other celebrations during the summer months are held in each segment of the reservation.

The traditional powwows bring together families and friends to celebrate and honor their history and culture.