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The theme of the 33rd Annual Intertribal Pow Wow was "Honoring Our Veterans." Navajo code talkers Teddy Draper, Keith Little and Samuel Tso were honored Saturday in a ceremony. The Navajo code talkers have been credited with saving countless lives and hastening the end of World War II.

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Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family also attended the event and were honored with a dance.

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Japanese tourists found out that a powwow was held at Thomas Square, so they wanted to attend it. Seiko Madarame, left, Eagle Woman Armstrong, 4, who is the Blackfoot Tiny Tot princess, Yasuko Kimura and Yoshie Shidata posed for a picture.

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Pat Armstrong of Browning, Mont., performed a grass dance. Festivities also included drumming, singing, flute performances, arts and crafts, and food.