Celebrate the 28th Annual Orme Dam
This particularly special celebration for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation prevented the federal government from building the Orme Dam back in the 1970s. This dam would have been built roughly 25 miles northeast of Phoenix on the Fort McDowell Indian Reservation. If the dam was built, more than half of the reservation would have been flooded along with other historical sites. It took a long 10 years of struggle, protest, and pleading to the government before finally canceling the project. Because of this the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation celebrates its annual Orme Dam Victory Days.
It takes place this weekend November 20 – 22, 2009 at the Fort McDowell Casino.
Activities include a parade, rodeo, performances and more.
Please check website for full schedule of events at http://www.ftmcdowell.org
Come celebrate with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Orme Dam Victory Days!
