National Folk Festival lines up Indian talent

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 12, 2008 at 8:50 AM MDT

Story Updated: May 12, 2008 at 8:50 AM MDT

BUTTE - The National Folk Festival from July 11-13 in Butte, will have what organizers believe will be the largest Native American representation in the event's history.

Julia Olin is executive director of the National Council for Traditional Arts. She says 70% of the expected participants in this year's Folklife Area of the festival are American Indians. Butte festival spokesman George Everett says Indians from Montana's tribes will have a part in almost every aspect of this year's festival.

A featured element of the 2008 National Folk Festival is the First Peoples' Marketplace. Native American artists from around the region will be on hand to demonstrate and showcase their art.

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