BILLINGS, Mont. – Drums, dancing and tradition filled the air in Billings over the weekend for the third annual Billings Powwow. This event is about more than celebration; it honors loved ones, preserves culture and welcomes everyone to participate.

The heartbeat of the drum echoed through the Metra as hundreds gathered for the powwow. Organizers hope this event becomes a permanent tradition in the city.

"We’re looking to expand it, keep it here, keep it permanent here in Billings… just to include our Native American culture, within the community and within the state," said Big Wind Windy Boy, chairman of the Billings Powwow Committee.

For Windy Boy, the powwow is personal. The idea was born from loss and family.

"My mom passed away from ALS… and once she passed away, me and my brother

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