Slew of tribal events in Lake Tahoe, N. Nevada

Experience the energy of a drum circle, traditional dancing and the time-honored hand games at one of Nevada’s many American Indian cultural events this summer.

Nevada’s American Indian tribes work together to promote and market themselves through the Nevada Indian Territory, a nonprofit arm of the Nevada Commission on Tourism.

Here’s a look at some summer events:

July 22-24: Sacred Visions Powwow at Big Bend Ranch, 50 Big Bend Ranch Road in Wadsworth. To learn more, contact William Wadsworth at (775) 575.7063.

July 23-24: Wa She Shu It Deh arts festival at Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore.

July 29-31: Ely Shoshone Tribe Fandango at the Wappin do-Ya-Be Center, 250 Heritage Drive in Ely. For more information, call (775) 289.5373.

Aug. 26-28: Spirit of Wovoka Days at the Joe Parr Sports Complex in Yerington.