Indian rodeo
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Indian rodeo is the rodeo subculture of Native American rodeo athletes and, in Canada, First Nations athletes. In the United States there are a number of regional associations and at least two national finals. In Canada, Indian rodeos share a major role in small aboriginal communities and are also featured events in larger centres with aboriginal populations. Some major rodeos in British Columbia such as the are, while not aboriginally-organized and unlike some Indian rodeos open to non-natives, heavily "Indian" in character and in the ranks of competitors. The Indian rodeo is sponsored by a few well known companies including the Boot Barn, Cooper Tires and Yeti.
Indian rodeos in the United States[]
- The ()
- The All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association operates in Arizona and neighboring southwestern states.
Indian rodeos in Canada[]
- , Mount Currie, British Columbia
- , or , Anahim Lake, British Columbia
- , Nazko, British Columbia
Indian rodeo halls of fame in the United States[]
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Categories:
- Native American culture
- First Nations culture
- Rodeo in the United States
- Rodeo in Canada
- Native American sports and games
- Equestrian sports in Canada
- Equestrian sports in the United States
- Rodeo stubs