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Children, parents, tribe gather to celebrate ‘Week of the Young Child’
 Elijah Justus with his parents, Rebekah and Bryson Justus and his grandmother, Debbie Justus (holding Elijah).
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 Skylar Pogue leads the pack in the 13th Annual Diaper Dash as her grandmother Marilyn Morgan cheers her on.
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Contributed by Karissa Pickett, Tribal Media Relations
The 2008 Children’s Fair was conducted from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex.
More than 1,800 people attended this year’s event. The event celebrates the Week of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
This year’s theme for Week of the Young Child was Bring Communities Together for Children-Children Bring Communities Together.
“By working together to foster the importance of the safety, education and overall wellness, we continue to make a life-long investment in future generations to come,” said Governor Bill Anoatubby. “We hope that events like this help ensure great opportunities for our future leaders.”
The free family-oriented event featured door prizes, information booths, food, entertainment, rides, a petting zoo, clowns, balloon art, face painting, martial arts and many other activities throughout the day.
Some of the featured events included performances by the Chickasaw Nation Child Development Center, the Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe, Chepota Chikasha Anumpoli language group, Roff students, a fashion show including traditional dress, the 13th annual Diaper Dash and much more.
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