COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — From an outside perspective, this may just look like a traditional tribal dance. But for CDA Tribal Dancer Jonathan Nomee, this is the night his childhood dreams came true.

CHEYENNE — In the center of a small, grassy arena, Native American dancers in colorful regalia move to the beat of traditional drums and an all-encompassing song. The dancers, ranging in age from 6 to ...