Caseymac Wallahee, Yemowat, was raised in White Swan, Wapato, Lyle, and Klickitat, Washington. He attended schools in the Wapato School District and later went to Indian boarding school in Flandreau, South Dakota.

Wallahee began his career with the Yakama Nation working in maintenance at Yakama Nation Tribal School before serving as a teacher’s assistant and later teaching cultural and language classes. His work has reflected a lifelong commitment to preserving and promoting Yakama culture and traditions.

A former member of the Yakama Nation Tribal Council, Wallahee now serves as First Alternate. In addition to his public service, he is widely known through Indian Country as a powwow and rodeo master of ceremonies throughout the United States and Canada. He is also the lead singer for powwow group, Wild Rose.

Through his service and cultural involvement, Caseymac continues to advocate for Indigenous representation, cultural preservation, and the importance of family and community values.

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