January 2010

Jan. 1 14th Annual New Years Day Dance in Memory of Orval Lee Kirk. Kickapoo Tribal Gymnasium, N. Main Street and W. Pitman Ave, Mcloud, OK 74851. All Gourd Dance Program" Begins at 2:00 p.m. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Resume Gourd Dance at 6:00 p.m. Dance Ends around 10:00 p.m. Security will be provided". "Food Vendors will be on hand". "Merchandise Vendors will NOT be on hand". For more information contact Diana Plumley at (405) 598-0636 or Email: designmaker2003@yahoo.com

Jan. 1 Comanche Little Ponies Annual New Years Day Pow-Wow, Grady County Fairgrounds, 500 E. Choctaw, Chickasha, OK 73018 (Exit #83 on I-44). Contest Powwow. Venue Phone: (405) 224-2031. Program Schedule: 12:00 Noon: Cedar ceremony open to all. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Gourd Dancing and Specials. 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Supper Break. 7:00 p.m.: Grand Entry and Contests. Contests: Boys and Girls "Tiny Tots" (0 to 6 yrs) First Place Prize in each category, Jr. Boys (7-16 yrs) All categories (Combined): $100.00, $75.00, $50.00, $25.00. Jr. Girls (7-16 yrs) All categories (Combined): $100.00, $75.00, $50.00, $25.00. Men's: Straight, Grass, Traditional, & Fancy (17 yrs +) Each category pays $300.00, $200.00, $100.00. Women's: Cloth, Jingle & Buckskin (17 yrs +) Each category pays $300.00, $200.00, $100.00. Men's Chicken Dance: $500.00 "WINNER TAKE ALL". Women's Golden Age Buckskin: (60 yrs+) $300.00 "WINNER TAKE ALL". All dancers must register and be in Grand Entry. Numbers will be taken. Registration will close at the start of Grand Entry. "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". Vendor Contact: Margaret Tonemah at (405) 574-6846 or Email: margaretdtonemah@cox.net. Vendor Information: Arts and Crafts vendors only. There will be "20 spaces" available. Vendor fee is $40.00 for a 10' X 10' space. Only "PRE-PAID" vendors will have a space reserved. Payment by cashiers check or money order only made payable to Comanche Little Ponies. No walk-ins will be permitted. Due to limited space, the Host Committee is requesting Center and Host Drums only. For more information contact Lowell Nibbs at (580) 583-5279 or Email: lowellnibbs@yahoo.com or Benny Cable at (580) 695-9947 or Email: b.cable@yahoo.com

Jan. 1-3 Boomers First 2nd Annual New Year's Powwow. Across from Westside Flea Market, Webster, FL. (352) 603-2643

Jan. 2 Oklahoma City Pow-Wow Club Annual New Years Dance, 333 Gordon Cooper St., Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ? Supper; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 7:00 p.m. ? Grand Entry. Raffles ? Cake Walk ? Arts & Crafts ? Concession. Contests: Tiny Tots Contest. "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". Vendor Contact: Glenn Rollo at (405) 885-2569. For more information contact Yonavea Hawkins at (405) 919-1572 or Email: yonavea.hawkins@sbcglobal.net. OKC Pow-Wow Club is not responsible for thefts, accidents, or injuries - NO alcohol or drugs allowed on the premises.

Jan. 9 Morning Star Celebration. John Carroll School, 703 Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD. 410-838-8333 ex2002 Email: glsjcs@yahoo.com Website: www.morningstarpowwow.com

Jan. 9 Smithsonian Trip Benefit Powwow, Kiowa Tribal Complex = Red Buffalo Hall, Carnegie, OK. Medicine Winds News has been invited to an exclusive interview at the Plains Indian Ledger Art Exhibit. This powwow is a fund-raiser to cover the expenses of making the trip to the Smithsonian Institute. The interview will focus on the Kiowa artists and all information and photos will be donated to the Kiowa Museum after the article is completed. Contact: Nakima Geimausaddle. Phone: 580-585-7164. Email: celebratingtraditions87@yahoo.com

Jan. 15-16 Maxwell P. Noear Memorial Dinner/Dance, 1316 S. Osage Street, Independence, MO 64055. SCHEDULE: Friday, January 15 - Gourd Dance - 5:00 ? 7:00 p.m., Intertribal - 7:00 ? 10:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16 - Gourd Dance ? 12:00 ? 2:00 p.m., Intertribal ? 2:00 ? 5:00 p.m., Supper 5:00 ? 6:00 p.m., Gourd Dance 6:00 ? 7:00 p.m., Intertribal 7:00 ? 11:00 p.m. Dance Exhibitions * Tiny Tot Exhibition. Arts & Crafts * Native Foods * Raffle Items * 50/50 Raffles. Everyone welcome * no admission charge * bring your lawn chairs. Arts and Crafts Vendors are welcome ? For information contact Grace Little Eagle at 816-443-2327/816-679-4148. Jan. 16 Texas Indian Hobbyist Assn Winter Powwow. Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, Burnet, TX. Gourd Dancing at 6:30PM. Grand Entry at 7:30PM. Head Singer: Gene Logan. Traders contact: mtwidal@aol.com. Tent camping sites and showers available. Contact: jjamesuta@hotmail.com, tihasmokesignal@yahoo.com

Jan. 16 Chief Leschi School Monthly Powwow, 5625 52nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98371. Chief Leschi Schools sponsors a monthly powwow throughout the school year to provide an opportunity for our children and community members to join us in the promotion of our Native American heritage. Many dancers and singers from local communities and nearby reservations often come to join us. Chief Leschi Schools/Puyallup Tribe of Indians is not liable for theft/damages/injury. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Vendor Tables available- Must provide own table/chair-$30.00 per space. There is no admission fee to the Chief Leschi powwows. Our powwows are open to everyone and the public is always welcome to attend. For more information, call (253) 445-6000, ext. 3043. Chief Leschi community powwows are held every third Saturday of the month from October through January and again in March for the final powwow for the school year. Grand entry is at 7 pm.

Jan. 16 Kiowa Tia-Piah Society Benefit Pow-Wow. Comanche Nation Community Center, Julia Mahseet Rd. "E1470 Rd" & Hwy. 281 "Cob Lake St.", Apache, OK 73006. Gourd Dance: 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Supper: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Gourd Dance: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand" For more information contact Wallace "Hokeah" Bointy at (405) 933-3862 or Email: hokeah79@yahoo.com

Jan. 16 Honor Dance & Sweet 16 Birthday for Shayla Miller, S.W. Oklahoma Vietnam Princess, Iowa Tribal Pow-Wow Grounds (Chena Building), RR 1 Box 721, Perkins, OK 74059. "Food & Merchandise Vendors will NOT be on hand". For more information contact Joyce Miller-Bigsoldier at (405) 269-1561 or Email: jbigsoldier@yahoo.com

Jan. 16 Adams 12 1st Annual PowWow, 1500 E. 128th Ave., Thornton, CO 80241. Contact: Melanie Phillips. Phone: 720-879-8633. Email: gregpomaha64@yahoo.com

Jan. 16 Dancing with Pride Benefit PowWow, 120 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Proceeds benefit the Indian Walk-In Center's Youth Powwow Dance Program. Admission/Donation $2.00. Grand Entry: 6:00 p.m. Social Dancing. Please come and support our Native Youth. Contact: Carrie. Phone: 801-928-1652. Email: carrie_dallas@comcast.net

Jan. 16 Native American Intertribal, 3515 Lion?s Lair Road, Greenville, TX 75401. Contact: Arby Littlesoldier. Phone: 902-282-1927

Jan. 16 Our Peoples Memorial Dance In Loving Memory of Oliver W Stevens, Imperial Banquet Hall, 4701 South Shields Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK. All Organizations and Clubs Welcome. Program Schedule: The building will be prayed over and smoked with cedar.2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance & Specials, 5:00 p.m. ? Supper Break, 6:00 p.m. ? Resume Gourd Dancing, 7:30 p.m. ? Grand Entry & Contests, 8:30 p.m. ? Host Special, 10:00 p.m. ? Announcements of Contest Winners! Contests: Men?s South Straight Golden Age ? 50 yrs & up1st Place - $250.00, 2nd Place - $200.00, 3rd Place - $150.00; Adult Men ? 17-49 yrs 1st Place - $200.00, 2nd Place - $150.00, 3rd Place - $100.00; Young Men ? 7-16 yrs1st Place - $150.00, 2nd Place - $100.00, 3rd Place - $75.00; Tiny Tots Contest ? In Honor of Brendan Oliver Stevens ? 0 to 6 yrs1st Place - $100.00, 2nd Place - $75.00, 3rd Place - $50.00. Women?s Prettiest Shawl - $50.00 Winner Takes All. Funniest (Clean) Joke - $25.00 Winner Takes All. HONORING OUR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE GONE HOME. Those who would like to are invited to bring photocopies of your loved ones, for our MEMORIAL WALL and TABLE. Hoping that by sharing them, we can bring more honor to them, and a healing and peace, to one another. THANK YOU. CONTEST RULES: All dancers must register and be in the Grand Entry (excluding Tiny Tots). Registration will close at the start of Grand Entry. Numbers will be taken. All decisions of the pow-wow Hosts are final. PLEASE REMAIN IN REGALIA TO RECEIVE WINNINGS, Thank you. General Information: Due to the dance being held next to a BUSY STREET, we ask that the children, remain indoors. There will be children?s activities provided. Children?s Activities, Servers to the Elders and Event Volunteers: The OU Native American Sorority, Gamma Delta Pi. Vendor space is limited, for more information contact: Brenda Stevens at (405) 691-5513. The Imperial Banquet Hall Owners and the Host Families are not responsible for accidents, or thefts! Absolutely no fire arms, or drugs, or alcohol allowed! Security on Premises.

Jan. 16-17 26th Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days Powwow, River City Mall, 300 Main St #490, Keokuk, IA 52632. Open to all dancers and drums, this is an exhibition only event with no contests, no day monies. Host Drum: Night Eagle, MC: Bill Brown Jr., AD: Joe Red Bear, Eagle Dancer: Rudy Valejo, Head Veteran: John Vineyard, Head Man: Maurice Debrackalier, Head Woman: Julie Spotted Eagle Horse Martineau. Trader space is VERY limited, so please contact Kirk Brandenberger at info@keokukiowatourism.org. Please have trader applications in no later than December 17, 2009 to insure your space. Grand Entry at 10:3AM Sat and Sun. Feed for dancers on Saturday evening. Live Eagle viewings and programs presented by the Iowa and Illinois DNR with live bird demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the weekend, along with a rock/mineral and woodcarving show, and so much more. For more information please check the website at www.keokukiowatourism.org. We are open to all dancers and drums, and would love to see you there! Directions: River City Mall is located on the riverfront in Keokuk, Iowa. Near the Illinois border. Accessible from Hwys 218 & 61.Trader info: Brandy Brinkenshroeder, 319-561-0276. Contact: Karen Sparrow 319-795-6888 spottdeaglehorse@aol.com. www.keokukiowatourism.org/eagledays.htm or Julie Spotted Eagle Horse Martineau 319-572-4904. Holiday Inn located across street from venue, as well as many other hotel/motels located in Keokuk, Ft. Madison & Burlington Iowa. No admission fees.

Jan. 17-24 Honor Our Culture Traditional Pow Wow Cruise, Carnival Pride Funship, 2001 East McComas Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. The powwow cruise will take place on board the Carnival Funship Pride. This is an 8 day cruise headed to the Bahamas. Dennis Banks is scheduled to be our MC. Please contact Bryan Halfday for more information at 1-519-258-4390 or email bryanhalf@aol.com.

Jan. 23 4th Annual Pathways, Round Dance, Calgary, Alberta. Info. 1.403.714-4893. Email: lorraine.noname@pathwayscsa.org

Jan. 23 26th Annual Operation Eagle Stomp Dance, Bartlesville, OK, Title VII Indian Education, Dewey Fair Building, Southside, Dewey, OK. Dinner at 5:30 pm. Stomp Dance starts at 7:00 pm. Stomp Dance Coordinators: Sandy and Cora Watson. M.C.: Kevin Mack (Fish Pond). Bring your lawn chairs. Concessions Available. Operation Eagle and/or Bartlesville Public Schools are not responsible for thefts or accidents! For more information call: Sandy Watson at 918-766-4917, Cora Watson at 918-332-0430 or Kevin Mack at 405-220-5455

Jan. 23 American Indian Student Commission Winter Powwow. Seattle. HUB Ballroom, University of Washington. 4001 Stevens Way NE. This is a student run powwow. More traditional, no contest. Come support the Native students on campus! Call between 1 and 5 to get more info if necessary. Joseph Dupris. 206-685-4147. aisc.asuw.org Asuwaisc@u.washington.edu

Jan. 23 Benefit Pow-Wow for Jason Ross, Old Sequoyah High School Gym, 17091 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464. Program Schedule 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Supper will be served at 5:00 p.m. No prize money, this a benefit powwow. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor setup, contact Nancy Oyebi at (918) 696-1667 or Email: nancy-oyebi@cherokee.org. "Security will be provided"

Jan. 23 8th Annual Battle of the Plains Youth Competition, Washington County Fair Building (south side), 1115 N. Delaware, Dewey, OK 74029. Program Schedule: Grand Entry: 1:00 p.m.; Dance Competition: 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.; Dinner Break: 5:30 p.m.; Stomp Dance: 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Special Invited Dance Groups: Royal Valley Youth Dance Troupe from Kansas, and Poarch Creek Youth Dancers from Alabama. Contests: Age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18, All Categories. "Security will not be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information contact Quannah LittleAxe at: Q_lilaxe@yahoo.com. Operation Eagle and/or the Bartlesville Public Schools are not responsible for thefts or accidents! This is a youth dance competition powwow between Operation Eagle dancers and all title VII/JOM Dance Groups. Place ribbons and participation ribbons are awarded and trophies are given to the top three dance groups. Bring your own lawn chairs.

Jan. 23 2nd Annual NSU Powwow, NSU Campus Friedman Student Union, Natchitoches, LA. (318) 357-4364 Email: nacan.nsu@gmail.com.

Jan. 23 Colorado Springs Indian Center Grand Opening Celebration, 701 N. 20th St., (Trinity UMC), Colorado Springs, CO. Phone: 719-599-8630, Email: jimmyblackwolf@yahoo.com. www.whitebison.org

Jan 29-31 Sarasota Indian Festival, Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34237. Come experience the traditions and culture of the Native American people at the Third annual Sarasota Indian Festival on January 29th, 30th and 31st at Sarasota Fairgrounds, (New Location) 3000 Ringling Blvd from 9-5 Friday, 10-6 Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Find hand made, authentic, one of a kind fine arts and crafts. There will be paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, bead work, leather work, along with traditional Seminole and Navajo food. Sarasota Indian Festival is honored to have East meets West as our featured entertainment this year. East meets West is a reenactment encampment focused on the way of life of the Native American people from both eastern and western tribes. Little Big Mountain of the Comanche/Mohawk nations and Jim Sawgrass of Muskogee Creek heritage will educate and entertain, bringing lots of laughter and fun to the event this year. Their group will also be performing traditional Native American drumming, singing and various styles of dance. There will also be storytelling and flute music performances throughout the weekend. $6.00 adult, $3.00 6-12, 5 and under are free. Please join us for this truly unique event! This is a Native American fine arts and crafts event with exhibition dance, entertainment and music. The focus is on authentic Native American arts and crafts. No imports will be accepted, only hand made Native American made items will be sold. Rex Begaye 941-924-2784, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Fl 34237. rexbegaye@gmail.com

Jan. 30 Alabama-Coushatta Children's Pow-wow, Alabama-Coushatta Multi-Purpose Center, 571 State Park Road 56, Livingston, TX 77351. Contact: Delbert Johnson 936-239-0771 ACchildren@yahoo.com. www.Alabama-Coushatta.com. Located 17 miles east of Livingston & 16 west of Woodville on US Hwy. 190. 90 miles north of Houston. Take Hwy. 59 north to US Hwy. 190, go east. Turn off at the caution light at the reservation on State Park Road 56. No fees. Camping: Local motels in Livingston & Woodville. For vendor information contact Sylvia Johnson 936-563-2303; Deloris Johnson 936-327-2080

Jan. 30 Welcome Back Powwow, Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS. For more details call (785) 749-8480 or (785) 749-8404, ext. 388.

Jan. 31-Feb. 14 American Indian Expo.,Tucson, AZ. www.usaindianinfo.org.

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February 2010

Jan. 31-Feb. 14 American Indian Expo.,Tucson, AZ. www.usaindianinfo.org.

Feb. 6 26th Annual Elmira Pow Wow, Elmira High School, 24936 Fir Grove, Elmira, OR 97437. Free and open to the public. Vendors-limited space, contact asap. 5 contract drums, others are welcome. Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. For more information contact Alan Merrill, email: amerrill@lesd.k12.or.us or 541-461-8228

Feb. 6 Dream Catcher's Powwow, Hardy Murphy Coliseum, 600 Lake Murray Drive, Ardmore, OK. 2pm to 11pm. Arts and Crafts, Contest, Food, Raffles, 50/50. Inviting all Gourd Dancers. All Veterans, Princesses, Dancers and Drums Welcome. No Alcoholic Beverages or Drugs Allowed. For Arts and Crafts info contact Deana Craighead: 580-226-7680.

Feb. 6 NC School of Science and Math Powwow, 1219 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705. Powwow with friendly atmosphere. Usually 7 to 9 drums in attendance with 150 dancers. Two food vendors and 17 arts and craft vendors. All vendor positions are filled at this time. First Grand Entry is at 1:00 PM, Feast for singers and dancers at 5:00 PM, second Grand Entry at 6:30, powwow concludes at 9:00. Traditional Give-away for singers and dancers. Contact: Joe Liles. Phone: 919-286-9401. Email: liles@ncssm.edu, URL: www.ncssm.edu/powwow

Feb. 6 Iowa Tribe Valentines Gourd Dance, Iowa Tribe Pow-Wow Grounds, Bah-Kho-Je Chena Pow-Wow Grounds, HWY 177 & E0750 RD. (About 4.5 miles south of Perkins), Perkins, OK 74059. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:30 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:30 p.m. - Resume Gourd Dance. "No Contests - All Gourd Dance". "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information contact Ashlee Jacobsen at (405) 547-2948 or Email: monkapeme@yahoo.com

Feb. 13 Valentine Powwow, Petal Civic Center, Petal, MS. (601) 307-7188. Email: cdeewaites@aol.com or www.petalpowwow.webs.com

Feb. 13 Oklahoma City Pow-Wow Club Benefit Gourd Dance, American Legion Building, 1010 West Main Street, Yukon, OK (Garth Brooks Ave & Main Street, next to Loves). Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – Supper. Raffles – Cake walk – Arts & Crafts. (Fund raiser for Annual Indian Hills Pow-wow July 23, 24, 25, 2010). Bring your Valentine Sweethearts. Arts & Craft Vendor Information: Contact Glenn Rollo at (405) 885-2569. Booth Space 10 x 10 -- $25.00

Feb. 13. Winter Powwow, Kansas City Community College, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112. 11:30 am until 10:00 pm. Gourd dancing 12:00noon to 2pm. Intertribals 2pm -5pm. Dinner break 5-6pm. Grand entry 7pm. Free admission, everyone welcome. All drums welcome. Contact information Ben Holt 816-257-1427 or 816-255-6176. www.kc-icmn.org.

Feb. 13 12th Annual Cherish the Children Pow Wow, 275 North Lexington Parkway, Saint Paul, MN. Contact: Chelsea Fairbanks. Phone: 651-227-4184. Email: chelsea@aindahyung.com. URL: http://www.aindahyung.com/powwow.html

Feb. 13-14 Michigan State University Pow Wow of Love, 248 Jenison Field House, East Lansing, MI 48823. Contact: Ashley Ryerse. Phone: 517-432-7153. Email: ryerseas@msu.edu, URL: http://www.msu.edu/~naiso/powwow/index.html

Feb. 13-14 Living Sky Casino Pow wow, Kenetic Park (exhibition grounds), Swift Current, Sas. Contact: Jonathan Pasap, 306-778-5759. www.livingskycasino.ca

Feb. 14 Sac & Fox Chapter Native American Church Benefit, Sac & Fox Community Building, Stroud, OK ((5.5 miles south of Stroud, OK on HWY 99). Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Opening Prayer, Flag Song, Memorial Song, Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance, Closing Prayer. All Gourd Dance Program. Cake Walks - Raffles and more raffles! Come and join us for a day of spiritural fellowship and celebrate Valentine's Day. Most of the raffle items are handmade by Sac & Fox Chapter Native American Church members. Note: The Sac & Fox Chapter Native American Church and Sac & Fox Nation are not responsible for thefts or accidents.

Feb. 19-21 Vero's Thunder on the Beach Powwow, Indian River County Fairgrounds 7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach Fl 32977. We are so excited and Honored to have Northern Wind Singers as our host drum this year. Coming all the way from Ontario Canada. They are the recipient of the 2004 Canadian aboriginal Music Award for best traditional powwow album "Whispering Winds" and 2008 aboriginal peoples Music Choice Awards best powwow traditional album" Northern Winds" Lead Dancers: Hear Man: Ed Winddancer, Head Lady: Kaye Taylor, MC: Ron Colombe, Arena Director: Billy Kipp. Over 30 Artisans and Crafters, Flute Makers, Great Food, tepee contest, Treasure Coast Wildlife and lots more. Join us for a Jam-Packed Schedule of events and spectacular live performances. Bring the whole family to "experience" the American Indian Culture like never before. Admission Fee: $6.00 Adults, $4.00 Seniors and Children under 6 are free. Dona Chesser 772-567-1579. 1670 11 th Place, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960. Email - deedee1579@aol.com. www.thunderonthebeachpowwow.net

Feb. 19-21 Chasing The Sun Pow Wow & 10k, Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, AZ. $100,000 in total prize money! Drum Contest added this year! $8,000 top prize to North and South drums. POW WOW ADMISSION: $15 per day, 65 & older and 6 & under "free", $5.25 facility usage fee included in the price. All proceeds to benefit the NABI Foundation. PARKING IS FREE! "Native Market" Featuring Native American food, arts and crafts. FREE Admission into "Native Market"! info@chasingthesunpowwow.com. 480.446.7052 http://www.chasingthesunpowwow.com

Feb. 20 Otoe-Missouria 2010 Encampment Benefit Dance, Otoe-Missouria Cultural Center, 8151 Highway 177, Red Rock, OK 74651. Honoring all Otoe Owl Clan Members. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance starts at 2:00 p.m.; Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m.; Evening Gourd Dance resumes at 6:30 p.m.; War Dance starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs and dishes. Arts and Crafts Welcome. For more information contact: Hank Childs (580) 233-7509 or Earl Plumley, Jr. (405) 598-0636

Feb. 20-21 AVI KWA AME Pow Wow, AVI Resort, Laughlin, Nevada. Information: 1-800-AVI-2-WIN

Feb. 20-21 Lima "Honoring Our Native Heritage" Powwow Traditional Inter Tribal Powwow, Lima, Ohio. Native American Arts, Crafts, Singing, Dancing and Food. Host Hotel- Howard Johnson\'s 419-222-0004, ask for Powwow rate. Directions: On I-75 coming from the North, exit 125B onto 309 to red light, at Shell Station turn left on Bellefontaine Ave to UAW Hall. From the South on I-75 exit 125. Left at 309. Go to red light at Shell Station turn left to UAW Hall. Bellefontaine Ave. runs behind the Shell Station. Terri L. Brewster - 419-648-9230

Feb. 25 Madison School District Benefit Powwow, Madison Park Elementary School5601 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Free admission. Vendors please call Sylvia Kish at (602)664-7500. Directions: 16th Street and Campbell, Phoenix, AZ. Contact: Sylvia Kish 602-664-7500 skish@msd38.org

Feb. 26-28 6th Annual DeLand YMCA Pow Wow, Volusia-Flagler YMCA, 761 E International Speedway Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724. Gate times: Friday 10am - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm; Admission Donation per person each day $3, Children 5 and under FREE; Host Drum - Bird Chopper; MC - Ric Bird; Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker; Head Man - Herb (Buffalo Dancer); Head Lady - Raven; Dancer Luck Of the Draw Contest; All Drums & Dancers Welcome - Grand Entry Friday 7pm; Saturday 1pm & 7pm; Sunday 1pm - Demonstrators, Storytelling, Hoop Dancer, Teepees, Native Food, Native American Dancers in Regalia, Native Crafts & Jewelry, Flute Playing - Sponsored by Native American People's Society of Florida, Inc. & The West Volusia Family YMCA - For more information please call YMCA at 386-736-6000 Traders call Marvin 386-734-3424 or email - DeLandPowWow@aol.com Public Welcome ~ Please bring your chairs and stay a while ~ No Pets Please

Feb. 27 Madison School District Benefit Pow Wow, 5601 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ. Benefit Pow Wow for our Native American Students of Madison School District. Free admission. Vendors please call Sylvia Kish at (602) 664-7500. Email: spentolino5@yahoo.com

Feb. 27 4th Annual Saint Catherine Dance, Saint Catherine School, 2515 W. 46th Street, (West) Tulsa, OK 74107. "No Contests - All Gourd Dance". "Security will not be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will not be on hand". For more information contact Heidi Hansen at (918) 231-1132 or Email: hhansen@saint-catherine.org

Feb. 27-28 International Peace Powwow, 2410 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Dance Competitions - 10 Adult Categories: 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd -$200; 7 Teen Categories: 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100; 7 Junior Categories: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50. Drum Competitions 1st - $3000, 2nd - $2000, 3rd - $1000. Contact: Mary Ann Crow Healy, 403-327-6807. Email: mcrowhealy@blackfoot.ca, www.blackfoot.ca

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Mar. 5-7 2010 Thundering Spirit Family Pow Wow, 20651 Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL. Just East of Mount Dora. Just 30 miles North of Orlando. East of Mount Dora, Leesburg, Inverness. Just 30 miles of Orlando. West of Deltona, DeBary, Sanford. South of Gainsville, Ocala, Umatilla. Friday Grand Entry at 7:00pm; Saturday Grand Entry at 1:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday Grand Entry at 1:00pm. Gates Open at 10:00am Daily. Friday is Children's Day from 9:00am - 2:00pm with special Demonstrations, Games, etc. Please join us for Traditional Native American Culture Including: Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Food. Bring the whole Family and spend the day, Don't forget to bring Chairs and/or Blankets to sit on. Admission ~ Required Donation: Adults $4.00 Children Under 12 FREE. Active, Retired or Service Persons Admitted FREE. For additional Information or to become a sponsor, call Tony Ledford at: 352 636-4271 or 352 589-0045. ThunderSpiritFam@yahoo.com or write: PO BOX 1141, Eustis, FL 32727. http://www.thunderingspiritfamily.com/

Mar. 6 NASA Powwow. Texas State Technical College, Waco, TX. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center at TSTC Waco, Campus Drive. Admission is free. Gourd dance is noon and 5 p.m. and Grand Entry is 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contact: 254-867-3622. Email: waconasa@tstc.edu Website: http://www.waco.tstc.edu/activities/NASAclub.php

Mar. 6 2010 Spring Contest Pow Wow, Lawrence High School, Lawrence, KS. Grand Entry 1:00pm and 7:00pm. For more information and for a vendor application: http://sites.google.com/site/lhsnaclub/lhs-spring-pow-wow.

Mar. 6 Gainesville Student Pow-Wow, Gainesville High School Gymnasium, 2201 So. l-35, Gainesville, TX 76240. Contact: Cedric Ketcheshawno 580-317-3767 nativeboys3@yahoo.com. Free admission. CONTEST

Mar. 6 Western Heights Indian Education Powwow, 8401 SW 44th St., Oklahoma City, OK. Program Schedule: 12:00 p.m. - Vendor Set Up; 1:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. – Registration; 5:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry (No Specials after Grand Entry). "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". Silent Auction and Cake Walk. Booth Space - Limited number available $40.00. Vendor Contact: Mary Barnes at (405) 745-3789. Due to lack of space - CENTER DRUM ONLY! Contact: Cathie Parker, 405-350-3428. Email: catherine.j.parker@westernheights.k12.ok.us

Mar. 6 Phoenix Indian Medical Center 16th Annual Social Powwow, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016. This event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This yearly powwow is held to celebrate our traditions and honor our employees. This year, our theme is Honoring our Elders. The event is free, and open to the public. Bring your dancing regalia. All drums are welcome. We offer honorariums only to our host Southern and Northern drum. Come enjoy this time with us! Head Man: Tyler Wahnee (Comanche), Head Lady: Patricia Thundercloud (Winnebago) Head Gourd: George Robinson (Hopi/Omaha). Host Southern: Southern Tallbull (Southern Cheyenne) Host Northern: Thunder Boyz (Hopi/Lakota) Master of Ceremony: Brian Zah (Navajo) Arena Director: TBA Color Guard: American Legion Bushmaster Post #114 Special Guest performance: Gila River Basket Dancers, Robert Tree Cody and more!..Bring your own chairs, canopies and sunscreen. We are an alcohol and drug-free event. Parking is available without charge. Native American vendors are also on site. Native American food. Sorry, no outside food vendors. Vendor Information: Roberta Arthur (602-263-1200). For more information contact Donice Hoopaugh, Email: donicemh@yahoo.com, 602-263-1200

Mar. 6-7 Winter Pow Wow, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214. Hours: Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Special Prayer Service 10:00 am Sunday (free entry). Admission: $7, Elders 60+ $5, Children 12 and Under are free. Open to the public. Extensive Native Marketplace, food, entertainment - a great family weekend - come join us! MC: Mark Denning • Arena Director: Herman Logan • Host Drum: The Bucks. See us on Facebook, Myspace & Twitter! www.indiansummer.org • 414.604.1000. For more information contact: Siobhan Marks - Indian Summer Marketing

Email: smarks@xxlmd.com, 414.719.0531

Mar. 6-7 Sierra High School 1st annual Pow Wow, Lodge Road 33326, Tollhouse, CA. Contest Powwow. There will be camping provided and all the public is welcome to come. Admission is free. Contact: Yalnanda Walker, 559-855-8311. Email: walkeryalanda@yahoo.com.

Mar. 7 Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe Honor the Child, 803 Bedford, Wampanoag Reservation, Fall River, MA. Host Drum: Eastern Medicine Singers. All Drums Welcome. From 9 AM to 5PM. Contact: Black Eagle 401-270-5020. Email: Pocassettc@hotmail.com. www.pocassetwampanoagtribe.com

Mar. 11 Osage Nation Sovereignty Celebration, Osage County Fairgrounds Ag Building, 628 Kihekah Avenue, Pawhuska, OK 74056. Contest Powwow. Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - Doors Open; 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - State of the Nation Address (Chief Jim Gray); 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 10:00 p.m. – Goodnight. Head Staff: Master of Ceremonies: Archie Mason & John Red Eagle; Host Drum: Soldier Creek; Head Man: Berbon Hamilton; Head Lady: Lydia Cheshewalla; Host Gourd Clan: Osage Gourd Clan; Arena Director: Fi Davis. Contests: Mens Straight (18-39); Mens Straight (40+); Womens Cloth (18-39); Womens Cloth (40+); Mens Fancy (18+); 1st place: $300.00, 2nd: $200.00, 3rd: $100.00 "CASH". Must participate in Grand Entry! "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Kristen Pratt at (918) 287-5555 or Email: kpratt@osagetribe.org. "The Pow-Wow will be live on internet all day". Visit the Osage Website for more information www.osagetribe.org. Neither the Celebration Committee, the Osage Nation, nor the Osage County Fairgrounds will be responsible for any accidents or theft.

Mar. 12-13 18^th Annual "Learning to Walk Together" Traditional Pow wow, Vandament Arena, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI. Times: Grand Entries noon and 6 pm. Feast at 4 p.m. with hand drum contest. Special Guests: Don Burnstick will be performing on Friday, March 12. Native artisans will be selling original work such as baskets, beadwork and jewelry. Admission: $3.00. For more information: email nasa@nmu.edu, phone 906-227-1397. Website: http://www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans

Mar. 13 Lawilowan American Indian Festival, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA. This is a one day, indoor,traditional powwow. For the past 2 years we have been located at the Carlisle Expo Center, and have quickly outgrown that venue. We've now moved to the Shippensburg Univ. Student Recreation Center for our March 13, 2010 event. We are a non-profit corp., and all proceeds are donated to the Amer. Diabetes Assoc. Dignitaries will be announced in October, 2009. 20 Native vendors with arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery, etc. Lodging close by. 300+ dancers representin over 50 Native nations attended this part March. Please check us out at www.lawilowan.com. We also now put on the Muddy Run Powwow in Sept. which was a huge success! Admission to Lawilowan is $5 per person. Children under 10 and elders 65 and over have free admission. Open to public 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grand Entry at Noon. All vendors and drummers are by invitation Only. Ample free parking. Come join us in our celebration! Noni Many Hawks Nickerson, 82 Clugston Road, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241. 717-776-1075, ManyHawks@Comcast.net, www.lawilowan.com

Mar. 13 8th Annual Social Powwow, 900 State Street, Salem, OR. Contest Powwow. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3^rd. Contact: Gordy Toyama 503-370-6265. Email: naeawu@gmail.com

Mar. 13 Oklahoma City Pow-Wow Club Benefit Dance, American Legion Building, 1010 W. Main St., Yukon, OK 73009 (Garth Brooks Ave & Main Street next to Loves). Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. with a break for supper 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Contests: Straight Dance Contest (Sponsored by Margaret Morgan and Fran Cady): 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $100. (Fund raiser for 60th Annual Indian Hills Pow-Wow July 23, 24, 25, 2010). Raffles – Cake walk – Arts & Crafts. Arts & Craft Vendor Information contact Glenn Rollo at (405) 885-2569. Booth Space 10 x 10 - $25.00.

Mar. 13-14 GLICA 33rd Winter Dance. Baker College, Health and Fitness Center, 1050 W Bristol Rd, Flint, MI. 810-630-1727 Adults $4, Children $3 (5 & under free). Traders 847 221 3601 Email: jcobbler58@ aol.com. Matt or Lori Balsbaugh 810-636-7287 glicatraders@yahoo.com Adults $4, Children $3 (5 & under free).

Mar. 13-14 CSULB 40th Annual Powwow, 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA. Info: 562/985-8528

Mar. 19-20 15^th Annual Winters End, Wabeno High School Gym, 4346 Mill B Drive, Wabeno, WI. Grand Entries 1 pm and 7 pm on Saturday and 1 pm on Sunday. Feast at Saturday 5 p.m., Breakfast 9 am Sunday, Dinner 5 pm Sunday. Mens Fancy Special Saturday Night 12 years and up; 10 preregistered drums. Admission: 5 and under FREE. 6 to 12 $3.00, 13 to 64 $5.00. 65 and over FREE. Camping Info: There are rooms blocked at Carter Hotel Crandon Bestwestern and Mole Lake Hotel call mention powwow. For more information: email Briant@fcpotawatomi.com, phone 715-478-7420. Brian Tupper

Mar. 19-21 36th Annual Denver March Powwow, Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt Street, Exit 275B (Brighton Blvd) off I-70, Denver, CO 80216. Witness the pagentary and beauty of tribal dances as performed by over 1,000 American Indian Dancers. Inspired by time-honored songs, performed by 30+ drum groups. Watch a grand entry which begins each session. It has been described as "a magnificant array of color, motion, and sound. Storytellers share the legacies, legends, and histories of a distinguished and proud people. Enjoy the works of tribal craftsmen at 180 booths. Enjoy a freshly made Fry Bread or Indian Taco. Contact: Diane Buck, Email: denvermarchpowwow@comcast.net, 303.934.8045.

Mar. 20 Otoe Eloska Spring Tail Dance, Otoe-Missouria Cultural Center, 8151 Highway 177, Red Rock, OK 74651. Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - Tail Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - Evening Meal; 6:30 p.m. - Intertribal Dancing. "No Contests". "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information contact B. Huber (405) 240-2600 or Email: iowayhuber@hotmail.com

Mar. 20 17th Annual Indian Education Powwow, Siuslaw Middle School. 2525 Oak Street, Florence, OR. Grand Entry-1:30 pm and 6 pm. Potluck at 4:30 pm. Lynn Anderson. 541-997-2514, ext. 5403. landerso@siuslaw.k12.or.us

Mar. 20 Chief Leschi School Monthly Powwow, 5625 52nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98371. Chief Leschi Schools sponsors a monthly powwow throughout the school year to provide an opportunity for our children and community members to join us in the promotion of our Native American heritage. Many dancers and singers from local communities and nearby reservations often come to join us. Chief Leschi Schools/Puyallup Tribe of Indians is not liable for theft/damages/injury. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Vendor Tables available- Must provide own table/chair-$30.00 per space. There is no admission fee to the Chief Leschi powwows. Our powwows are open to everyone and the public is always welcome to attend. For more information, call (253) 445-6000, ext. 3043. Chief Leschi community powwows are held every third Saturday of the month from October through January and again in March for the final powwow for the school year. Grand entry is at 7 pm.

Mar. 20 Spring Ceremony, Eureka Montana, 6040 US 93 North, Eureka, MT 59917. Contact: Schoctow gypsi.star@gmail.com. Directions: 5 miles south of Canada on US hwy 93. No admission fee but there will $5.00 Vendor fee to help defray the cost of the grounds. Free camping. This is a Spring Ceremony, dancers and drummers are welcome but will not be paid it is our 5th annual ceremony.

Mar. 20 End of Winter Native American Gathering, 81 North Street, Newport, ME. Come join us for an End of Winter Gathering. With drums and dancing. This is a 1-day event. Admission: By donation. Raffles, an Honor song for the friends and family that have past on. Traders and food to purchase. Come celebrate the end of winter with us and the beginning of spring. Contact: Ellie Luce 207-368-4959. Email: ncountrypowwow@yahoo.com. www.wanderingmoosecreations.com.

Mar. 20 2009 Princess Honor Dance, Miss, Jr. Miss, & Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City, Honor Dance, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson, Norman, OK 73071 (405) 360-4721. Contest Powwow. Vendors please contact Kay at (405) 205-7770. Directions: Take I-35 to Norman. Exit east onto Robinson Street. Travel east, towards Norman Regional Hospital, until passing the Porter and Robinson intersection. You'll find the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on the left-hand side of the road immediately thereafter at Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow

Mar. 20 Four Winds Intertribal Society 5th Annual Senior Powwow, Harker Heights Event Center, 710 Edwards Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548. Children under 5 yrs old free; 5 to 18 yrs old $1.00 or one can good; 19 and older $2.00 or 2 can goods. Hawthorn Inn and Days Inn at Killeen Mall host hotels. Ask for Powwow Rate. Open to Public 10:30 a.m. til 10:00 p.m. Contact: Paula Crutsinger, Vendor Chairman 254-493-8172 jynxt_1610@yahoo.com. Web Address: http://www.fourwindstx.org

Mar. 20 Coeur d'Alene Casino 17^th Anniversary Powwow, Coeur d'Alene Casino, US Hwy 95, Worley, ID. No contest powwow. Hours: 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Host Drum: White Hawk, eleven other drums by invite only. Arena Director: Larry White. Head Man: Jonathon Nomee. Head Woman: Norma Jean Louie. Arts and Crafts Vendors call Stephanie Jordan 800-523-2464 ext. 7382. For more information contact : Yvette Matt, 1-800-523-2464, www.cdacasino.com, Email: ymatt@cdacasino.com.

Mar. 20 Relay for Life Benefit Pow-Wow, Anadarko Public Schools Gym, 407 W. Oklahoma Ave., Anadarko, OK 73005. Host Organization: Team TEJAS for the Caddo Nation Relay for Life Team. All Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society Relay for life. Program Schedule: 5:00 p.m. - Cedar Ceremony; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 11:00 p.m. – Closing. Special Invitation to all Tribal and Society Princessess. Special Invitation to all Cancer Survivors and their families, relatives, friends. Contests: Men's Straight Dance: $150.00, $100.00, $75.00 (Sponsored by the Head Man Dancer); Ladies Cloth: $100, $75.00, $50.00 (Sponsored by the Head Lady Dancer); Potato Dance, Prettiest Shawl, Funniest Clean Joke. "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be provided". Host Organization will be selling supper. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Yvette Goodeagle or Charisse Redbone at (405) 247-9006/9004 or Email: y_ewalk@yahoo.com

Mar. 20 Osage Princess Sorority Honor Dance, Osage County Fairgrounds, Agricultural Building, 628 Kihekah Avenue, Pawhuska, OK 74056. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Jr. Contests & Specials: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Supper: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Gourd Dance: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Grand Entry: 7:30 p.m. Contests: Straight Dance: Jr. & Sr. Divisions (Prizes T.B.A); Cloth: Jr. & Sr. Divisions (Prizes T.B.A.). "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Anita Maker at (918) 284-4865 or Email: nativebeauty74@hotmail.com

Mar 20-21 CMU 21st Annual Powwow, Rose Arena, Broomfield Rd., Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. Tickets will be available a month before at Central Michigan University's box office. General Public - $7.00, Children and Elders - $5.00, CMU Students and SCIT members free with I.D. See website for motel/hotel listings. For more information contact Colleen Green 989-774-2508 nap@cmich.edu, http://www.cmich.edu/x21693.xml

Mar. 20-22 6th Clinton Farms Pow Wow, Clinton Farms Park, Ephesus Church Rd, Winston, GA 30187. 10-6 Sat and Sun. Contact: 6th Clinton Farms Pow Wow, Email: amndn@mindspring.com or 770-296-3097

Mar. 26-28 F.I.H.A. 45th Annual Powwow. Savannas Recreation Area, 1400 Midway Rd., Ft. Pierce, FL. 561-215-0811 Email: GAGNEHS@YAHOO.COM www.fiha.info

Mar. 27 Texas Indian Hobbyist Assn Spring Powwow. Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, Center, 1601 S Water St, Burnet, TX. Gourd Dancing at 6:30PM. Grand Entry at 7:30PM. Head Singer: Gene Logan. Traders contact: mtwidal@aol.com. Tent camping sites and showers available. Contact: pandpriley@gmail.com, tihasmokesignal@yahoo.com

Mar. 27 Red River Intertribal Club 3rd Benefit Powwow, at the Texas National Guard Armory, 3701 Armory Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302. Free admission and open to the public is this authentic and traditional Native American cultural event. Schedule of activities: 2-5PM Gourd Dancing; 5-6PM Supper Break; 6-7PM Gourd Dancing; 7PM Grand Entry. Vendors welcome: Set-up fee $35 prior to March 1, 2010. Call Judy 940/691-4926 to reserve a space and more info. Powwow to benefit a local charity. Bring your lawn chairs, and as always NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL OR FIREARMS PERMITTED. RRIC and TNGA not responsible for theft or accidents. More info from Jim Moore at 940/782-7747 and redriverintertribalclub@yahoo.com

Mar. 27 Westwood 7th Annual Social Powwow, Westwood High School, 945 W. Eighth St., 85201, Mesa, Arizona. A Native American powwow with traditional singing, dancing, arts & crafts, and plenty of frybread! Hosted by the Westwood High School Native American Club. We invite the PUBLIC to come and experience a genuine Native American gathering. Free Admission. A Native American powwow with traditional singing, dancing, arts & crafts, and plenty of frybread! Hosted by the Westwood High School Native American Club. We invite the PUBLIC to come and experience a genuine Native American gathering. Free Admission. Phone: (602) 561-2187. Hosted by the Westwood High School Native American Club. Food, Arts & crafts, and plenty of specials. Great event to introduce your children to the powwow circle. http://www2.mpsaz.org/westwood/activities/clubs/native_american_club/7th_annual_powwow

Mar. 27 20th Annual NC State University Powwow, Raleigh, NC. Contact: Derek Oxendine 919-513-3480. Email: ncsupowwow@gmail.com

Mar. 27 5th Annual Native Justice Pow Wow, University of Tulsa Allen Chapman Activities Ctr, Great Hall, 440 S. Gary Ave., Tulsa , OK 74104. 11:00am to 10:00pm. Brought to you by the Native American Law Students Association, the Native American Law Center, and the Admissions Office of the University of Tulsa College of Law, the 5th Annual Native Justice Pow Wow honors organizations and individuals who have contributed to the legal field through law enforcement, legal services, and legal scholarship. The Honoree and Head Staff are as follows: Honoree - Walter Echo-Hawk; MC - Neil Lawhead; Head Man Dancer - Dee Ketchum; Head Woman Dancer - Cherrah Ridge; Head Gourd Dancer - Jimmy Whiteshirt; Head Singer - Oliver Littlecook; Arena Director - Andrew Gray. Vendors are encouraged to contact Jasen Chadwick at 918-409-7887. For more information contact: Philip Tinker, Email: philip-tinker@utulsa.edu, 210-508-2099.

Mar. 27 Round Dance, Sheridan Hall, 301 Euclid Ave (next to Holiday gas station), Helena, MT 59601. All Nations Cultural Center, a program of the Helena Indian Alliance, is sponsoring a Round Dance, in partner with the Tobacco Prevention Program. Starts at 06:00pm. MC: Mike Jetty, Lead Singers: Nakoa Heavy Runner, Amanda Walking Child; Sitck Man: Donovan "Beefy" Archambault. All singers are welcome. Contact info: Karen Jester, (406)202-3765, Jeremy Red Eagle (406)558-9258, Tamara Fox (406)465-8896. SACRED TOBACCO USE ONLY. Bring a non-perishable food donation for Food Share.

Mar. 27 Otoe Eloska Spring Tail Dance, Otoe Cultural Building, Hwy #177 (Near Red Rock, OK), Red Rock, OK. Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - Tail Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - Evening Meal; 6:30 p.m. - Tail Dancing. "No Contests". "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information contact B. Huber (405) 240-2600 or Email: iowayhuber@hotmail.com.

Mar. 27 SNAWS (Sharing Native American Ways Seminar) 2010 will be held at the Lone Jack Missouri High School. Registration and check-in will open at 8:00 AM. A short opening ceremony will be held at 8:45 AM. Classes will begin at 9:00 AM and continue until 3:00 PM with class changes on the hour (or 2-hour period). There will therefore be (6) class periods - 5 for individual learning experiences and 1 for lunch. A closing ceremony for all participants will be held in the large gymnasium beginning at 3:00 PM and should conclude shortly thereafter. For more information http://www.snaws.org.

Mar. 27 SU Native Traditions Powwow, Corbin J. Robertson Center, Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX. Schedule of Events: 11:00 am - Gourd Dance; 1:00 pm - Grand Entry; 5:00 pm - Dinner Break; 6:00 pm - Gourd Dance; 7:00 pm - Grand Entry. No Contest Powwow - All Drums Welcome. Free Admission. Indigenous will be performing a free concert at Southwestern on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 8:00 pm. Email your name, phone number and number of tickets (limit 10) to supowwow2010@gmail.com to reserve your tickets. For Information: supowwow2010@gmail.com.

Mar. 27 Inter-Tribal Spring Powwow, Cal. State Fullerton, Engineering & Computer Sciences Lawn, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, California 92831. The beat of the Drums, beautiful swarm of colors, and handcrafted jewelry designs will be showcased in Cal. State University, Fullerton's Engineering and Computer Science Lawn Saturday March 27, 2010. This Event will host Native American Dances along with the traditional foods and jewelry. All are welcome to join and encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. The event will host dozens of ceremonial dances, and individuals will participate in competition dances with Native Americans from several surrounding states. In the afternoon, audience members may be invited to join the circle. Vendors will be on hand to sell traditional Native American food and souvenirs. The powwow is free and open to the public; chairs and blankets are suggested for sitting. The event is sponsored by the Inter-Tribal Student Council, Assoc. for Inter-Cultural Awareness and Associated Students, Inc. Inter-Tribal Student Council 657-278-3603, itsc_3603@hotmail.com, www.csufintertribal.com

Mar. 27 Kiowa Tia-Piah Society All Gourd Dance Benefit Pow-Wow, Comanche Community Center, Julia Mahseet Rd. "E1470 Rd" & Hwy. 281 "Cob Lake St.", Apache, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Supper: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Supper provided by KTS), Round Dance: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Gourd Dance: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Raffles - Cakewalk - Concession - All Day Long. Arts and Crafts Vendors are welcome with donation of 1 raffle item. For more information contact:

Warren Queton - Headsman (405) 824-6584; Richard Kauahquo - Headsman (405) 638-0158; George Tahbone, Jr. - Headsman (580) 347-3291; Wallace Bointy, Jr. - Headsman (405) 933-3862; David Geimausaddle - Secretary (405) 638-1917; Carel Toppah - Treasurer (580) 492-4497

Mar. 27 Birthday Dance for Christopher Fairbanks, Jr., Watonga Multipurpose Center, 1305 S. Clarence Nash, Watonga, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 3:00 p.m. Supper Break: 5:00 p.m. Gourd Dance: 6:00 p.m. No Contests. "Security will not be provided". "Food Vendors will be on hand". "Merchandise Vendors will not be on hand". For more information contact Chris Fairbanks, Jr. at (405) 204-7873 or Email: chris_30@live.com

Mar. 27-28 Annual Natchez Powwow, Grand Village of Natchez, Natchez, MS. (601)442-0200. http://mdah.state.ms.us/hprop/gvnievents.html

Mar. 27-28 33rd Annual SUU Pow Wow, Ballroom, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah. Grand Entries: 7 pm Friday, 12 and 6 pm Saturday. Competition pow wow. Admission Fees: $4 per session, $10 for a 3 session pass. Contact Information:

Email: calamity@suu.edu, Phone: 435-586-7772.

Mar. 27-28 First Nations University of Canada 32nd Annual Pow Wow, Brandt Centre, Evraz Place, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Grand Entries: 12 Noon and 7 PM Saturday and Sunday. Contest Powwow....Over $45,000 in cash prizes. Everyone is Welcome! Over 700 dancers and singers and more than 5,000 visitors attend from across North America. More Information: Email Address: info@firstnationsuniversity.ca, Phone: 306-790-5950, Website: http://www.firstnationsuniversity.ca

Mar. 27-28 6th Annual Blackbear Grandchildren NAC Services & Pow-Wow Celebration, Watonga Multi-Purpose/Community Building, 1407 S. Clarence Nash Blvd., Watong,OK 73772. Program Schedule: Native American Church Services, March 27th, 2010, Pow-Wow, March 28th, 2010, Gourd Dancing: 2:00 p.m., Supper 5:00 p.m. (Hand Drum Contest during supper break), Grand Entry: 7:00 p.m. Contests: Special Tiny Tot contest in honor of Blackbear Grandchildren boys & girls. Hand Drum Contest: $150.00, $125.00, $100.00. All Adult Mens & Womens Divisions. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Wilma Blackbear at (405) 593-0273 or Email: Wblackbear@featherwarrior.com

April 2010

Apr. 1-3 Cherokee of Georgia Spring Pow Wow 2010, Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Grounds, Hwy.94 & Cherokee Way, Saint George, GA 31646. Contact Robin Rodefer, Harley McGahee, email fmmcgahee@bellsouth.net. Website: http://www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us/main/home.sfx

Apr. 2 Kiowa Tribe Indian Child Welfare Powwow, Red Buffalo Hall, Carnegie, OK. Contests are for boys and girls 5&under, 1st-3rd grade, 4th-6th grades, 7th-9th grades and 10th-12th grades. Supper served at 5:00pm. Guest speaker on Child Abuse and Neglect from 5:30-6:00pm. Gourd Dance from 6:00-7:30pm. Grand entry at 7:30pm. Contests and social dancing 7:30-11:30pm. Summer 580 654 2349, 100 Kiowa Way, Carnegie, Carnegie OK 73015, smorgan@kiowatribe.net

Apr. 2-3 American Indian Council Powwow, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT. Master of ceremonies: Rueben Littlehead, Lawrence, KS. Host Drum: Tha Boyz, St. Paul, MN. Free admission and free chili dinner on Saturday at 4:30. Jim Burns at 406 994 4880, 2100 16th Ave. South, Great Falls, MT 59405, jburns@montana.edu

Apr. 2-3 10th Annual DCIYC Contest and Scholarship Pow-Wow, Bulldog Arena, 322 E. Monroe St., Jay, OK 74346. Program Schedule: April 2nd: Gourd Dancing - 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m.; War Dance & Contests - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. April 3rd: Scholarship Interviews - 11:00 a.m.; Gourd Dancing - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Supper Break - 5:00 p.m.; Gourd Dancing - 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m.; War Dance & Contest - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Contests: Mens Golden Age; Womens Golden Age; Mens Straight, Traditional, Grass, Fancy; Womens Buckskin, Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; Junior Boys Straight, Traditional, Fancy, Grass; Junior Girls Buckskin, Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Wade Blevins at (918) 314-2244 or Email: wade-blevins@cherokee.org

Apr. 3 Kanosh Benefit Powwow, 100 S 100 W., Fillmore, UT. Contact: Jennifer Kanosh 435-759-9190. Email: jshadowsevents@myspace.com. http://www.myspace.com/jshadowsevents

Apr. 3 Seminole Nation Honor Guard Pow-Wow, Seminole State College Gym, 2701 Boren Boulevard, Seminole, OK. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Grand Entry & Contesting. Contests: Mens Fancy: (Sponsored by Seminole Nation Honor Guard); Mens Straight: (Sponsored by Seminole Nation Honor Guard); Mens Grass: (Sponsored by Wilson Family in Honor of Victor Underwood); Mens Traditional: (Sponsored by Charlie Harjo); Northern Shawl: (Sponsored by Underwood Family in Honor of Willie B. Underwood); Tiny Tots: (Sponsored by Seminole State N.A.S.A.). Security will be provided. Food Vendors will not be on hand. Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Art & Crafts set-up fee $25.00 + item. Vendors can contact Charlie Harjo at (918) 758-0814. For more information contact Jimmy Johnson at (405) 964-2263 or (918) 650-2263 or Email: theresaahgoom@yahoo.com.

Apr. 3 A.I.L.Y.C., American Indian Leadership Youth Council, of Broken Bow Public Schools, McCurtain County Sports Complex, Broken Bow, OK. CONTEST Powwow. Schedule of Events: 11:00 am - Stickball Game, All Stickball players welcome. 1:00 pm - Gourd Dancing; 5:30 pm - Supper Break; 6:30 pm - Grand Entry. Contests: Men's: Traditional/Straight and Fancy/Grass; Ladies: Buckskin/Cloth and Fancy/Jingle; Teen Boys: Traditional/Straight and Fancy/Grass; Teen Girls: Buckskin/Cloth and Fancy/Jingle; Junior Boys Combined and Junior Girls Combined; Junior Girls sponsored by a'an Parra; Tiny Tots. All Dancers must register and be in Grand Entry to compete. Arts and Crafts spaces available. Arts and Crafts Vendor information call Kim Battiest 580-236-1305. For more information please contact: Monica Billy 580-584-3365 ext. 4069, Kim Battiest 580-236-1305 or Katrina Anderson 580-236-1280. No Political Soliciting - No Videotaping - No Drugs or alcohol allowed. Security provided. Host Motel: Broken Bow Inn, Pow Wow Rate, 580-584-9103.

Apr. 3 Honor the Youth Contest Powwow, SIPI Gymnasium, Albuquerque, NM. Powwow dancing 1:00-4:00 PM. Supper break. Then dancing continues from 7:00-11:00 PM. All drums welcome but must bring own chairs. Vendors must bring own chairs and tables. Susan Medina 505 262 6532, 9169 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, thomas.goodluck@ihs.gov

Apr. 3 16th Annual Cache JOM Pow-Wow, Cache Intermediate Multi-Purpose Building, Cache Public Schools, Multi-Purpose Building, 302 W. H Avenue, Cache, OK 73527. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Resume Gourd Dance; 8:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. - Social and Contest Dancing. Closing will be at midnight. Contests: Men’s Straight: ($100/$75/$50); Women’s Buckskin: ($100/$75/$50); Junior Boys Combined: ($50/$30/$20); Junior Girls Combined: ($50/$30/$20); Tiny Tots: ($1 per contestant); Prettiest Shawl: ($20 Winner take all); Two-Step: ($40 Winner take all); Team Dance: ($40 Winner take all); Drum Contest: ($200 Winner take all)

Special Contest-Cloth & Buckskin: ($100/$75/$50). Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Setup contact: Audrey Yackeyonny at (580) 583-6036. For more information contact Justin Boos at (580) 574-5486 or Email: Jboos@Cache.k12.ok.us. Host Concession - Native American arts and crafts vendors only; limited vendor space available @ $20 each or a comparably valued raffle item acceptable; must provide own table and chairs.

Apr. 3 Iowa Pow-Wow Committee Easter Dance, Iowa Tribe Pow-Wow Grounds Building, 720 Rd., Perkins, OK 74059. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. No Contests, raising money for the 25th Annual Iowa Tribal Pow-Wow. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Ashlee Jacobsen at (405) 547-2948 or Email: monkapeme@yahoo.com

Apr. 3-4 El Camino College All-Nations Powwow, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA. Contact: Emily Rader 310-660-3593. Email: erader@elcamino.edu

Apr. 4 USC Pow Wow, University Park Drive, USC Campus Los Angeles, CA. 12pm-10pm Pow Wow, 11am Easter Egg Hunt, 12pm-7pm Native films at Leavey Library(next to pow wow grounds), Pottery making at USC art school. Contest Powwow. Everyone is welcome. Art and food vendors. Admission: FREE. More Information: Email Address: contact@uscpowwow.com, Phone: 323.466.7400, Website: http://www.uscpowwow.com

Apr. 4-5 Eighth Annual Brown University Spring Thaw Powwow, Lincoln Field, Providence, RI. Rain site: Pizzitola Gym on Hope St. and Lloyd St. Check out the website to see some colorful pics! Loyola Rankin 505-917-1162. Between Waterman St. and George St., along Thayer, Providence RI. nativesatbrown@gmail.com, http://www.brown.edu/NAB

Apr. 8 Dance for Clean Air Pow-Wow - Celebrating Healthy Nations, National Center for Employee Development Conference Center & Hotel, 2801 State Highway 9 East, Norman, OK. Pow-Wow in Ballroom. Program Schedule: 6:30 p.m. - Grand Entry; 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Intertribal Dancing; 9:30 p.m. – Closing. For more information contact: Cassandra Thompson at: cassandra.thompson@creekhealth.org or call: (918) 623-1189 or (405) 788-1590.

Apr. 9-10 9th Annual Camp Bucoco Social. Slippery Rock, PA. Contact: Jim English 724-368-8310 jpenglish@embarqmail.com. Cost: $25 Friday & Saturday-includes 4 meals, bunk in cabin for sleeping, $15 (Saturday only)-includes 2 meals and registration fee. Starts at 10pm Friday night & 7pm Saturday night.

Apr. 9-10 Montana State University American Indian Council Pow Wow, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Boseman, MT. Grand entries Friday night, Sat noon, and Sat night; traditional buffalo chili feed Sat between sessions; vendors; dance contests (men's & women's traditional, women's fancy shawl, men's fancy dance, jingle dress, grass dance, chicken dance, men's & women's Crow traditional, and more); intertribal dance; drum contests; http://www.montana.edu/wwwnas/club/powwow.htm. Jim Burns; 406-994-4880

Apr. 9-11 31st Annual Chambers Farm Spring Pow Wow, 22400 CR 315, Ft. McCoy, FL. Special guests to include Walker Calhoun, Woodrow Whitecrow, Albert Grayeagle, Parker and Tina Emhoolah, Malika Parker, Mathison Hamilton, Rainbow, and Sunshine Carrion. As always admission, parking, and camping is free to the public. Native Food, crafts, and dancing. Grand entry's at 1:00 and 7:00 Friday and Saturday. Sunday at 1:00. All dancers and drums invited. Contact: Paul Harvey 352-546-2984. Email: cross22bear@yahoo.com. myspace/chambersfarmpowwow

Apr. 9-11 Golden Eagles Intertribal Society 8th Annual Powwow, Southern Mississippi Campus, Medicine Wheel Garden, Hattiesburg, MS. Phone: 601-466-0948 or tammy.greer@sum.edu or www.usm.edu/geis

Apr. 10 Natchez Nation Benefit Powwow, Fort Smith Convention Center, Fort Smith, AR. Outdoor stomp dancing at 10AM. Grand entry and intertribal dancing at 2PM. Dinner at 5PM. Gourd dancing at 6PM (NDN time). Powwow benefits Meals for Kids. Helping feed children in western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. Tribal Office 918 489 5055 or 479 221 7810, Community Services Clearinghouse P.O. Box 1522, Fort Smith, AR 72902. tribal-office@natchez-nation.com. This is also a part of the second annual Heritage Festival in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. Events include a powwow hosted by the Natchez Nation, live cowboy shoot outs, barbeque meals, tours of the Fort Smith Museum of History and living history events at the Fort Smith National Historic Site. This fund raiser is organized by the non-profit group, Community Services Clearinghouse. All events are free to the public. There will be charges for food and vendors will be in operation. Proceeds are used in the Meals For Kids program, which provides weekend food for low income children in local public schools. We welcome visitors, vendors and sponsors. Please join us in downtown Fort Smith, the most historic town in Arkansas. www.csclearinghouse.org (479)782-5074

Apr. 10 Leech Lake Tribal College Traditional Powwow, Cass Lake-Bena High School, Cass Lake, MN. Grand Entry 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm. Meal at 5:00 pm. Give Aways & Specials during supper break. Traditional Powwow. Everyone is welcome. Admission Fees: FREE. Directions: 15308 State Highway 371 NW, Cass Lake MN 56633. More Information: Email Address: flower.kingbird@lltc.edu, Phone: 218-335-4210

Apr. 10 Wambli Tokoda-Coyote Clan Powwow, Central Ct State University, New Britain, CT. Grand Entry at Noon. Sponsored By Wambli Tokoda Native Student Organization. Jim Wind Eagle 860-832-8138, 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053. wamblitokoda@yahoo.com, www.ccsunativeclub.org

Apr. 10 32nd Annual Operation Eagle Pow-Wow, Washington Fairground Building, 1109 N. Delaware St., Dewey, Ok 74029. Program Schedule: Grand Entry – Juniors 1:30 - 4:30 Tiny Tots & Junior contests; 4:00 - 5:00 Gourd Dance; 5:00 - 6:00 Dinner Break; 6:00 - 7:00 Gourd Dance; 7:00 - 12:00 Grand Entry. Contests: Juniors (7-11), Teens (12-15), Adults (16 & over); Junior contestants must dance in (2) Grand Entries! Adult contestants must be in evening Grand Entry. All contestants must be dressed to receive prize money. Security will not be provided Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Admission is free!! Vendors Contact Leslie Donnell at (918) 337-0130. Arts & Crafts Booth Fee: Own Tables $25.00, Our Tables $30.00. For more information contact Quannah LittleAxe at (918) 337-0130 or Email: Operation.Eagle78@gmail.com

Apr. 10 Osage Nation Head Start Benefit Dance, Central Elementary Gym, 710 S. Osage, Skiatook, OK 74070. Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Dinner Break: 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry: 7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. *All specials are to be scheduled with the Arena Director for the afternoon. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS. Contests: Women’s Southern Cloth Contest 1st: $300.00, 2nd: $200.00, 3rd: $100.00; Tiny Tot Contest (5 and under): Must be dressed in their Regalia. Cake Walks, Raffles, 50/50. For More Info Contact: Terri Buffalohead at (918) 699-5471 or Samantha Harrison at (918) 699-5474

Apr. 10 42nd Annual Talihina Indian Festival Pow-Wow, Gateway to Talimena National Scenic Byway, New Gym Located on HWY 1 & 271, Talihina, OK. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Grand Entry, Intertribals, & Contests. All contests are in Adult Categories only. All contestants must be 16 years or older in order to compete. Prize Money: 1st: $300.00, 2nd $175.00, 3rd $75.00. Fancy/Grass (Combined); Straight/Traditional (Combined); Southern Cloth/Buckskin (Combined); Fancy Shawl/Jingle (Combined); Tiny Tots (6 and under). Indian-made Arts & Crafts, Food Concession, 50/50, Raffles, Cake Walk. Public Welcome - No Admission Fee - Bring your own chairs. All Princesses, Clubs, and Drums Welcome. For Info or Arts and Crafts Booth space, contact Harry or Carol James at (918) 567-2539. $30.00 Booth Space plus item donation - Tables/Chairs NOT provided

Apr. 10 Fire Keepers Art Market, Prairie Band Casino and Resort, 12305 150^th Road, Mayetta, KS (north of Topeka on Highway 75). Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Native American artists will have on sale: beadwork, art work, turquoise and silver jewelry, Pendleton accessories, handmade crafts and many more handmade items. Schedule: 11:00 am – Hand Drum Singing; 1:00 p.m. – Fashion Show (Native Traditional Dress); 3:00 p.m. – Native Flute Music. For vendor application visit: www.pbpindiantribe.com for Fire Keepers Art Market, email laverneh@pbpnation.org or call 785-966-0041. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Must be 21 years of age or older to gamble. Owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Apr. 10 Tecumseh High School Native Club Powwow, New Gym, Tecumseh MS 315 W. Park, Tecumseh, OK. MC(Chance Rush),Head Singer (Rowe Kishketon),Head Man (Billy Pewo), Head Lady(Chelsea Lynn Sapcut),Head Gourd Dancer( Dr Andrew Stevens),AD(Bobby Billey),Northern Drum(Horse Creek) Color Guard(Citizen Potawatomi Nation Veterans Org.) Contest Adult -Tiny Tots. Contact: 405/598-2067.

Apr. 10-11 Pow Wow on the River, 1826 Carter Street (aka Reggie White), Chattanooga, TN. Contest Powwow. Luck of the Draw for Dancers money will vary. Drum Contest: $1,000 winner take all. Pavilion is a covered facility with large inside restrooms. Holds 5,000 + people. Saturday 9am-9pm/Grand Entry 1pm & 6pm Gourd Dancing 12-1pm. Sunday 9am-5pm/Grand Entry 1pm Gourd Dancing 12-1pm. Admission: $6 adults; $3 ages 6-12; $4 Seniors & Students & Sponsors w/ID; All Military, Police, Fire, EMS—FREE. FREE PARKING Bring lawn chairs. Host Hotel available. Primitive Camping near site available. Self Contained Campers/RV's welcome. Please inquire. Vendors welcome but spaces will be limited. Contact: Tammera 423-240-7270. Email: NASofTN@aol.com.

Apr. 10-11 38th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow, Saline Middle School, Saline, MN (five minutes south of Ann Arbor). Hours: Doors open at 10:30AM both days. Saturday Grand Entries at 12:00PM & 7:00PM. Sunday Grand Entry at 12:00PM. Contest Powwow. Everyone is Welcome! General Admission: Adults - $10. Students - $5. Children (4-12) - $5. Children under 4 - free. Seniors 60 (sixty) years and over - $5. Family Passes - $25 for 2 adults and 2-4 children (between 4-12). Weekend Passes - $9 for students, $18 for adults. More Information: Email Address: a2powwow@umich.edu, Phone: 734-565-8670, Website: http://www.umich.edu/~powwow/

Apr. 10-11 7th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Mt. Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA. Free admission! Hrs: Sat 11-9pm Sun 11am-6pm. More info :em: apache@psu.edu, www.powwow.psu.edu, or call John Sanchez 814-863-7994

Apr. 16-17 42nd Annual Kyi-Yo Celebration - Uniting Two Worlds Through Dancing, Adams Center, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT. More Information: Kyi-Yo Student Phone: (406) 243-5302 Kyi-Yo Program Coordinator: (406) 243-5403, E-mail: kyiyo@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.umt.edu/kyiyo/powwow.htm

Apr. 16-18 Spartanburg Pow Wow, Spartanburg Fairgrounds, 575 Fairgrounds Road, Spartanburg, SC 29305. First annual educational pow wow. Lots of demonstrators. 20 craft vendors. Continuous entertainment. Story tellers, tee pees, flint knappers, corn husk doll makers, etc.. All dancers and drums are welcome. Luck of the Draw dance money for registered dancers. Hours: Friday and Saturday 9 to 9, Sunday 9 to 5. Admission: $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children. MC Dave Trezak, Head Man Burke Lemons, Head Lady Brenda Bowlin, Arena Director Rob Watkins, Head Veteran Larry Graham. Directions: From Business 85, take Exit 4 South on Hwy 56 (Asheville Hwy.) 2.3 miles to Chapel St. Turn right to Howard St. Turn right to the Fairgrounds. Contact: Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073, Email: rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com, http://bripa.suchexists.com

Apr. 16-18 United Cherokee 12th Annual Festival & Native American Pow Wow, National Guard Armory, 3550 Creek Path Road, Guntersville, AL 35976. Non Competition Dancing. Posting of Colors: UCAN Veteran's Society & Honor Guard. Drums: RedRoad Singers, Thunderheart, Drums Welcome. MC: Lee Trevino; AD: Butch Richardson & Steve Edge; Head Man: Skippy Smith; Head Lady: Katie Smith; Jr. Head Man: TBA; Jr. Head Lady: TBA; Flute Player: Jimmy Yellowhorse; Storyteller: Foy Southerland. Pow Wow Princess Contest: Tiny Tot, Junior, Senior: $2.00 Entry Fee. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Friday, April 16^th, Children's Day-ADMISSION FREE-PUBLIC WELCOME. Gates Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dancing, Singing, Various Demonstrations of Crafts, Story Tellers, Flute Playing, Archery, Flint-knapping. Saturday, April 17^th, Gates Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public Welcome. ADMISSION: Adults-$5.00; Children/Seniors-$3.00. Grand Entry: 12:00 Noon; Dancing till 7:00 p.m.; Dancing, Drumming, Demonstrations. Sunday, April 18^th, Gates Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public Welcome. ADMISSION: Adults-$5.00; Children/Seniors-$3.00. Grand Entry: Noon; Dancing till 5:00 p.m. Dancing, Drumming, Demonstrations. NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR POLITICS. Grounds Security & EMT Services will be provided. Concessions, Shower Facilities, Handicap Facililties & Primitive Camping Available. DIRECTIONS: From US Hwy 431 in Guntersville (at the Holiday Inn) take AL Hwy 79 south .7/10ths mile to Cherokee Elem. School. Turn right on Willow Beach Rd. Turn left on Creek Path Rd. to Pow Wow. Submit your confirmation by contacting: 256-582-2333.

Apr. 16-18 43rd Annual LIHA (LA. Indian Heritage Assn) Powwow, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center – Arena B Rain or Shine (inside event), Gonzales, Louisiana. I-10 Exit 177 West. Intertribal and Gourd Dancing, Native Crafts and Foods and More. NO ALCOHOL or DRUGS – TRADERS by invitation only. Info: Joe/Deb (504) 837-6085 or www.liha-news.com or email djpm2@cox.net

Apr. 16-18 24th Annual Powwow at ASU, ASU Band Practice Field, Phoenix, AZ. Powwow Office 480 965 5224. Volunteers are needed for 2010 to make this year a successful powwow! The Powwow is a Smoke-Free event. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the Pow Wow grounds. No drugs or alcohol. ASU Powwow Committee, P. O. Box 248, Tempe, AZ 85280. letspowwow@asu.edu

Apr. 17 Brown University 9th Annual Spring Thaw Powwow, Pembroke Field (Meeting & Hope St), Providence, RI. Phone: 505-917-1162. Email: loyola_rankin@brown.edu. Website: www.brown.edu/NAB

Apr. 17 2nd Annual Native American Ministries Celebration Dance, Asbury United Methodist Church, 6767 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK. Contest Powwow. Admission $2. Schedule: 1-4 Gourd Dancing; 4:00-4:45pm Supper Break (on your own); 5:00pm Grand Entry. For info contact: Sunrise Ross: 918-408-8554. Vendor info: Rose McHenry: 918-510-2921. All proceeds to benefit the Native American Ministry of the NE Region OIMC. PLEASE HELP the Native American Warrior Society by donating care supplies: Baby Wipes, Hand Lotion, Tooth Brushes, Mouthwash, Dental Floss, Roll-on Stick Deodorant

For more info contact: Dwayne Cahwee - 918-361-8457.

Apr. 17 96th Annual OU Spring Contest Pow-Wow, 2900 Jenkins Ave., Lloyd Noble Center, Norman OK. Schedule: Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - Doors open to the public and vendors; 1:30 p.m. - Opening prayer followed by Gourd Dance Session (All specials will be in the afternoon - NO EXCEPTIONS); 5:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - Crowning of 2010 MIOU; 6:30 p.m. - Grand Entry; 7:00 p.m. - Intertribals and Dance Competitions; 10:30 p.m. - Announcements of Winners and Committee Special. Contests: Golden Age (Ages 55+): 4 places paid; Men: (Combined); Women: (Combined). Adults (Ages 18-54): 4 places paid; Men: Traditional, Grass, Fancy; Women: Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; Juniors (Ages 7-17): 3 places paid; Boys: Straight/Traditional (Combined), Grass/Fancy (Combined); Girls: Cloth/Buckskin (Combined), Jingle/Fancy Shawl (Combined); Men's Southern Straight & Women's Southern Cloth (18-54): 1st: $300, 2nd $250, 3rd $150, 4th $50. Sponsored by the American Indian Alumni Society, 4th place sponsored by AISA. Open to the public! Oklahoma's largest and oldest University Pow-Wow! Free parking. No outside food and drinks. No baby strollers. No chairs allowed. Stadium seating provided. Pow-Wow info contact: Pow-Wow Chair: Genasa Richey: (918) 200-6163; AISA President: Oliver Plumley: (405) 612-6422; Vendor info contact: Lindy Waters: (405) 325-1468.

Apr. 17 Catlin M Tsoodle 2009 Kiowa Tribal Princess Honor Dance, Red Buffalo Hall, Kiowa Tribal Complex, P.O. Box 369, Carnegie, OK 73015, 1/4 Mile West on SH-9. Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Gourd Dancing; Dinner; Family Special; 49 singing is to follow. The family would like to thank everyone for their support. Catlin would also like to express how much of an honor it was to represent the Kiowa People as their 2009 Kiowa Tribal Princess. She would also like to extend an invitation to all Kiowa Organizations and to all the tribal princesses that she has befriended throughout her reign. Ah-Ho. The family is not responsible for any accidents or thefts. For more info. Call Tim Tsoodle @ 580-512-2439 or Joe Fish Dupoint @ 580-654-1099

Apr. 17 5th Annual Azalea Pow-Wow, Muskogee Civic Center, 5th & Oklmulgee Street, Muskogee, OK 74401. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing (Including all specials); 5:00 p.m. - Dinner Break; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry. Contests: Men's Straight & Traditional (Combined); Men's Fancy & Grass (Combined); Women's Cloth & Buckskin (Combined); Women's Fancy Shawl & Jingle Dress (Combined); Tiny Tots. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Setup, contact: Carrie Moses at (918) 687-1660. For more information contact Charlene Allen at (918) 351-5892 or Email: Charlene-Allen@sbcglobal.net. Not Responsible for Accidents or Thefts! Absolutely no alcohol, drugs or weapons! Admission $3.00 (Including Dancers & Staff). Booth Space $50.00. All Drums Welcome! All Gourd Dancers Welcome!

Apr. 17 2010 Spring Pow-Wow, Jones Academy, Hartshorne, OK 74547. Program Schedule: 11:00 a.m. - Vendor Set-up; 12:00 p.m. - Concessions Open; 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. - Dinner Break; 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 8:00 p.m. - Choctaw Social Dance; 11:00 p.m. – Close. NO CONTEST. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Joseph Bohanon at (918) 360-4649 or Email: joe_pat_2000@yahoo.com. Not responsible for accidents. No drugs, no alcohol, no weapons and no pets allowed.

Apr. 17 Otoe Missouria Encampment Benefit, Otoe Missouria Tribal Complex, Highway 177, Red Rock, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance - 2:00 p.m.; Supper - 5:30 p.m.; Gourd Dance - 6:30 p.m. NO CONTEST. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Earl or Diana Plumley at (405) 598-0636 or Email: nachepe@allegiance.tv

Apr. 17-18 12 Annual Chumash Day Pow Wow, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265. 2 day event open to everyone. All Drums and Dancers welcome! Native American Arts and Crafts vendors and food. Parking on Malibu Canyon Rd and Winter Canyon Rd with free shuttle to and from event all day. To be a vendor please contact Kristin at (310) 456-2489 ext. 350. For more information contact Amy Crittenden, Email: acrittenden@ci.malibu.ca.us, 310-456-2489

Apr. 17-18 United Schools Pow-Wow, Central High School 800 E. Central Entrance, Duluth, MN 55802. Directions: Central High School is located at the top of Mesabi Ave in Duluth and overlooks Lake Superior. Contact: Bob Miller 218-590-8405 rem7626@yahoo.com

Apr. 17-18 Yale University Pow Wow, New Haven, CT. Contact: Inoli Hall 252-642-4550. Email: noli_ich@yahoo.com.

Apr. 17-18 1st Annual Catawba Come See Me POW-WOW, 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC. Contact: Catawba Cultural Center (Ronnie Beck) 803-328-2427. Email: www.ronnieb@ccppcrafts.com. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1271

Apr. 17-18 3rd Annual Alabama Band of Cherokee Kanalidiha (Making Friends) PowWow will be held at State Boat Docks, Leesburg, AL. Admission $3.00, Elders, Children under 12 and Dancers free. Contact Ed at: 256-523-7251 or beanbread@webtv.net

Apr. 17-18 Big Spring Powwow, Howard College, Big Spring, TX. Phone: 432 263 3255 Email: powwowbigspring@suddenlink.net

Apr. 17-18 Catawba Pow-Wow, 1162 Eden Terrace Rock Hill, SC. Saturday: Parade 9:00am. Gates Open 10:00am. Grand Entry 1:00pm and 7:00pm. Sunday: Gates Open 9:00am. Grand Entry 12:00pm. Contest Powwow. Everyone welcome. Drum Contest: 1st $2000. 2nd $1000. 3rd $500. Dance Contest All Adult Categories: 1st $300. 2nd $200. 3rd $100. Teens 1st $150. 2nd $100. 3rd $75. Juniors: 1st $100. 2nd $75. 3rd $50. Tiny Tots: Ribbon Ceremony. Admission: Tribal Members Free. Adults $5.00. Kids $3.00. Kids 5 and under free. Camping Info: There is camping but call for more information 803-328-2427 ex230. Vendor spaces for the weekend $100.00 applications are on the website and can be mailed back to Catawba Cultural Center, 1536 Tom Stevens Rd, Rock Hill, SC. http://sites.google.com/site/catawbapowwowinformation/. More Information: Email Address: catawbapowwow@gmail.com, Phone: 803-328-2427 ex230 or 803-493-3907.

Apr. 21 APS Spring Powwow, Highland High School Gym, Albuquerque, NM. Gourd Dancing: 4pm-6pm. Grand Entry: 6:30pm. Intertribal Powwow. Sponsored Contests!!!! All Dancers, Drums, Royalty. Vendors and Public Welcome!! Admission: FREE! Camping Info: 505-265-3711. Directions: 4700 Coal Ave. S.E. Albuquerque, NM 87108. More Information: Email Address: sla_hhs_10@yahoo.com, Phone: 505-259-3722. Vendors-$25.00

Apr. 22-24 27th Annual Gathering of Nations World Celebration Powwow, University of New Mexico Football Field, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (I-25 exit Avenida Cesar Chavez, across the street from The Pit). (Miss Indian World is April 23rd, Powwow and Trader's Market is April 24th25th). Hours:Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm: 7:00pm: Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations. for all tickets, Doors open at 6:30pm). Friday & Saturday: 10:00am (and never closes). Grand Entry: Friday Noon and 7:00; Saturday Noon and 6:00.. Admission: Miss Indian World Program: Thursday April 22rd (evening): $12.00 Powwow & Trader's Market: Friday April 23th: $15.00. Saturday April 24th: $15.00. Two Day Pass:$30.00. For more information: (505) 836-2810 www.gatheringofnations.com

Apr. 23-25 10th Annual Cherokee River Homecoming Indian Festival, Klieta Bagwell, 1075 County Road 67, Moulton, AL 35650. Our 10th Annual: Kent Ware, Sr. Memorial. Thursday the 22nd as setup day for vendors and campers. Gates Open 11 AM Grand Entry Times; Friday: 3 PM, Closing Colors 7 PM Saturday: 11 AM & 5PM Closing 7PM Sunday: 1 PM, Closing 5 PM. Every Armed Service Veteran is invited to take part in our Grand Entry & Veteran’s Activities. Special Events and Entertainment! Draw Money for Dancers: Saturday & Sunday. Children’s & Senior’s Day: All day Friday Free Admission. Gem & Gold Panning booth open all weekend, Try a bucket; you might find real gold or a gemstone. Trade Blanket Friday & Saturday After events. Indian Crafts, Native Food, Intertribal dancing, demonstrations, gem & gold panning, craft vendors & more. All Veterans, Dancers, Drums, youth groups and the public are invited to enjoy this weekend with us. Be sure and bring your lawn or powwow chairs and plan to spend the day. Contact: Cecil Brill, Email: kbagwell1@gmail.com, 205 221-3873

Apr. 24. Caney Pow-Wow, Caney High School, Highway 75, Caney, KS. 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry. Contests. Security will not be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Marsha Wilmoth at (620) 515-0660 or Email: trail_of_hope@yahoo.com. Not responsible for theft, or injuries. No drugs, alcohol, or firearms.

Apr. 24 Kiowa Tia-Piah Society All Gourd Dance Benefit Pow-Wow, Red Buffalo Hall, Kiowa Tribal Complex, P.O. Box 369, Carnegie, OK 73015, 1/4 Mile West on SH-9. Special Honored Guest: Kimberly Dejesus - Miss Indian Lawton. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Supper: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Supper provided by KTS); Round Dance: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Gourd Dance: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Raffle ~ Cakewalk ~ Concession ~ All Day Long. Arts & Crafts Vendors are welcome with donation of 1 raffle item. No Drugs or Alcohol Allowed. The Kiowa Tia-Piah Society is not responsible for theft, accidents, or personal injury. For more information contact: Warren Queton - Headsman (405) 824-6584; Richard Kauahquo - Headsman (405) 638-0158; George Tahbone, Jr. - Headsman (580) 347-3291; Wallace Bointy, Jr. - Headsman (405) 933-3862; David Geimausaddle - Secretary (405) 638-1917; Carel Toppah - Treasurer (580) 492-4497. (All proceeds raised will go toward annual July 4th ceremony)

Apr. 24-25 The Ohio State University Student Powwow, The Ohio State University – RPAC, 337 W. 17th Ave, Columbus , OH 43210. Doors Open at 11am. Grand Entry at 1pm. Admission is FREE! Contact Trent Everhart, Email: everhart.59@osu.edu

Apr. 24-25 Internationales Schwarzwald-Powwow (Black Forrest). Schlossberghalle, Schlossbergweg, Unterkirnach/Baden-Württemberg (Germany). Phone: +49 (0)7721/91 666 91 Email: waltbine@web.de Website: www.schwarzwald-powwow.eu

Apr. 24-25 40th Annual Spring Ceremonial Celebration, Comanche Nation Complex Gymnasium, 584 N.W. Bingo Road, Lawton, OK (9 miles north of Lawton, Oklahoma off of the Medicine Park exit and go west to Madiche Road to Bingo Road and up and around the curve to gym). Program Schedule: Saturday April 24th: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Ceremonial Tail Dance; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Ceremonial Tail Dance cont'd. Sunday April 25th: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing cont'd; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Inter-Tribal. Contests: Men's Straight (no tennis shoes); Women's cloth (no shine). Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Joetta Sommers at (580) 429-3157 or Email: joettasommers@gmail.com. Special Invitation to the Lone Star War Dance Society, AIS Man Dance Society, O-Ha-Mah Lodge, Ponca Hetluska, Bear Claw Singers, Comanche Nation Princess - Natalie Blackstar, Comanche Nation Jr. Princess - Shelby Mata, and all Military.

Apr. 30-May 1 Coconino High School Contest Pow Wow, CHS Gym, 2801 N, Izabel, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004. Categories DRUM CONTEST; GOLDEN AGE MEN & WOMEN(50+); MEN(18-49)- fancy, grass,no. & So traditional; WOMEN(18-49)- fancy, jingle,no. & So traditional; TEEN BOYS & GIRLS(12-18)-fancy,jingle, grass,no. & So traditional; JR. BOYS & GIRLS(6-11)-fancy, jingle,grass,no. & So traditional; TINY TOTS (5 & UNDER). All dancers & Drum groups Welcome! Contact: Emily Begay - ebegay@fusd1.org

Apr. 30-May 2 Ma- Chis, 167 North corner of County Road 156. The Bama Jam Grounds, Enterprise, AL. Gate opens at 9:00 a.m. You will need chairs and blankets to set on. There will be about 15 vendors, food, intertribal dancing, story telling, games fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy the fun. Hope to see you there. There will be No alcohol at all. You will be asked to leave. Luck of the draw dancing. Contact: Dewey Emfinger 334-347-1187.

May 2010

Apr. 30-May 1 Coconino High School Contest Pow Wow, CHS Gym, 2801 N, Izabel, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004. Categories DRUM CONTEST; GOLDEN AGE MEN & WOMEN(50+); MEN(18-49)- fancy, grass,no. & So traditional; WOMEN(18-49)- fancy, jingle,no. & So traditional; TEEN BOYS & GIRLS(12-18)-fancy,jingle, grass,no. & So traditional; JR. BOYS & GIRLS(6-11)-fancy, jingle,grass,no. & So traditional; TINY TOTS (5 & UNDER). All dancers & Drum groups Welcome! Contact: Emily Begay - ebegay@fusd1.org

Apr. 30-May 2 Ma- Chis, 167 North corner of County Road 156. The Bama Jam Grounds, Enterprise, AL. Gate opens at 9:00 a.m. You will need chairs and blankets to set on. There will be about 15 vendors, food, intertribal dancing, story telling, games fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy the fun. Hope to see you there. There will be No alcohol at all. You will be asked to leave. Luck of the draw dancing. Contact: Dewey Emfinger 334-347-1187.

May 1 4th Annual American Indian Health Research and Education Alliance, Saturday, May 1, 2010 10:00 am – 10:00 pm GYM Field House Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, Kansas 66210. Free Health Screenings and Health Education Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, Blood Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, Cancer Risk Assessments, Lung Function test & Heart Disease Risk Assessments, Arts, Crafts, and Food Vendors. Competition Dance Categories: Tiny Tots (Up to age 6), Junior Girls (Ages 7-11), Junior Boys (Ages 7-11), Teen Girls (Ages 12 -17), Buckskin/Cloth, Fancy/Jingle, Teen Boys (Ages 12 -17), Traditional/Straight, Fancy/Grass, Women’s (Ages 18-54), Buckskin, Cloth, Fancy Jingle, Men’s (Ages 18-54), Traditional, Straight, Chicken, Grass, Fancy, Women’s Golden Age (Ages 55 and over), Men’s Golden Age (Ages 55 and over), Hand Drum Competition, 1 Man/Woman or 1 Man & 1 Woman. Angel Talawyma atalawyma@kumc.edu or 913-588-2654 Ed Smith 913-469-8500 ext. 4570 esmith@jccc.edu.

May 1 Western Washington University Powwow, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA. Contact: Talia London 360-224-9639, Email: Talialondon@yahoo.com

May 1 Celebrating America Pow Wow, Ross County Fairgrounds SR 104, Chillicothe, OH. Inter-tribal. Indoors Host drum-The gunslingers. Guest drum-Red Shield. Head Male-Jan Tollefson. Head Lady-Brooke Karns. Announcer-Aaron Wyckoff. Head Veteran Brian Darst. Arena Director-Aaron Stevens. This powwow is being held at a Scour Camporall with 5-10 thousand people expected. It is a one day event starting at 9:00 a.m. We suggest arriving early to avoid crowds Pre registration is preferable so lunch can be provided Registration web site available Feb 1, 2010. Contact: Carl Lefevre 614-580-7452

May 1 Sacred Springs Powwow & Indian Market, Aquarena Center, 921 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos, TX. San Marcos’ sacred springs reawaken when over one hundred Native American powwow dancers and participants arrive for the much anticipated 1st Annual Sacred Springs Powwow & Indian Market. The 2010 powwow will feature Keetoowah Cherokee champion dancer David Hoskins as Head Man Dancer, Comanche renowned traditional singer Lance Tahchawwickah as Head Southern singer, and Texas-famed Eagle Point as the Northern Drum. A major Indian Market will be held in conjunction with the powwow, offering over thirty booths with Native American arts, crafts, and foods.

May 1 The 2nd Annual ARC Pow Wow, American River College, Pow Wow Grounds (in the back of campus next to playfields and creek), 4700 College Oak, Sacramento, CA 95841. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. This is a contest pow wow. Last year we awarded several thousand dollars in cash contest prizes. 1st-3rd Place Dance Prizes. One day/outdoor event bring Lawn chairs/canopy. For All Information regarding event: nativeamericanresourcecenter@yahoo.com, 916-484-8987 http://sites.google.com/site/arcpowwow/

May 1 10th Annual American Indian Pow Wow, A Celebration of Life for All People, Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach VA 23462. Time: 11am - 6pm. Experience traditional Native American culture as it is featured through spirited music, intriguing dance, and appetizing food at this enlightening and colorful event. Authentic and Indian-inspired arts and crafts are offered for sale. For more information: Debbie Vick, dvick@vbgov.com, 757-385-2990. http://www.vbgov.com/specialevents

May 1 N.A.W.S. Benefit Gourd Dance, Glenpool Creek Nation Community Center, 13839 S. Casper St., Glenpool, OK 74033-2613. No Contests, All Gourd Dance. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Contact Name: Janene Alford at (918)344-1270 (cell); For more information contact Dwayne Cahwee at (918) 361-8457 or Email: twolves_53@hotmail.com. Arts & Crafts $25.00 per booth & raffle item. Raffles, 50/50 & more! Not responsible for accidents & thefts. No drugs or alcohol on premises will not be tolerated.

May 1 Benefit Dance for Jayla Hamilton-Iron, Jayla Hamilton-Iron is the Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow Association Princess 2009-2010, Concho Community Building, 200 Wolf Robe Circle, Concho, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing: 1:00 p.m.; Supper Break: 5:00 p.m. Contests: Special Contests: Honoring Our Grandchildren (Sponsored by Bob & Jan Iron): 1st: $30, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $10; Jr. Girls Cloth: Honoring Jayla Keyonne Hamilton-Iron; Jr. Girls Fancy Shawl: Honoring Amaya Katherine Rose Quintana; Jr. Girls Jingle: Honoring Mariah Tina Ann Quintana; Jr. Boys Fancy: Honoring Kyce Laforce Hamilton-Iron; Musical Chairs: Prizes T.B.A.; Prettiest Shawl Contest: (Sponsored by Mark and Karla): Prizes T.B.A.; Other Contests: T.B.A. FUNdraisers throughout! Raffle items include: Quilt, Pendleton Chair, Pendleton Blanket, Shawls, Ties, Matching Shawl/Robe, Earrings, OU Gift Bag and many other raffle items. Committee will provide concessions, no other food vendors please. Security will be provided. Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Karla Iron at (580)890-9719 or Email: karlairon@yahoo.com. Sponsors are not responsible for injuries, loss of personal items, etc.

May 1 Celebrating 2010 Graduation and Birthday for Tonkawa Princess Norita Arkeketa, White Eagle Cultural Building

White Eagle, OK (Five miles south of Ponca City, OK). Program Schedule: Afternoon War Dance: 2:00 p.m.; Supper: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Gourd Dance: 6:30 p.m.; Closing: ???. NO CONTESTS. Security will not be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will not be on hand. For more information contact Cheryl Arkeketa at carkeketa2003@yahoo.com

May 1-2 Stone House Pow-wow, 2565 William Flynn Highway, Slippery Rock, PA. Native American dancing, story tellers, singing, traders, and visit the Stone House Museum. Proceeds from the dance go to support the Stone House Museum and assorted projects offered by the Stone House. Dancing from 12 to 5 both days: GRAND ENTRY BOTH DAYS @ 12:00 NOON. Contact: Dr. Arron Cowan 724-738-2409

May 1-2 Tawawa Springs Traditional Pow wow, 1350 Brush Row Road Wilberforce, Ohio 45384. Gate opens 10:00 AM Sat & Sun. Grand entry 12PM. Traditional Powwow. Public is welcome. There will be arts & crafts and native food. Admission: Adults $5. Children $3. Handicapped parking. For more Information: saponi56@hotmail.com, Phone: (937)522-0786 Fax #937 320 1375

May 1-2 University of Idaho's 11th Annual Tutxinmepu Powwow, Memorial Gym, University of Idaho Campus, Moscow, ID. Grand Entry Times: Saturday-12pm & 7pm, Sunday-12pm. Dinner will be provided at 5pm on Saturday. Contest Powwow. Open to the Public. $2500 Drum Contest: 1st-$1200, 2nd-$800, 3rd-$500 (6 singer minimum). UI Royalty Pageant. Men's & Women's Team Dance, Teen Boy's Grass & Teen Girl's Jingle. For more Information: oit_71@hotmail.com

May 1-2 25th Annual Powwow at UCLA, UCLA North Athletic Field, Los Angeles, CA. Free Admission. Dancing and Singing Contest, Miss UCLA Pageant, Attendees encouraged to bring own canopies and chairs, Absolutely no alcohol or drugs allowed, No overnight camping, Parking $10/day. Liz Fasthorse 310/206-7513, 3201 Campbell Hall, Box 951548, Los Angeles, California 90095-1548. powwow@ucla.edu

May 1-2 Cherokees Of Alabama Spring Indian Festival, National Guard Armory, HWY 69, West Arab, AL. All dancers welcome. FAMILY EVENT NO DRUGS OR DRINKING ALLOWED! Host Drum: Cherokee Road Singers and Tribal Drum Headman: TBA, Head Lady: TBA, MC: Sky Scout and AD: Bill Lesher. Contact: 256/550-1795 or 256/252-8019 or Email: redhawk1947@yahoo.com

May 7 Putnam City Indian Education Annual Youth Pow-Wow, Putnam City High School, 5300 N.W. 50^th, Oklahoma City, OK 73122. Contests: Exhibition dancing for all categories K-12 (All dancers receive a monetary gift). Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Deanna Murrow at (405) 495-0168 x1650 or Email: dmurrow@putnamcityschools.org. Not responsible for accidents or thefts. Sponsored by the Putnam City Schools Indian Education Department and the Parent Booster Club.

May 7-8 2010 Haskell Indian Nations Commencement & Native American Pow-Wow, Haskell Indian Nations University, 23rd & Barker, Lawrence, Kansas. May 7^th Commencement at 10 a.m. & Pow-Wow celebration at 7 p.m. May 8^th Pow-Wow at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information: Haskell Powwow Committee, 155 Indian Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66046. Any questions contact: Steven Byington (785) 830-2780.

May 7-8 Comanche Little Ponies 42nd Annual Pow-Wow, Mother’s Day Weekend, Comanche Nation Complex Gymnasium, Lawton, OK. Program Schedule: Friday, May 7th: 6:00 p.m. – Gourd Dancing; New Member Initiation; 10:30 p.m. – End of program. Saturday, May 8th: 1:00 p.m. – Gourd Dancing & Specials; 5:00 p.m. – Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. – Round Dancing, Gourd Dancing; 7:00 p.m. – Grand Entry & Contests. Contests: Boys & Girls Tiny Tots: (Sponsored by Nina Burgess); Jr. Girls: Fancy Shawl & Jingle (combined) / Cloth & Buckskin (combined) (Sponsored by Violet Stonecalf & Family); Adult Women’s Divisions ($300 / $200 / $100): Cloth (Sponsored by Nina Burgess); Jingle, Buckskin (Sponsored by Billy & Amber Komacheet - In Honor of the late Ruth Simmons); Adult Men’s Divisions ($300 / $200 / $100): Fancy, Grass, Straight (Sponsored by Billy & Amber Komacheet - In Honor of the late Ruth Simmons). Special Contests: Men’s Old Style Traditional Contest: (Sponsored by Darrell Sr. & Kay Cable - In Honor of Rod Youngman & Darrell Cable Jr.); Men’s Chicken Dance: ($500 / $300 / $200): (Sponsored by Joe & Beverly Hedge & Family). CONTEST RULES: All dancers must register & be in Grand Entry on Saturday. Numbers will be taken. Registration will close at start of Grand Entry. Vendors: Limited 10’ x 10’ spaces available. $40.00 for 2-days. Contact Margaret Tonemah (405) 574-6846. No walk-ins permitted. No food vendors. Pow-Wow Info: Lowell Nibbs (580) 583-5279 or lowellnibbs@yahoo.com or Benny Cable (580) 695-9947 or b.cable@yahoo.com. Security on premises – Absolutely No Alcohol Permitted

May 7-9 39th Annual Stanford Powwow, Eucalyptus Grove on Stanford Campus, Palo Alto, CA. The Stanford Powwow is free and open to the public. We welcome your donations to help fund our event. Spectators may come and watch all dances. Dances begin with the first Grand Entry (or first Gourd Dancing session) until the last dance of the day. Generally, dances will run from 7pm-11pm on Friday, 11am-11pm on Saturday, and 11am-6pm on Sunday. Dancer and Drum Registration Closes at 1pm on Saturday - NO EXCEPTIONS. For more information: email stanfordpowwow2009@gmail.com. (650) 723-4078. http://stanford.edu/group/powwow/2009%20Powwow%20Paper%20Flyer.pdf

May 7-9 19th Annual Mothers Day Pow Wow, Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, FL. Contact: Mittie Wood, 352-583-3388. Email: mvto@embarqmail.com, mothersdaypowwow.embarqspace.com

May 7-9 15th Annual Northern Southern Winds Powwow, Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles, CA. All traditional PowWow. All Dancers, Drums and Nations welcomed to this free 3 day event. Recognizing No Borders and Honoring our Mothers. Head Staff: MC: John Dawson, AD: Victor Chavez, Host Northern: Mount Adams Lake, Host Southern: Phill Hale, Headman Dancer: Robert Jimenez, Head Woman Dancer: Dr. Lita Mathews and Head Gourd Dancer: Saginaw Grant. View Flier for more details. http://www.gatheringofnations.com/powwows/Fliers_PowWow/Northern_Southern_WindsPowWow.jpg. Contact: Event info: 323/252-8070

May 8 IAIA Spring Homecoming Powwow, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM. Contact: Nocona Burgess, 505-424-2339, Email: nburgess@iaia.edu, www.iaia.edu

May 8 University of Wisconsin -- Stevens Point (Berg Gym), Stevens Point, WI. No contest. Grand entries are at 1pm and 7pm (feast at 5pm). $4 admission. For more information contact: Andrew Gokee, agokee@uwsp.edu, 715-346-3576. MC-Sonny Smart Arena Director-Gary Besaw Head Male-Dylan Prescott Head Female-Tracy Pecore

May 8 Occoneechee Native American Heritage Festival, Occoneechee State Park, Clarksville, VA. 10am - Dusk. Traditional Pow Wow. MC- Marvin Burnette, HM- Keith Anderson, HF- Deborah Moore, AD- Clark Stewart, Host Drum - Secret Hill and Guest Drum - Red Earth. Adults $5 Children 3-12 and seniors 62+ $3 under 3 are free. Contact: 434/374-2210, Email: occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov

May 8 2010 Kiowa Princess Election and Coronation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Red Buffalo Hall, 100 Kiowa Way, Carnegie, OK 73015. Program Schedule: Polls Open at 10:00 a.m.; Polls Closes at 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance Resumes; 7:00 p.m. - Processional, War Mother Songs, Veteran Songs War, and Social dancing to follow; 9:00 p.m. - Announcing the incoming 2010 Kiowa Princess. No Contests. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Rusty Cozad at rustycozad@yahoo.com. Not responsible for thefts, lost items, no alcohol, no drugs allowed. 2010 Kiowa Princess Applications are available and the deadline for application submission is Thursday April 8, 2010.

May 8 Restoring Harmony Pow-Wow 2010, Tulsa West Side YMCA, 5400 South Olympia Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74107-9431. Program Schedule: 10:00 a.m. - Arts and Crafts Vendors Set up, Awareness Walk; 12:00 p.m. - Registration Opens, Gourd Dance, Opening Prayer; 1:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance and Specials (afternoon only); 1:20 p.m. - Introductions of Guests and Activities; 2:00 p.m. - Head Staff Specials Begin, RS Community Activities Begin (Speakers & Group Presentations); 3:00 p.m. - Various games through afternoon in conjunction with RS Activity (Cake Walk, Potato dance, Men’s Shawl Dance, Men’s lulu contest, Women’s war hoop contest); 5:00 p.m. - Supper Break (Any Specials or requests should be before Grand Entry); 6:00 p.m. - Grand Entry, Registration Closes!; 7:00 p.m. - Contests Begin: Golden Age Women (55 and older) Combined all categories, Golden Age Men (55 and older) Combined all categories, Tiny Tots; 8:00 p.m. - Teens/Junior Boys (age 6-17), Teens/Junior Girls (age 6-17), Two Step Contest, Men’s Senior (18 and older), Women’s Senior (18 and older); 9:00 p.m. – Intertribals; 10:50 p.m. - Veteran Song – Good night!! See you next year!!! 11:00 p.m. Closing. Contests: Contest Categories: Jr./Teen Ages 6-18; Tiny Tots 6 & under; Golden Age Ages 55 & older: Golden Age Men Combined; Golden Age Women Combined; Jr. /Teen Boys Fancy; Jr./Teen Boys Traditional/Grass; Jr./Teen Boys Straight; Jr./Teen Girls Fancy/Jingle; Jr./Teen Girls Cloth; Jr./Teen Girls Buckskin/Traditional. Prize Money: All Golden Age 1st-$150, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50; All Jr./Teen 1st-$75, 2nd-$50, 3rd-$25. Tiny Tot Contest (Sponsored by Louis and Michelle Gray). Girls Jingle Dress Contest Special (6-10 yrs): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place (Sponsored by Heaven Pahsetopah - Pawnee, Osage, Euchee, and Creek). Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Contact Name: Dorcas Williams at (918) 437-5115. For more information contact Jiles Pourier at (918) 382-2200 or Email: jpourier@ihcrc.org. The Tulsa Indian Community Advisory Team, Sponsors, Head Staff, Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa, Inc. staff, or wonderful volunteers of this event are not responsible for accidents, injuries, short-funded travelers, stolen or lost articles, or damage to personal belongings. This is a family event. Alcohol/drugs/weapons are strictly prohibited and this will be enforced. All Princesses and Drums Invited. Bring Your Own Chairs

May 8 3rd Annual Green River Community College Pow Wow, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn WA Schedule: 12:30pm to 10:00pm. Contact: Tony Roberts, email: aroberts9@mail.greenriver.edu

May 8-9 17th Annual Chi-tock-Non Kote-U-Pu Spring Celebration, Mariposa Co Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road

Mariposa, California. For information regarding this event contact the AICMC at 209-742-2244.

May 8-9 16th Annual Native American Arts Festival Mothers Day Powwow. Riverside Park, Grants Pass, OR. 541-531-6104 ask for Rocky or call 541-472-0215 ask for Jack. Email: rockyverdugo@yahoo.com

May 8-9 21st Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mothers Day Powwow, Boling Park in Canton, Georgia. Sat. 11am-8pm/Sun. 11am-6pm. Competition Powwow $ / Indian festival. All drums welcome / $ honorariums & feast. Iron man competition (fancy & grass). MC: Chuck Benson; Head Judge: Bronson Haywahe; Headman and woman: (Honorable selection). Re-enactments. Tipi encampments and competition. Primitive skills demonstrations. Warriors on horseback. Ray Pena (Birds of Prey). Hoop dancers. Aztec dancers. Live buffalo (bison). Native arts and crafts. Native foods/ gator tail, buffalo, fry bread, pima wraps, roasted corn & Americana favorites. Admission: Adults: $9 Kids: $5 kids 5 years & under: free. Rolling Thunder Enterprises 770-735-6275, 34 Rolling Thunder Drive, Jasper, Georgia 30143. rolling_thunder@earthlink.net, www.rthunder.com

May 8-9 Huntsville Powwow Honoring Our Fallen Brothers and Sisters, Cahaba Shrine Park, Huntsville AL. NO Contest powwow. Admission: FREE. Directions: From the North take I 65 south to the Hsv. exit go east on Highway 72. Go to Pulaski Pike turn left onto Pulaski and go 3 miles to Powwow. It will be on the left. For more information: Betty Abbou, Phone: 256 880 8987, Email: bettyabbou@att.net

May 14-15 Rainbow of Ribbons (Honoring Native American women survivors), Green River Community College Gym, Auburn, WA. There will be a concert on Friday night featuring Brenda MacIntyre Medicine Song Woman from Ontario, Canada. Concert starts at 7pm. $15 at the door. Saturday will be powwow. The powwow is free. Camping: Concert and powwow will be held at the Green River Gymnasium. Honoring Native American women survivors of life threatening illnesses, and honoring Veteran women. Contact 206-818-0929. Email: RainbowofRibbons@gmail.com

May 14-15 Neerchikikoo Powwow, NAYA Family Center, Portland, OR. The Native American Youth and Family Center will hold its first ever Neerchokikoo Powwow on May 14–15, 2010. The purpose of this powwow is to celebrate the purchase of the new NAYA Family Center’s building and grounds from Portland Public Schools, once known as the old Whitaker Middle School. The property is historically intertwined with the Native community and was once called Neerchokikoo, a Chinook fishing village site located on the property. NAYA Family Center sees the property as a place that incorporates the history and honors the significance of reclaiming tribal lands. The site on which NAYA now stands was a thriving village for the Multnomah Chinook people well into the 20th century. It had more than 126 dwellings and a year-round encampment. In June of 2006, NAYA Family Center moved to this site; NAYA staff officially asked the Chinook community for permission to make their new home on Chinook homeland. The process to purchase the property included a major investment from the Northwest Area Foundation to complete renovations and provide for the down payment before the purchase could be final. Cori Matthew 503-288-8177, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97218, corim@nayapdx.org, www.nayapdx.org

May 14-15 3rd Annual Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow, Ross Ontelaunee Park, New Tripoli, PA. Friday will be a free education day (no dancing), e-mail for info. Native American dancing, drumming, food, arts, music, culture and community. Open to the public (bring your own seating). MC: Jack Manycolors, Host Drum: New Generation Singers, Second Drum: Eagle Thunder, Guest drums: Northern Coup and Itchy Dog Singers, Fire Keeper: Ernie Strongbear, Head Veteran: Bill Harrison AND Head dancers: Elk Spirit Bass and Diane Hummingbird Woman Larkin. Musical Performances by; Spirit Wing and Sovryn. All Drums welcome (please call Mark or Dave). Gates open 10 am with Grand entry at noon both days. Admission $7, seniors $5, 12 and under free. Proceeds to benefit; Indians Against Autism and Ontelaunee Park. Camping for dancers, drummers, vendors, and volunteers only. There will be a potluck togetherness feast on Sat. night. All are welcome. Please bring a favorite food to share. Directions; For MapQuest or Google JUST ENTER Tripoli Pa, 18066 and you will find it. From west; I-78 to Lenhartsville, Rt. 143 exit. 143 north about 12 miles to park on right. From east; I-78 to Rt. 100 north exit, to Rt. 309 north to Rt. 143 south about 2 miles to park on left. Look for our signs. Contact: Mark One Hawk 484/941-1317, Email: Ontelauneepowwow@yahoo.com, Vendors call Dave Stonewolf 717-944-7557, Email: stonewolf1952@aol.com.

May 14-16 Third Annual Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow, New Tripoli, PA. *Friday will be a free education day (no dancing), e-mail for info. Native American dancing, drumming, food, arts, music, culture and community. Open to the public (bring your own seating). All Drums welcome (please call Mark or Dave). Gates open 10 am with Grand entry at noon both days. Admission $7, seniors $5, 12 and under free. Proceeds to benefit: Indians Against Autism and Ontelaunee Park. Camping for dancers, drummers, vendors, and volunteers only. There will be a potluck togetherness feast on Sat. night.

Please bring a favorite food to share (food contributions are not required to joins the feast but any will help). Directions: For Mapquest or Google the park itself is not listed just enter New Tripoli Pa, 18066 and you will find it. From west: I-78 to Lenhartsville, Rt. 143 exit. 143 north about 12 miles to park on right.. From east: I-78 to Rt. 100 north exit, to Rt. 309 north to Rt. 143 south about 2 miles to park on left. Look for our signs. For info: Mark One Hawk 484-941-1317. Vendors call Dave Stonewolf 717-944-7557 or e-mail Mark at Ontelauneepowwow@yahoo.com

May 14-16 5th Annual White Buffalo Pow-Wow. Honoring Our Military and Veterans. Luck of the Draw, Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, 2272 N. Coley Road, Tupelo, MS 38801. Friday May 14 9:00AM - 5:00PM School Day, Saturday May 15 9:00AM - ???, Sunday May 16 9:00am - 5:00. MC=Ken Dickson, AD=Jason Thigpen, Southern Drum and Gourd Drum=Sonny Bell Singers, Northern Drum=TBA, Head Man and Head Lady=Daily Pick. All Drums,Dancers and Gourd Dancers welcome. http://www.tupelobuffalopark.com. Contact 866-272-4766 or 901-876-5344 for information.

May 14-16 Honoring The Elders Native American Gathering, Hardin County Fairgrounds, U.S. 31 W. Elizabethtown, KY. No contest, family event. Dancing, drumming, crafts, food, boy scouts present at event. Host drum-Southern Echo. Arena Director-Alex Pablo; Head Vet -Barry Redbird Brown; Head Lady-Beth Houtari; Headman-Ben Quintana. From Elizabethtown get off I-65 take U.S.31 W. south to Fair Grounds. From Glendale get off I-65 take U.S.31 W. north. Adults $5.00 15 and under $1.00 Senior's 55 + $3.00 Dancers and Venders Free. Primative Camping, full service camp ground nearby. Many local motels. Sponsored By- Mantle Rock Native American Education Center. For more information: Mike Riley, 270-317-6200, deputymike9692@hotmail.com

May 14-16 Veterans of the Menominee Nation Gathering of Warriors, Keshena, Woodland Bowl, WI. Tribal Fairgrounds. Traditional Veterans Pow-wow. Wes Martin. 715-851-4748. westmartin@new.rr.com

May 14-16 Big Time Powwow, Pit River Casino, Burney, CA. Competition dancing paying 4 Places with over $13,500 in Prize Money. Hand Games $500.00 in prize money. Grand Entry Saturday at 12:00 noon and Sunday 1:00pm. Sharon Elmore 530 917 9219, 20265 Tamarack Ave, Burney, CA 96013. info@pitrivercasino.com

May 14-16 6th Annual Honoring Our Children Powwow, Springwood Park, Waterfall Rd., Richmond, Indiana 47374. InterTribal Powwow, Not a contest, but prizes and prized= money to be given out. Host Drum: Blue Heron; Co-Host: SkyHawk. All other drums welcomed and will be cared for. MC: Brian Darst, AD: Martin Tall Horse; HV: George Reiter. Authentic Native American Crafts only!!! This is an Inter-tribal powwow that continues to grow. Although it is not a contest powwow, there will be nice prizes and money awarded. On site camping and electricity available. Camping fee $5.00. Host Hotel: Comfort Inn, 912 Mendelson Drive. Vendor Contact: Bob Heaton, 260-503-0055. Aaron Two Feathers 765-914-4185 or 765-914-4134, 49 N.W. J Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374, astevens@richmondindiana.gov or astevens60@hotmail.com

May 14-17 Tunica-Biloxi Powwow. Chief Joseph Pierite Powwow Grounds, Marksville, LA. Native American dance competition: Entry fee is $5 for dance competition participants. Up to $28,000 in prizes. Committee Special: Traditional Style dance contest. Best man and best woman, $1,000 each, Friday, May 15, 8:30PM. Participants must register and dance in grand entry on Friday. Drum (Singing) Contest: Three places in both the Northern & Southern categories; 1st Place $3,000; 2nd Place $2,000; 3rd Place $1,000. Host drums are not eligible. John Barbry 1-800-946-1946, tunica40@bellsouth.net, www.tunicapowwow.org

May 15 Spring Bear Powwow and Indian Market, Location Regis University Fieldhouse, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver, CO 80212. Community traditional/non-contest powwow and all Indian market, food concession and games. May 15 is Ribbon Shirt Day so wear your ribbon shirt or western theme shirt or vest. Admission is FREE and event is family friendly. Open 10am until 9pm at Regis University Fieldhouse. Plenty of seats and parking. www.RavenDancers.org. 10:00am to 09:00pm. Contact Bear Limvere, Email: bear@alterNativeVoices.org, 303-648-3414

May 15 Owasso Public Schools Indian Education 1st Annual Contest Pow-Wow, Owasso 7th Grade Center Gym, 1400 N. Main St., Owasso, OK 74055. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 1:00 p.m.; Supper: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Gourd Dance: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Grand Entry: 7:00 p.m.; Closing: 11:30 p.m.; Contests: Tiny Tots; Jr. Boys (6-12) Northern & Southern; Jr. Girls (6-12) Northern & Southern; Teen Boys (13-17) Traditional, Grass, Straight, Fancy; Teen Girls (13-17) Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl, Buckskin; Mens (18 & Up) Traditional, Grass, Straight, Fancy; Womens (18 & Up) Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl, Buckskin. All contests are paid 3 places. Contests will be combined if less than 3 in category. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Contact Info: Cody Deer or Donna Graham at (918) 814-3821. For more information contact Cottalene Deer at (918) 814-3821 or Email: cottalenedeer@gmail.com also Donna Graham at (918) 813-3311, Joe Don Waters, Sr. (918) 504-6311 or (918) 272-8340 Work. Not responsible for accidents or theft. No alcohol, drugs, or tobacco allowed on campus

May 15 Comanche Homecoming Armed Forces Day Pow-Wow, Comanche Nation Gymnasium, Comanche Nation HQ (8 miles N. Lawton), Lawton, OK. Special Invitation: Jasa Lightfoot - 2010 Comanche Homecoming Princess; Shelby Mata - 2009-10 Comanche Nation Jr. Princess; The 2010 Comanche Nation Princess; Honored Veteran: Wilbur Sapcutt. Schedule of Events: 1:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance Session Begins; 5:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - War Dance Begins; 10:00 p.m. End of the Evening. All Princesses and organizations are invited. Public and Vendors welcome. For Further Information Contact: Anthony Monoessy at (580) 574-2419 or Denese Sovo at (580) 365-4238 (after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays). CHC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR THEFT.

May 15 39th Annual RSU/Claremore Graduation Honor Pow-Wow, Bushyhead Field House, Rogers State University, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, OK. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 8:00 p.m. - Graduates Honor Dance - Special Invitation to all area 2010 graduates. To receive a commemorative medallion, graduates should RSVP to hfoley@rsu.edu or call 918-343-7566 by Monday, May 3, 2010. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Intertribal and Contest Dancing (Only scheduled specials after 5:00 p.m.). Contests: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Prizes ($50, $30, $20); Women: Buckskin, Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; Men: Straight, Grass, Traditional, Fancy; Jr. Dance Competitions: All Girl Categories Combined, All Boy Categories Combined; (Some Jr. Categories Split If Adult Categories Have Less Than Three Entries); Tiny Tots (Must be in regalia). Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor setup, contact Hugh Foley at (918) 343-7566 or Email: hfoley@rsu.edu

May 15-16 3rd Annual All Nations Acton Powwow 2010, KOA Campground Los Angeles North, 7601 Soledad Canyon Road, Acton, CA 93510. Open to the Public! All drums, dancers and vendors welcome to our Traditional Style Powwow. Camping allowed at KOA campgrounds. 9:30am - 7:00pm both days. For information call: Maria Elena Tostado 818 365-8012, mtostado@pgi.edu. Contact: Debbie Rambeau, Email: drambeau@fromearthtohand.com, 818 365-2422.

May 15-16 Cumberland Plateau 9th Annual Powwow, Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairgrounds Road, Cookeville, TN. Traditional Host Drum: Red Road Singers MC: Dave . Linda or Carol. 931-544-4908 931-372-0495. iicpowwows@yahoo.com

May 15-16 Golden Hill Paugusett Powwow, Town Beach, East Haddam, CT. Gate Hours: 11am to 5pm. Grand Entries: 12 noon. Everyone is welcome! Dancers are all welcome! Admission Fees: Seniors (60 and over) plus handicapp $1.00. Adults (18 to 59) $2.00. Kids (16 and under) free. Camping for vendors only. For more Information: Shi: 860-873-1672 or Clan Mother White Fawn: 203-993-7174. Email: aquai@comcast.net

May 15-16 Horsenet Healing Horse Spirit Powwow, 1003 Twin Arch Rd. at Carnival Grounds, Mt. Airy, MD 21771. This is a fundraiser for abused horses. Come join us for a weekend of Native American music and dancing -- pony rides and a variety of vendors selling handmade crafts, jewelry and authentic First Nations food. This is a fund raiser for our non-profit horse rescue...currently right at 100 horses - including 12 blind horses. Elle Williams-443-472-0670, 2504 Arthur Ave, Eldersburg, Maryland 21784. horsesnet@yahoo.com, www.horsenethorserescue.org

May 15-16 16th Annual Drums on the Pokemoke Powwow, Cypress Park, Pocomoke, MD. Gail Fox at 757-331-2188, midnightstar002@msn.com, 757-824-3060 or 302-732-9350, firewolf@intercom.net

May 15-16 Second Annual Heart Of America Indian Center Powwow at Line Creek, Line Creek Community Center & Frank Vaydik Park, 5940 NW Waukomis Dr. Kansas City, MO. Saturday, May 15, 2010 10:00am – 10:00pm. Sunday, May 16, 2010 12:00pm- 6:00pm. Dance Contest – Men’s Combined & Women’s Combined - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. Schedule of Events: Arts, Crafts, and Food Vendor – Sat. 11:00am – 10:00pm. Sun. 11am – 6 pm. Gourd Dancing 12:00noon – 2:00pm; Grand Entry 2:00pm; Competition/Intertribal Dance 2:00pm – 5:00pm; Dinner Break (Sat. only) 5:00pm – 7:00pm; Competition/Intertribal Dance 7:00pm – 10:00pm (Sat). Food Raffles Arts & Crafts. PUBLIC WELCOME! ALL DRUMS WELCOME!. $5.00 Parking. Vendor spaces are $50 for pre registrants. $60 beginning May 15th. For information, call Heart of America Indian Center at 816-421-7608, or visit our website: www.haicindian.com/Powwow , or contact Nancy Blue, nancyblue37@aol.com. Bring your lawn chairs. Heart of America Indian Center, and/or any of the additional co-sponsors are not responsible for any thefts or injuries. No pets, drugs, alcohol, or weapons allowed.

May 21-23 Susanville Memorial Powwow, Susanville, CA. 1st Annual Memorial Powwow-Honoring our Ancestors & Veterans. $16,500 in Prizes. Dance Contests. Hand Drum Contest. Veterans Breakfast. Jingle Dress Special. Traditional Native Dance Demonstrations. Host Drum: White Eagle--Seattle, WA. Donna Clark 530-257-5449, 845 Joaquin St, Susanville, California 96130. info@sir-powwow.com, http://www.sir-powwow.com

May 22 15th Annual CSU Youth Powwow, Frisco Center, 100 N 4th Street, Clinton, OK 73021. Contact: Carolyn Fletcher 580-331-3300 carolyn.fletcher@ihs.gov.

May 22-23 1st Annual Festival of Flint, 170 Everett Drive, Everett Park, Newark, OH . $5 Adults, $2 Seniors/children under 12. Primitive camping available. Toilet facilities. Red Circle Native Drums and Dancing, Flint Knapping, Storytelling, Vendors of pioneer and Native American-styled items, pre-1840's Re-enactors, Tomahawk Throwing Demonstrations, Food available. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a family day enjoying the scenic Licking County area. Contact: Shawn Reilly, 740-403-5560, nativereilly@yahoo.com

May 22-23 9th Annual AISA Pow wow at UCI, Mesa Field at UCI, Irvine, CA. Mesa Field is located on the corner of Campus and University Drive. Admission is free and open to everyone! For more information http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=272851834254&ref=mf

May 22-23 Teaching Our Traditions, Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton, MI. This is an outdoor event. Bring your own chairs. Camping is available for additional fee. For more information: 810-229-8977, hardwick.w.a@gmail.com, http://www.teachingourtraditions.com

May 23 Drums Along the Hudson, Upper Manhattan's Inwood Hill Park – 218^th Street & Indian Road, New York, NY. Time: 11am to 6pm, rain or shine. Everyone Welcome! Admission: FREE. For more information email dah@lotusmusicanddance.org; Phone: 212-627-1076 ext. 18; http://drumsalongthehudson.org/index.shtml

May 28-29 17th Annual Amerian Indian Council of Laredo Memorial Day Powwow, Laredo Civic Center Ballroom, 2400 San Bernardo Ave, Laredo, TX, 78040. Phone: Robero C. Barrera, PowWow Coordiator 956-235-0848, Email: rb1bar@yahoo.com

May 28-29 Southern Ute Bear Dance Pow Wow, Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Ignacio, CO. Contact: Corliss M. Taylor, Email: corlisst@yahoo.com, 970-764-7056.

May 28-30 36th Annual De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Pow, 7 Boy Scout Lane, Carlton, PA. Contact: Bob Schwarz, 412-882-0613. Email: info@langundowi.org. http://www.langundowi.org

May 28-30 3rd Annual For the People Pow Wow, Boone County Fairgrounds, Columbia, Missouri. Times: Friday: 7-10PM Inter-Tribal. Saturday: 12-2 Gourd Dancing. 2-5 Inter-Tribal. 5-6:30 Dinner Break. 6:30-7:30 Gourd Dancing. 7:45 Grand Entry. 8-11 Inter-tribal. Sunday: 1-3 Gourd Dancing, 3-5 Inter-Tribal. Directions: Boone County Fairgrounds are located north of Columbia on Highway 63 (exit 128A). Follow Highway 63 north to exit N. Oakland Gravel Road, Turn right to East Starke Ave, Turn right and follow the signs. Not responsible for Accidents, Theft, or Damage of any kind. Absolutely NO Guns, Alcohol, or Drugs allowed. For more Information: Event Questions: Dona McKinney- (573) 896-8968. Vendor Questions: Angel Talawyma- (816) 803-9491

May 28-30 2nd Annual Spirit of the Wolf Pow Wow & Annual Kiowa Gourd Dance, Enitachopco Ceremonial Grounds, County Road 5 Ashland, AL 36251. Schedule: Friday: 10:00 AM - Brush Dance/Gourd Dance 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Grand Entry 6:00 PM; Saturday10:00 AM Gourd Dance 1:00 to 4:00 PM - Grand Entry 6:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 PM Gourd Dance TBA - Grand Entry 3:00 PM. Head Man: Wilson Spottedbird; Head Lady: Karen Cooper; Arena Director: Maggot; M.C. : Gary Smith; Head Veteran: Larry Graham; Host Drum: Sparrowhawk; Guest Drums: TBA- Guest Drums interested should contact Jana Bland at 256-786-9821 to assure space availability. Host Motel- Key West Inn, Roanoke, Alabama, 2983 Highway 431, Roanoke, AL 36274, (334) 863-2100. Limited Rooms so make reservations now! Luck Of The Draw For Dancers. Admission: $5.00 per person. Children 6 and under free. Donations receive a ticket for each $5.00 donated for door prize drawings to be given away each night. Dancers in Regalia Free admission! Public Invited! Bring a blanket and lawn chair! Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Crafts, Music, Demonstrators, Food. Other Attractions: Raffles, Door Prizes, Auctions and more. Come join the fun. All visitors and participants welcome. We look forward to meeting you! Native Arts/Crafts and Food Concessions. Volunteers Needed. Donations Needed. Giveaway items Needed. For more information: Call Jana Bland 256-392-3383, Cell- 256-786-9821. Email: jana@wolfgardens.org. Web address: www.defendthewolves.org/blog. This is a family-oriented event, NO alcohol, NO Drugs, NO Weapons The Spirit of the Wolf Powwow Committee is not responsible for theft, accidents, personal injury, damages, lost or stolen articles. Directions: From Ashland, Alabama, take Hwy. 9 South to Clay County Road 5. Turn left on County Road 5. Go ½ mile and turn left at Enitachopco Ceremonial Grounds.

May 28-30 47^th Annual Delaware Powwow, Fred Fall-Leaf Memorial Pow-wow Grounds, Copan, OK. Contest Powwow. Schedule: Friday: Gourd Dancing – 6 pm; Grand Entry – 8 pm. Saturday: Frybread Contest at George Clever's Camp; Bet Football Game - 11 am; Gourd Dancing and Specials – 1 pm; Dinner break – 5 pm; Gourd dancing resumes – 6 pm; Grand Entry – 8 pm. Sunday: Dinner Break – 5 pm; Gourd Dancing resumes – 6 pm; Grand Entry – 8 pm. Arts & Crafts Booths, Concession Stand. Admission & Parking Free. Bring your own chairs. For more information call Lu Ann Haniline 918-914-3496.

May 28-31 Ohio Valley Pow Wow, 205 Elm Street, London, OH. Contact: Steve Harris, 740-304-8950, www.ohiovalleypowwow.org

May 28-31 Gathering of Champions Memorial Day Pow wow Less Talk More Drumming and Dancing!, NEW LOCATION: East High School in Sioux City, Iowa. Grand Entry Saturday 11 & 6, Sunday 11 & 6, Monday 6. Adult categories: by invitation only. Teen Categories: by invitation only, Jr. Categories: open to all, Golden Age: open to all, Day care will be available for all Registered Dancers near the Arena. Breakfast Sunday & Monday, Dinner Saturday & Sunday. Vendors may apply at gocfest@yahoo.com. Over 100 spaces open but they are filling fast! Taking Arts/Crafts, Media, Clothing, Food Vendors. If you sell it we can book you a space in either the Native Market or the Flea Market! More intertribals then you can handle!! Come out and dance! We will have no specials that will break up your good time!! See you there!! Gayle 712-223-0591 vendor info.

May 29 Sac and Fox Veterans Pow-Wow, Sac and Fox Community Building, 5.5 Miles South of City, Stroud, OK 74079. Everyone Welcome. Contests: $350 Prize Money: Mens Straight - Winner Take All!! $350 Prize Money: Womens Cloth - Winner Take All!! Contacts: Sonny Masquat at (918) 225-2214 or Anita Stevens at 1-800-259-3970. For more information contact Ladonna Marland at marlandladonna12@yahoo.com. Security will be provided. No Vendors. Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Inter-Tribal. Please Note: We will be having our Veterans Memorial Dedication at 11:00 a.m. at the site. Refreshments will be served.

May 29 Yellowfish Descendants Pow-Wow, Comanche Community Center, Julia Mahseet Rd. "E1470 Rd" & Hwy. 281 "Cob Lake St."Apache, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Scalp Dance and Victory Dance: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Supper: (Meal cooked by Marilyn Tiger & family) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Resume Gourd Dance: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Grand Entry: 7:00 p.m. Contest Category: Tiny Tots: Sponsored by: Esa Attocknie; Teen Boys Straight: Sponsored by: Charisse Redbone; Little Girls Combined: (Age 6-12) Sponsored by: Joneda Sage; Womens Cloth: Sponsored by: Olamae Tsatoke; Womens Golden Age (65 & Up) Sponsored by: Nauni/Ahhaitty Families; Mens Straight Dance: Sponsored by: Edward Yellowfish Family; Mens Fancy: Sponsored by: Jimmy Yellowfish Family; Mens Grass: Sponsored by: Sandra Gallegos and Family. For more information: Edward Yellowfish at (405) 203-4741, Sandra Gallegos at (580) 583-7835, Marion Simmons at (580) 585-7565, Rita Poorbuffalo at (580) 588-5093, Richard Komah at (405) 237-1685, or Kay Smits at (815) 979-1119.

May 29-30 Snow Mountain Pow Wow, Snow Mountain Colony, Las Vegas, Nevada. Information: 702-386-3926

May 29-30 Oroville Powwow, Plumas Ave. School, 401 Plumas Ave., Oroville, CA 95965. : Free admission and parking. Minimal dancer registration fee. Limited camping - NO showers or fires. Call for information and deposits. NO Weapons, animals, drugs, or alcohol. Vendor set-up after 5:30 pm Friday 5/28/10. Contact: Lucky Preston 530-532-1611 orovillepowwow@live.com. Directions: 65 miles north of Sacramento on Hwy 70. Also, 90 miles south of Redding. Exit on Grand Ave. School is 1 block east of Hwy 70.

May 29-30 Powwow On The Hudson Native American Festival, Bowdoin Park 85 Sheafe Rd. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. The River That Flows Both Ways Gate Opens at 11 Am. Sat. 29 & Sun.30th 11 Am-6 Pm Mon. 31st, 2010. 11 am-4 Pm. Grand Entry 12 Noon. (Native Time). All Drums & Dancers welcome. Special Attraction: The Aztec Dancers The Salina Family and The Birds Of Prey. All Donations Accepted. A percentage of donation going to Long Island Native American Task Force College Fund Native American Indian Dancing * Native American Indian Craft Vendors* Native American Indian/ American Foods* Children Dances*Native American Indian History* Story Telling. All parking $5.00/car ** M/C $2 each ** Handicap free (must have plaque in car or HC Plates). Day money will be given to the first 20 dancers. At end of Powwow (Monday) there will be a dancers blanket give away for all participating dancers. Tony Moon Hawk: 917-415-5139. Marcey Tree In The Wind 973-981-1954 moonhawktitw@msn.com. Nimham Mountain Singers at http://www.nimham.com

May 29-30 1^st Annual Native Woodland Gathering, Hall-Fawcett Park, Zanesfield, OH 43360. Now part of the 30th Annual Logan Hills Festival. Martin Tall Horse Arena Director, Friendly Voices Drum. Frenchy Laughing Bear MC. Standing Bear Head Veteran. Grand Entry times to be announced. Free Admission! Rendezvous Encampment. Outdoor Drama. Limited vender space available. Spaces are 20’ wide for $35. Primitive camping available. Electric is extremely limited, please let us know if electric is needed for health reasons if you are camping. For any questions, please contact: BlueCorn Woman at 937 599 4202 or bluecorn48@yahoo.com [please specify in subject box “Woodland Gathering”]. Samantha Holland 937-592-2412, 4595 CR 153, Zanesfield, OH 43360. shawney@bright.net, See Website for more details. http://loganhills.homestead.com/gathering.html.

May 29-30 Southwest OK Vietnam Veterans Annual Pow-Wow, Wichita Tribal Complex, 1-1/4 Mile North on Hwy 281, Wichita Park, Anadarko, OK. Contests: Scalp Dance on Sunday; Outgoing Sr. Princess: Shayla Miller; Outgoing Jr. Princess: Aiden Kamille Cozad; Outgoing Little Miss: Davian Trujillo. Special Invitation to Kiowa War Mothers, Carnegie Victory Club, Wichita Service Club, Walters Service Club, Apache Service Club, and Thomas Service Club as well as all other War Mother and Service Club organizations. Vendors Welcome: Fee $200.00 for both days. For more information contact Kim Tiger at: (405) 487-6100

May 29-31 Trout Run Powwow, Trout Run Park, Trout Run, PA. More info. to come. Doves Angels / John Stronghorse. 570-546-0712. doves_angels@yahoo.com

May 29-31 2nd Annual Spring Native Gathering, 14099 Wolf Creek Rd, Brookville, IN. Contact: Kathy Baudendistel, 513-312-9143. Email: WolfCreekHabitat@msn.com. WolfCreekHabitat.org

May 29-31 9th Annual AISA Pow wow at UCI, 3548 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA. Contact: Cheyenne Reynoso, 714-588-1912. Email: uci.aisa@gmail.com. www.clubs.uci.edu/aisa

May 29-31 Fifth Annual Hilo Intertribal Pow Wow, Pi'ilani Street, Wailoa River Park, Hilo, HI. Admission: FREE. Contact: Valerie Cope, 808-966-4746. Email: babyhalo4@yahoo.com.

May 29-31 Selma Walker Memorial Powwow, Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, Hilliard, Ohio. Traditional Powwow sponsored by the Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio. 2 Step and Team Dance Contest. MC-Jerry Dearly, Sr. AD- Ken Irwin Sr. Host Drum-Whitehawk. Grand Entry at 1pm. Powwow feeds participants Breakfast-Sun. & Mon. Supper-Sat, Sun. & Mon. Fairgrounds charges $20 per site weekend for camping includes showers & electric. Motels nearby. For information e-mail: naicco@aol.com

May 31 Otoe-Missouria Encampment Benefit, Otoe Missouria Cultural Building, Otoe Complex, Highway 177, Red Rock, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance - 2:00 p.m.; Supper - 5:30 p.m.; Gourd Dance - 6:30 p.m.; No Contests. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Earl or Diana Plumley at (405) 598-0636 or Email: nachepe@allegiance.tv

June 2010

June 3-5 Sealaska Heritage Institute Celebration, Juneau, AK. Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor the next Celebration June 3-5, 2010 in Juneau. SHI's biennial Juried Art Show and Competition will debut June 2. Hotels sometimes fill up soon after this date is released, so SHI encourages people to book rooms early. Please check back for more information. Celebration is a biennial festival of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribal members organized every two years by Sealaska Heritage Institute. The Juneau event began in 1982, born of SHI's Board of Trustees' desire to celebrate and showcase Southeast Alaska Native traditions and customs. Since that time, Celebration has become an effective and energetic vehicle for encouraging individuals, families, clans and communities to participate in traditional song and dance, arts and crafts, and the revitalization of Native languages. It is one of the largest gatherings of Southeast Alaska Native peoples and is the second largest event sponsored by Alaska Natives in the State of Alaska. For more info go to: http://www.sealaskaheritage.org/celebration/index.htm

June 4-5 42nd Alabama-Coushatta Powwow. Alabama-Coushatta Ballpark. Livingston TX. Phone: 936-563-1120 Email: powwowassociation@actribe.org Website: www.alabama-coushatta.com

June 4-5 Miami Nation 11th Annual Pow-Wow, Ottawa Tribal Pow-Wow Grounds, Miami, OK. Contest Powwow. Senior Contests Only. "Must make both Grand Entries". $15,000.00 Total Prize Money. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places in each Senior Division. Golden Age: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Program Schedule: Friday June 4th: Gourd Dancing - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Grand Entry - 8:30 p.m. Senior division registration must make Both Grand Entries. Shell Shaker contest will follow Evening program. Saturday June 5th: Gourd Dancing - 4:00 p.m. until Dinner Break; Dinner Break; Grand Entry - 8:30 p.m. Senior Contestant must make both Grand Entries. Stomp Dance Leader Contest will follow evening program. Directions: From the Will Rogers Turnpike Exit at Miami, OK. Go east on Highway 10, five miles to highway 137 at the Shawnee Grocery Store. At the intersection of hwy 10 & 137 turn right at the caution light, travel south one mile to the blue water tower, at the top of the hill turn Left on 110 road. Follow the Pow-Wow signs to the Ottawa Tribal grounds. Venue Phone Number: (918) 961-1498. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Tera Hatley at (918) 542-1445 or Email: thatley@miamination.com. Visit the Miami Nation Website for more information Miamination.com.

June 4-6 Standing Bear Powwow, 1800 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield , CA 93305. Contact: Eugene Albitre, Email: earawhide@sbcglobal.net, 661-589-3181.

June 4-6 Native Solutions 12th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow, Oxford Lake Park, 195 Recreation Drive, across from the tennis courts, Oxford, AL 36203. Times: Fri- 5pm-10pm, Grand Entry- 6pm; Sat 10-10, Grand Entry- 11:00 and 7:00; Sun 10-6, Grand Entry- 11:00. Admission $5-adults; elders 65 and up & children 10 and under-free. Host Drum-grandfather strongheart; HM-Gerry Smitty Smith; HL-Gwen Babbs; MC-Gary Smith; AD-Bryan Halfday,Chippewa Nation, Ontario. All drums and dancers welcome. Luck of the draw for dancers; Pow wow ambassador contest. Rain or shine; No drugs or alcohol allowed. Primitive camping available. Host motel-Key West Inn-256-835-0185. Contact: Ruth or Mark - Email: ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com, 256-820-6315

June 4-6 The Taylorville Black Horse Powwow, Christian County Fairgrounds, Taylorville, Illinois. The 5th annual Black Horse Powwow invites you to 'Come Dance With Us!! Head Man Dancer, Joe Billy AKA Chato.; Head Lady Dancer, Lyhn Thea Billy; Arena Director, Zach Yellow Jacket Kehler; Head Veteran, John Spotted Hawk Skenandore; Head Gourd Dancer, Tommy Threefeathers; Emcee, David Wayahneetah Welch. Free admission and parking. Hot showers for vendors and dancers. RV Hook-ups available and lots of camping room. Sevenhawks Hoffman 217-528-9172, 1012 North 12th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62702, sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net, http://taylorvillepowwow.bravehost.com

June 4-6 2010 Honoring of the Elders Gathering, 7850 Pole Line Road, Watsonville, CA. The Gathering begins on Friday evening, ending on Sunday evening. Everyone is welcome, Indian and non-Indian people, alike. Everyone comes together to see old friends, or make new ones. People share traditional feasts, laugh and joke, or listen to the history and stories of the dance groups who come to share with the people. Guests are able to watch the little ones dance for the first time (also known as 'coming out'). This is a traditional way of dancers beginning their commitment to dance in the way of their ancestors. The exchange provides the opportunity for the community to understand the strength of sharing. This is event is geared towards the family. People are welcome to come and camp. Traditional Dancing, Indian Tacos, Craft Booths, Leather Crafts, Beadwork, Original Drawings/Paintings, Jewelry, Pottery and more. Native songs and dancing. Email: sonyarmckay@yahoo.com, 650-380-4398. http://honoreldersgathering.shutterfly.com/

June 4-6 AICA Powwow. Van Hoy Campground, Union Grove, NC. Email: exdt@webtv.net

June 5 121st Annual Bear Dance Pow-wow, Ute Mtn. Ute Bear Dance, Towaoc, CO. Starts at 11:00 a.m. Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk. Email: rwhiteskunk@utemountain.org, 970-739-9332

June 5-6 12th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow, Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park ( Orginial Site of the Grand Village of the Kickapoo), 3100 E and 750 N Rd., LeRoy, IL 61752. Vendors interested in our event, go to our website and print off application and mail in. Camping available - along with tents and tipis are welcome. Bring chairs - outdoor event. Rain or Shine. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED; Dogs must remain on lease and away from dance circle. Fees: Adults - $ 5.00 Kids under 6 Free Elders - $ 3.00 and childeren 6-12 $3.00. Directions: From I-55, I-39 & US 51: Go to I-74 East - From I-57 & Champaign IL: Go to I-74 West. Take the LeRoy Exit - Drive through LeRoy (north) to School Street, Turn right. After approx 5 miles, turn left on Road 3100 and follow the signs to the park. Contact: Glenn Barnhill or Linda Corry 309-287-0044 or 309-275-6105 www.grand_village@yahoo.com. www.grandvillage.org

June 5-6 Spirit Of The Eagle, City Park, Shepherdsville, KY. This Pow-Wow is sponsored by The Red Crow Indian Council of Shepherdsville, KY. It is an inter-tribal pow-wow. All dancers welcome. Contact: Linda Dishon, 502-543-8582. Email: ewasee@yahoo.com or martysoaringeagle@aol.com

June 5-6 13th Annual Rogue Valley Veterans Powwow, VA SORCC Baseball Field, 8495 Crater Lake Highway, White City, OR 97503. From I5 in Medford, OR, take Hwy 62 (Crater Lake Hwy) Northeast for 10 miles to the VA in White City. Free camping and showers. This annual event is a Traditional (not competition) Native American powwow. The purpose of our powwow is to honor and welcome home ALL veterans, and those in active duty and reserve military service. This is a family event, with free admition. Absolutely no drugs, alcohol, sexually oriented items or weapons are permitted. There will be vendors of Native American, Military/Veteran items, craft supplies and food. Contact: Max McHatton, 541-840-2565, maxinde@charter.net

June 5-6 10th Annual Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Co. PowWow and Gathering, Hunlock Creek, PA. Phone (570) 759-3711. Email: rrd357@verizon.net

June 5-6 Rocky Fork Recreation's 10th Annual Powwow, 74989 Rocky Fork Road, Kimbolton, Ohio. Saturday: 11:00-5:00. Sunday: 11:00-4:00. Grand Entry: 1:00 Saturday and Sunday. Traditional Open Powwow. All are welcome. Two days of feeling the energy and spirit of Native Americans through drumming, demonstrations, dancing, singing and story telling. Admission: FREE! Camping available to participants. Directions: From I-77 in Guernsey County: Exit 54, Kimbolton Exit. Travel east for half mile to stop sign. Travel North on Old Twentyone, County Road 3, for 5.5 miles to Broadhead Road. Turn onto Broadhead (East)and travel for 3 miles to Rocky Fork Recreation. For more Information: gh_activities@hotmail.com, Phone: 740-498-4614, Website: http://www.rockyforkrec.com/2010powwow.html

June 5-6 27th Annual American Indian Festival and Pow Wow, American Indian Cultural Center, 16816 Country Lane, Waldorf, MD 20601. Native American music, dancing, food and gifts. Hosted by the Cedarville Band of Piscataway Indians. Hours: 12:00pm to 06:00pm Contact: Natalie Proctor, Email: natalie@piscatawayindians.org, 240-432-7878. http://www.piscatawayindians.org/

June 5-6 BNFC 21st Annual Traditional Pow wow, Wolf's Den Archery and Sporting Supplies Ltd., 7560 8th Line Essa, Utopia, Ontario L0M 1T0. Grand Entry at Noon. Admission: $5.00 ages 5 to 65 years, free for under 5, over 65 years. Rough Camping is Available. Dancers welcome! Contact for registration forms. Directions from Toronto: Hwy 400 North to Barrie, West on Dunlop Street (90) to level railway Crossing at Hydro Pits. Left on 8th Line, Essa, South 6.6km to Wolf's Den Archery. Contact: Gary Sutherland, Email: g.sutherland@bnfc.ca, 705-721-7689

June 5-7 Native Solutions 12th Annual Pow Wow, Oxford Lake Park across from the tennis courts, Alexandria, Alabama. Times: Fri 5pm-10pm Grand Entry 6pm; Sat 10-10 Grand Entry 11:00 and 7:00; Sun 10-6 Grand Entry 11:00. Traditional Powwow. All dancers and drums welcome. Rain or shine. Luck of the draw for dancers. Pow Wow Ambassador Contest. Native American Crafts. Native Foods. Native Blacksmith. Demonstration on Native uses for herbs. Admission Fees: Adults-$5. Elders 65 and up & children 10 and under-Free. Camping Info: primitive camping only. Host motel - Key West Inn - 256-835-0185. Directions: I-20 exit 185 take a right at Shoney's, pow wow is on the right just past Days Inn. For more Information: ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com, Phone: Mark or Ruth 256-820-6315

June 6 Confined Inter-Tribal Group 21st Annual Gourd Dance and Pow-Wow, Joseph Harp Correctional Center, 16161 Moffatt Road, Lexington, OK 73051. Program Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Gourd Dancing: 10:00 a.m.; Dinner: 12:00 p.m.; Grand Entry: 1:30 p.m.; Refreshments will be provided. Raindate: Sunday, June 20, 2010. Contests: Men’s Divisions: Grass, Straight, and Fancy Dance. Women’s Divisions: Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl/Jingle Dress (Combined). Tiny Tots: $5 each. (1st Place: $100, 2nd Place: $75, 3rd Place: $50, both Men & Women Categories). No tobacco products, lighters, currency or cell phones will be allowed into the facility. No solid black, white or gray shirts. All dance regalia and accessories and giveaway items will be thoroughly inspected by security before entering the facility. Admittance will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at 1:30 p.m. No exiting and re-admittance into the facility will be permitted. All persons interested in attending this event who are not already approved visitors must submit their names, birth dates and social security numbers for criminal background check for clearance to enter the facility by Monday, May 24th, 2010. You may submit your information, to: swapskineh@sbcglobal.net. I will submit the information to the Sponsors at Joseph Harp. If you wish to call or write: Mr. Guy Huggins or Mr. Brian Gantz C.I.T.G. Sponsor, P.O. Box 548, Lexington, OK 73051 Or call (405) 527-5593. Children under eighteen (18) years old must have a valid birth certificate and must be accompanied by a parent or certified legal guardian. Identification will be needed. Driver’s license, state ID and tribal IDs with picture will be accepted. Joseph Harp is located eight (8) miles east of the downtown red light in Lexington, OK, on Highway 39 then turn north at road sign designating the location of Joseph Harp.

June 10-13 Quanah Parker Reunion and Powwow, 810 N. 8th St. (HWY. 115/US 62), Cache, OK. Contest Powwow. Prize Money Will Be Given. Special $1,000 Ladies Buckskin Dance Contest. Special $1,000 Ladies Jingle Dance Contest. Contestants Must Register Prior To And Participate In Grand Entries. Contact: Ron Parker, 301-330-0578. Email: quanahparker@gmail.com. http://www.quanahparker.org

June 11-12 54th Annual Texas Indian Hobbyist Assn Summer Powwow. Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, 1601 S Water St, Burnet, TX. Gourd Dancing at 6:30PM and Grand Entry at 7:30PM each night. Contests each night. Head Singer: Gene Logan. Traders contact: mtwidal@aol.com. Tent camping sites and showers available. Contact: pandpriley@gmail.com, tihasmokesignal@yahoo.com

June 11-12 Ess-Kah-Po Goodwill powwow, Orofino High School, 300 Dunlap Rd., Orofino, ID. Ess-Kah-Po Goodwill Powwow featuring a Tribute to Johnson Hoyt will be held June 11-12 2010 in Orofino Idaho. Host Drum will be Waahp-Qa'h-Qun. Veteran's Special- 1st $500/ 2nd $300/ 3rd $200 Men's Traditional- 1st $300/ 2nd $200/ 3rd $100 Owl Dance Special- 1st $300/ 2nd $200/ 3rd $100 Hand Drum Contest! The powwow starts Friday the 11th at 9am with Family Memorials, Memorial Dinner at Noon, Johnson Hoyt Tribute to follow, 7pm Grand Entry. Saturday the 12th Grand Entry at 1pm and 7pm. Master of Ceromonies- George White Eagle. Arena Director- Ralph Johnson. Vendors contact Cynthia Statler 208-476-5825. For more information: Melvin Joye, Email: abmoannidtaa21@yahoo.com, 208-476-7126

June 11-12 30th Annual Paiute Restoration Pow-wow, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, 440 N Paiute Drive, Cedar City, UT. This is a contest pow-wow, so point system will be in effect. All vendors, dancers, singers, and drummers are welcome. This is a FREE PUBLIC EVENT!!! Drums will be paid per session. Please bring your own chairs!!! Event time: 6pm – 11pm. For more information contact: Loujeanne Charles, Email: lcharles_2006@hotmail.com, (435) 590-8720

June 11-13 10th Annual Table Mountain Rancheria Powwow, Table Mountain Rancheria Casino, Friant, CA. Central Valley's Leading Powwow. Honoring Our Traditions. $40,000 in cash prizes. Dance Specials - Chicken Dance - $1,000, Women's Traditional - $1,000. Drum Contest - 1st place - $5,000; 2nd place - $3,000; 3rd place - $1,000. Local Drum - All Nations from Selma, CA. Northern Drum - Echo Sky from Wadsworth, NV. Southern Drum - Wild Band of Comanches from Fletcher, OK. American Indian Arts and Crafts Vendors - free admission to the public - all dancers and drums welcome - please bring your own chairs - no pets please. Powwow Staff 559-822-2890-daytime, 559-284-4701-evening, 8184 Table Mountain Road, Friant, California 93626. enewman@ihcscv.orgm www.tmcasino.com

June 11-13 Prairie Band Potawatomi Powwow, Prairie Peoples Park, 150^th and M Road, Mayetta, KS. Host Drum: Northern Cree. Over $80,000 in prize money. Admission: $5 day or $10 weekend pass. For Vendor information contact Coleen at 785-966-7701. For more information call 888-727-4946, http://www.pbpindiantribe.com/ or email pbppowwow@pbpnation.org.

June 12 8th Annual Tinker Inter-Tribal Council Pow-Wow, Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, 8700 E. Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73110 (Between Midwest and Douglas Blvds on East Reno). Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing - 1:00 p.m.; Supper Break - 5:00 p.m.; Groud Dancing - 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m.; Closing - 10:30 p.m. (approx). Contests: Tiny Tot Exhibition 0-10; Youth Exhibitiion 11-16; Mens Straight; Mens Fancy; Men's Golden Age (55+); Women's Southern Cloth; Women's Buckskin; Women's Golden Age (55+). Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Marsha Nibs Lena at (405) 733-3587 or Email: tribalcouncil@sbcglobal.net. Not responsible for accidents, injuries, or thefts. No alcohol or drugs allowed, strictly enforced by the City of Midwest City Police Department.

June 12-13 American Indian Festival and Concerts, Rye United Methodist Church, 2063 Main St., Rye, CO 81069. Two day event located in Rye, Colorado, south of Pueblo between Colorado City and beautiful San Isabel National Forest and camp ground. Festival includes Indian vendors, food concession, childrens' activities, video screening room, tipi and Medicine Wheel tour and featured Sunday concert is Vince RedHouse (Navajo) www.vinceredhouse.com All free and family friendly on the grounds of Rye United Methodist church. Contact Susanne susanne@rmcumc.com, 719-676-3741

June 12-13 Return to Pimiteoui Powwow, W. H. Sommer Park, Peoria, IL. Phone: 309-637-1046. Email: tmiller@peoriaparks.org. www.peoriapowwow.org

June 12-13 2010 Indian Lake Park Summer Exhibition Powwow, Indian Lake Park, 28163 Willow Avenue, Farmington, IA. Phone: 319-572-4904 Email: spottdeaglehorse@aol.com or karenlaughingbear@yahoo.com

June 12-13 Nanticoke Leni-Lenape 29th Annual Powwow, Salem County Fairgrounds on State Hwy. 40, Woodstown, NJ. Great powwow! Competition dancing. Hrs: 10am-6pm. Adm: $10.00 per car! Lorraine 856-455-6910, Lfreida20@comcast.net, uridgeway@redblanketdjs.com

June 12-13 7th Annual NCGLNAC Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Powwow. Tri-State Gas Engine Grounds, Portland, IN. Phone: 765-426-3022 Email: kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com Website: www.ncglnac.org

June 17-18 Baltimore American Indian Center 36th Annual Powwow, Maryland State Fair Grounds, Timonuim, MD. Gates open @ 11:00am-8:30pm (Sat); 10:00am -6:00pm (Sun). Admission: $5.00. Dance Competition (prize money up to $16,000). Vendors, drummers, smoke dancers. Public is invited. Beth Nance 410-675-3535, P.O. Box 6171, Baltimore, MD 21231, info@baic.org

June 18-19 Dancers of the Plains- Pawnee and Arikara (after 300 years, together again). From 10a.m. to 4p.m. at The Great Platte River Road Archway, 3060 East 1st Street, Kearney, NE there will be dance, drum exhibitions, Traditional style Native American food, Native American fine arts and crafts, and interactive traditional demonstrations. Contact: Ronnie O’Brien, Phone: 308-237-1000, Toll Free: 877-511-ARCH, Fax: 308-338-0411 or email robrien@archway.org.

June 18-19 Kaw Inter-tribal Powwow, Kaw Mission Historic Site, Council Grove, KS, Co-sponsored by Kaw Nation and Friends of Kaw Heritage, Inc. Mary 620 767 5410, 500 N. Mission, Council Grove, KS 66846, kawmission@kshs.org

June 18-20 Tenth Annual Inter-Tribal Osage River Pow Wow, Miller County Fairgrounds, Eldon, Missouri. Friday: 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday: 10am to 10 pm; Sunday: 10am to 5pm. Native American Food and Crafts. Princess Contest. All Drums And Dancers Welcome. Public Welcome. Bring Lawn Chairs. Admission: Adults: 3.00; Children 4 to 12: 1.00; 3 years & under: free. Directions: Take the Hwy 52 and Bus. 54 exit and turn East towards Eldon. Go past Walmart and turn right on Eighth Street next to a flower shop called This Bud's For You. On eighth street you will see the vendor entrance for the pow wow. For the public entrance, go to the stop sign and follow the signs around the block. No drugs, alcohol, firearms or bad attitudes. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. For more information please call Janet Dudley at (573) 369-2710 or email Janet Dudley at oldjed@hughes.net. Website: http://www.osageriverpowwow.com/

June 18-20 Turpentine Creek Powwow, Turpentine Creek, Eureka Springs, AR. Located on the main plateau of the Refuge, overlooking the beautiful Ozark Mountains, it is a fun event for all ages. The excitement of live drumming, chanting, and dancing is particularly beautiful as evening falls over the sacred circle. Festivities include Inter-Tribal Dance contests, singers, drummers, crafts, American Indian cuisine, and more. $5 daily or $10 weekend pass; children 3 and under free. Clif 479 253 3790, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. clif@turpentinecreek.org.

June 18-20 24^th Annual Red Earth Powwow, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Grand entry at 12 noon and 7 PM on Friday and Saturday. And at 1 PM on Sunday. A grand parade, unlike any other parade in the world, opens the Red Earth Festival on Friday morning. The streets of downtown Oklahoma City will vibrate in Native American tribal spirit as representatives of more than 100 tribes, in full tribal regalia, make the Red Earth Parade one of America’s most unique. Erin Merryweather 405 427 5228, Red Earth Inc. 6 Santa Fe Plaza, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, info@redearth.org

June 18-20 Honoring our Ancestors 6^th Annual Powwow, Ashtabula Antique Engine Club Grounds, Wayne/Williamsfield, OH. Gates open at 10 am, Grand Entry at 12 noon. We honor all Veterans. Traditional powwow. All are welcome. Admission: Adults $5, children under 12 and Seniors $3. Family discounts available. Bring a food pantry item on Friday between 12-3pm and get free admission. Ample free parking. Camping available, but you need to contact Red Wolf at least two weeks prior to powwow. Directions: From Interstate 90 turn south on either Rts. 7 or 193 in NE Ohio (Ashtabula County). Go to Rt. US 322. Follow the signs. For more information: Phone: 440-789-2016 or Email redwolf_0801@yahoo.com

June 18-20 Lake Vermilion Pow Wow, Lake Vermilion Pow Wow Grounds, 1615 Farm Road South, Tower, MN. Friday: Warm Ups; Saturday: Grand Entry 1pm & 7pm. Feast 5pm; Sunday: Grand Entry 1pm. Contact Info: Mary Strong - 218-780-3903, Geraldine Hanks - 218-753-4905, Tracey Dagen - tdagen@fortunebay.com, Vender Contact: Muriel Deegan - murieldeegan@yahoo.com 218-750-7772, 218-753-2843, 218-753-9460. ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED - 24 HOUR SECURITY & CAMPING AVAILABLE.

June 18-20 32nd Annual AICA Powwow. Van Hoy Campground, Union Grove, NC. Email: exdt@webtv.net

June 19 Rio Concho Intertribal Powwow. El Paseo de Santa Angela Park, San Angelo, TX Phone: 512-657-0866 Email: rioconchopowwow@yahoo.com

June 19-20 Quinn River Indian Rodeo, Fort McDermitt Reservation, McDermitt, Nevada. Information: 775-532-8304

June 19-20 Lost But Not Forgotten 3rd Annual, 300 W Main St, Junction City, OH. Junction City Park on State Rt 37 East in Junction City, Ohio. Dancers, Veterans welcome. We do have water hook up's, restrooms, no dump stations! No Pets Allowed!

June 19-20 15th Annual American Indian Center Powwow, Edgewater Park, Cleveland, OH. Phone: 216-351-4488 Email: aiecic@aol.com Web: aiecc.net

June 19-20 9^th Annual Togus Veterans Powwow, Togus Veterans Center, Togus, ME. Hours: Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm. Grand Entry 12 noon both days. Calling of the drums at 11:15 am. Storytelling at 10am and 2pm by the tepee. Night dancing 7pm-10pm featuring "The Silver Hawk Singers". Togus VA Center is located on Rt. 17, 4 miles east of Augusta, Maine. Vendors contact: doris@ddnbaskets.com. Volunteers contact: frank@silverfingers.com. All other questions and donations: Ellie@deepquietspirit.com or deepquietspirit@yahoo.com. Website: http://toguspowwow.webs.com

June 19-20 9th Annual Togus Veterans Powwow, Togus Veterans Center, Togus, Maine. Hours: Saturday: 9 am-5 pm. Sunday: 9 am-4 pm. Grand Entry: Noon both days. Calling of the drums at 11:15am. Storytelling at 10:00am and 2:00pm by the tepee. Night dancing 7:00pm-10:00pm, featuring The Silver Hawk Singers. In honor of our Veterans & their families . The general public and in honor of the Spirits of the Elders, are invited to this Intertribal Pow Wow. Demonstrations: Basketry; Ash Pounding; Dance; Jingle Dress medicine Dance; Fancy Shawl; Grass Dancers; Flute Playing. Directions: Togus VA Center located on Rt 17, 4 miles east of Augusta Maine. Proceeds to benefit Togus Veterans. Help us to honor them, for without them, we would not have the freedom we have come to know and love. For more Information: Vendors- contact Doris@ddnbaskets.com, Volunteers-contact Frank@silverfingers.com. All other questions & donations: Email Ellie@deepquietspirit.com, deepquietspirit@yahoo.com. Website: http://toguspowwow.webs.com

June 20 Red Circle Father's Day Powwow, Oak Grove Regional Park, Stockton, CA. Sunday June 20 2010 from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Parking is $5.00. Gourd Dancing 11:00am; Grand Entry 12:00pm. All Drum & Dancers Welcome. Combined Dance Contest & Princess Contest. Native American Food, Jewelry, Arts and Crafts. No Drug or Alcohol Allowed. Please Being Your Own Chair. Leonard Robles 209 663-0923, 4520 W Eight Mile Rd, Stockton, CA 95209. chumash1@sbcglobal.net

June 25-26 White Star 13thAnnual Gourd Dance and Inter-Tribal. Hendricks County Fairgrounds, Danville, IN. Phone: Dick King 317 780 0000 Email: king6253@yahoo.com

June 25-27 Iowa Tribal Powwow, Bah-Kho-Je Chena Powwow Grounds, Perkins, OK. MC: Oliver Littlecook; Head War Dance Singer: Steven Littlecook; Head Gourd Dance Singer: Leonard Cozad Jr.; Head Man Dancer: Garland Kent Jr.; Head Lady Dancer: Joyce Miller; Head Gourd Dancer: Nolan Grant; Arena Directors: Randy Moore and Pat Moore. Water Boys: Trevor Kent and Bear Murray. Contest In All Categories. Schedule: Friday: Lower Flag @ 5pm; Registration Opens @6pm; Gourd Dance @6:30 pm; Grand Entry @ 7:30 pm. Saturday: Gourd Dance @ 2pm; Lower Flag @5pm; Supper Break @ 5:30 pm; Registration Opens @ 6pm; Gourd Dance @ 6:30 pm. Sunday: Gourd Dance @ 2pm; Lower Flag/Supper @ 5pm; Gourd Dance @ 6pm; Grand Entry @ 7pm. Security will be provided and Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Ashlee Jacobsen 405-547-2948, HWY 177 and E0750 Rd., Perkins, OK 74059, monkapeme@yahoo.com

June 25-27 36th Annual Tonkawa Tribal Pow-Wow, Tonkawa Tribal Pow-Wow Grounds, Located 1 mile East of the City of Tonkawa & 3/4 a mile South of Highway 60 at Ft. Oakland, Tonkawa, OK. Program Schedule: June 25th: 7:00 a.m. Flag Raising; 7:00 a.m. Gourd Dancing; 8:30 a.m. Princess Coronation; 9:00 a.m. War Dance & Contests; (Friday Contests); June 26th:; 7:00 a.m. Veteran's Flag Raising; 3:00 a.m. Gourd Dancing; 5:30 a.m. Veteran's Flag Lowering; 5:30 a.m. Supper Break (meal served to entire encampment); 6:30 a.m. Scalp Dance; 8:00 a.m. Parade In; (Saturday Contests); June 27th:; 7:00 a.m. Flag Raising; 3:00 a.m. Gourd Dancing; 5:30 a.m. Supper Break; 6:30 a.m. Flag Lowering; 7:00 a.m. Committee Special; 8:00 a.m. Parade In; (Sunday Contests). Contests: Friday Contests: Tiny Tots, Jr. Boys, Jr. Girls, Buckskin Teen & Cloth Teen; Saturday Contests: Golden Age Women, Golden Age Men, Traditional Boys Teen, Straight Teen & Fancy Teen; Sunday Contests: Buckskin, Cloth, Traditional, Straight & Fancy Senior. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor Setup contact Miranda Allen at (580) 628-2561 x103 or Email: mallen@tonkawatribe.com. Visit the Tonkawa Tribe Website for more information www.tonkawatribe.com. Not responsible for theft, lost items or vandalism. Absolutely no drugs, no alcohol, no weapons.

June 25-27 Thirteenth Annual Peoria Pow-Wow, Peoria Pow-Wow Grounds, 60610 East 90 Road (At County Road 137 & E-90), Miami, OK. Contest Information: $20,000 in Prize Money! Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. - June 25, 2010. Contestants must register in person - Junior category ages 12 and under; Teen category ages 13-17; Adults category ages 18-49; Golden age category ages 50 and older. Old Style - No Grand Entry - Round Dance will open each session. Winners in all divisions will be awarded on Sunday night and must be in full regalia, No Exceptions! Stomp Dance - Friday and Saturday nights hosted by Tallahassee Ceremonial Grounds WVKOKAYE Special Chicken Dance contest Saturday night - $1,000 to winner and four consolation prizes of $100 each. Hand Drum contest Saturday night - Hosted by Head Singer, John David Ballard - $250 Winner take all. Junior Boys contests categories: Straight, Grass, Traditional, Fancy; Junior Girls contests categories: Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; 1st Place: $100, 2nd Place: $75, 3rd Place: $50. Teen Boys contests categories: Straight, Grass, Traditional, Fancy; Teen Girls contests categories: Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; 1st Place: $200, 2nd Place: $150, 3rd Place: $100. Adult Men contests categories: Straight, Grass, Traditional, Fancy; Adult Women contests categories: Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; 1st Place: $400, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: $200. Golden Age Men contests categories: Straight/Traditional (Combined), Grass/Fancy (Combined); Golden Age Women contests categories: Cloth/Buckskin (Combined), Jingle/Fancy Shawl (Combined); 1st Place: $400, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: $200. Gourd Dancing: Saturday at 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Free Admission - Free Camping - Public Invited - Food Concession - Native American Arts & Crafts Vendors. Security will be enforced. All Arts & Crafts Vendors must be pre-registered - No Food Vendors. For Vendor information contact: Peoria Tribal Office, P.O. Box 1527, Miami, OK, 74355 - 918-540-2535 Email: ablack2@peoriatribe.com. All Drums Invited to Participate. Not responsible for theft of accidents. No drugs, alcohol, or firearms allowed on the grounds.

June 25-27 Grand Chief Membertou 400 Competitive Pow-Wow, Halifax Common, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1V9. This is the first international pow-wow in Mi'kmaki, it will take place on the Halifax Common in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada - right on the Atlantic Ocean- it is a full weekend of events, Buffy Sainte Marie Concert, Mi'kmaq Cultural Village and Pow-Wow with over $100,000 in cash prizes. Starts at 10:00am. Contact: Andree Gracie, Email: agracie@accesswave.ca, 902 401 4939. http://www.membertou400.com/

June 25-27 22nd Annual Trade Days Fest and POW-WOW, Trade Days Grounds, 228 Madock Road, Trade, TN 37691. Maximum arts and craft booths (40), food booths included. Contest: $5,000 in prize money. Contact: Richard Bird, Email: birdchopper@verizon.net, 828-497-3748

June 25-27 Sing to the Mountains, Camp Y'shua, 30 min north of Lawton, Meers, OK 73558. To honour our Creator from our heritage as First Nations People... All nations welcome! Start time Friday: 6pm. Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am Sunrise ceremony, followed by free time until 1pm. 1pm to 6pm Drums and Dancers. 7pm to 11pm Live Bands. Location: Camp Y'Shua, Meers, Oklahoma, 30 min. north of Lawton, call 580-429-8700. Drums Include: Broken Walls (Canada), Jimmy Reader All Nations Drum (Oklahoma), Gray Bear Drum (Washington), Sacred Thunder (Florida), more TBA. Bands Include: Michael Jacobs, Cheryl Bear, Rainsong, Broken Walls, Jerry Chapman (Drum Speaker to the Nations), more TBA. Arts & Crafts Village: There will be vendors featuring First Nations arts and crafts from across North America. To reserve a vendor space ($20.00 fee) for the weekend, call Camp Y'Shua at 580-429-8700. (Please note: no tables or electricity will be provided. Vendor sites are not considered overnight camping sites.) For pre-registration (on or before June 1st): Send a cheque payable to Broken Walls for $30.00 per person attending with a list of names and email addresses to: Broken Walls, 234 Bayshore Road, Tyendinaga Territory, Ontario Canada K0K 1X0 (All pre-registration spectators will receive an email confirmation from Broken Walls.) The cost at the gate per person for the weekend is $40.00 and the rate per day per person is $20.00. Camping & RV sites available. Call 580-429-8700 for reservation. Camping and RV sites available by reservation only. No pets or animals on campgrounds. Food will be available for purchase during the afternoon and evening periods only. Public may bring personal picnic food and drink items. No alcoholic beverages or fireworks of any kind permitted. No seating provided for the outdoor venue, bring personal lawn chairs and pop up tents. For hotel information, contact Lawton / Ft. Sill Chamber of Commerce http://www.lawtonfortsillchamber.com/. Contact: Broken Walls, Email: office@brokenwalls.com, 613-396-1954.

June 25-27 Bay Mills Indian Community 19th Annual Honoring Our Veterans Competition Pow Wow, Bay Mills Indian Community, 12140 W. Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, MI 49715. Contact: Allyn Cameron, Email: ajcameron@baymills.org, 906 248-3036

June 26 Through Native Eyes, Trading Post, 10045 S. March Point Rd., Anacortes, WA 98221. We are holding our 2nd annual native art show. There will be Dancing, storytelling, native art, food, and fireworks. We are looking for Native artists to come share their art with the public and keep the native culture alive. We also need food and beverage vendors. Time: 10:00am to 9:00pm. Contact: Tammy Hale, Email: sales@mypotlatch.com, 360-293-5632

June 26 Aamjiwnaang First Nation 49th Annual Powwow, 978 Tashmoo Ave, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H5. CONTEST POWWOW. Contact: Powwow Committee, Email: aamjiwaangpowwow@hotmail.com, 519-336-8410

June 26-27 St. Mary's Annual Traditional Powwow, New Brunswick, Canada first 5 drums to register 500 dollar honorarium. Everyone welcome. showers, breakfast buffet and traditional malicite supper provided. New Brunswick's largest powwow. Percy Sacobie (506) 455-7013

June 26-27 7^th Annual Traditional Powwow, S. Lake, Minnesota. Grand Entry on Saturday 1pm & 7pm, Sunday 1pm. Feast on Saturday at 5pm and lunch on Sunday at 4pm. Horse shoe tournament on Sunday. Walk/run on Saturday at 10am. This is a traditional powwow. Everyone welcome. Free admission and free parking. Camping is available. Directions: 27 miles north on Hwy 46 from State Hwy 2. S. Lake zip code is 56681. For more information: Gary Charwood at 218-760-7955 or 218-335-4444. Email: maang40@yahoo.com.

June 26-27 10^th Annual Shenandoah Valley Powwow, 1371 Caverns Road, Quicksburg, VA. Gates open at 10am both days. Gates close at 8pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. Grand entry is 12:00 noon both days. Gourd dancing on Sunday at 11am. Traditional non-competition powwow. Everyone welcome. Admission: $6 for adults, 11 years old and under free. Exact change appreciated. Pets will not be allowed on the powwow grounds. Booth space is by invitation only. Directions: Take Interstate 81 to exit 269 (Shenandoah Caverns exit). Turn west off the exit, turn right into the first driveway (500 feet from interstate). For more information: 540-477-9616 or email sphoenix@shentel.net

June 26-27 Metis Heritage Celebration, Memorial Park, Oshawa, Ontario. We are celebrating our unique, rich Metis culture. There will be a live band, traditional fiddling, jigging, drumming, exhibits, craft demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities, food and of course vendors. Grand Entry, 12:00 pm both days. Come and join the celebration! Contact: Rob Pilon, Email: wpilon5188@rogers.com, 905-725-1635. http://oshawametiscouncil.piczo.com/upcomingevents?cr=4&linkvar=000044

June 26 - July 4 - Ossipee Old Home Week, Mother Earths Creation LLC, 2145 Route 16, Ossipee, NH 03886. We will be holding our 8th Season of events. The Town of Ossipee is holding its week long event and we will have the grounds open during this time. At the end of the week, we will have a Powwow. The gates will be open from 9am - 5pm with no fee for parking or entrance. Donations are accepted but NOT required. Contact: Mother Earths Creation, LLC, Email: spiriteagle@motherearthscreation.com, 603-323-8181, http://www.motherearthscreation.com/home.html

July 2010

June 30-July 4 Arlee 4th of July Celebration. Events include traditional drumming and singing, competition dancing, parade, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Participants may camp on-site in teepees, tents, campers and RV's. Most facilities are handicapped accessible. Free admission. Cultural celebration hosted by the Flathead Nation and attended by Native Americans from throughout the U.S. and Canada. 406-745-2700 or 406-745-4984 Please call to verify dates and times as dates are tentative and could change. People's Center 406-675-0160 http://www.visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=8920&SiteID=1

June 26 - July 4 - Ossipee Old Home Week, Mother Earths Creation LLC, 2145 Route 16, Ossipee, NH 03886. We will be holding our 8th Season of events. The Town of Ossipee is holding its week long event and we will have the grounds open during this time. At the end of the week, we will have a Powwow. The gates will be open from 9am - 5pm with no fee for parking or entrance. Donations are accepted but NOT required. Contact: Mother Earths Creation, LLC, Email: spiriteagle@motherearthscreation.com, 603-323-8181, http://www.motherearthscreation.com/home.html

June 30-July 4 Arlee 4th of July Celebration. Events include traditional drumming and singing, competition dancing, parade, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Participants may camp on-site in teepees, tents, campers and RV's. Most facilities are handicapped accessible. Free admission. Cultural celebration hosted by the Flathead Nation and attended by Native Americans from throughout the U.S. and Canada. 406-745-2700 or 406-745-4984 Please call to verify dates and times as dates are tentative and could change. People's Center 406-675-0160 http://www.visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=8920&SiteID=1

July 1-4 42nd Annual Northern Ute 4th of July Powoww. Ft. Duchesne, UT. Phone: (435) 823-4872 Email: mariahc@utetribe.com

July 1-4 Fort Kipp Celebration, Fort Kipp, MT. Fort Kipp Celebration will be held at Fort Kipp on the Fort Peck Reservation. Fort Kipp is located 41 miles east of Wolf Point, south of Highway 2, 10 miles west of Brockton and 10 miles west of Culbertson. Phone: 406-786-3428 or Alternate Phone: 406-786-3431.

July 2-4 138th Annual Quapaw Pow-Wow, Quapaw Tribal Pow-Wow Grounds, 5681 S. 630 Rd., Quapaw, OK 74363. Contests: Security will be provided". "Food and Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information contact Sonny Glass at (918) 542-1853 or Email: sglass@quapawtga.com. http://www.quapawtribe.com/ceView/view/72928_AnnualUpcomingEvents.pml?evntId=12522&enrollable=false&month=7&year=2010

July 2-4 15th Annual Pechanga Powwow, Pechanga Powwow Grounds, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy (Pechanga Indian Reservation), Temecula, CA. The free event will feature American Indian dancers, drummers and singers. A fireworks display is set for July 3. More than 60,000 attended last year's Pow Wow, and according to the press release the second night is usually one of the busiest at Pechanga Resort & Casino. 5 p.m. July 2; 11 a.m. July 3-4. For more information call: 951-770-4769.

July 2-5 Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow 2010, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Greatneck Rd, Mashpee, MA. Contact: Lonewolf

Email: caboverderob@yahoo.com

July 3-4 July 4th Rodeo and Pow Wow. Duck Valley Reservation, Owyhee, Nevada. Information: 775-757-3211

July 4-5 POWWOW, Mother Earths Creation LLC, 2145 Route 16, Ossipee, NH 03886. Contact: Mother Earths Creation, LLC, Email: spiriteagle@motherearthscreation.com, 603-323-8181, http://www.motherearthscreation.com/home.html

July 7-11 All Nations Ghost Dance, Southern Oregon, OR. Join us in Southern Oregon for the first All Nations Ghost Dance. The sacred ceremony is open to everyone, although space is limited. To find out more information and to reserve your place, please visit http://www.ghostdance.org. Contact Scott Blum, Email: info@ghostdance.us

July 8-11 Sac & Fox Nation 47th Annual Powwow, 920883 S Highway 99 - 6 miles south of Stroud, Stroud, OK. Contact: Georgia Noble, 918-968-3370. Email: georgianoble@windstream.net. http://www.sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov/

July 9-11 Strong Sun Pow Wow, Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012. Hosted by the Nuluti Equani Ehi Tribe and Tanglewood Park at Clemmons, NC. This is our 5th annual pow wow and will be held at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. Due to the size of attendance we had in 2009 we have moved the Pow Wow to accommodate a larger group and also room to grow. We had over 3500 people last year and are looking at that number doubling. We strongly suggest that all vendors wish space to contact us as soon as possible. Phone 1-336-816-7747 or e-mail neetribe@aol.com There will be camping space for the dancers, also availability of showers and rest rooms. Other facilities at park will also be available. www.tanglewoodpark.org. For full details http://nearriverdwellers.com or call 1- 336-816-7747 or e-mail chief@nearriverdwellers.org Vendors please contact for detail. Space is limited and cut off for vendors will be April 28, 2010. Contact Pow Wow Committee, Email: Chief@nearriverdwellers.com or strongsunpowwow@yahoo.com, 1-336-816-7747

July 9-11 Arikara Nation Contest Powwow, YWCA, White Shield, ND. Camping & campers are welcome. Rations will be given daily. Showers provided at White Shield School. No alcohol or drugs, security will be enforced. contest in all categories, tiny tots will be paid daily. special contests are open to dancers in named categories. Danile Henry 701-421-1410, 2121 East Lake Street, White Shield, ND 58775, dhenry@mhanation.com

July 9-11 Grand Ronde Veteran's Powwow, Under the Tent, Grand Ronde, Oregon. Chris Tinney 503-879-1602, PO Box 38, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, christian.tinney@grandronde.org

July 9-11 Kickapoo Powwow, Horton, KS. Each year the Kickapoo Tribe hosts their Annual Powwow during the third week of July. There will be many dancers from all nations, artisan craft displays and traditional foods. Always call and confirm event. 785-486-2131.

July 9-11 26^th Annual Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow, Mohican Reservation, 23270 Wally Road South (County Road 3175), Loudonville, OH. Contest Powwow. Over $9000 in prize money awarded. Schedule of Events: http://www.mohicanpowwow.com/events.htm. Camping: Mohican reservation campgrounds onsite http://www.mohicanpowwow.com. Directions: 7 miles south of Loudonville, Ohio off St. Rt. 3 on Wally Road. For more information: Email info@mohicanpowwow.com, 800-766-2267. For vendor application: http://www.mohicanpowwow.com/vendors_app.htm

July 10 Traditional Fandango, Ely Shoshone Reservation, Ely, Nevada. Information: 775-289-3013

July 10 One Nation Empowerment Native Youth Honor Pow-Wow, The Great Plains Coliseum, 920 S. Sheridan Rd., Lawton OK. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Gourd Dancing continues; 7:30 p.m. - Grand Entry; 11:00 p.m. – Close. "No Contests". "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". Vendor Contact Information: Margaret Morgan at (405) 826-8119. For more information contact Tom or Margaret Morgan at (405) 826-8189 or Email: Coachb@onenationfootball.com. www.onenationfootball.com

July 10-11 Paradise Pow Wow, 509 Pearson Rd, Paradise, CA. Held on the grounds of the Gold Nugget Museum, in Paradise California, our Pow Wow is fun and exciting for the whole community, as we strive to keep Native American Traditions alive. This is a free event, open to the public. All Drums and Dancers are welcome. The Pow Wow consists of Native American vendors, food booths, and activities. During this two day gathering Native American artifacts and various handmade items and collections are on special display at the museum and open to the public to view and enjoy. Contact: Sherron Prosser, 530-570-2376. Email: sherronis@yahoo.com. www.paradisepowwow.org

July 10-11 Mkim Intertribal Powwow, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum grounds, Warner, NH. Family-oriented outdoor event focusing on the excitement and vibrancy of American Indian culture will include drumming, dancing, performances, kid’s crafts, and demonstrations by Native American Indians from New England and beyond. Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum 603 456 2600, 18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH 03278, mkim@conknet.com

July 14-17 Choctaw Indian Fair, Choctaw Rez, Choctaw, MS. Enjoy four fun-filled days of Choctaw culture and spirit including Tribal arts, crafts, dances, foods, and the thrilling action of World Championship Stickball. Children 5 an under are free! Ms Willis 601 650 7450, P.O. Box 6010, Choctaw, MS 39350, cwillisjr@choctaw.org

July 16-18 Timber Lake Wolf Lodge Pow Wow, Timber Lake, SD. Contact: Bobbi or Grady Kraft, 605-865-3678. Email: bobbijokraft@hotmail.com

July 16-18 All Nations Green Corn Festival and Powwow, Bland County Fair Grounds, Bland, VA. Admission: Adults $6, Children age 4-16 $4, Veterans and seniors $4. Directions: Interstate 77 exit 52. Phone: 276-688-3438 Email: pplummer@indainvillage.org Website: www.indianvillage.org

July 16-18 Back To Our Roots, St. Mary's, 34100 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, British Columbia, Canada. (2 KM east of Mission). Email: receptionist@mifcs.bc.ca or call Julie Anne at 604-826-1281

July 16-18 Robert Woolery Memorial Pow-Wow, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Agriculture Building, Sedalia, MO. Authentic intertribal American Indian gathering featuring native American culture – dancing, food, and arts and crafts including silver jewelry, furs, pottery and paintings. Hours: Friday, Starting at 5:00 p.m. and ending on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Traders by invitation only. To receive an application contact Anne Woolery 103 E. 28th Sedalia, MO 65301 or Bob Woolery 3222 S. Washington Sedalia, MO 65301 Call: 660-826-5608, 660-826-4145.

July 16-18 Healing Mother Earth 3^rd Annual Powwow, Lakevillage Campgrounds, Leon Rd., Andover, OH Gates open at 10:00am, Grand Entry at 12:00 noon. Evening meal served to participants. Admission: $5, children under 12 and seniors $3. Family discounts. Bring a food pantry item on Friday 12-3 pm for free admission. Ample free parking. Camping info: Restrooms available. Camping available through the campground. Call Red Wolf for more information. E-mail: redwolf_0801@yahoo.com. Phone: 440-789-2016.

July 16-18 Comanche Homecoming Annual Pow-Wow, Sultan Park, Walters, OK 73572. Entire weekend of American Indian activities and dancing. Roundup Club Rodeo. Friday-Sunday, 2pm. Free admission. For more information: 580-588-2987 www.comanchenation.com

July 16-18 Redbird's Children of Many Color's Powwow, Moorpark College Athletic Field, 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA. Info: 805-217-0364

July 17-18 Keepers of the Circle Powwow, 1180 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY. Drums, dancing, kids tepee workshop, storytelling, vendor space available. Jessie LaPan 518-887-2590, 1180 Main St, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150, info@keepersofthecircle.org, www.keepersofhecircle.org

July 17-18 First Annual Reelfoot Lake Powwow. 1520 State Route 21, Tiptonville, TN. Phone: 931-589-9628 Email: rbenge1@tds.net

July 18-19 RIIC Powwow, Roger Williams Park , Providence, RI. The sacred fire is started on Saturday morning at sun up and is kept lit until the end of the Pow Wow on Sunday. The Pow Wow opening ceremonies begin at 10:00 a.m. and festivities end at 6:00 p.m. Grand entry (when the dancing begins) is at noon. Admission is free of charge and the event is open to the public. Rhode Island Indian Council 401-781-1098, 807 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907. info@rhodeislandindiancouncil.org

July 23-25 2nd Annual Sacred Visions Pow Wow, Wadsworth, Nevada. Big Bend ranch. 30 miles east of Reno, Nevada. 2nd Annual competition pow- wow, food vendors, crafts, princess contest, lil brave contest, specials. Gordon Dodd. 775-560-1551. gordondodd@yahoo.com

July 23-25 32nd Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid Summer Pow Wow, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, New York. Gates open 6:00 p.m.-Friday & 10:00a.m. on Sat and Sun. Performance Times: Friday - 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Saturday - 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. 7:00p.m.–10:00p.m. Sunday - 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Grand Entry: 1pm and 7pm. Bonfire at Dusk Friday and Saturday, dinner for dancers. Annual, Traditional, Contest Powwow with Specials. New York City 's oldest and largest powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which all who love and respect Native Culture are invited. Over 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available. Hoop Dance, Aztec Dancers & other specials and Sunset Lighting of the Bonfire. Crafts, Vendors: Bead work, Silver and Shell work and Authentic Jewelry and Regalia, Native Foods, Hay rides, Prizes for Adult, Teen and Tiny Tots categories. Admission: Adults $9.00 (all weekend pass $15.00), children: $4.00 (age 12 and under) (all weekend pass $5.00). Directions: By Car: Grand Central Parkway to Exit 24 South (Little Neck Parkway) or Long Island Expressway (495) to Exit 32 South, to Farm Entrance Gate. Free Parking available at the Farm. Subway/Bus: E or F Train to Union Turnpike/Kew Gardens station. Transfer to Q46 bus to Little Neck Parkway. Walk 3 blocks north to Farm Entrance Gate. Long Island Railroad: To Little Neck Station, where car service is available. thunderbirdvendors@gmail.com. 718 347 FARM. Proceeds go to Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Scholarship Fund and Queens County Farm Education Fund. More Info: Website: http://www.queensfarm.org. Vendors Contact: P.O. Box 521, College Station, NY, NY 10030. Vendors send pictures of stand and list of items to thunderbirdvendors@gmail.com

July 23-25 Julyamsh 2010 Powwow, Coeur d'Alene Tribal Encampment, Post Falls, ID 83854. $141, 250 Increased Prize Money! New Category: senior 36-50. Increased 2nd place drum payout $8,000. Grand entry: Fri 7pm, Sat 1pm and 7pm, Sun 1pm and 7pm. For more information: 800-523-2464, www.julyamsh.com

July 24 NATIVE AMERICAN CELEBRATION IN THE PARK POWWOW, Liberty Park, 1100 S. 600 E., Salt Lake City, Utah. 65,000 People attend this event throughout the day. 16th Annual Intertribal Competition Powwow. Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM Registration (subject to change, please check website for periodic updates). SCHEDULE: 12:00 Noon Grand Entry (subject to change, please check website for periodic updates). ADMISSION: $5, Free: Children under 6 and seniors over 65. For more information: Cal Nez, cal@calnezdesign.com, 801-688-9297. http://www.nacip.com/

July 24 1st Annual Big Drum Powwow, Roger Williams National Memorial Park, 282 North Main Street, Providence, RI. Time: 10:00am to 05:00pm. The Big Drum Powwow will be an Annual Intertribal Powwow sponsored by and in collaboration with the Mount Hope Neighborhood Association and Sound Session. Sound Session is a week long event which brings 50,000 people into Downtown Providence Rhode Island. Our event this year is a One (1) day Powwow and will be a Two (2) day Powwow next year. Our event will have many Native American Dancers and Singers, Story Telling, Birds of Prey Demonstration, Hide Tanning, Intertribal Dancing, Men’s Grass Dancers, Men’s Fancy Dancers, Men’s Traditional Dancers, Woman’s Traditional, Woman’s Fancy Shawl Dance, Woman’s Jingle Dancers, Woman’s Eastern Blanket, Children’s Facing Painting, Children’s Story Telling, Children’s Candy Dance and much more. Our Host Drum will be the Eastern Medicine Singers and the Walking Bear Singers. Our Head Man Dance will be 2nd Councilman John "Great Wolf" Pompey of the Narragansett Tribe and our Head Lady Dancer will be Selina "Little Moon" Thomas of the Pequot Tribe. Admission is Free!!! Vendors can contact George Thomas. For more information Contact: George Thomas, Gvt111@Juno.com, (617) 364-3718.

July 24-25 Mountain Spirit Pow Wow, Native American Community Center, 104 School Road, RT 218, Spraggs, PA 15362. Grand Entry @ Noon Each Day. Closing Ceremony @ 5 pm. Time: 10 am - 5 pm Each Day. Auction Sunday Afternoon. Admission: Adults $5.00, Children under 12 FREE with paid adult admission. For more information: Phyllis Bruce, bettybaird@frontiernet.net, 304-662-6496

July 24-25 Keepers 13th Annual Pow Wow, Moore Park, 400 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN. Gourd dancing at noon, Grand Entry 1 and 5 on Saturday, 1pm on Sunday. All drums and dancers invited. We ask for donation for the food bank. Traditonal cookoff - Sunday 6 pm. For more information: Bud or Rona Johnston, rona4641@yahoo.com, 507 825 3734. http://www.pipekeepers.org/

July 24-25 9th Annual Cheroenhaka(Nottoway)Indian Tribe, Southampton County Fairgrounds, 25374 New Market Road, Courtland, VA 23837. "Come Celebrate with us 430 Years of Documented Ethno-History". Special Guest: Luis Salinas and the "Aztec Dancers". Admission: $6.00 Adults; $4.00 Children age 6-12 and Elders 65+. Contact: Chief Walt " Red Hawk" Brown, wdbrowniii@aol.com, 757-562-7760. http://www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org/

July 24-25 Ditto Landing Intertribal Gathering, 293 Ditto Landing Road, Huntsville, AL. Ditto Landing. 293 Ditto Landing Road . No contest American Indian gathering. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Need vendors $100 vending fee. All drums and dancers welcome. Gourd dancing.. Betty Abbou. 256 880 8987. bettyabbou@att.net

July 24-25 17th Annual Howard County Powwow, Howard County fairgrounds on 1022 Fairground Rd., W. Friendship, MD. Directions: 695W to I70W, exit 80 (Rt.32) Right on Rt 144. Admission : $8.50. Barry (252)257-5383, powwow@vance.net

July 25 Old Fashion Sunday Powwow, Bartlett Mall (Off Pond St.) Newburyport, MA. Grand Entry 10:00 A.M. Host Drum: Mi'Kmaq Thunder. Intertribal - all welcome. Contact: Anne Springer, pawsforpraise@verizon.net

July 30-Aug. 1 10th Annual Eastern Woodlands Pow-Wow, 7681 US 42, Lexington (Johnsville), OH. Craft and food vendors needed. Dancers will recieve two meals and free camping per day. Additional contact number- 419-362-2936. Contact: JoAnn Smith, 419-545-5643. Email: swcjozie@aol.com

July 31-Aug. 1 Wendake Competition Pow Wow 2010, Wendake, QC. 40 000$ in prizes. Eve Bastien (418) 655-5699 wendakepowwow@hotmail.com.

July 31-Aug. 1 Public Powwow in the Hocking Hills Market, US 33 & SR 374, 5 miles north of Logan OH-on US 33, Rockbridge, OH 43149. Powwow Honoring Chief Logan- Intertribal. 10:00am to 08:00pm. Adults $5.00 Children under 12 Free. Free camping-primitive only at this time. Inter-tribal event honoring a Native American hero from the past - Chief Logan of the Mingo tribe on the eastern frontier - will present history and traditions. The powwow will feature Native American drums, food, dancers and vendors (including jewelry, art, crafts and clothing). This is a family event, so no alcohol, drugs or large dogs are permitted. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free primitive public on-site camping is available. All Native American dancers and drummers are welcome, as are pre-1840's re-enactors. Contact Greg Cook, Email: gcook6@gmail.com, 740-385-4660

July 31-Aug 1 Great Carrying Place 'Coming Home' Powwow, Rogers Island Visitors Center, Fort Edward, NY. Phone: 518-793-8173 Email: nativehearts@yahoo.com Website: www.rogersisland.org

July 31-Aug. 1 SCIC 42nd Annual Powwow, Garden Grove High School, 11271 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove, CA. Info: 714-962-6673

July 31-Aug. 2 Wikwemikong 50th Annual Cultural Festival, Wikwemikong Unceded , Ontario. Contest Powwow. Contact: Cynthia Bell or Rob Fox, 705-859-2385. Email: robfox@wikwemikongheritage.org. www.wikwemikongheritage.org

August 2010

July 30-Aug. 1 10th Annual Eastern Woodlands Pow-Wow, 7681 US 42, Lexington (Johnsville), OH. Craft and food vendors needed. Dancers will recieve two meals and free camping per day. Additional contact number- 419-362-2936. Contact: JoAnn Smith, 419-545-5643. Email: swcjozie@aol.com

July 31-Aug. 1 Public Powwow in the Hocking Hills Market, US 33 & SR 374, 5 miles north of Logan OH-on US 33, Rockbridge, OH 43149. Powwow Horning Chief Logan- Intertribal. 10:00am to 08:00pm. Adults $5.00 Children under 12 Free. Free camping-primitive only at this time. Contact Greg Cook, Email: gcook6@gmail.com, 740-385-4660

July 31-Aug 1 Great Carrying Place 'Coming Home' Powwow, Rogers Island Visitors Center, Fort Edward, NY. Phone: 518-793-8173 Email: nativehearts@yahoo.com Website: www.rogersisland.org

July 31-Aug. 1 SCIC 42nd Annual Powwow, Garden Grove High School, 11271 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove, CA. Info: 714-962-6673

July 31-Aug. 1 Wendake Competition Pow Wow 2010, Wendake, QC. 40 000$ in prizes. Eve Bastien (418) 655-5699 wendakepowwow@hotmail.com.

July 31-Aug. 2 Wikwemikong 50th Annual Cultural Festival, Wikwemikong Unceded , Ontario. Contest Powwow. Contact: Cynthia Bell or Rob Fox, 705-859-2385. Email: robfox@wikwemikongheritage.org. www.wikwemikongheritage.org

Aug. 2-7 79th Annual American Indian Exposition. Caddo County Fairgrounds. Anadarko, OK. Phone: 405-284-6241 Email: LWabau1046@yahoo.com or exposecretary@yahoo.com Website: www.americanindianexposition.org

Aug. 4-8 The Clan of The Hawk 19th Annual Pow Wow, Brownington, VT. Open daily from 9:00 AM, Grand Entry at 1:00PM, special events as announced. Traditional Powwow. Everyone is welcome! Abenaki Museum, Native American Vendors, tomahawk throw contest, hands on classes of beading, feather wrapping, deer hide preparation, sinew making and more to be added. Admission Fees: Donation. Free parking. Camping Info: Limited camping please contact for more information. Directions: exit 26 of I-91 to route 58, follow the signs about 3 miles from exit. For more Information: Email Address: etpvt@aol.com. Phone: 802-754-6849. Address: 123 Evansville Road, Brownington, VT 05860. Website: http://www.clanofthehawkinc.com

Aug. 6-7 25th Annual Bell Pow-Wow, Bell Community Center, Stillwell, OK (On the Bell Road near Stilwell, OK). Program Schedule: Friday: 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 8:00 p.m. - Grand Entry. Saturday: 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 8:00 p.m. - Grand Entry. Contests: Men's: Straight, Traditional, Grass and Fancy. Ladies: Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle and Fancy Shawl. All Adults Pay: $300, $200, $100. Junior Boys: Straight, Traditional, Grass and Fancy. All Juniors Pay: $50, $30, $20. Drum Contest: Winner Take All: $500. "Security will be provided". "Food Vendors & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". Vendor Contact: Thomas Muskrat at (918) 696-4480. Host Hotel: Americinn of Stilwell. For more information contact Nancy Oosahwe at (918) 931-1176 or Email: nancyteacherbe@hotmail.com. Not responsible for accidents or thefts. No alcohol, drugs, or weapons allowed

Aug. 6-8 21st Annual Oklahoma Indian Nation Pow-Wow, Concho Pow-Wow Grounds, Concho, OK. Program Schedule: Friday: Gourd Dance - 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Gourd Dance - 3:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m. Contests: Tiny Tot, Junior, Adult & Golden Age. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Christine Morton at (405) 422.7545 or Email: cm_arapaho@hotmail.com. Not responsible for theft or accidents. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Now accepting Food Vendor Applications: $350 for weekend, Accepting first 8 vendors only - First come, First served.

Aug. 7 6th Annual American Indian Market & Powwow, Friendship House Association of American Indians, 56 Julian Avenue (between 14th and 15th Streets), San Francisco, CA 94103. The 6th Annual American Indian Market & Powwow will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 10 am to 6 pm on Julian Avenue, parallel to Mission and Valencia and between 14th and 15th Streets in the Mission District of San Francisco. The Friendship House American Indian Market & Powwow is a San Francisco festival featuring American Indian arts and crafts booths, powwow dancers, three drum groups, and informational booths about American Indian organizations. Delicious Indian tacos and refreshments will be on sale. A Youth Educational Pavilion will include talks about the diversity of American Indian culture, a teepee to house storytelling sessions, and carnival games for children’s entertainment. Dance groups representing various tribes will share their styles of dancing with exhibition dances. In addition to exhibition dancing, there will also be contest dancing. For more information please contact: Jayde Rias-Waukazoo at 415-865-0964 or by e-mail at JaydeR@friendshiphousesf.org. www.friendshiphousesf.org

Aug. 7-8 Shawnee Summer Traditional Eastern Woodland Pow Wow, Zane Shawnee Caverns & Southwind Park, 7092 ST Rt 540, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. DRUMS: Host Drum: All Nations Drum; Co-Host Drum: Grass Eagle Singers. Open Drum. All Drums are welcome to drop in. ALL DANCERS & DRUMS CAMP FREE! Tent City area to the North & West of the restaurant in the huge open field is open for"FREE CAMPING" for all dancers with regalia and all drum groups participating in the event. Flutist "BUD" Eagle Wolf will perform. Also special guest "Hoop Dancer" Pete Chiquito will perform. Traditional Shawnee Eastern Woodland Pow Wow. Come learn our Shawnee Traditions, Customs, History and Celebrate with us. Gates open at 10am both days and Grand Entry is at 12 noon. Admission: $5.00 For Adults Children 12 and under $3.00. Free Parking. Vendors E-Mail us at info@zaneshawneecaverns.net or Eagleurb@yahoo.com/ Call Eagle at 614-348-6878. For more information: Jack Eagle Lewis, Email: eagleurb@yahoo.com, 614-348-6878

Aug. 7-8 Bear Mountain Native American Festival and Pow Wow, Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY 10911. August 7, 2010 11am-7pm, Grand Entry 1pm & 4pm. August 8, 2010 11am-7pm, Grand Entry 1pm & 3pm. Admission: Free for Children 6 years and under, $12 for Adults, $7 for Young Adults/Seniors; (NYSPPC Parking $6). Enjoy Native American Singing, Dancing, Food, Crafts, Educational Programs and More. By Car from New York City: GW Bridge to Palisades Pkwy North to Exit 7 Anthony Wayne Recreation Area. By Car from New Jersey: Garden State Parkway to New York Thruway South to Palisades Parkway North to Exit 17. By Public Transportation: Call (718) 686-9297. Dancer Contest Info Adult 18+ (Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Jingle): 1st - $600, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $300, 4th - $200. Teen 13 -17 (Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Jingle): 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100. Junior Boys / Girls 6 - 12 (Combined): 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50. Tiny Tots. Trophy / Cash Specials. For more information: Cliff Matias, Email: redhawkarts@mindspring.com, 718-686-9297. http://www.redhawkcouncil.org/events.html

Aug. 7-8 Native American POW WOW - Honor the Animals, Maine Wildlief Park, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, ME 04039. Representatives of several Maine and New England tribes will be at the park for two full days with native dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. Special events will be presented throughout each day. Grand Entry both Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about Maine's Native American culture and heritage. (All day rain or shine.). Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park, Email: mainewildlifepark@gmail.com, (207)657-4977

Aug. 7-8 Prophetsown POW WOW, Prophetstown State Recreation Area, Park Ave and River Drive, Prophetstown, IL. Intertribal Traditional POW WOW. Dan Eads. 1-815-441-0148. www.prophetstownpowwow.com riverat2@yahoo.com

Aug. 7-8 Powwow, Mother Earths Creation LLC, 2145 Route 16, Ossipee, NH 03886. Powwow is open from 9am - 5pm. Admission is FREE as well as parking. There will be venders, food booths and much demonstration going on. Contact: Mother Earths Creation, LLC, Email: spiriteagle@motherearthscreation.com, 603-323-8181, http://www.motherearthscreation.com/home.html

Aug. 7-8 Robert Canada Friendship Powwow, Fedde Middle School, 21409 S Elaine Ave, Hawaiian Gardens, CA.

Aug. 7-8 40th Annual Sierra Mono Museum's Indian Fair Days & Powwow, North Fork Recreation Center, 33507 Road 230, North Fork, CA. Contact: Stephanie Clark, email: museum@netptc.net, 559-877-2115. http://www.sierramonomuseum.org/Pow%20Wow.html

Aug. 13-15 Wanbli Powwow, East Helena, MT. Drum circle Competition, dance competition , story telling, native language, petroglyph painting, face painting and more. Kim Weston and Laura Pippin 406-458-3700, 702 West Main, Helena, Montana 59601. contact@montanalivinghistory.org, www.montanalivinghistory.org

Aug. 13-15 Mihsihkinaahkwa Powwow. Morshes Park, Columbia City, IN. Traditional powwow. Admission: $4.00; children under 12 are FREE. Phone: 260-244-7702 Email: comanche72@maplenet.net Website: www.miamipowwow.org

Aug. 13-15 6th Annual Roanoke Island American Indian Cultural Festival and Pow wow, Airport Pavilion on Airport Road, Manteo, NC. Presented by Algonquians of North Carolina Inc. and Roanoke-Hatteras Indians of Dare County, NC ~ Friday Grass Dance Exhibition; Saturday Hours 10:00am to 6pm; Grand Entry 12pm Concert at 7pm - Sunday Hours 10:00am to 4pm; Grand Entry 12pm - Native American Dancing, music, food, storytelling, exhibits, health screening, and vendors - Admission Adults $5 (13 yrs+) Children $3 (3-13yrs) **NO PETS Allowed** Emcee: Ric Youngblood - Host Drum; Bird Chopper - Head Male Dancer; Greg Stephenson - Head Female Dancer; Karen Oxendine More Info Call 757-477-3589 or www.ncalgonquians.com Marilyn Berry Morrison pacoeagle@ncalgonquians.com

Aug. 14 15th Annual Honor the Mounds Gathering. Beattie Park, Rockford, IL. Looking for dancers to show the community the differences in style. We have vendors, 2 Drums, Speakers on the Mounds in Beattie Park, Miracle the White Buffalo, and Midwest SOARING will talk about current Native American Evens. There will be a Sacred Fire. There will be some reinactors. We start at 10 am close at 4pm Grand entry is at 11 am. Dancers please contact JUANITA at 815-218-8019 regarding dancing so we can have enough food for after the GATHERING. There will be a children's area for the kids do do some crafts some teaching going on. HONOR THE MOUNDS GATHERING is free to the public and there is public parking. NO PETS PLEASE. THIS IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT. Phone: 779-423-1260 or Mac at 815-298-5299 or Juanita at 815-218-8019. Email: jmacvenn@yahoo.com or NatAmAwCom1995@yahoo.com Website: www.naac.faeapple.com

Aug. 14 Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Annual Contest Pow-Wow, State Fairgrounds Cox Pavilion, Gordon Cooper Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Gourd Dancing - 2:00 p.m., Supper - 5:30 p.m., Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m. Contests: Womens: Cloth, Buckskin,Fancy Shawl, and Jingle; Mens: Straight, Fancy, Grass, and Traditional; Tiny Tots: (Sponsored by Pediatrics Department). 1st Place: $400, 2nd place: $300, 3rd place: $200. Vendor Setup Information contact: Steve Barse at (405) 601-9076. For more information contact Susan Geary at arapahowoman2174@yahoo.com

Aug. 14-15 5th Annual Honoring Turtle Island Powwow, Midway Community Park, 13961 Main St, Midway, OH 43151. Inter-Tribal Powwow, rain or shine, primitive camping available, limited space for vendors. Proceeds to benefit Madison Plains High School Music Department. Columbus 71s to exit 75 turn right 3 miles on right. Cincinnati 71n to exit 75 turn left 3 miles on right. 10:00am to 06:00pm. Contact Brian F. Darst, Email: americannative1968@yahoo.com, 614-832-6283

Aug. 14-15 4th Annual South Valley Chamber of Commerce and The New Port Township Fire Co. Pow Wow and Gathering of all People. Nanticoke, PA. Phone: (570) 759-3711 Email: rrd357@verizon.net

Aug. 14-15 Maine Forest and Logging Intertribal Powwow. Leonard's Mills. Bardley, ME. Phone: 207-379-2181 Email: ironeagle1862@live.com

Aug. 14-15 54^th Annual O-Sa-Wan Powwow, Will County Fairgrounds, Peotone, IL. Gate will open at 11:00 am each day. Grand Entry Saturday 1pm and 7pm. Sunday 12. Free Saturday meal for participants. Traditional powwow, open to the public. For more information: 708-798-9550; ro@mascoutin.com; http://www.mascoutin.com http://www.osawan.com

Aug. 20-21 17th Annual Frank Liske Park Powwow, 4001 Stough Road, Frank Liske Park, Concord, NC 28025. We welcome other drums, please see arena director. This is a traditional southern protocol powwow - Free admission - Primitive camping - Park opens at 8am - Grand Entry: Friday: 7 p.m.; Saturday: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Gourd dancing at 1 p.m. Saturday: Craft contest, 10 a.m.; Fur and Feathers, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Princess contest registration deadline, 12 p.m.; Crazy midnight auction begins 30 minutes after evening session ends. Please schedule all specials in advance with the emcee. Committee special only on Saturday night. Please bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and canopies.Traders contact: Gene Hall 336-249-1033 or 336-413-1812- Cabarrus Powwow Association - 75 Scalybark Trail - Concord, NC 28027 - George Hoyt 704-786-5705 gehoyt@carolina.rr.com www.frankliskepowwow.com

Aug. 20-22 First Nations Gathering Traditional, 11 Medewewin meskino, Oujé-bougoumou, Quebec. Contact: Harry T. Sharl, 418-745-2208. Email: info@firstnationsgathering.com. http://www.firstnationsgathering.com

Aug. 20-22 Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of King Pow Wow, King Fairgrounds, 436 South Main Street, King, NC. We invite you to join us at the King Fairgrounds in King, NC for our Annual Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of King Pow Wow. This events mission is to promote America's Indigenous peoples music, song, dance, art and unity. Event activities include drumming, singing, dancing, Native food, guest performers and educators, traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, art and craft demonstrations, veterans ceremony, shopping, face painting, raffles, auctions and more. Special performance by Bill Crouse and the Allegheny River Indian Dancers. Participants are members of over 30 different Indigenous Nations, Bands and Tribes. This event is held outdoors. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs. Admission: Adult $7.00. Child $5.00. Senior $5.00. Event Hours: Friday, August 20th, 5 PM - 10 PM. Grand Entry 7 PM. Saturday, August 21st, 10 AM - 10 PM. Grand Entry 11 AM and 7 PM. Sunday, August 22nd, 10 AM - 6 PM. Grand Entry 11 AM. For directions contact (336) 593-8159. Have a great summer. See you there. Lance Red Hawk 336-985-3837 cityofkingpowwow@yahoo.com

Aug. 21-22 Mohegan Wigwam Festival, Fort Shantok Road, Uncasville, CT. Dance competition only on Sunday. Contact: Jay Levy, Sandi Pineault, 860-862-6277.

Aug. 21-22 12th Annual Thunder Mountain Lenape' Native American Festival, 236 Skyline Drive, Saltsburg, PA. 10-6 Grand entry at noon. Registered dancers and vendors receive breakfast and dinner both days. Traditional Powwow. Open to the public. A cultural experience for the whole family. Dancing, druming, storytelling, native art and crafts, food, programs, pony rides, animals, candy dance, children's craft programs, adult programs. Admission: Adults $3 Children under 14 free. Camping Info: Primitive camping by registration only. Directions: Rt 286 to Saltsburg and follow the signs to 236 Skyline Drive, Saltsburg, PA. Email: thundermtlenapenation@hotmail.com. http://www.thundermtlenape.org

Aug. 21-22 5th Annual Turtle Island Powwow, USA Baseball Stadium, Millington, TN. Headman=Jason Thigben-Cherokee Headlady=Kim Bugg-Oneida AD=Clint Green-Oneida MC=Ken Dixon-Choctaw Princess=Erin Carter-Oneida Northern Drum=TBA Southern Drun=Shoti Ikbi Memphis Tia Piah Gourd Society. AZTEC DANCERS: QUETZALCOATL. "Try Lacies mouth-watering Frybread". All Drums and Dancers welcome! Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy our drum beat to the songs of our Ancestors. NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR FIREARMS! Admission:Adults-$3, Elders-$2, Handicapped-Free, Children over 6-$2. Contact Hal Colston at (901) 876-5344

Aug. 21-22 Pueblo Friendship Powwow Association, Pueblo West Campground and Arena, 480 E. McCullough Blvd, Pueblo West, Colorado. Hours: Saturday – 10am until ?; Sunday – 10am until 6pm. For more info: Vendors contact Carol at 719-660-1495; Events coordinator Shelley at 719-406-5247 or sdgauna@lailaka.net

Aug. 27-29 3rd Annual Honoring Traditions Powwow, Celebration of Song and Dance, Pala Band of Mission Indians, Pala Reservation, Pala, CA. Info: 760-891-3551. http://goldenstategourdsociety.webs.com/pala2010.pdf

Aug. 27-29 48th Annual Summer Powwow Indian Council Of Many Nations, Leavenworth County Fairgrounds, Tonganoxie, Kansas. All Drums and singers, Dancers, Color Guards and Gourd Society welcome. Neil Carriker - 816-223-5978, cowtown_cookers@sbcglobal.net, www.KC-icmn.org.

Aug. 28-29 8th Annual Region of the Moundbuilders Powwow, 170 Everett Drive, Everett Park, Newark, OH . Contact: Vicky Graham, 740-659-2071. Email: vwgraham@att.net

Aug. 28-29 9th Annual Mending the Sacred Hoop Traditional Powwow, Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds, 602 North Dean Street, Adrian, MI. The Leh Nah Weh Native American Organization Invites you to join us for our 9th Annual Mending the Sacred Hoop Traditional Powwow. Gates will open at 10am both days with Grand Entries at 1 & 7pm Saturday and 1pm Sunday. Join us for a weekend long Celebration of Native American Culture and Traditions Including, Native Foods, Arts & Crafts, Singing & Dancing, and Storytelling. Abel Cool Wind Bear Cooper 517-263-3233. Vendor Info: Ron Reed 517-436-3589. Leh Nah Weh Native American Organization, P.O. Box 972, Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263-3233 Fax (517)265-4949, lehnahweh@msn.com, http://www.lehnahweh.freewebspace.com

Aug. 28-29 7^th Annual Native American Style Powwow, Smoky Mountain Visitors Center, 4381 Cosby Hwy., Cosby, TN. Saturday 10am to 5pm, Grand Entry at 11am; Sunday 11am to 5pm, Grand Entry at noon. Non-competition powwow. Admission Free; Parking Free. For more information: 865-774-5626 or 865-335-6907; email e_t_o_c_d@yahoo.com. Website: http://facebook.com/easttennesseeoverhillcherokeedescendants

September 2010

Sept. 3-5 50^th Annual Tecumseh Lodge Powwow, Tipton County Fairgrounds, Tipton, IN. The grounds open at 8:00 a.m., Friday, September 3, Gourd and Inter-tribal dancing Sat. and Sun., afternoon and evening sessions. Grand Entries at evening sessions. This is a traditional powwow and all are welcome. This is a celebration of our 50th Anniversary. Educational seminars Sat. morning. A craft contest and Fine Arts Museum will be held on Sun. morning. The theme of the Fine Arts Museum display is The American Flag in Indian Art. There will be a special Youth Powwow held Sat. at noon. This is a traditional and non-political powwow celebrating Native American culture, crafts, and dancing. There will be many fine vendors present offering items of interest to powwow people. NO FLEA MARKET ITEMS. There will be educational seminars offered, Plenty of good food, camping sites with electrical hookups, a fun Midnight Auction on Sat. of anything Native American related, and lots of good singing and dancing. Admission: FREE to participants. Small fee for spectators. Camping will be available on site with electrical hook-ups available and several host motels with Powwow Rates are located in Kokomo, IN. Directions: Approximately 4 mi. east of US 31 in Tipton, IN. Tipton is located approx. 30 mi. north of Indianapolis, IN and 12 mi. south of Kokomo, IN. For more Information: Email Address: Ray Kappmeyer at powwow@tecumsehlodge.org. Phone: (317) 745-2858. Website: http://www.TecumsehLodge.org

Sept. 3-5 3rd Annual KY Native American Heritage Museum Powwow, St. John's Park on College Street, Corbin, KY. Admission: $5, children under 12 Free. Camping: Free on-site camping. Electricity available. Phone: (606) 528-6342 Email: sioux80@msn.com

Sept. 3-5 40^th Annual Barona Powwow, Barona Baseball Field, 1095 Barona Road, Barona Indian Reservation, Lakeside, CA. Join 10,000 people from all over the country in this family-fun event and learn about Native American culture at the same time! This year's event will be as big as every other year, with over $60,000 in prize money! Contest Dancing in all Categories. Free Admission and Camping. All Drums and Dancers Welcome. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, Gourd Dancing - 6pm; Grand Entry - 7pm. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4 and SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, Gourd Dancing -1pm and 6pm; Grand Entry - 7pm; Supper Break - 5pm-6pm. 49 Contest after Saturday evening session. Special Contest - Saturday Night, Men's Fancy Dance, sponsored by the Powwow Committee. Hand Drum Contest - Sunday Afternoon. Prizes to be announced, sponsored by the Powwow Committee. Information: Barona Tribal Office (619) 443-6612 x120, www.barona-nsn.gov

Sept. 3-5 47th Annual Ottawa Pow-Wow & Celebration, Adawe Park, 11400 S. 613 Rd., Miami, OK. Program Schedule: Friday, 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance, 9:00 p.m. - Stomp Dance & Social Dances; Saturday, Morning Turkey Dance, Noon Camp Feast, 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance, 8:00 p.m. – Midnight War Dance, Midnight till ?? - Stomp Dance. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - Indian Junior Olympics (0–12 years old), 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance, 8:00 p.m. – Midnight War Dance, Midnight till ?? - Stomp Dance. "No Contests" Day money for participants at each intertribal session. "Security will be provided", "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". Vendor Contact: Charla Dawes at (918) 540-1536. For more information contact Steve Kinder at skinder@kc.rr.com

Sept. 3-5 29^th Annual Stockton Labor Day Powwow, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA. Grand Entry, Friday 6pm, Saturday 1pm and 7pm, Sunday 1pm. Contest Powwow. Admission: Free.

Sept. 3-5 25th Annual Appalachian Nation Cherokee Pow wow, 39550 Lime Kiln Road, Leesburg, VA 20175. Admission $5.00 adult, ( 12 & over) $1.00 for kids & seniors; 2 host drums.. Na-Ma-Wo-Chi & Youghtanund; Emcee: Keith Colston; Arena Director: Ray Brock; many guest performers, story tellers, N.A.S.A Space Center, Jimmy "Two Hawks" & his birds of pray. Tiny Tot contest ages 6 and under in real regalia. There's plenty of camp space available. We still have spaces for craft and food vendors. For more information please call : Angel "Adawehi" Couch @ 540 645 1143 or e-mail : sergsmom@yahoo.com

Sept. 4 Genundowa, the Ring of Fire, 7744 S Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840. Each year, since ancient times, the Seneca Elders built a great fire to give thanks for peaceful times and abundant harvests. After the fire was lit, it was answered by smaller fires from camps along the shoreline, forming a ring of fire around the lake. Join us each Labor Day weekend in Hammondsport, New York and along the Keuka Lake shores as we commemorate this event. Social Dancing, Arts, Food and Music. Contact Bob Magee, Email: bob@keukalake.com, 607-569-2989.

Sept. 4-5 50th Anniversary Tecumseh Lodge Labor Day Powwow, Tipton County Fairgrounds, 1200 S Main St, Tipton, IN. Our gala 50th Anniversary Powwow. There will be many special events going on in connection with this year’s event. An excellent head staff has been lined up and includes ~ Head Man Dancer - Craig White of Thorntown, IN; Head Woman Dancer - Kateri Bailey of Freeburg, IL; Youth Head Dancers - Josh Skinner of Greenbrier, AR and Paiden Auterson of Terre Haute, IN; Head Gourd Society - White Star Gourd Society; Southern Drum - Kenny Bighorse of Pawhuska, OK; Northern Drums - Kingfisher Singers and MacKenzie River; Master Of Ceremonies - E. E. Bo Limbaugh III from Catoosa, OK; and presenting the colors will be Broken Arrow Color Guard from Broken Arrow, OK. The annual Craft Contest and Fine Arts Display is Sunday at 10 am. The Fine Arts Display will feature: The American Flag In Indian Art. Admission is FREE for all participants. Camping will be available on site and host motels with Pow Wow Rates are located in Kokomo, IN. Traders are by invitation only. Ray Kappmeyer: (317) 745-2858, www.TecumsehLodge.org, powwow@tecumsehlodge.org.

Sept. 4-5 29th Annual Iroquois Indian Festival, Iroquois Indian Museum, Howes Cave, NY. Phone: 518 296 8949. Email: info@iroquoismuseum.org. www.iroquoismuseum.org

Sept. 4-5 Genundowa - The Festival of Lights, Hammondsport, NY. Contact: (607)569-2989. Email: bob@keukalake.com. www.genundowa.com

Sept. 4-5 20th Annual Running Water Pow Wow, Cherokee Homecoming Ripe Corn Festival, Ridge Ferry Park, Rome, Georgia 30162. Ridge Ferry Park is located on Riverside Parkway, downtown Rome, Georgia. On the Banks of the Oostanaula River in front of Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home. Master of Ceremonies - Richard D. Bird; Headman Dancer - Bullet Standingdeer Headlady Dancer - Nicole Williams; Arena Director - Jamie Pheasant; Host Drum - Bird Choppers Bird Family; Storykeeper - Fred Bradley; Flute Player - Tommy Wildcat; Charlie Wayne Watson Singers; Dave "Whitewolf" Trezak; Cherokee Rose & Selena; Color Guard - Native American Warrior Society and Honor Guard; Primitive Skills - Richie Taylor & Carmen Shuler; Horse Rides - Randy Kenne; Host Motel: Days Inn of Rome 840 Turner McCall Blvd 706-295-0400 www.daysinn.com Official 2006 Powwow Tee Shirt. Painting by Billy Mac Steele. Head StaffAztec Dancers - Javier Alsaro & Family ~ HOURS of OPERATION:Saturday August 30, 2008 10AM to 10PM Grand Entry at 1pm and 7pm; Sunday August 31, 2008 10AM to 6PM Grand Entry at 1:00 pm ADMISSION:Age 13 to 69 $ 7.00 - Age 12 and under FREE - Age 70 and over FREE Sponsored by: Native American Preservation Association of Georgia, Inc. - PO Box 565; Rome, Georgia 30162-0565 www.napaofga.org Host Motel:Days Inn of Rome 840 Turner McCall Blvd 706-295-0400

Sept. 4-6 North Country Intertribal Powwow, 934 Elm Street, Rt 2/100 off I-95 Exit 161, Newport, ME 04953. 11th annual traditional Pow-wow. A traditional Pow-wow held to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Native Americans. With traders, food vendors, dancers, and drum groups from all across the US and Canada. We are a not for profit organization. Gate opens at 10:00am daily. Grand Entry is at Noon. Closing ceremonies are at 5:00pm. Admission: $5.00 per adult/per day children under 16 is free with paid adult. Elders: $3.00. Natives are free. Dancer are free until 11:30AM. Free parking Free camping with paid daily admission. (No hook ups). No alcohol or drugs permitted on Pow-wow grounds. Contact Ellie Luce, Email: ncountrypowwow@yahoo.com, 207-368-4959 or 207-341-0506, http://www.wanderingmoosecreations.com/index_files/NCITPW.htm

Sept. 4-6 28th Annual Labor Day Weekend Powwow, Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St. Hilliard, Ohio 43026. Grand Entry at 1pm. Traditional Powwow. Two-step, team dance and hand drum contest. Powwow feeds participants Supper-Sat-Mon and breakfast on Sun.& Mon. Motels nearby, camping at fairgrounds-$20/weekend w electric & showers. AD-Ken Irwin Sr, MC-Jerry Dearly Sr,Host Drums-Whitehawk and Many Voice. Head Veteran-Roger Campbell. NAICCO. (614)443-6120. naicco.org. naicco@aol.com.

Sept. 5 4th Annual Powwow/Native American Festival, Smith Park, Bennetsville, South Carolina. Public Invited. Adults $5; Children $3; Vendors $50. Rick LaBean 843-862-3299. Cottingham Blvd #9 & 38 Bypass, Bennetsville, SC 29512. peedeeindian@yahoo.com, http://americanindians.tripod.com

Sept. 10-12 Spruce Pine Pow Wow, 12513 South Hwy 226, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Fifth annual educational powwow. Hours: Friday and Saturday 9 to 9 , Sunday 9 to 5. Admission: $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children. MC Dave Trezak; Head Man Burke Lemons; Head Lady Brenda Bowlin; Arena Director Rob Watkins; Head Veteran Larry Graham. Directions: From Asheville, NC take I-26 and US19E 50 miles to Spruce Pine. Turn South on Hwy 226. Go 2 1/2 miles to 12513 S Hwy 226. Pow Wow is in rear. From the East, take I-40 to Exit 85 (Hwy 226). Follow Hwy 226 North to Spruce Pine. When you cross under the Blue Ridge Parkway it will be 2 1/2 miles on the right. Contact Mabel Benjamin, 813-765-3073, Email: rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com, http://bripa.suchexists.com

Sept. 10-12 21^st Annual Sycuan Powwow, Sycuan Reservation, 5459 Sycuan Road, El Cajon, CA 92019. Up to $125,000 in prize money. Arts & Crafts booths are $250 and Food booths are $350 for the weekend. Information booths are free. Camping and water available. Bring your chairs and canopy. For more information: 619-445-7776

Sept. 10-12 Spirit of the Veteran and Warrior Pow Wow, Point Park - Off Hwy 27 at Chickamauga Drive, Dayton TN 37331. LUCK OF THE DRAW DANCING - Emcee: Tony Wolf of Thunder Ledford; Keeper of the Circle: Ken Cloudwalker; Head Man: Gene Thomas; Head Lady: Barbie Harrison; Drums: Host Drum: Southern Echo; Red Road Singers: Veterans Honor Guard Jerry Lang, Native American Warrior Society; Ed Winddancer (flute player); Cathy Spirit Hawk Wiseowl, Story Teller; Non-Competition Powwow; Colors posted at 9:30 a.m.; Tickets:$4 Adults, $2 children; Festival Hours: Friday, September 10, 2010: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free Kids Day! Friday, September 10, 2010 Grand Entry: 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010: Gates open at 9:30; Festival opens at 10:00 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. Grand Entry: 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 12, 2010: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Grand Entry: 1:00 p.m.; Events: On Friday, a 9-10 Special (TBA) honoring our fallen soldiers and veterans. See living history, visit Tepee Villages with artifacts from 1800s thru present day lifestyle demonstrations; arts and crafts, pottery, regalia clothing, music, jewelry and native artwork; candy run game, hoop dance, FRYBREAD!; learn the meaning of regalia clothing; class pictures taken. This year we will have wolves and horses in our village! Come out and have some fun! Trade Blanket after closing. There is overnight camping available with very limited electricity. Host Hotel: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites (423) 775-9190; CONTACT: Jimmy Wiseowl (931) 529-1557 or 931-316-9970 or Alexandra Durham (615) 797-9722Email: moonwillow2012@yahoo.com or jimmywiseowl@yahoo.com or dreamcatcher40f@yahoo.com

Sept. 11-12 Andersontown Powwow, Athletic Park, Anderson, Indiana. A celebration of the Native American history of Anderson's past through an intertribal celebration, Native American artists, traders, food, dancing, music, storytelling, demonstrations and children's activities. Hours: Saturday 11 am - 9 pm; Sunday 11:00 am ­ 4:00 pm. Admission $5.00, ages 8 & under free. Contact: Ralph L. Day; info@andersontownpowwow.org. 800-533-6569 or 765-643-5633. www.andersontownpowwow.org

Sept. 11-12 3^rd Annual Sacred Spirits Intertribal Pow Wow, Sunrise Cove Road, Naples, ME. Contact: Richard ThunderCloud Rogers, 207-749-2911. Email: sacredspiritsdrum@yahoo.com. http://sacredspiritsdrum.webs.com

Sept. 11-12 Nanticoke Indian Powwow, Nanticoke Rez, Millsboro, DE. Powwow features traditional dancing, singing and drumming, crafts, storytelling and tours of the Nanticoke Indian Museum and Library. Gates open at 10 AM. Nanticoke Indian Center 302-945-3400, Nanticoke Indian Assoc. 27073 John J. Williams Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966, nanticok@verizon.net

Sept. 11-12 Indian Springs Native American Festival 2010, Indian Spring Hotel/Museum, Flovilla, GA. Bring your family, bring your chair, bring your blanket come for the weekend! Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm; Host Drum: All Nations Warrior Society; Head Man: David Bell Okalataka, Head Lady: Bobby Orr, AD: GT Martinez; MC: Steve Mansfield; Special Guest: Diamond Brown; Grand Entry 1pm Saturday & Sunday; Host Hotel- Days Inn 770-504-8100 - Other Hotel-Plantation Lodge 770-504-8811 Vendor Info: Trina Mansfield 770-655-5905 or t_r_m@etcmail.com Vendor set-up day is Friday; Presented by: the Butts County Historical Society www.buttscountyhistoricalsociety.org Directions: south of Atlanta, Ga. I-75 to Exit Jackson, Indian Springs State Park Hwy 16 east to 42 South in Flovilla follow to Indian Springs Hotel/Museum

Sept. 17-19 Ft. Hamby Pow Wow, Six miles North of Wilkesboro, NC at the Ft. Hamby State Park, 1534 South Recreation Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Fourth annual educational pow wow. Hours Friday and Saturday 9 to 9, Sunday 9 to 5. Admission $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children. The Park charges $1.00 entrance fee also. Friday is Kids Day and Kids are free with the schools. MC Dave Trezak; Head Man Burke Lemons; Head Lady Brenda Bowlin; A D Rob Watkins; Head Veteran Larry Graham. Directions From Wilkesboro, NC take US Hwy 421 North to Milepost 293. Turn South at the Ft. Hamby State Park sign. Go 1 mile to the park entrance. Contact Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073 (or the Park at 336-921-3390 to book camping.). Email: rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com, http://bripa.suchexists.com/

Sept. 17-19 Black Native American Association, 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA. Red/Black Connection- Honoring Our Legacy- Past, Present and Future. All Drums Welcome. Gourd Dancing, Grand Entry, Break – Exhibition Dancing. Contest dancing in all categories. Exhibition: African and Aztec dancers. Contact Don Little Cloud, 510-536-1715. Email: ltcloud@bnaa.org. http://www.bnaa.org

Sept. 17-19 Gathering of Veteran's Powwow, Seven Circles Heritage Center, Edwards, IL. Phone: 309-382-2779. Email: butchmccamy@yahoo.com

Sept. 17-19 26^th Annual Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow, Mohican Reservation, 23270 Wally Road South (County Road 3175), Loudonville, OH. Contest Powwow. Over $9000 in prize money awarded. Schedule of Events: http://www.mohicanpowwow.com/events.htm. Camping: Mohican reservation campgrounds onsite http://www.mohicanpowwow.com. Directions: 7 miles south of Loudonville, Ohio off St. Rt. 3 on Wally Road. For more information: Email info@mohicanpowwow.com, 800-766-2267. For vendor application: http://www.mohicanpowwow.com/vendors_app.htm

Sept. 17-19 14^th Annual Soboba Powwow, 23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto, CA 92583. For more info: 951-654-2765. http://www.soboba-nsn.gov/powwow/?id=home

Sept. 17-19 White Cloud Powwow (Ioway Tribe Powwow), White Cloud, KS. Powwow grounds located on the Iowa Tribe of KS and NE Reservation, there will be signs posted. Campers and Vendors welcome. Vendors see staff prior to setting up. Manny King will be MC. All dancers must: register to dance with proper ID and dance in full regalia. There will be unannounced spot checks. Must have all required marks to be paid for each session. Exhibition dances. Contacts: Gail Reed (785) 595-3203 or Mary Knoxsah (785) 741-4521.

Sept 18 Texas Indian Hobbyist Assn Fall Powwow, Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, 1601 S Water St, Burnet, TX. Gourd Dancing at 6:30PM and Grand Entry at 7:30PM. Head Singer: Gene Logan. Traders contact: mtwidal@aol.com. Tent camping sites and showers available. Contact: pandpriley@gmail.com, tihasmokesignal@yahoo.com

Sept. 18 Thunder on the Bay American Indian Festival. Buckroe Beach Park, Hampton, VA. Phone: 757 726-5437 Email: eblack@hampton.gov Website: www.hampton400.com

Sept. 18-19 Muddy Run Powwow, Muddy Run Recreational Park, Holtwood, PA. Traditional powwow, no contest. We are a non-profit corp. All proceeds are donated to Amer. Diabetes Assoc. Head Dancers, etc. will be announced in April, 2010. This is a rebirth of the old Muddy Run Powwow, under new management. This Sept.'s powwow was a huge success, and we intend to repeat that success next fall. Approx. 30 vendors. Camping for dancers, drums and vendors. Admission $3 per person: children 7 and under, and elders 65 and over enter free. Approx. 300 dancers, representing over 50 Native nations, attended Sept. 2009 event. Powwow open to public 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Grand Entry noon both days. Vendors and drummers by invitation only. Lots of lodging close by in Lancaster, PA and surrounding area. We are south of Lancaster. This event is put on by Lawilowan A.I.F., Inc. Look for updates on our website: www.lawilowan.com. Noni Many Hawks Nickerson, 82 Clugston Road, Newville, Pennsylvania, 17241. 717-776-1075, ManyHawks@Comcast.net, www.lawilowan.com

Sept. 18-19 Powwow, Mother Earths Creation LLC, 2145 Route 16, Ossipee, NH 03886. Contact: Mother Earths Creation, LLC, Email: spiriteagle@motherearthscreation.com, 603-323-8181, http://www.motherearthscreation.com/home.html

Sept. 18-19 Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. 4th Annual Powwow, Surry Parks and Recreation Center, 205 Enos Farm Drive Hwy 10 at Hwy 31 Surry, VA. 23883. Gates Open at 10am on Sat. & Sun. Grand Entries at 12noon on Sat. and 1pm on Sun. MC: John Blackfeather Jefferies; Arena Director: Doug Logan; Head Female Dancer: Debora Little Wing Moore; Drums: Yough-TaNund/NaMaWoChi; Intertribal Dancing,Arts and Crafts, Native American Cooking, Demonstrations, Storytelling. Admission: FREE. You may contact: Ed Branch at: (757)654-9301 email: branchedward@aol.com or Archie Elliott at (757)686-8602 Email: aselliott@cox.net. Visit us online at: www.nottowayindians.org for more info. Sponsored by the: Virginia Nottoway Indian Circle and Square Foundation

Sept. 18-19 Four Winds Intertribal Society 18th Annual Powwow, Killeen Civic & Convention Center, South W.S. Young, Killeen, TX 76546. 19 and older $2.00 or 2 can goods; 5 to 18 yrs old $1.00 or 1 can good; under 5 free. Hawthorn Inn and Days Innat Killeen Mall host hotels. There is camping avaliable at the Convention Center but have to check with them. Contact: Paula Crutsinger, Vendor Chairman 254-493-8172 jynxt_1610@yahoo.com, http://www.fourwindstx.org

Sept. 18-19 All Nations at Westport, The Commons, 6700 W. 524, Westport, KY 40077. -71 from Louisville to Cincinnati exit, take LaGrange exit(approximately 16 miles),left onto 53, for 4 miles, left onto 42 for 2 miles, right onto 524 for 3 miles, The Commons is in the middle of Westport. Adults: $5.00 Kids 8 to 14:$2.50 Under 8: Free. There will be dancing, food, crafts,music, and plenty of fun for all! We have parking, and a safe place for everyone! Camping for vendors only We have facilities Food provided by Lauri. Contact: Glenda McGill 502-222-5902 glenda.mcgill@gmail.com

Sept. 24-26 5th Annual Harvest Moon Benefit Pow Wow, Enitachopco Ceremonial Grounds On County Road 5, Ashland, AL Contact: Jana Bland, 256-392-3383. Email: jana@wolfgardens.org. http://defendthewolves.org/blog

Sept. 24-26 NC Native American Festival, 5800 Concord Parkway (across from Lowes Motor Speedway), Concord, NC. Contact: Reggie Brewer, 704-926-1523. Email: MetrolinaNatives@yahoo.com. www.MetrolinaNativeAmericans.com

Sept. 24-26 The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama Annual Powwow, Oakville Indian Mounds Park, in Moulton, Alabama. The 24th is Children's Day. Intertribal dancing, Indian foods; fry bread, Indian Tacos, crafts, demonstrations of flint knapping, pottery making and many others. Fun for the whole family. chr0842@bellsouth.net

Sept. 24-26 Village of the Decendants Sopchoppy Powwow. Sopchoppy City Park, Sopchoppy, FL. Phone: 850-321-0650 Email: Sorehip2@aol.com

Sept. 24-26 Morongo Powwow, Cabazon, CA. For more info: 800-252-4499 ext. 23800

Sept. 24-26 Bishop Powwow

Sept. 25 13^th Annual Veterans Powwow and Native Pride Parade, Prairie Band Potowatomi Nation, Prairie Peoples Park, 15402 M Rd., Mayetta, KS. We-Ta-Se will host a veterans pow-wow on Saturday, Sept. 25 with grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Native Pride Parade at 10 a.m. All dancers in regalia who register by 3:00 p.m. will be paid. For information about the parade call Dumps 785.554.3272 or 785-966-8336. For more information about the pow-wow call 785.966.2580. http://www.pbpindiantribe.com/

Sept. 25-26 They Walked Here Before Us: A Woodland Indian Celebration, Perrysburg, OH. Contact: Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation, 419-381-7042. Email: perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com

Sept. 25-26 11th Annual Permian Basin Intertribal Powwow. Odessa College Sports Center, Odessa. TX. Phone: (432)-290-3678 Email: permianbasinpowwow@hotmail.com Website: http://transpecosamericanindianassn.com

Sept. 25-26 Noxen Volunteer Fire Co. 6th Annual Pow Wow, Stull Road/State Route 29, Noxen PA. Located at the Noxen Fire Co. grounds, Stull Road, Noxen, PA. Gates open at 10 am both days. Free Admission. ALL drums welcome. Head dancers: Male-Kevin "Walking Bear" Female- Natalie "Wisteria". There will be native vendors, crafting, children's story-telling, touching table, trade blanket and so much more. Meals provided to dancers/vendors Friday evening, Sat & Sun breakfast and POT LUCK DINNER Saturday evening, please bring a dish to pass. This is a free "non political" gathering. No drugs, alcohol or fire arms. Contact : Wisteria18704@yahoo.com or call 570-947-2097. Creator bless your paths, hope ours cross soon. AHO

Sept. 27 Texas Indian Hobbyist Assn Fall Powwow. Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, Burnet, TX. pandpriley@gmail.com Traders: mtwidal@aol.com

October 2010

Oct. 1-2 35th Annual Pah-Loots-Pu Pow Wow, Stadium Way and Orchard Dr., Pullman, WA 99163. This Pow Wow is a celebration pow wow centering around "Celebrating Tradition". Grand Entries will be: Friday: 7:00 p.m. and Saturday: 12:00pm and 7:00 p.m. All Drums are WELCOME! First 10 walk-in drums at each session will receive $150. There is lots of Vendor Space Available. For more information visit www.kuahmah.wsu.edu for the appropriate forms. Free Parking after 5 pm on Friday and all day Saturday! Contact: Sydney Garcia-Wheeler, Phone: 360-560-4826, Email: pah-loots-pu@hotmail.com, www.kuahmah.wsu.edu

Oct. 1-2 Four Directions Annual 2010 Powwow, Farmers Market, Old US Hwy 64, Williamston, NC 27892. Dancer registration by 11:00 am. Lottery Envelope Dance Money. School day and special groups Oct. 1 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Contact: A, Moore or C,Garrett 757-320-9633, Phone: 252-217-9937, Email: truthtree903@yahoo.com.

Oct. 1-2 Shiprock Navajo Fair Contest Pow-Wow, Shiprock Fair Pow-Wow Grounds, Shiprock, NM. CONTEST POWWOW. Head Gourd Singer: Curtis Hamilton, Head Gourd Dancer: Duane Tofpi, Head Dance Judge: Duane Harris, Head Drum Judge: Jr Keeswood. Friday Oct. 1 - 4pm-6:30pm Gourd Dance; 6:45pm Drum Roll Call; 7pm Grand Entry. Saturday Oct. 2 - 11am- 1pm Gourd Dance; 1:45 Drum Roll Call; 2pm Grand Entry; 5pm-6:30pm Gourd Dance; 6:45pm Drum Roll Call; 7pm Grand Entry. Dance Contest. Drum Contest. Hand Drum Contest. Womens Back-Up Singing Contest. Contact: Elvin Keeswood, Phone: 505-368-0968.

Oct. 1-3 3rd Annual Falling Leaves Intertribal Gathering and Powwow, 522 Crocket Road, Samson, AL 36477. Plenty of primitive camping available. Six RV/trailer sites with 30-amp electric, $20.00 per night. Trader set up fees: $60.00 plus $20.00 auction item, basic or $100.00 with 30-amp electrical plus $20.00 auction item. Six of seventeen trader spaces remaining. Eagles Nest of Alabama is home of the Native American Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument. Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 am --- Dedication Ceremony of the six new memorial monuments honoring Native American Veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Shield/Storm and Enduring/Iraqi Freedom. Entertainment: 2009 NAMMY Flutist of the Year --- JJ Kent will perform daily. Evening trade blanket planned, as well as informal social dancing, drumming and singing, .... NO QUIET HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Contact: Bill Silaghi, Phone: 334-360-1106, Email: eaglesnestcenter@aol.com. www.eaglesnestofalabama.org

Oct. 1-3 1st Annual Cynthiana Elks Lodge Pow Wow, Cynthia Elks Lodge 438, Cynthiana, KY 41031. Traditional Pow wow - Also accepting all Native American arts and crafts vendors - 1st three food vendors. Call Clinton Gould to sign-up. Contact: Clinton Gould, Phone: 859-234-8255, Email: jingjolleen@yahoo.com.

Oct. 1-3 2^nd Annual Big Time Gathering and Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow at Pioneer Park in 33187 Old Woman Springs Road, Lucerne Valley, CA. Public welcome. There will be authentic Native American music, dancers, drums, crafts and food. Admission Free! Parking Free! Camping Info: Camping is allowed for vendors only. Contact Info: carl@huntingdogtrainer.net, 760-885-5924. http://sites.google.com/site/bigtimepowwow/

Oct. 1-3 1st Annual Turtle Island Powwow, Loberg Park, Hardy, AR. Powwow starts Friday from 8am until 6pm; Saturday from 9am until ??? and ends Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Headman and Headlady=Daily Pick; AD=Jason Thigpen-Cherokee; MC=Ken Dixon-Choctaw; Southern Drum=Jarvis Poahway/Commanche Southern Singers. Memphis Tia Piah Gourd Society. AZTEC DANCERS: QUETZALCOATL. Come try Lacies Mouth-Watering Frybread. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy the drum beat of our Ancestors. All drums and dancers welcome. Art and Crafts for purchase. Specials for the children. NO DRUGS,ALCOHOL OR FIREARMS! Contact Jerry or Claire Hunt (870) 972-6995

Oct. 1-3 16th Coushatta Powwow Celebration, HWY 165, Kinder, LA 70648. CONTEST POWWOW. ALL ADULT PRIZE AWARDS: 1st - $1000 + Prize; 2nd - $800; 3rd - $600; 4th - $400. DRUM PRIZE AWARDS: Northern Drum - 1st - $5000 + Prize + Host Drum 2011; 2nd - $4000; 3rd - $3000; 4th - $2000. SOUTHERN DRUM: 1st - $5000 + Prize + Host Drum 2011; 2nd - $4000; 3rd - $3000; 4th - $2000. Expanded Dance Divisions!! GOLDEN AGE 55+ Men - Traditional, Straight, Grass/Fancy. Women - Southern Buckskin, Southern Cloth, Northern Buskskin/Cloth. SENIOR ADULT 36-54yrs - Men - Traditional, Straight, Grass, Chicken, Southern Fancy, Northern Fancy: Women - Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Southern Buckskin, Southern Cloth, Northern Buckskin/Cloth. JUNIOR ADULT 18-35yrs - Men - Traditional, Straight, Grass, Chicken, Southern Fancy, Northern Fancy. Women - Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Southern Buckskin, Southern Cloth, Northern Buckskin/Cloth. Contact: Coushatta Powwow Committee, Phone: 337-466-0432, Email: info@coushattapowwow.com, URL: www.coushattapowwow.com.

Oct. 1-3 Moccasin Trail Pow-Wow, 9298 Atwood Lake Road, Mineral City, OH 44656. 2010 Honoring those who work to help Ohio's Native Community This Years Honoree: Lanna Samaniego. Camping is available on site with firewood & showers provided. Participants should contact Bev Angel at: 210 East 10th. St., Dover, Ohio 44622, or call after 6:00pm at (330) 364-1298 to get a gate pass. Because of the volume of people through the gates it will make it much easier for you. While this is a three day event for the Atwood Fall Festival, the Pow-wow will be held on Oct. 2nd & 3rd. VENDERS NOTE: Venders are invited to set up for the full three days. This fall festival has a three day attendance of approximately 50,000 people. It is one of the largest events in the area, situated at beautiful Atwood Lake Park. Vender set up for Fri. Oct. 1st is on Thurs. Sept. 30th., after 6:00pm. ALL VENDERS MUST BE SET UP BY 9:00AM, SAT. OCT. 2ND. SALE OF SACRED ITEMS PROHIBITED. NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Contact: Bev Angel Phone: 330-364-1298, Email: beadsrkola@roadrunner.com

Oct. 1-3 Mesquite PowWow and Native American Art Show, Mesquite Sports and Event Complex, Hardy Way, Mesquite, NV 89027. CONTEST POWWOW. Contest Catagories: Golden Age Mens & Womens (Age: 65+); Sr. Adult Mens & Womens (Age: 35-64); Jr. Adult Mens & Womens (Age 19-34); Teens Boys & Girls (Age: 13-18); Junior Boys & Girls (Age: 6-12). DRUM CONTEST. Prize Money: Golden Age: 1st- $700.00; 2nd- $500.00; 3rd- $300.00. Sr. Adult: 1st - $700.00; 2nd- $500.00; 3rd- $300.00. Jr. Adult: 1st - $700.00; 2nd- $500.00; 3rd- $300.00. Teens: 1st - $400.00; 2nd- $300.00; 3rd- $200.00. Juniors: 1st - $250.00; 2nd- $200.00; 3rd- $150.00. ***DRUM CONTEST***1st- $4,000.00; 2nd- $3,000.00; 3rd- $2,000.00; 4th- $1,500.00; 5th- $1,000.00. Day Pay: $200.00 to FIRST TWELVE (12) Drums registered that do not place. Contact: Steve Elliott, Phone: 248-931-2065, Email: info@mesquiteevents.com, URL: www.mesquiteevents.com

Oct. 1-3 Tree Of Life & World Peace Powwow, 18220 Old Mehama Rd SE, Stayton, OR 97383. MC

Carlos's drum is Mee Hock Pride and he has agreed to be our MC for our Powwow. Host Drums: The Host Drum is River Visions- & Autum Creek - the next selected 2 host drums will have drum pay.. All drums who wants to be considered please apply with the information we are looking for. Other Drums: please apply. all other guest drums will be honored with a blanket dance/song. Friday is kids day. Tiny Tots Dance, give aways, children circle, children drumming and singing. Saturday - Grand Entry 1pm & 7pm, dinner break 5-6:45 pm, give aways 4:30- 5:00 pm, retire colors at 10pm. Sunday Grand Entry 1pm close at 4:30 pm. We will have a blanket dance for our dancers to help with travel. We are also working on a Free Salmon Dinner for our Drummers, Dancers, & Elders -- the rest we ask for a donation please. This is still in the planning stage. This is a gathering for our people to come together as one, traditional ways, this is why its a no contest powwow/gathering. We reserve the right to make changes as needed to provide a safe & fun gathering for our drummers and singers, and dancers. We hope you all can come. We have lots of vendors interested in coming. Contact: Morning-Starr, Phone: 503-290-9175, Email: katndel@wavecable.com

Oct. 2 Oklahoma State University 2010 Fall Contest Pow-Wow, Payne County Expo Center, 4518 Expo Cr. E., Stillwater, OK 74075. Program Schedule: 12:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 4:30 p.m. - Supper Break; 5:30 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 6:30 p.m. - Grand Entry & All Contests; 11:00 p.m. – Closing. Contests: Contests in All Categories! Golden Age (ages 60+): Women (Combined), Men (Combined): 1st: $300; 2nd: $200; 3rd: $100. Men’s (Ages 18-59): Grass/Traditional (Combined); Fancy; Straight. 1st: $300; 2nd: $200; 3rd: $100. Women’s (Ages 18-59): Jingle/Fancy Shawl (Combined); Buckskin; Cloth. 1st: $300; 2nd: $200; 3rd: $100. Junior Girls and Boys (Ages 7-17 - Same Categories as Adults): 1st: $100; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $50. Tiny Tot’s (6 and under): Drum Contest: 1st: $1000; 2nd: $700; 3rd: $500. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Robin Williams at (405) 744-0401 or Email: robin.starr.williams@okstate.edu.

Oct. 2 9th Annual Childrens Social Powwow, 200 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ. Contact: Peggy Solis, Phone: 520-792-9985, Email: psolis@tucsonchildrensmuseum.org, URL: www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org

Oct. 2 Fifth Annual Keetoowah Cherokee Pow Wow, Keetoowah Celebration Grounds, Tahlequah, OK. Contest Powwow. Join us at the 60th Annual Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration in Tahlequah, OK. Registration Noon-3pm. Adult Contests: Mens:Traditional, Grass, Straight, Fancy & Womens:Buckskin, Cloth, Jingle, Fancy. Juniors 11-16: Boys Traditional & Straight, Fancy & Grass & Girls Buckskin & Cloth, Fancy & Jingle. Golden Age Special: All Men Combined, All Women Combined. Tiny Tots-Day Money. Grand Entry 3pm. If not 3 in each category, committee reserves the right to combine categories. All decisions of the committee are final. Adults & Golden Age: 1st-$600, 2nd-$400, 3rd-$300; Juniors 11-16: 1st-$300, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100; Tiny Tots: Day Money. For Vendor information call Brian Shade at 800-259-0093 or 918-456-8698. For more info: Contact: Stephanie Wickliffe or Joe Byrd, Phone: 918-431-1818. www.unitedkeetoowahband.org

Oct. 2-3 6th Euharlee Veterans Pow Wow, Covered Bridge Rd., Euharlee, GA. Contact: Janell & Joey, Phone: 770-296-3097, Email: amndn@mindspring.com

Oct. 2-3 15th Annual Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow, 4650 Highway 154, Santa Ynez, CA. Contact: Clare Lopez, Phone: 805-688-7997, Email: clopez@santaynezchumash.org

Oct. 2-3 19th Annual Chukchansi Pow Wow, Coarsegold, CA. Contest Powwow. 1,2,3 place winners for all contestants, from golden age to tiny tot. Hand drum contests. Contact: Nokomis Hernandez, Phone: 556-683-6633, Email: nokomis.hernandez@chukchansi.net

Oct. 2-3 12th Annual San Dimas Pow Wow, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. Drum Contest: Winner take all $300.00. Drum must be present both days. Owl Dance: $50.00 winner take all. Potato Dance $50.00 Winner take all. Switch Dance: $50.00 Winner take All. Contact: San Dimas Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 909-592-3818.

Oct. 2-3 NAHC Powwow, 400 California Ave., San Francisco, CA. Contest Powwow. Juniors, Teens, and Adults joint contests (Grass/Fancy and Jingle/Fancy, plus Traditional for all age categories). Men's and Women's Golden Age Specials as well. Hand Drum and Team Dance specials also! Adult - $250/200/175; Teen - $150/125/100; Juniors - $100/75/50; Golden Age - $200 Men's & $200 Women's - Winner Takes All This powwow is located on Treasure Island, which is off of the I-80 between San Francisco and Emeryville/Oakland. FMI contact Cathy Wisdom at 510-434-5481 or by email at CatherineW@nativehealth.org. http://www.nativehealth.org/

Oct. 2-3 Northern Cherokee Nation Pow Wow, Thomas Square, Honolulu, HI. Contact: David Windhorse Long, Phone: 808-265-7206, Email: dlong64916@aol.com

Oct. 2-3 WPNAA Native American Day Gathering, Belle Vernon, Western PA. Native American Association 13th Annual Native American Day Gathering. Cedar Creek Park near Belle Vernon. Grand Entry at Noon both days. Saturday until 6/Sunday until 5. All vendors welcome. Vendors do not need to sell native items. Vendor set up on Friday Oct. 1 @ 9 AM. Contact: Eloise, Phone: 412-678-0556, Email: CJ91967@aol.com

Oct. 7-10 Cherokee Of Georgia 30th Anniversary, 110 Cherokee Way, Saint George, GA. Contact: Harley Red Hawk McGahee, Phone: 904-446-7223, Email: fmmcgahee@bellsouth.net, www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us

Oct. 8-9 31st Annual MOWA Choctaw PowWow, 1080 Red Fox Road, Mt. Vernon, AL. Contact: Nicole Williams, Phone: 251-866-3322, Email: ndnteacher1@yahoo.com

Oct. 8-9 4th Annual Manpower Celebration, 409 N Piegan Street, PO Box 1090, Browning, MT. Contest Powwow. Dance Specials: *Clown Dance; *All Veterans Special Sponsored by Roger Vielle. All Ages & Categories, categories Include: Adults- SR. Men & Women (36-59), Men & Women (18-35); Teens- (13-17); Juniors-(7-12); Tiny Tots & Golden Age. Contact: Eileen Henderson, Public Relations Mngr, Phone: 406-338-3821, Email: eileenhenderson83@hotmail.com, http://www.blackfeetmanpower.fatcow.com

Oct. 8-10 24th Annual Hesapa Wacipi Na Oskate, Rapid City, SD. Contest Powwow. Singing Contest 1st-5,000, 2nd-4,000, 3rd-3,000, 4th-2,000, 5th-1,000. Cante Knight - Men's Grass Dance Special; Sunni Wilkinson - Women's Traditional Special; Madonna Thunder Hawk - Golden Age Jingle And Fancy Shawl Special; Nellie Two Bulls - Memorial Wicaglata Special. Contact: Black Hills Pow Wow Association, Phone: 605-341-0925; www.blackhillspowwow.com

Oct. 8-10 San Manuel Pow Wow, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA. Contest Powwow. Over $250,000 in prizes! Original San Manuel Sweetheart Dance! 10 places 1st $5000, 10th $500. Other contests for Teens, Juniors, & Tiny Tots. Vendors please contact Gene Webster for confirmation and availability at (909)-880-3938. Contact: Tom Ramos, Phone: 909-578-8953, Email: powwowsanmanuel@gmail.com

Oct. 8-10 Third Annual Blue Nose Powwow, 28163 Willow Avenue, Farmington, IA. The Third Annual Blue Nose Powwow, sponsored by The Thunderbirds. This is a traditional powwow, sorry, no day monies. Vendor spaces still available! For vendor/trader info please contact Rita Noe at rita@ritanoe.com. Dancers and Drums please contact Julie Spotted Eagle Horse Martineau at spottdeaglehorse@aol.com. Free camp sites available at the powwow grounds, for electrical hookups please contact Betty Whippe at themanagers@indianlakepark.com. For more info: Contact: Julie Spotted Eagle Horse Martineau, Phone: 319-572-4904, Email: spottdeaglehorse@aol.com.

Oct. 8-10 Elko Band Pow Wow 2010, 2250 Indian View Heights, Elko, NV. Contest Powwow. Drum Contest & Day Money for first 10 Drums. Committee Specials. Princess Contest Specials. Arts & Crafts Vendors $175 week-end. Food Vendors $250 week-end. Must bring own set-up and power. Public Invited...Free Admission...All Drums & Dancers WELCOME!! Contact: Freda Jake, Phone: 775-934-2005, Email: freda_nevada@yahoo.com. www.ElkoBandCouncil.org

Oct. 9 Cheroenhaka(Nottoway)Indian Tribe, Ft. Pickett, Blackstone, VA. Contact: Chief Walt Red Hawk Brown III, 757-562-5560. Email: wdbrownIII@aol.com. http://www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org

Oct. 9 Northwest Missouri State University Powwow, Lamkin Arena, Maryville, MO 64468. CONTEST POWWOW. Contest categories include: Junior/teen/girls - traditional, fancy shawl, jingle dress; Junior/teen/boys - traditional, fancy, grass; Women - traditional, fancy shawl, jingle dress, golden age; Men - traditional, grass, fancy, golden age. Junior/teen categories: 1st = $100, 2nd = $50. Women & Men categories: 1st = $200, 2nd = $150, 3rd = $100. Contact: Barbara Crossland, Phone: 660-562-1776, Email: barbara@nwmissouri.edu.

Oct. 9 Pryor Powwow at the Mid-American Expo Center, Pryor, Oklahoma (4 miles south of Pryor). Free Admission- Public Welcome. Donations/Raffles and 50/50s. For more information call Mary Hayes (918) 698-0583.

Oct. 9 Pawnee Nation College Pow-Wow, Pawnee Campgrounds, 600 Campgrounds Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 (Located on the Pawnee Nation Reserve in Pawnee, OK). Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Supper Break - 5:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m. Contests: Contests will be in all Adult Categories & Tiny Tots ONLY! "Security will be provided"; "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". Vendor Contact Information: Andrew Gray at (918) 762-3343. $35 Vendor Fee. For more information contact Andrew Gray or Mary Blackowl at (918) 762-3343 or Email: agray@pawneenationcollege.org or mffizzle@yahoo.com

Oct. 9-10 Hiawassee River Native American Festival, 5842 Hwy 30 Benton, TN 37307. Non-contest traditional pow wow sponsored by Black Bear Cove RV and Camping Resort - 1-866-438-4399. Promotor: Salamander Bearwalker 423-333-5594, abenaki03@yahoo.com; Coordinator: Vickie Martin, 423-253-2669, vickiesp9@aol.com. MC: Robert Whitewolf Newman; AD: TBA; Headman: Skipper Smith; Headlady: Katie Smith; Head Veteran: Salamander Bearwalker; Honor Guard: WWS Veteran Assn.; Host Drum: Stillwater; Guest Drum: Thunderheart; Visiting Drum: Red Road Singers. Special Guest: J.D.Edge Singer/Song Writer. Public welcome. All dancers and drums are welcomed. No drugs/alcohol/firearms/politics and attitudes will not be tolerated. Permitted all pets must be leashed at all times. Storytelling, food, native crafts, flute playing, drumming, dancing, music, candy dance for the children both days. Admission: adult $5, senior $3, child $3 under 12. Free car with family of 4. $10 free parking, free onsite camping for vendors and dancers, all other public camping contact BBCR 1-866-438-4399. Times: Saturday - Grand Entry: noon; Sunday - Grand Entry: noon/1 pm. Gates open at 10 am both days. Close Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 5 pm. Directions: from I-75 N and S take exit 30 Charleston, TN to Hwy 11 about 5 miles to Hwy 163 Calhoun, TN. Turn right about 15 miles to Hwy 411, turn right about 5 miles to Hwy 30, turn left about 1 1/2 miles to Black Bear Cove on left. Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a weekend of family fun

Oct 9-10 Kansas City Indian Art Market & Cultural Festival, Line Creek Community Center/Ice Arena, 5940 NW Waukomis Drive Kansas City, MO 64151. Meet Native American artists as you browse and shop their displays of art work, jewelry, pottery, leatherwork and more. Taste Indian cuisine like Indian Tacos, Fry Bread, and Nachos. American Indian Games and Crafts for Children. Educational activities inside teepees. Animal pelts and bones from MO Conservation Dept. (Saturday only). Admission $2. Children under 12 free. Free Parking. Every paid admission will be eligible to win the door prize. Some seating available on straw bales but you may wish to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Volunteers and donations welcome. For information call: 816-513-0764.

Oct. 9-10 23rd Annual Native American Gathering Powwow. Community College of Beaver County, Monaca, PA. Phone: 724-480-3450 Email: logstownhistoricalassociates@gmail.com Website: http://logstownhistoricalassociates.blogspot.com/

Oct. 9-10 Hiawassee River Native American Festival. Black Bear Cove Resort, 5842 hwy 30, Benton, TN. Phone: 423-333-5594 Email: abenaki03@yahoo.com

Oct. 9-10 23rd Annual Logstown American Indian Gathering. Community College of Beaver County, Monaca, PA. Phone: 724-480-3450 x215 Email: john.goberish@ccbc.edu Website: http://logstownhistoricalassociates.blogspot.com

Oct. 10 Osage Day Celebration, Wakon Iron Community Building, Pawhuska, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing - 2:00 p.m.; Supper Meal - 5:00 p.m.; Gourd Dancing - 6:30 p.m.; War Dancing & Contests - 7:00 p.m. Dance Contest: Senior Men’s Straight (18+); Senior Women’s Cloth (18+); Junior Girls Cloth (up to 17); Junior Boys Straight (up to 17); 3 places paid in each category. For More Information contact Andrea Kemble 800.490.8771 or Avis Ballard 918.287.5545.

Oct. 14-17 Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow, Park Side MIddle School, 2400 4th Street, Jackson, MI. Traditional Pow Wow. Honoring All Nations' Elders. Host Hotel (Country Hearth Inn) 517.783.6404. Take Exit 138 of I-94 and follow West Ave South to the Middle School. Participants can camp in the back of the school. No power or water avail to campers. Showers available inside. Linda Cypret 269.781.6409. landofthefallingwaters.tripod.com, cynthiabergeon@yahoo.com

Oct. 15-16 Native American Heritage Festival, Bisset Park, Radford, VA. Attend the Native American Heritage Festival in Bisset Park! Enjoy the excitement of a Pow Wow right along the New River. The festival highlights Native American dancing and lifestyle demos, as well as great food and vendors. Open to the public Friday-Saturday. Student Day is Friday, October 15th. For group rates, vendor information, and more details please contact The Radford Visitor's Center at 540-267-3153 or 866-605-6442.

Oct. 15-17 Ossahatchee Powwow. Soccer complex, Hiway 316E, Hamilton,GA. Phone: 706-568-4381 Email: powwow@ossahatchee.org Website: www.ossahatcheepow wow .com

Oct. 15-17 Tama Intertribal Powwow, 107 Tall Pine Dr, Whigham Georgia, 3 miles west of Cairo, Georgia, Whigham, GA. Hosted by:Muskogee Vocational Rehabilitation in conjunction with The Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe - School Days Oct 14 - 15; Pow-Wow 15-17th 2010; Gates open For Public on 15th at 4 PM - Gates open on 16-17 at 9AM; Admission: $3 car; Everyone Welcome!!! Native American Crafts, Native American Foods, Inter-Tribal Dancing, Native American Music - More Info email mvr1@rose.net or call 229-762-3165 or 229-762-3169. Website: http://home.rose.net/~mvr

Oct. 15-17 Cox Osceola Intertribal Pow Wow Festival, Oklevueha Band of Yamasee, Orange Springs, Florida. Host Drum - The Family Drum Singers Please join us, the Oklevueha Band of Yamassee Seminole Indians, as we celebrate our annual Intertribal Pow Wow Festivals. We are a non-profit Native American tribe, who for more than fifty years, has hosted festivals and taken part in many educational programs for our young people and adults. Children's Games and Native American Story Telling, Handmade Native American Craftwork, Traditional Native Dancing, Native Drumming, Native American Food, Vendors and more ! Indian Auction and Raffles Daily ! Gate Hours - Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am until ??? FREE Primitive Camping HOT Showers ~ Free admission at the gate; donations welcome and accepted.(Suggested Donation: Adults - $2.00 and Children under 12 - $1.00)Gate Prize: Random drawing from each days tickets; must be present to win. From I-75 or 301 : Travel south from Gainesville, or north from Ocala. Junction CR 318 (I-75 exit #368 at the Petro Truck Stop), travel east to end of the road. Turn left on CR 315 at blinking light and proceed to junction SR 21. Turn right on N.E. 243th Street (alongside church at fork in road) and follow the dirt road to the end. Please follow signs posted on day of event for further directions. For more information contact:Cox-Osceola Indian Reservation PO BOX 521 Orange Springs, FL 32182 or Call (352) 546-1325 / (352) 546-1386 -or- (352) 546-5525.

Oct. 16 2nd Annual Eagles Nest Intertribal Native American Powwow. Central Park, Sequin, TX. Info: (830) 303-3151 or eaglesnest.info@yahoo.com

Oct. 16 The Native Dawn Flute Gathering. The "Green", Lawrenceburg, KY. Phone: 502-600-0024 Email: fredkeams@hotmail.com

Oct. 16 Texas Gulf Coast Tia-Piah Benefit Powoww. St. Pius V Catholic Church Gym, Pasadena, TX. www.gulfcoasttiapiah.com

Oct. 16 7th Annual Red Star Gourd Dance & Powwow, Benson Convention Center, Clinton, Missouri. Free Admission! Contest Powwow. Schedule: Gourd Dancing - 11am; Lunch Break – 12 noon; Grand Entry – 1pm; Contests & Intertribal – 1pm to 5pm; Dinner Break and Hand Drum Contest – 5pm to 6pm; Gourd Dancing 6pm; Grand Entry 7pm; Contests & Intertribal 7pm to 10pm. Dinner furnished for drum, staff and dancers. Bring your own chairs. Vendors contact Bill Two Horses (417) 455-2817. See www.redstargourd.com for updated information.

Oct. 16 1st Anishinabe Harvesr Fall Social Dance Gathering, Mar Lee School, Marshall, Michigan. Land of Falling Water Traditional Pow wow has been cancelled this year. Instead, we are have a night of social dancing from 1 pm to 9 pm. Chi megwetch to all our dancers, traders, sponsors and supporters for the last 17 years. Darwin Sanada will be our Lead man , Round dances, Sanke dance, Two step and much more. Our every own Larry Plamondon will be the Emcee for the evening of fun, along with Doug Nowlin assisting. Pot Luck so bring a dish to pass. Sponsored by the Cypret-Kilbourne families, NASCO Movement and Land of Falling Waters Pow Wow committee. Hand Drummers welcomed. There will be a drum contest during dinner break time. Mar Lee school is located at 21236 H Drive North, Marshall, Michigan.....Exit 115 off of I94. Notice::::No smoking on school property Megwetch!

Oct. 16-17 Thank You POWWOW for the people - No Venders. Mother Earths Creation LLC, 2145 Route 16, Ossipee, NH 03886. Contact: Mother Earths Creation, LLC, Email: spiriteagle@motherearthscreation.com, 603-323-8181, http://www.motherearthscreation.com/home.html

Oct. 16-17 Healing of All Nations Powwow, Bending Water Park, Marion, MD. Two Day Powwow. Dancing (non-competition) Native Demonstrations, Native foods, Native Venders. Primitive camping. Accohannock Indian Tribe, 410-623-2660, P.O. Box 404, Marion, Maryland 21838, accohannock@verizion.net

Oct. 16-17 Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering. Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, FL. Withlacoochee River Park:Opens 9:00 am Saturday. Opening ceremony at 11:00 am. Closes 6:00 pm Sunday. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by Pasco Couty Parks & Recreation Dept., Florida Native American Idian Society. Hosted by Central Florida Flute Circle, Indian River Flute Circle, Heart's Breath Flute Circle. MC - Phil Penne. There is a small county park fee for camping and electric. Vendors (crafts, flutes, blankets, Painted Ponies, Native American food, ice cream, caramel corn, Native American leather clothing, etc), nonstop entertainment all weekend (flute players, story tellers, singers, singing bowls, didge players, etc.), authentic Creek Indian village in the woods, 1800s settlement, trails thru the woods along the river, Saturday evening "Friendship Fire", "American Indian Christian Circle" Sunday at closing. A grassroots gathering in the country. Camping on the grounds. A family event, No Drugs or Alcohol allowed! Come join us for the weekend Info call - Dock Green Silverhawk at 813-754-8990 slvhawk@aol.com http://www.silverhawkflutegathering.com.

Oct. 16-17 Corn Maze Pow Wow, Micham Farm, Covington, GA. Host Drum - Dog River; Head Man - Gerry "Smitty" Smith; Head Lady - Stacey Pye; MC - Gary Smith; Honored Head Vet - WWII Vet Poppa Jim Webb; AD - Maggot; Guest Drums Welcomed! Gates open 10-6 daily - Grand Entry sat 12 noon, Sun 1pm - Vendors by Invitation Only; More Info Contact amndn@mindspring.com or Janell 'Dink' 770-296-3097

Oct. 22-24 6th Annual Hunting Moon Gi Wse Gises Contest Powwow. Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee, WI. www.paysbig.com/powwow

Oct. 22-24 Chattahoochee Powwow. Chattahoochee, FL. Phone: 352-232-3378 Email: batwoman.1992@yahoo.com

Oct. 22-24 Festival of Native American Arts & Crafts, Chattahoochee River Landing Park, Chattahoochee, FL. Hours are 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, & 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday. -DANCERS CAMP FREE- (showers available) -TRADERS BY INVITATION ONLY-Pets on lease at all times. No big dogs.Sponsored by: The City of Chattahoochee, Mark Windham, Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, He'les-O'ce, Jerry Lang, Florida Inter-Tribal Elders Council, Keep Our Heritage Alive Foundation Inc. For more information, call John Ferguson or Jerry Lang Phone: 229-377-8621 E-mail: jerryjan@windstream.net SPONSORSHIPS WELCOME.

Oct. 22-24 FNAIS Dade City Pow Wow, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd, Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, Florida. MC - Tony Ledford; Host Drum - Yona Taylor All Nations Warrior; Head Man - TBA; Head Lady - TBA; Keeper of the Circle - Ken Cloudwalker; Sponsored by Pasco County Parks & Recreation Dept., and Florida Native American Indian Society; Friday 7pm-until?, Saturday 9am - 10pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm; More Info Bill "Soaring Eagle" Martin 352-583-5024.

Oct. 22-24 22nd Annual Meherrin Powwow, Meherrin Tribal Grounds, 851 Highway 11 North, Ahoskie, NC 27910. Dance and Drum Competition; Men-Traditional Northern, Southern Straight, Grass, Fancy; Women-Traditional Northern, Southern Traditional, Jingle, Fancy;1st-$300, 2nd$200, 3rd-$100. Teen, Junior and Tiny Tots Competitions. Drum Competition-1st-$700, 2nd-$500, 3rd-$300. Marcus Robbins, Email: meherrinpowwow@aol.com, 704-904-6221. http://www.meherrintribe.com/

Oct. 22-24 Red Clay Historic Park Pow Wow, 1140 Red Clay Park, Cleveland, TN 37311. Luck of the Draw money for dancers. Registration closes at 12noon on Saturday. Day money for visiting drums. Admission: $5.00 Parking Fee. Friday (School Day) 9am-3pm; Saturday 9am-8pm (grand entry 12pm & 5pm); Sunday 9am-5pm (grand entry 12pm). All Vendors Welcome but limited spacing. Primitive Camping only: no showers, no electricity, self-contained campers & RV's welcome, tent camping welcome. Contact: Tammera - Phone: 423-240-7270, Email: Tammera08@aol.com. http://tennessee.gov/environment/parks/RedClay/

Oct. 23 Arbuckle Event Center Pow Wow, Davis, OK Zip: 73030. (Exit 51 Davis, OK Off I-35 K Star Trail 2-1/2 Miles follow signs to Arbuckle Event Center past Arbuckle Wilderness). Located in the beautiful Arbuckle Mountains, all vendors welcome. Host Cabins Buffalo Gap Cabins, www.buffalogap.info; Arbukle Lodging www.arbucklelodging.com. RV hook ups available. Microtel guest hotel at Treasure Valley Casino. Not responsible for accidents,theft, divorces. NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS - SECURITY Chickasaw Light Horse. Prize Money Details: 1st 400.00 2nd 300.00 3rd 200.00. All Categories - Prettiest Shawl Contest 100.00. Straight Dance, Fancy Dancer, Traditional and Grass Combined, Cloth and Fancy Shawl Combined, Jingle Dress, Buckskin. Contact: Jim Standingbear, Phone: 580-504-1557, Email: jimwheatley@dakotaswtraders.com.

Oct. 23-24 Powwow & Festival. Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, FL. Phone: 352-583-5024

Oct. 29-30 Fall Festival Pow Wow, The Hunt Park, 404 S Park St, Go Past the Library look for Signs that say Fall Festival, Holbrook, AZ 86025. We are having a Fall Festival in October 29-30,2010. We are looking for Native Americans that can come down for the Pow Wow,and Drummers too. We are also looking for food vendors and Arts & Crafts Vendors...Vendor prices are $25.00 a day...Also if you can play the Fiddle, Violin or Guitar...you can join our Fiddlefest Also..If interested please give me a call at (928)241-0247. Email: makingholbrook_azlivingbetter@live.com, http://hopeforthefutureofholbrookarizona.webs.com/

Oct. 29-31 Alligator Warrior Festival, O'Leno State Park ~ a few miles north of High Springs FL 32643. Flyers, registration forms, reenactor guides, etc. are available at: www.alligatorfest.org. Festival Hours: Friday-Sunday 8am-5 pm; The event is built around reenacting the 2nd Seminole War Battle of San Felasco Hammock which took place a short drive from the park on 11 Sept. 1836. We also have an informal dance circle; that is to say that we will have several drums (and veterans will be honored) but this event does not include a formal pow-wow. MC is elder Jamie Nemeth. This non-profit event is put on by Alligator Festival of Lake City FL, Inc. in collaboration with the Rose Creek Band of Muskogee Creek Descendants. Demonstrations of Native American and pioneer skills, life-ways and arts. Reenactors, demonstrators, musicians, drummers, dancers, security and other volunteers donate their time and talents for their love of sharing and educating. $50 registration for Food Vendors. Traders register for $50 plus an item or kit with a $25 value which will be used to fund-raise for the event. Please register in advance at alligatorfest.org or by calling 386-438-5487. At least one main meal is provided daily to registered participants by the event staff. Registration includes a limited number of cabin beds and unlimited tent camping (reenactor, tee-pee and modern). On site bathrooms, showers, shade, hiking trails and the Santa Fe river. Registration does not include RV sites because they are contracted to reserveamerica.com but you can book RV sites online for $18/night with 50% off for senior or disabled or call 800-326-3521. State Park entry fees apply to the public but the park is waiving the fee for school groups on Friday. Open rain or shine. Plenty of paved parking. From I-75 take exit# 414 onto US-441 south, go about 5 miles and turn left onto SE Sprite Loop which is a frontage road. Then take the first left onto Bible Camp Road and then a right into the O'Leno State Park entrance. GPS 29.54.55N x 82.34.52W.

Oct. 29-31 11th Annual Buffalo River Pow Wow, 1690 Airport Ridge Road, Linden, TN. MC - Charles Ten Bears Lahay; Host Drum: Red Road Singers; AD - Cecil Brill; Head Veteran - Clyde Maize; Head Man - Last Wolf Hawk; Head Lady Mayola Maize; Flute Player - Michael Running Wolf; Adults: $5, Children under 12: $2, Senior Citizens: $2 - Maximum entrance fee for immediate family $15 - Gates open at 10 am daily - Grand Entries Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon; Friday 9am - 3pm School Day - Off of I-40 between Jackson, TN and Dickson, TN take exit 143 and go south on Hwy 13 about 21 miles to Linden. Turn west on 412 towards Parsons. Go thru town at top of hill on west side take left on Airport Ridge Rd. Go 1.6 miles to pow wow. More Info: Ray or Sharron 931-589-9628 rbenge1@tds.net

Oct. 30 LA KA LA'L BEE Pow Wow, Carson Colony Gym, Carson City, Nevada. Information: 775-885-6818

Oct. 30 Fort Mojave Indian Days, Needles, Calif. (border of Nevada). Information: 760-629-4591

Oct. 30 Bacone College Fall 2010 Contest Powwow, 2 PM - 11 PM at Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston Street, Muskogee, OK. For more information: Kyle Taylor 918-360-1085 or taylork@bacone.edu

Oct. 30 Oklahoma Indian Nation Halloween Masquerade Dance, Concho Community Hall, 200 Wolf Robe Circle, Concho, OK. Program Schedule: Supper – 5:00 p.m. Contests: "Adult Masquerade Contest" - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place; "Children Masquerade Contest" - 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place; "Ghoully Two Step Contest". For more information contact: Dara Franklin at (405) 262-0137, Christine Morton at (405) 476-1134, or Jessie Botone at (405) 308-5028

Oct. 30 VA Veterans Powwow, Harry S Truman Memorial VA Hospital, 800 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201. Second floor auditorium,10:00am - 3:00pm. All Drums, Gourd Dancers and Dancers welcome !!! For more info: Ray Mills at 573-254-3992, email: redtailhawks@hotmail.com or Janet Dudley at 573-369-2710, email: oldjed@hughes.net.

Oct. 30-31 7th Annual Las Vegas Intertribal Powwow, Sam Boyd Silver Bowl Sport Complex Baseball Fields, 6800 E Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV. This powwow is a Contest Powwow and to also honor our Veterans by issuing the attending veterans with the Warrior's Medal of Valor created by Marshall Tall Eagle. Gourd Dancing starts at 11 am both days, and Grand Entry will be at 12pm and 7pm on Saturday, and 12pm on Sunday. Contact: Regina Brady, 702-443-3719, Email: reginalvpowwow@yahoo.com, http://www.lvintertribalpowwow.com/

November 2010

Nov. 1 The Drum Awards celebration at Choctaw Casino Resort, Durant, Okla. at 7 p.m. For table reservations, e-mail drum.awards@cnent.com.

Nov. 4-7 11th Annual Stone Mountain Park Pow Wow, Antebellum Plantation, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. The four-day festival is held at the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard inside Stone Mountain Park at the beginning of November. Learn about primitive skills such as flint-napping, bow making, fire starting, open fire cooking and pottery. Find that one-of-a-kind holiday gift in our artists' marketplace, where world-renowned Native artists and crafters demonstrate their skills and offer items for purchase. Listen to many varieties of Native music by featured performers. Experience Native American culture through dance & drum competitions ($18,000 in prize money), music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking samples and storytelling activities. Contact Cindy Horton 770-413-5344 powwow@stonemountainpark.com

Nov. 5-7 24th Annual American Indian Association Powwow. Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL. Host Drum - The Family Drum Singers Join us in a celebration of Native American culture under the beautiful Florida sky! Located at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive (SR 50), Orlando, FL, 32808. Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10am – 10pm, Sun. 10am – 5pm. Admission: Adults $6, Seniors & Children $3, Students $4, Active & Retired Military $5, Military in uniform FREE. For more information: Vendors by invitation only. Please email contact information to peggywolfe@aiaofflorida.org. For more information: Peggy Wolfe (407) 327-8207 peggywolfe@aiaofflorida.org. Email: aiaofflorida@hotmail.com, Website: www.aiaofflorida.org

Nov. 5-7 23nd Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow, Corner of FL Highway 85N & College Boulevard, Niceville, Florida. Located at the Niceville Mullet Festival Grounds - For more information, call Kirby Locklear 850-863-5311 ~Spend the day with craft makers, singers, dancers, flute players, storytellers, Intertribal Dancing, Dance Exhibitions, Competitions ~ Host Drum- Red Bird Jr, Medicine Tail; Head Man - Terell Anquoe; Head Lady - Michelle Reed; Master of Ceremonies -Ty Bell; Honor Guard - Thunderbird Honor Guard; Dancing (Prize Money TBD, see web site for rules and information) www.thunderbirdpowwow.org NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED - ADMISSION: $5 – Everyone Welcomed Sponsored by The Thunderbird Intertribal Council, A 501 c 3 Tax Charitable Organization – Something for everyone Host Hotel Quality Inn, 101 Hwy 85N, Niceville, FL 32578 phone - 850-678-8077. http://www.thunderbirdpowwow.org/index_files/2010Flier.pdf

Nov. 6 Chemawa Veteran's Powwow, Chemawa Indian School, Salem, OR. Grand Entry at 1:00 pm and 7 pm. Traditional powwow. Everyone is welcome! Dancing, native crafts and food. Admission: FREE. For more information contact: Karen 503-399-5721 ext. 225, email: Karen.serna@bie.edu; http://www.chemawa.bie.edu/

Nov. 6 Chadron State College 2010 Pow Wow, CSC Student Center, Chadron State College, 1000 Main St, Chadron, NE 69337. Contact: Laure Sinn/ Sarah Polak, Email: lsinn@csc.edu, 308-432-6455/60.

Nov. 6-7 Waccamaw Indian People 18th Annual Powwow, Tribal Grounds, 591 Bluewater Road, Aynor, SC 29511. Contact: Linda Atkinson, Email: WacCheSiox@aol.com, (843) 358-6877. http://waccamawindians.us/

Nov. 10 8th Annual Veterans Powwow, George Mason University's Dewberry Hall (bottom of the Johnson Center), 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA. Doors open at 12:30pm. 1st Grand Entry at 1:00pm. Veteran's Honor Ceremony at 5:00pm. 2nd Grand Entry at 7:00. Closing at 9:30. Free Admission! All dancers welcome! Vendors please contact Rashelle or Dr. Yu (No Vendor Fee!). Email: rsimpso1@gmu.edu, 703-244-5530

Nov. 11 Honoring All Veterans Gourd Dance, Sac And Fox Nation Community Building, Stroud, OK 74079 (5.5 Miles South of City). Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Supper Break - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Gourd Dancing - 6:00 p.m. - ???. For more information contact Curtis "Dagwood" Wakolee at (405) 395-0330 or Wilson "WC" Harjo at (918) 968-3526 (Mon-Fri). All proceeds raised will go to providing "Care Packages" for Active Duty Soldiers!!!

Nov. 12 3^rd Annual Flags and Feathers ~ Native American Festival, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida. From 11 am to 2 pm. Family Drum will be the host drum again this year. We will have drumming and dancing, flute players and story tellers and a special appearance by Paint the Pony. Any arts and crafts person that has handmade arts and crafts can set up a table for our visitors to view, however, because it is federal property, no vending is allowed. You can pass out business cards. Any interested traders can contact Patricia Davis at Patricia.Davis3@va.gov or call at 352-382-0037. This is a wonderful chance to dance and honor our warriors and share our culture with the general public.

Nov. 12-14 South Point Cowboy Days Indian Nights INFR Powwow, South Point Casino, Las Vegas, NV. Contest Powwow, everyone welcome. For more information contact info@mesquiteevents.com; http://www.mesquiteevents.com/

Nov. 12-14 5th Annual Gathering of Eagles, Pow Wow and Frontier Days, Highway 301, Folkston, GA. Host Drum - Spirit Turtle; MC - Gray Wolf; Veteran of Honor - Vic Vasco; Head man - Rick Godwin; Head Lady - Bessie Godwin; AD - Ken Cloudwalker; Eagleville Wild West Show; 19th Century Blacksmithing by Macatee Forge; Train Rides for Kids; Grey Squirrels Lodge presents an Interpretive Display of Native Life before European Encounter; Gates Open 10a - 10p; FREE PRIMITIVE CAMPING -call for reservations More Info contact Chi or Mary Kent (912)-496-4771 info@agatheringofeaglesinc.com website: http://www.theindianstore.net/

Nov. 12-14 4th Annual Honoring Our Armed Forces, Daleville, Al 36322. Contact Theresa Kerfoot 334-477-0369 tkerfoot4256@yahoo.com

Nov. 12-14 Native Rhythms Festival, Wickham Park ~ Melbourne, Florida. The Indian River Flute Circle, in conjunction with Native Heritage Gathering, Inc. and the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department, proudly present the inaugural cultural gathering of the Native Rhythms Festival. This three day event during Native American Heritage Month honors the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas through music, and especially the music of the Native American Flute.

Nov. 13 Veterans Day Pow Wow, Duck Valley Reservation, Owyhee, Nevada. Information: 775-757-3161

Nov. 13 Cedar River Valentine Round Dance Contest pow wow, Vermillion National Guard Armory, 603 Princeton St., Vermillion, SD 57069. Admission: $4.00. Motels available for drum groups that are traveling more than 200 miles. Vendors welcome please call for vendor information. 2nd annual winter Round Dance competition. Come Join the Cedar River Singers dance the night away. Starts a 2:00pm, ends whenever everyone is ready to go. Meal will be served at 6:00pm Proceedings will go in part this year to urban Indian communites for teen H.I.V. prevention and education in the city of Sioux Falls. Contest Info: Hand drum contest hand drum teams of three or more winner takes all. Big Drum round dance song contest winner takes all. Round dance couple dance or rabbit dance winner takes all. No drum hopping. Drum groups and round dance contest dancers must register by 3:00pm. You may pre register by calling 605-638-6302. Hand drum no limit big drum registration will cut off at 10 drums. Pre registered drums must be at the armory by 3:00pm or your slot will be givin to the next drum present. Hope to see you all there. Blessings to all. Contact: Mark Ravenhair 605-638-6302 intertribal@cedarriversingers.4t.com. www.cedarriversingers.4t.com

Nov. 13 Benefit Gourd Dance for Native American Warriors Society at Central High School, 3101 W. Edison, Tulsa, Okla. The Native American Warriors Society is inviting all gourd dance societies to come and participate in an all day Gourd Dance. Some of the finest singers of Oklahoma will be on hand for the best in Gourd Dance singing. For more info call Yvonne or Dwayne Cahwee (918) 946-8024

Nov. 13 14th Annual Veterans Day Pow-Wow, "Honoring Our Veterans", Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Building, 1700 W Independence St, Shawnee, OK 74804. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance - 2:00 p.m.; Supper - 5:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m. All Drum Groups Welcome. Arts and Crafts Booths, Grab Bags, Raffles, Auction, Food Concession. For booth space or general information call: Gene Parker at (405) 613-1139, Mary Birdtail at (580) 386-7851, Cynthia Longhorn at (580) 273-4137, or Kathy Deere at (580) 816-7874.

Nov. 13 Wills Creek Pow Wow, VFW Agri. Fairgrounds Building, 135 18th St. SE, Ft. Payne, AL 35968. RAIN OR SHINE. Starts at 10:00am. Competition Drumming & Dancing. Contact: Betty Baker, Email: Bearnlildove@cs.com, 205-960-4914

Nov. 13 Louisiana Native American Festival, Kenner's Heritage Park, 4th Street at Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062. Hosted by the Cannes Brulee Native American Museum, this family event gives the opportunity to experience the Native American culture of Louisiana - Choctaw, Houma, and Cherokee - that includes: Authentic music, dancing, arts and crafts ! Hands-on activities for kids! $5.00 adults (13 & older), $2.00 kids (12 & younger). Contact: Tracy Bruno, Email: tbruno@kenner.la.us, (504) 468-7231

Nov. 13 Red Feather Woman and 7 Falls Dancers, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9300 South University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Celebrate National American Indian Heritage month with and all Indian stage show at St. Andrew United Methodist church, 9300 South University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Admission and parking are free and a freewill offering will be taken to honor the preformers and help with expenses and non-profit sponsors. Storytelling, singing and dancing. Indian vendors will open at 6pm, performance at 7pm. Red Feather Woman, Email: producer@alterNativeVices.org

303-579-8713. http://www.nativegatherings.com/events/link/?tID=1&oID=15143

Nov. 13-14 11th Annual Clearfield Veterans Day Powwow. Clearfield County Fairgrounds Expo II Bldg, 5615 Park Street, Clearfield, PA. Craft Contest Sunday Morning @ 9:30 a.m. With the presentation of the Clearfield Craftworkers Guild Lillian Kane Award of Excellence for the Best in Show. Phone: 724-859-5666 Email: kennedymattg@gmail.com Website: http://clearfieldvdpw.homestead.com/clearfield.html

Nov. 13-14 National Veterans Pow Wow & Indian Festival, Boling Park ~ Canton, GA. Kroger and WSB-TV Presents National Veterans' Pow Wow & Indian Festival Sat. 11:00am until 7:00pm & Sun. 11:00am until 6:00pm The National Veterans' Pow Wow & Indian Festival pays tribute to the American Veteran while observing Native American Awareness Month. Everyone is welcome! Native American Dance Competition with $$$ prizes, all drums welcome, daily feast for singers, dancers and performers, warriors on horseback, see Thunder the American bison, native food court, native arts and crafts, audience participation, hoop dancers, Aztec dancers, tipi's, wigwam and living Indian villages and displays, primitive skills , re-enactments, archery, kids activities, native story tellers, blowgun competitions, native flute performance, pony rides and much more. Iron Man dance contest and specialty dances contingent with gate. Special guest performances and veterans' displays, all veterans encouraged to join in on our Veterans' salute and special tribute. Note: Everyone is welcome but this is NOT a hobbyist pow wow so please be respectful with your regalia and general presentation if you decide to dance. Adults: $9 Kids: $5, 5 yrs & under: FREE Benefits: My Brother's Keeper Wildlife Rescue & The Cherokee Horse Rescue Sponsored by: Kroger, WSB-TV, Advanced Ambulance Service & Direct TV Vendors by invitation only please call or email: 770-735-6275 chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com www.rthunder.com facebook: Rolling Thunder Enterprises

Nov. 15-17 The Indigenous Native American Gathering At Cosumnes River College, 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823. The event will start at 9 am-5pm on November 15 and will last till the 17 , 2010 All Vendors can start setting up at 6am , please call in advance for parking permits and staying overnight. The gathering will consist of California dancers, aztec dancing , drumming and other native music, there will be lectures, films and food. The Indigenous Native AMerican Club is trying to raise general scholarship money for Indigenous people . Please come and support the 1st Cosumnes River College Native American Gathering at CRC. Contact: Tanya Reyes, Email: reyesbeauty242424@yahoo.com, 916/670/4751

Nov. 19-21 Cheroenhaka(Nottoway)Indian Tribe, Ft.Story, Virginia Beach, VA. Contact: Chief Walt Red Hawk Brown III, 757-562-5560. Email: wdbrownIII@aol.com. http://www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org

Nov. 19-21 Shu-Shu-Gah Indian Seminar and Powwow. Alpine Scout Reservation, Alpine, NJ. Phone: 718-541-1108 Email: khood@siuh.edu

Nov. 19-21 Pioneer Arts Settlement Pow Wow, 1776 Lightfoot Ln, Pierson, Florida 32180, Barberville, Florida. To benefit the Teaching programs - Gates open 10am - 9pm Friday and Saturday, 109am - 4pm Sunday - Kid's Day Friday - Storeytelling, Teepees, Flute Playing, Native American Dancers in Regalia; Bring the Family & make a weekend of it!! Get your passes early by calling ahead contact Kathy Events@Pioneersettlement.org 386-749-2959 Traders/Vendors contact Marvin Taylor (Silver Fox) Marvrusty@aol.com 386-734-3424 If you would like to volunteer or help sponsor please contact Marvin - Sponsored by Native American People's Society of Florida Inc. Please bring your blankets or Chairs and Enjoy!!

Nov. 20 American Indian History Month Festival, 126 North Saint Andrews, Dothan Civic Center, Dothan, AL. Please join us at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama for American Indian History Month Festival 2010. Activities include: gourd dancing, grand entry in traditional dress, traditional powwow dancing, stomp dance, host northern drum & host southern drum, guest southern drum, flute music, living history exhibits by recognized tribes, storytelling and luck of the draw for everybody. Guest Flutist will be Emerson Begay (Navajo). Other special guest: The Nation of Change Dancers, Muscogee Creek Nation Stomp Dancers Speedy & Saundra Harley and Story Teller Laura Sanders (Star Clan of Creek Indians) Admission cost is $10.00 for spectators. All dancers enter FREE. Children 5 & under enter free. Head Man: Thomas Dardar (Houma) Head Lady: Kristin Weaver (MOWA Choctaw) Head Gourd Dancer: Wilson Spottedbird(Kiowa Nation, Black Leggins) MC: Harold "Doc" Comby (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) Arena Director: Jeff Whaley (Cherokee Tribe of N.E. Alabama) Floor Director: Richard Greybull (Dakota) Host Northern Drum: Medicine Tail (Poarch Creek) Host Southern Drum: Ottertrail (Ardmore, OK) Guest Southern Drum: Red Road Singers (UCAN) Security: Dothan Police Department Host Hotel: LaQuinta Inn & Suites 3593 Ross Clark Circle Dothan, AL 36303. Telephone 334-793-9090. Festival rate $49.00. All guest must be sure to ask for the festival rate. No pets inside the civic center. No vending space available. Thanks & we look forward to seeing you in Dothan, Alabama for American Indian History Month Festival 2010. Phone: 334-794-7007 Email: sonya@aifestival.net Website: www.aifestival.net

Nov. 20 Texas Gulf Coast Tia-Piah Benefit Powwow. St. Pius V Catholic Church Gym, Pasadena, TX. www.gulfcoasttiapiah.com

Nov. 20 Pahrump Valley Pow Wow, Community Park, Pahrump, Nevada. Information: 775-727-5800

Nov. 20 13th Annual Veterans Pow Wow, 4H Building, Holton, KS. Grand Entries at 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM Traditional Supper at 4:30 PM. Supper and Concession Provided by Native American Church. 2010 We-Ta-Se Princess Announcement. All Dancers in Regalia who Registered by 3:00 pm will be paid. Special Dances & Contests in both Afternoon & Evening Sessions. Tiny Tots, Spot Dance, Men & Women Golden Age (50+). Raffles: $1000 Cash- 100 Gallons/Gas - 50 Gallons /Gas - Pendleton Blanket. 6 Vendor spaces available - No Food Vendors ! For more information call the We-Ta-Se (785) 966-2580. This is an Alcohol & Drug Free event. The We-Ta-Se is not responsible for thefts, accidents, lost articles, relatives, etc.

Nov. 20 7^th Annual Missouri State University Springfield, Mo Contest Pow wow, McDonald Arena - Missouri State University, Springfield, Mo. Saturday: Gourd Dance 12:00-2:00 P.M.; Intertribal 2:00-5:30 pm, Supper Break 5:30-6:30 P.M. Gourd Dance 6:30-7:30 P.M.; Grand Entry/Intertribal 7:30-11:30 P.M. Sunday: Gourd Dance 12:00-2:00 P.M., Grand Entry/Intertribal 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. Contest Money/Prizes: $3,000.00. Adult Categories: 1^st Place $150.00, 2^nd Place $100.00, 3^rd Place $75.00. Mens: Straight, Fancy, Traditional, Grass and Chicken combined. Women’s: Buckskin combined, Cloth combined, Jingle. Childrens (combined): 1^st Place 75.00, 2^nd Place 50.00, 3^rd Place 25.00. Special Prizes, Lady’s Fancy Shawl 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd . – Sponsored by The Cricket Rice / Mahnomen Family in honor of Billie and Francis Waters. Directions: From I-44 at Springfield, Missouri, take Glenstone Ave. south to Grand, turn right (west on Grand) and continue until coming to National Ave. Continue on Grand 2 blocks and look for signs. McDonald Arena is directly. Vendors - For Vendor information call: Dr. Wm. Meadows 417-836-5684. Vendors can set up Friday Nov. 19, from 7:00-9:00, or Sat. Morning, Nov. 20, at 9:00 A.M. north of the football stadium. Official Powwow Hotel: Eagle’s Lodge, Springfield, Mo. 1-800-350-0155 / www.eagleslodgespringfield.com. Ask for “Powwow Rate” - single or double room, up to 4 people per room. $47.00 per room. internet reservations available.

Nov. 25-28 31st Chambers Farm Fall Pow Wow, 22400 CR-315 - Ft McCoy, Florida 32182. MC - Ric Bird; Head Lady - Maria Whitehorse; Host Drum - Billy Evans Horse; AD - Art Hoover - more info Michael Brill 513-464-1746. http://www.chambersfarm.org/Documents/Flyer_Fall_2010.pdf

Nov. 26-28 Native American Heritage Month Social & Indian Craft Market, San Xavier Plaza, Mission Rd, Tuscon, AZ 85726, from Noon to Dusk. This Event is always Thanksgiving Weekend each year. This event is open to the public! Admission – Free. Experience the life and history of several Indian nations at this event educating the public on American Indian culture and discover a culture richness that rivals anything from this continent. Be sure to bring your cameras and chairs. EVERYONE WELCOME! CRAFTS - DANCING - FOOD!!! Dancers From Many Tribes! Authentic Hand Made Crafts! Children’s Activities Area! Traditional Indian Foods! Information Booth. FOOD AND ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS Limited to 40 Authentic Vendors. Vendors call (520) 622-4900. Indian Craft Market & International Dancers. All Activities will be held outdoors! Bring your own lawn chairs and shade. Camera/Video Photography allowed for personal use only! For information call Fred Snyder 520-622-4900 djpm2@cox.net

Nov. 26-28 Indio powwow, Indio, CA. For more info: 760-238-5770.

Nov. 26-28 Chambers Farm Fall Family Powwow. Chamabers Farm, Ft. McCoy, FL. (513) 464-1746 www.myspace.com/chambersfarmpowwow

Nov. 27 Choctaw Casino Resort Powwow, Durant, Okla. For information call Willard Polk 580-924-8280, ext. 2349 or Sharon Polk at 580-920-0160, ext. 1141.

Nov. 27 Weekend following Thanksgiving. Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, Ely Shoshoe Reservation Gym, Ely, Nevada. Information: 775-289-3013

Nov. 27-28 44th Annual LIHA (LA. Indian Heritage Assn) Powwow, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA. Info: (504) 367-1375 or www.liha-news.com or email djpm2@cox.net

December 2010

Dec. 3-4 Red River Powwow 8th Annual Winter Social, Northwest Nazarene University, Johnson Sports Center, 311 E. Dewey Ave, Nampa, Idaho. Everyone is welcome- Please join us for this family event! Please bring a non-perishable food donation for NACOB’s foodbank. Host Drum: Cliff Eagle- Salt Lake City, UT. MC: Gary Watson- Fort Hall, ID. AD: Cedric Decory-Kuna, ID. **Specials to be announced ** Admission: $3 Adults/$2 Students, 5 and under Free. *Group rates available at the door. Doors open at 5:00 PM and Grand entry at 7 PM, Friday Dec. 3^rd. Doors open at 10:00 AM and Grand entry Noon and 7 PM, Saturday Dec. 4^th. Accommodations available at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 16150 N Midland Boulevard, Nampa, Idaho 83687, Phone: 1-208-467-5888. To be a vendor please contact Carmen Sargent at (208) 739-7245. For all other info please contact Ronald Sam at (208) 697-3300, or email smokecreeksam@aol.com.

Dec. 3-5 19th Annual Fall Festival, Gibraltor Trade Center, 237 North River Road, Mt. Clemens, MI 48015. Hosted by, South Eastern Michigan Indians, Inc. Native American Drum, Dancers & Food. Arts & Crafts by Native American Vendors. Color Guard: Native American Veterans Association Of South Eastern Michigan, Inc. Head Veteran: Michael Bugaj, Odawa, USAF Retired. Traders By Invitation only. Contact: Leslie Kennedy, Email: leslie_kennedy@semii1975.org, 1-586-756-1350.

Dec. 3-5 Third Annual Sarasota Native American Indian Market, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. Native American fine artists from all over North America will gather to present their work and share their culture for the weekend. The artists, representing various tribes will include some of the finest painters, jewelers, beaders, flute makers, potters, sculptors and leather workers in the Native American art world. We are honored to have Allen Mose Jr. from the Dineh’ (Navajo) as our guest entertainer. Allen is a Grammy award winning singer who will be bringing the traditional songs, drumming and chanting from his culture to share with us throughout the weekend. This event is a Native American fine art show. All artist/vendors make and sell their own work and are members of federal or state recognized tribes. This will be held at the fine art center in downtown Sarasota with a maximum of 20 artists booths available. The market will open Friday evening for a preview from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday from 10-6pm and Sunday from 10-5pm. Tickets are $8.00. Please join us for this unique event and experience the artistry, culture and music of the Native American people. For more information please call Rex Begaye 941-924-2784. rexbegaye@gmail.com; http://www.myspace.com/sarasotaindianmarket

Dec. 4 AICC Community Pow-Wow, Kuruvunga Springs at University High School, 1439 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA. 10:00a – 6:30p. All Drums & Dancers Welcome! Gourd Dance 11:00 A ~Grand Entry 12:00 PM. General Public Welcome. Free Admission. Info Booths. Native American Food & Arts & Crafts. Raffles. Cake Walk. General Info: Ben Hale (562) 693-4325 and Annette Phoenix (562) 392-2409. Vendor Info: Jojo Leon (805) 889-0632. Email: atophoenix@hotmail.com

Dec. 4 Excellence in Education, 2899 State Highway 47 S, Lac du Flambeau, WI. Arena Director

Andrew Jackson. Drums: Smokey Town, Pipestone, Tomahawk Circle and Medicine Rock. Contact: Rob Elm. Phone: 715-614-3373

Dec. 4 Round Dance & Bird Singing Gathering, 2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA. This event will be at the Ontario Convention Center on 12/4/2010 Saturday evening from 6 pm - midnight. Convention Center charges parking fee. $$ available to singers. All singers will be chosen by the Stickman and Birdsinger also need to check in with the Stickman. Contact: Vernon - Phone: 951-992-9103

Dec. 4-5 Two Rivers Pow Wow, 950 South Austin Street, TX. Contact: Ann Wyss. Phone: 830-303-2369

Dec. 10-11 Christmas Indian Market, Reno-Sparks Colony Gym, Reno, Nevada. Information: 775-425-3439

Dec. 10-12 4th Annual Fall Pow Wow, Spirit People Intertribal Family Inc., J.B. Starkey Ranch, 12959 S.R. 54, Odessa, FL. Host Drum - The Family Drum Singers - Vendor Info Robert or Sue Langlais 813-546-4958.

Dec. 11 19th Annual C.G.S. Christmas Pow-wow, 300 W 1st St, Tahlequah, OK. Contests: Men’s Fancy, Women’s Fancy Shawl, Jr. Boys Traditional (7-15yrs), Jr. Girls Cloth (7-15yrs). (All Dancers Must Be in Grand Entry). Contact: Tina Stroud 918-431-9920 and/or Don Stroud 918-456-3637. Email: tstroud75@yahoo.com.

Dec. 11 7th Annual PLH Christmas Powwow, Hillside Community Center, 925 South Institute, Colorado Springs, CO. Day money to 1st 5 drums! Must be at 1st Grand Entry. Open & Free To The Public. Indian Tacos And Fry Bread Stand, Vendors Open From 10am To 9pm. Vendors Are Full. Not A Contest Powwow! Veterans Special By Darrell Seals And Family. Cowboy Contest By Victoria Levine and Family. Tiny Tots By Danny & Lynn Rodrigez and Family. Santa and His Elves to Visit Children 15 and under. Be Sure To Check Out The Wolves By: www.Rockymountainwildlifefoundation - upstairs by the Taco Stand. Contact: Brad Bearsheart. Phone: 719-694-9386. Email: project_lighthouse@myspace.com. www.myspace.com/project_lighthouse

Dec. 11 6th Annual Children's Winter Powwow, Wells Park Community Center, - Gymnasium (between 5th & 6th on Mountain) 500 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM. Gourd Session: 12noon - 2pm. Grand Entry: 2pm Intertribal dancing until 10pm. Vendors: $25.00 per booth plus 1 item donation, set up at 11am. Art/Crafts Booths will open at 12pm. Sign up with Molly. Potluck Dinner & Festivities 4 – 6pm - We need Potluck Donations! Stew Meat, Turkey, Ham, Salad, Sides, Drinks, etc. Please Contact: nativeamerican_club@yahoo.com. For information call Molly Linabah 221-1830.

Dec. 11-12 Cape Coral Indian Festival, 400 Santa Barbara Ave, Cape Coral, FL. Come experience the traditions and culture of the Native American people at the third annual Cape Coral Indian Festival on Dec 11 and 12 at the Sun Splash Water Park in Cape Coral from 10am to 6pm. Find unique, hand made, one of a kind gifts for Christmas. There will be paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, beadwork, leather work and much more. Our guest drum this year will be Little Big Mountain of the Comanche/Mohawk nation. There will be drumming, dancing, story telling, flute music and food of the Native American people. For more information or interest in booth spaces, please call Rex Begaye @ 941-924-2784, Email: rexbegaye@gmail.com or go to www.myspace.com/capecoralindianfestival

Dec. 17-18 Holiday craft & bake sale, Prairie Band Casino & Resort, 12305 150th Road Mayetta, KS 66509. Special Performance by the RV Singers and Dancers Friday 1:30 PM. Talent Show Saturday 11:00am –1:00pm. Cost of set up $75.00. Native American Artist will be selling: Bead Work, Silver Jewelry, Pendleton Accessories, Handmade Crafts, and many more handmade items. All proceeds will be donated to: Prairie Band Potawatomi Boys & Girls Club. For more information please contact Cheryl Hopkins at (785)966-3031.

Dec. 17-18 Holiday Flea Market & Food Sale, Prairie Band Bingo Hall, Mayetta, KS 66509. Vendors, cost of set up is $5 per table. All proceeds will be donated to preparing baskets for needy families. Contact Sherri Landis for more Info @ (785)966-2855, Cell (785) 554-7060.

Dec. 31-Jan. 2, 2011 New Years Competition Powwow, Indian Craft Market and International Day, Rillito Raceway Park (Inside Racetract) River Road & 1st Ave., Tucson, AZ. Dancers from over 50 tribes, authentic handmade crafts, children's activity area, traditional Indian foods, birds of prey exhibit, dancing, singing and drum contests, Indian information booth with brochures, flyers, maps, and powwow schedules for the next year. Public invited. Midnight Friendship Round Dance Monday, Dec. 31, 2009, 11:45 pm - 12:10am. All Activities will be held outdoors! Bring your own lawn chairs and shade. Camera/Video Photography allowed for personal use only! ADMISSION - $12.00. Children 8 and under, Military w/ ID & Indians w/ Regalia are FREE!

Dec. 31-Jan. 2, 2011 Nespelem New Year's Eve Pow Wow, Nespelem Community Center, Nespelem, WA. Steve & Georgia Lukes Memorial Drum Contest. Men's Fancy Dance Special. Return of the Clown Dance. Grasshopper Special. Golden Age Men's and Spotlight Special. Vendors contact Max McHatton: maxinde@charter.net. Contact: Faran Sohappy, Email: faransohappy@gmail.com, 509-251-8812

Dec. 31-Jan 3, 2011 Boomers First 3rd Intertribal Dance & Gathering Across from Webster Westside, Webster, FL. Boomer 352-603-2643

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