January 2011
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Jan. 1 Honor PW-Nina Burgess 2010 Comanche Princess, Comanche Nation Complex, Lawton, OK. Contest powwow. Powwow mainly to Honor Nina Burgess 2010 Comanche Princess, however: Mens Straight Dance Contest; Womens Cloth; Vernon Tsosie Special Contest: Womens Fancy Shawl versus Mens Fancy Feather. Contact: Youngman Family Powwow Committee. Phone: 580-597-6616. Email: lhs1808@gmail.com
Jan. 7-8 Round Dance. Lets dance the night away. HWY 40, Red barn on Hwy 40, UT 84066. anyone welcome.!!! come and dance the night away. Pot Luck Dinner, Dinner to be served @ 7:00 p.m. Contact: Angie Lucero. Phone: 435-722-7957
Jan. 8 Morning Star Pow Wow. John Carroll School, Bel Air , MD. Contact: Gary Scholl. Phone: 410-838-8333. Email: glsjcs@yahoo.com. Web:http://morningstarpowwow.com
Jan. 8 11th Annual BlackBear's New Year Gathering, 1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL. All Drums,Singers,Dancers and Public Welcome. "Donations will be accepted for the drum." A meal will be provided. Please bring covered dish to share with the meal or Drinks, Cups, Plates, and Utensils. Contact: Nick or Maybelle BlackBear. Phone: 256-657-4640. Email: mblackbear65@gmail.com
Jan. 8 Oklahoma City Pow-Wow Club New Years Dance, Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Centennial Building, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Contests: Mens Fancy - Winner Take All (Sponsored by Cecil Gray). 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. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendors Contact: Mary Bond at (405) 802-5392 for more information. For more information contact Yonavea Hawkins at (405) 919-1572 or Email: yonavea@yahoo.com. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Jan. 8-9 Standing Bear Council Inc. Winter Gathering, Community Center, Argyle, IA 52619. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drum by: Black Fox Singers. Native Crafts, Weaving, Flint Knapping, Dancing, Food ,Auction and much more. Contact: Larry Cooper 217-847-6034 or Ldcooper@hotmail.com Traders Contact: Blanche Reynolds 319-316-3628 or birey@hotmail.com
Jan. 15 TIHA Annual Winter Powwow. United Methodist Church, Eddy, TX. Traders; (832) 746-5212 tihasmokesignal@yahoo.com
Jan. 15 NYA's 15th Annual Presidential Pow Wow, Washington, DC. For more information on becoming a Sponsor, please call 734-323-0762 or email NativeYouthAlliance@yahoo.com. Net proceeds will go to Native Youth Alliance's Heritage of Healing Project; for more info, see our site at www.NativeYouthAlliance.org. Contact: Nathan. Phone: 734-323-0762. Email: NativeYouthAlliance@yahoo.com. www.nativeyouthalliance.org
Jan. 15 2011 Otoe-Missouria Encampment Committee, Red Rock, OK . Head Gourd Dancer: Leser Short. This is our first benefit for 2011 Encampment. We are honoring all Eagle and Owl Clan members. Gourd dance starts 2PM, Supper Break at 5:30PM, Gourd Dance resumes at 6:30PM, War Dance starts at 8PM More Info: Earl or Diana Plumley 405/598-0636 or Hank Childs 580/402-4914
Jan. 15 17th Annual Greenville High School Scholarship, 3515 Lions Lair Drive, Greenville, TX 75401. Contact: Arby Little Soldier. Phone: 903-450-1859. Email: Lsoldier55@aol.com
Jan. 15 9th Annual Battle of the Plains Youth Competition, Dewey Fair Building, South Side, Washington County Fair Building (south side), 1115 N. Delaware, Dewey, OK. Contest Pow-Wow between Operation Eagle Dancers and All Title VII/JOM Dance Groups. Program Schedule: Grand Entry - 1:00 p.m.; Contests - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information call or write: Operation Eagle, 1536 SW Keeler, McKinley School, Bartlesville, OK 74003. Phone: (918) 337-0130
Jan. 21-23 First People Community of Christ Powwow, 1316 S Osage Street, Independence, MO 64055. Contact: Grace Little Eagle. Phone: 816-679-4148. Email: amazinggrace38@hotmail.com. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Jan. 21-23 Native American Festival, The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 . Intertribal native dancers; Aztec dancers from Mexico; Reptile and wildlife exhibits; Native American cuisine; over 30 trading booths; East Meets the West show featuring Jim Sawgrass(Creek) and Little Bigmountain(Mohawk/Comanche); Poet Harold Littlebird(Pueblo); Seminole Alligator wrestling and snake show; Native flute music by James Redblood(Chickahomny); Storyteller Teresa Bigmountain(Mohawk/Comanche); Primative skills and survival classes by Russel Cutts and Robert McDermott (token white men); NAMA nominee Cody Blackbird(Cherokee/Dakota); Music by John John Grant(Cherokee); Special concert by Joanne Shenandoah at noon on Saturday; followed by a smoke dance special, and possible competition! Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 10am-5pm. Program Schedule: Saturday Grand Entry is at 2pm and 7pm; Sunday Grand Entry at 1pm. Daily Admission: Adult-$6.00, Senior-$5.00, Child-$4.00. After 5pm admission-$3.00. Contact: The Casements, 386-676-3216
Jan. 22 3rd Annual NSU Annual Powwow. Northwestern University, Friedman Student Union, Sam Sibley Dr., Natchitoches, LA. For more information Contact: Elisabeth Pierite, phone: 318-357-4364, nacan.nsu@gmail.com
Jan. 22 ASUW AISC 2011 Winter Pow Wow, 1330 N. 90th, Seattle, WA 98103. Due to Renovations at the HUB on the University of Washington Campus, the Winter Pow Wow has been relocated to the Indian Heritage High School, or Wilson Pacific Middle College for this year. This is a great opportunity to bring this event to the community and we can't wait to see you all there! Contact: Shanoa Pinkham. Phone: 206-685-1947. Email: asuwaisc@u.washington.edu
Jan. 22 Sobriety Gourd Dance, Navajo Preparatory School Gymnasium, 1220 W Apache St, Farmington, NM. TBHA is inviting all relatives to participate in the Sobriety Gourd Dance to support our relatives in sobriety. Let's begin with a new season to support our families, relatives, co-workers, and friends. TBHA is inviting gourd dancers of all directions to celebrate this one day event. Contact: Total Behavioral Health Authority, Phone: 505-564-4804
Jan. 22-23 Honoring Traditions, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH 43130. 6th Annual "Honoring Traditions" An Eastern Woodland Native American Celebration. PUBLIC WELCOME!! This is an Indoor Native American Celebration that is being held at the AAA building at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. The times of the event are 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday, Jan 22 and 11:00 AM - 5PM on Sunday, Jan 23, 2011. Grand Entry Will Be At 12:00 PM Both Days. This event will offer Native American drumming, dancing, singing along with some of the best Native American Artist in the country. Traditional Native American food will also be available for your enjoyment. Our Host Hotel will the The Hampton Inn, Lancaster. 740-689-2940. Any vendor interested in setting up for this event needs to contact www.lonewolfcreations@hotmail.com for an application. This event fills quickly and vendor space is limited. It will be on a 1st come basis. We would like to thank the General Public, Drums, Dancers and Vendors for making this an outstanding event over the years. Contact: Kevin Everhart or Trent Everhart, Phone: 740-304-9720, Email: lonewolfcreations@hotmail.com
Jan. 28-30 4th Annual Sarasota Native American Indian Festival, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237. Come experience the traditions and culture of the Native American people at Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Fl. The event times are 9-5 Friday, 10-6 Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Find handmade, authentic, one of a kind fine arts and crafts. There will be paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, bead work, leather work, along with Native American food. Sarasota Indian Festival is honored to have Rick Bird and the Bird Choppers from Cherokee N.C. as our featured drum and dance group this year. They will also be performing traditional Native American drumming, singing and various styles of dance throughout the weekend. We are also honored to have award winning flutist Douglas Blue Feather, of Cherokee heritage as our musical entertainment, sharing his music throughout the weekend. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, $7.00 adult, $3.00 6-12, 5 and under are free. Please join us for this truly unique event! For more information call 941-924-2784 or www.myspace.com/sarasotaindianfestival, rexbegaye@gmail.com. For interest in vendor space please contact: Rex Begaye, Phone: 941-924-2784, Email: rexbegaye@gmail.com, www.myspace.com
Jan. 29 Waniyetula Winter Pow Wow, 301 South King Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. This is a benefit PowWow for the Healing Wolf Organization from Pine Ridge reservation. All proceeds go to the Healing Wolf organization. Feel free to call or Email with any questions etc. Vendor space is limited. Contact: Sage Boyd, Phone: 301-789-2324, Email: sageac@gmail.com, http://waniyetula.webs.com
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Feb. 4 Indian Art Market, Concho, OK. Contact: lynnette gray. Phone: 405-422-7622. Email: lgray@c-a-tribes.org. www.c-a-tribes.org.
Feb. 4 Haskell Welcome Back Powwow, 155 Indian Ave, Lawrence, KS. Contact: Student activities. Phone: 785-749-8480. URL: www.haskell.edu/twah/
Feb. 5 Haskell Winter Commencement Powwow, 155 Indian Ave, Lawrence, KS. Contest Powwow. Women's Dance Specials: Jingle, Southern Traditional (Sponsored by Head Lady Dancer). Men's Dance Specials: Grass/Chicken; Traditional. One-Man Hand Drum; Tiny Tots, Dance Specials, Raffles, Cakewalk and Concessions!!! ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE HASKELL COMMENCEMENT POWWOW. Contact: Steve Byington. Phone: 785-830-2780. Email: haskellpowwow@gmail.com. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Feb. 5 27th Annual Elmira Pow-Wow, 24936 Fir Grove, Elmira, OR 97437. NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH COMPETITION will also take place with writing, art and poetry contests on display and the dance competitions beginning at 9 am. Flyer for the NAYC can be found and downloaded at http://www.lesd.k12.or.us/indianeducation/documents/oregon-native-youth-competition.pdf. Contact: Alan Merrill. Phone: 541-461-8228. Email: amerrill@lesd.k12.or.us. http://www.lesd.k12.or.us/indianeducation/index.html
Feb. 5 Birthday Gourd Dance, Otoe Missouria Cultural Building, 8151 S. HWY 177, Red Rock, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Supper: 5:00 p.m., Round Dance and Gourd Dance: 6:30 till ? Contests: Two Contests (Lu-Lu Contests & War Hoop Contests). "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Richard and Oney Roubedeaux at (559) 905-1448 or Email: bigyellowbear49@aol.com
Feb. 5 7th Annual Ardmore High School Native American Club Pow-Wow, Hardy Murphy Coliseum, Lake Murray Drive, Ardmore, OK 73401. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - Dinner Break; 6:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 7:00 p.m. Contests: Boy's, Girl's, Men, Women. Paying 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Places. "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information contact Deana Craighead at (580) 226-7680 or Email: dcraighead@ardmore.k12.ok.us
Feb. 5 NC School of Science and Math, 1219 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705. The powwow this year is just an afternoon powwow with Grand Entry at 12:00 noon and closing song around 5:30 p.m. There will be a feast provided for singers and dancers at the end of the powwow. We strive to be a very friendly powwow and want people to come and have a good time. Plenty of exhibition and intertribal dancing. Good singing! Contact: Letita Mason. Phone: 919-416-2852. Email: masonl@ncssm.edu. URL: www.ncssm.edu/powwow
Feb. 5 Mascoutin Society Winter Benefit Pow Wow, 710 S. West Street, Peotone, IL 60468. Contact: Ro Chabot. Phone: 708-798-9550. Email: ro@mascoutin.com. URL: www.mascoutin.com
Feb. 6 Oklahoma Gourd Dance Club Benefit Powwow, 584 NW Bingo Rd, Lawton, OK 73507. Contact: Butch Tahsequah Phone: 580-248-2591
Feb. 11-12 34th Annual Southern Utah University, West Center Street, Cedar City, UT 84720. Contact: Tina Calamity. Phone: 435-586-7772. Email: calamity@suu.edu. URL: www.suu.edu/orgs/nasa
Feb. 11-13 Lincoln's Birthday Powwow, Simnasho, OR 97761. Contest Powwow. Contest all categories - Golden Age/Adult/Teen/Juniors. Contact: Mackie Begay. Phone: 541-553-9230. Email: gvn82098@aol.com
Feb. 12 Sweetheart Dance Powwow, Kansas City, Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112. Free admission. For more information contact Neil Carriker 816-223-5978. Flyer: http://www.kc-icmn.org/pdf/winterpowwow2011.pdf. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Feb. 12 Honor Gourd and Stomp Dance, Student Services Center, Owasso Public Schools, 202 East Broadway, Owasso, OK. Ni-Ni-To-Pe-Ya-Ni-Ki (Raccoon Clan). Army National Guard: 1/160th B Battery Field Artillery, Afghanistan Deployment: March, 2011. The family of Private first class, Lyndell G. Shawnee is proud to sponsor this honor dance, recognizing Lyndell's service of his country. Lyndell is the son of Bill Shawnee of Tulsa, and grandson of Velma Blanchard of Little Axe and the late Harvey Gibson. Lyndell actively participates in the ceremonial Bread Dances of his Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Lyndell's love for his family is shown most through his connection to his nieces and nephews; who dearly love their "Day-Day". For more information contact: Bill Shawnee at 405-600-5977; Mike Shawnee at 918-724-6403; Pauline Tsosie at 918-734-6980. Bring your own chairs.
Feb. 12 Cedar River Singers 3rd Annual Wicipi, 603 Princeton St., Vermillion National, SD 57069. Contest: Three categories winner takes all in each. Two or more hand drum team, Big drum rabbit dance song, Couples Rabbit dance. All drums welcome first ten to register. No drum hopping!!!! Prize money will b determined at the time of contest. Proceeds at the door and donations pays for the prizes. Let's not forget this event will go in part for Urban Indian Teen H.I.V. education and prevention. Contact: Mark. Phone: 605-202-0271. Email: tribal@cedarriversingers.4t.com. URL: http://cedarriversingers.4t.com
Feb. 12 Mid-America All-Indian Center Benefit, 650 N. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67203. Contact: April Scott. Phone: 316-350-3341. Email: ascott@wichita.gov. URL: www.theindiancenter.org
Feb. 12. 13th Annual Cherish the Children Powwow, 275 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55104. Drums Split for First 6 registered drums. 5 singers minimum. No drum hopping. Day Money for Dancers. Must be in regalia. Contact: Travis DeCory. Phone: 651-227-4184. Email: travis.decory@aindahyung.com. URL: http://www.aindahyung.com/powwow.html
Feb. 12 28th Annual MSU Pow Wow of Love, Jennison Field House, East Kalamazoo St, East Lansing, MI 48823. The 28th Annual MSU Pow Wow of Love will be located at Jenison Field House on MSU's campus. Admission: Infant - 6: Free, 6 - 18: $3, 18 - 65: $5m 65 - Elder- Free. Special Contests in: Mens Traditional; Womens Traditional; Womens Fancy Shawl; Mens Grass. Ages 13+1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, Hand Drum Contest:. Prizes TBA. Contact: Elaina Leaureuax. Phone: 231-649-0895 URL: www.msu.edu/~naiso
Feb. 12 Comanche War Scouts Valentines Day Powwow, 584 NW Bingo Rd, Lawton, OK 73507. Contest: Men's Straight and Women's Cloth. Contact: Joetta Sommers. Phone: 580-248-2591. URL: www.flyingeagletradingpost.com
Feb. 18 Thunder on The Beach Powwow. Indian River County Fairgrounds,Vero Beach, FL. (772) 567-1579 deedee1579@aol.com or http://www.thunderonthebeachpowwow.net
Feb. 19 18th Annual Southwest Indian Art Fair - Southern Arizona's premier Indian art show and market!
Feb. 19 2011 Otoe Missouria Encampment Committee Benefit, Otoe Missouria Cultural Building, 8151 S. HWY 177, Red Rock, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 2:00 p.m.; Supper: 5:30 p.m.; Gourd Dance: 6:30 p.m.; War Dance: 7:30 p.m. For More Information contact Hank Childs at (580) 402-4914 or Earl Plumley at (405) 598-0636. Vendors Welcome: Diana Plumley (405) 598-0636. Not responsible for travel, mishaps, theft or accidents
Feb. 19 Oklahoma Indian Nation February Benefit Dance, Darlington School, 4408 N. Highway 81, El Reno, OK 73036. Contests: Ladies Cloth - Winner Take All; Prettiest Shawl Contest; Cake Walk. OIN Committee: Dara Franklin 361-8945; Frankie Gilbert; Christine Morton 476-1134; Jesse Botone.
Feb. 19-20 14th Annual United San Antonio Powwow, Alzafar Shrine Temple, 901 N. Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78232. Free admission. Vendors by invitation only. Inquires to Ron Rardin 210- 614-4857or rardins@msn.com U Non competition Powwow. Host Motel La Quinta 18502 Hardy Oak San Antonio, Texas 78232. 210-497-0506 Ask for pow wow rate. Contact: Erwin De Luna 210-736-3702 rardins@msn.com. Web Address: http://www.unitedsanantoniopowwow.org/
Feb. 26 Chemawa's 130th Birthday Pow wow, 3700 Chemawa Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305. School Gymnasium. Grand Entries at 1:00 and at 6:00. Dancing, singing, Fry Bread, crafts. Support Chemawa Student clubs. Public Welcome! Free Admission! Vendor Information Contact: Karen Serna 503-399-5721 ext. 225. General information contact: Crystal Boyd 260 or Sonya Olson ext. 269. Register for the Pink Shawl Project: Call Sara x242 or Sonya x269. Email: kserna@chemawa.bia.edu. URL: www.chemawa.bie.edu
Feb. 26 Four Winds Intertribal Senior & Veterans Powwow, Harker Heights EVENT Center, Harker Heights, TX. (254) 493-6236 jynxt_1610@yahoo.com or http://www.fourwindstx.org
Feb. 26 Birthday Pow-Wow for Ted Pewo, Comanche Community Building, Apache, OK. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - ???. Contests: Men’s Straight; Women’s Cloth; Tiny Tots (Sponsored by Kristin Allen). "Security will be provided". "Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". For more information contact Happy Pewo at (405) 668-2230 or Email: bambiallen@yahoo.com
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Mar. 4-5 Painted Horse Pow-wow, 404 E. Hopi Drive, Holbrook, AZ 86025. Contest Powwow, Friday - March 4, 2011
Gourd Dance 4pm & Grand Entry 6pm. Contest Powwow, Saturday - March 5, 2011- Gourd Dance 10am, Grand Entry 12pm. 4pm Gourd Dance, Grand Entry 6pm. Other Contests: *Cowboy NDN Dancing Contest -must have Cowboy Boots, Hat, Rope, Spurs, etc. (payout 3 places). Men's & Women's Special Contest - Winner take all - consolation prizes. *Hand-Drum Contest - Day money for first 5 drums/day. DANCER'S REGISTRATION: $3.00/Dancer. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR. Admission: $5.00/ person - under 6 yrs FREE. ALL DANCERS & DRUMMERS WELCOME! Powwow & Lodging Information: Justin Chischillie (928) 401-1960. Email jayceenac@yahoo.com. Arts & Craft Vendors (10x10 booth) $75/day contact Cheryl Chischillie (928) 699-8783.
Mar. 4-6 Thundering Spirit Family Pow wow, Renninger's Twin Markets , 20651 Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL. Friday March 4th 2011, Grand Entry at 7:00pm Saturday March 5th 2011, Grand Entry at 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday March 6th 2011 Grand Entry at 1:00pm ~ Gates Open at 10:00am Daily Friday March 4th 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 MC: Ric Bird Head Veteran: Bob 'Walks with Fire' Head Man Dancer: Bobby DuBose Head Woman Dancer: Sandra DuBose Host Drum: Southern Echo, Family Drum Singers, and Bird Chopper Bird Family Drum Firekeeper: Ken Cloudwalker Color Guard: Local Veterans We are proud to announce that the following Native American Performers will be at our Pow Wow: Award-Winning Celtic / Native American Violinist: Arvel Bird Hoop & Fancy Shawl Dancer, Artist, Singer/Songwriter: Jackie Bird Three�time Grammy award-winning songwriter and musician: Bill Birdsong Miller Aztec Dancers: Tlatlacayolotl ~ Earth, Heart, Man Guest Elder: Kashka - Tlingit Legend Keeper - Storyteller Story Tellers: Sarah 'Sunshine Badger Woman' and Grandma Coyote Flutist: Utah Farris Special Animal Appearances: 'Thunder' the American Bald Eagle Host Hotel: E.com Lodge E.Com Lodge ~ 18730 U.S. Highway 441 ~ Mount Dora, FL 32757 Tel-(352) 383-2181 Fax-(352) 383-1310 ecomlodge@comcast.net 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. Fees: Admission - Required Donation: Adults $4.00 Children Under 12 FREE. Active, Retired or Service Persons Admitted FREE. Camping: primitive camping available, limited camper hook-ups. Directions: Just East of Mount Dora ~ Just 30 miles North of Orlando ~ East of Mount Dora, Leesburg, Inverness ~ Just 30 miles North of Orlando ~ West of Deltona, DeBary, Sanford ~ South of Gainsville, Ocala, Umatilla
Mar. 5 UTA 16th Annual Benefit Powwow. University of Texas at Arlington Bluebonnet Ballroom. Arlington, TX. (817) 832-6236 Email: dfoldoe@sbcglobal.net Web http://www.uta.edu/studentorgs/nasa_aises/index.html
Mar. 5 Western Heights Native American Student Association, Western Heights Public Schools, 8401 S.W. 44th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73179. Phone Number: (405) 209-2805. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Setup contact: Mary Barnes at (405) 350-3428. For more information contact Cathie Parker at (405) 350-3428 or Email: catherine.j.parker@westernheights.k12.ok.us. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Mar. 5 Lance Allrunner Memorial Pow-Wow, Watchetaker Hall, Comanche Nation Tribal Complex, 584 N.W. Bingo Road, Lawton, OK (7 miles North of Lawton. Take the Medicine Park Exit (Exit 44) off I-44 (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) and head West on Highway 49. Turn North on "Maddische Road" (next to the Dollar General Store) until you come to N.W. Bingo Road. Turn East on N.W. Bingo Road and the Comanche Nation Complex should be in view.). Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing - 2:00 p.m.; Supper - 5:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Darrell Wildcat at cwild3cat@yahoo.com.
Mar. 5 Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Stomp Dance, Ottawa/Peoria Cultural Center, 114 S Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK. This annual event features traditional Native American dancing. There will be a dinner at 5 p.m. The stomp dance will begin at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and make yourself comfortable. Phone : 918-540-2535 (Always call and confirm events.)
Mar. 5 2nd Annual Gainesville Student Benefit, 2201 South I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240. Contact: Terry Ashby. Phone: 972-984-0854. Email: tashby@gainesvilleisd.org or cedric ketcheshawno, 580-317-3767, Email: nativeboys3@yahoo.com
Mar. 9-11 Celebrating Salish Conference, 100 North Hayford, Airway Heights, WA 99001. We are expecting over 200 participants. Salish Karaoke Contest with Cash Prizes!! First place wins $300! Vendors: application can be downloaded from website. Call 360)528-9669 or email danica.parkin@gmail.com. Contact: Chris Parkin. Phone: 509-981-7276. Email: cparkin@interiorsalish.com. URL: http://www.interiorsalish.com/salishconference.html
Mar. 11-12 10th Annual Honoring Our Youth Pow Wow, Big Sky High School, 3100 South Ave West, Missoula, MT 59804. Grand Entries Friday 7pm. Saturday 1pm and 7 pm. Feed 5pm – 7 pm. Open to the public. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. No admission fee. Host Hotel: Sleep Inn of Missoula, 406-543-5883. For more info please contact: Princess or General Info: Gisele Forrest, W-406.728.2400 ext 1064, C 406.207.8389, email gisele.forrest@yahoo.com. Vendors: Luanne KickingWoman 406.728.2400 ext 1047
Mar. 11-12 Round Dance to Honor The Longest Walk 3, 501 Euclid Avenue, Helena, MT 59601. Contact: Gordon Plain Bull Jr. Phone: 406-437-2377. Email: sacaredwhispersociety@groups.facebook.com. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2273925&l=d2af10f
Mar. 11-13 Low Country Pow Wow & Cultural Festival, Mill Stone Landing, Hardeeville, SC 29927. Contact: Mike Benton Phone: 843-384-5551. Email: mb3710@yahoo.com.
Mar. 12 2010 OKC Princess Honor Dance, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W. Independence St., Shawnee, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing - 1:30 p.m.; Supper - 5:00 p.m.; Gourd Dancing – 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m. Contest Powwow. Vendors Welcome! Vendors please contact, Neil Colbert (405) 664-5202 or Chickasawdnc@gmail.com. For all other information contact, Shirley Wapskineh at (405) 632-5227 or swapskineh@sbcglobal.net. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Mar. 12 Annual Benefit Pow Wow, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman, OK. Begins at 2:30pm and end10:30 p.m.
Mar. 12 19th Annual Learning to Walk Together Traditional Powwow. Vandament Arena, Northern Michigan University. nasa@nmu.edu
Mar. 12 Lawilowan American Indian Festival, Student Rec. Center, Shippensburg University Campus, PA 17257. Drums and Vendors by Invitation Only. American Indian Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Crafts. 20 Vendors, including Native Food. Admission: $5.00 per person – Children 10 and under, and elders 65 and over, free admission. Dancers with regalia, vendors and invited drums admitted free. Grand Entry – Noon. WE NEVER CANCEL! Traditional, one day powwow, held indoors at the Shippensburg University Student Recreation Center, Cumberland Drive (on campus), Shippensburg, PA 17257. Open to public 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Very family friendly! Amer. Indian drumming, dancing. 20 vendors of NA arts, crafts and food. Admission: $5 per person; kids 10- and elders 65+ enter free. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION! Come one, come all and join us in our celebration! Driving Directions: If your point of departure is: (i) East of Shippensburg: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 16/226 (Carlisle). Follow U.S. Route 11 north to I-81. Take I-81 south to exit 29 (King Street). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto PA 174. Travel 2 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto King Street (U.S. Route 11). At the 3rd traffic light, turn right onto North Prince Street. Proceed 1/2 mile to main entrance of the Shippensburg University campus. (ii) West of Shippensburg:Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 15/201 (Blue Mountain). Turn left onto PA Route 997. At the "Y" intersection bear right onto Route 696. At the town of Newburg, watch the signs carefully and stay on Route 696 (requires a left turn followed by an immediate right turn). Continue on Route 696 south another 8 miles to Shippensburg. Entrance to the campus will be on the left. (iii) Due North or North East of Shippensburg: Take I-81 south to exit 29 (King Street). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto PA 174. Travel 2 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto King Street (U.S. Route 11). At the 3rd traffic light, turn right onto North Prince Street. Proceed 1/2 mile to main entrance of the Shippensburg University campus. (iv) North West of Shippensburg: Take rural routes to I-81 and follow directions from North or use rural routes to PA Turnpike and follow directions from West. (v) Due South or South West of Shippensburg: Take I-81 north to Pennsylvania. Continue to exit 24 (Fayette Street). At exit ramp, turn left onto Route 696 and travel 2 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto Fayette Street and proceed to another "T" intersection. Turn right onto King Street. At 3rd traffic light, turn left onto North Prince Street. Proceed 1/2 mile to the main entrance of the Shippensburg University campus. (vi) South East of Shippensburg (Baltimore or DC area): Take I-70 west to Hagerstown, MD and exit onto I-81 north. Cross into PA and take exit 24 (Fayette Street). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 696 and travel 2 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto Fayette Street and proceed to another "T" intersection. Turn right onto King Street. At the third light, turn left onto North Prince Street. Proceed 1/2 mile to the main entrance of the Shippensburg University campus. (vii) From campus entrance, bear right on Adams Dr. Follow Adams to back of campus, and intersection with Cumberland Dr. Luhrs Ctr. and Student Rec Center will be straight ahead of you. Bear right on Cumberland, and take first driveway left into parking lot in front of Student Rec. Ctr. (viii) Vendors: Follow above directions to Cumberland Dr. Bear right and follow Cumberland around loop to first left turn. Take next left turn into parking lot behind Student Rec. Ctr. and unloading doors. Contact: Noni Many Hawks Nickerson. Phone: 717-776-1075. Email: ManyHawks@Comcast.net. URL: http://www.lawilowan.com.
Mar. 12 Willamette Univ 9th Annual Social Powwow, 900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301. Team Dance Contest. Grand Entry 4pm. Contact: Gordy Toyama. Phone: 503-370-6265. Email: gtoyama@willamette.edu. URL: http://www.willamette.edu/cal/event.cgi/12685
Mar. 12 5th Annual Veterans Pow Wow, McDowell and Longmore Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256. Contact: George W. Robinson. Phone: 480-362-5530. Email: george.robinson@srpmic-nsn.gov. URL: www.srpmic-nsn.gov
Mar. 12 Time to Honor Women, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132. Special Guests: Aztec Dance Group, Little Sisters, Polynesian Dance Group, Pomo Dancers. Contact: SFSU SKINS. Phone: 415-338-1929. Email: sfsuskins@gmail.com. URL: http://www.sfsu.edu/~ais/students_skins.htm
Mar. 12-13 34th Annual GLICA Mid-Winter Powwow. Baker College. Health & Fitness Center, Flint, MI. (815) 838-67157 glicatraders@yahoo.com
Mar. 12-13 Sokaogon Chippewa 23rd Trails Pow-Wow, Mole Lake Recreation Center, WI 54520. Contact: Denise Smith-Labine Phone: 715-478-5115.
Mar. 12-13 40th Annual CSULB (Puvungna) Pow Wow, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840. Contact: Anna Nazarian-Peters. Phone: 562-985-8528. Email: powwow@aistudentcouncil.org. URL: www.aistudentcouncil.org
Mar. 12-13 Healing the Spirit Round Dance, 120 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Contact: Shaundeen. Phone: 801-935-1698
Mar. 18-20 Denver March Powwow
Mar. 19 5th Annual Takin Care of the Tribe Powwow. Horace Mann School, San Francisco, CA. 415-431-6227ex 205 sendawee@yahoo.com
Mar. 19 Celebration of Retirement Dance, Sac & Fox Community Building, Stroud, OK. (5 miles South of Stroud). Valeria Littlecreek is retiring from Education after 35 years of service to American Indian children. Everyone is invited to come dance, sing and enjoy fellowship. As spring arrives, Valeria and family will return to the arena. This is sponsored by family and friends. Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - Resume Gourd Dancing; 7:00 p.m. - ?? - Intertribal Dancing. For more information contact Ada Littlecreek at (918) 290-9690 or Valeria Littlecreek at (918) 290-0586
Mar. 25-26 Inter-Tribal Youth Council Powwow, High School Gym, Jay, OK. Annual powwow dance competition. Includes Native American arts and crafts vendors. Fri 6pm-midnight, Sat 2pm-midnight. Phone : 918-253-6357
Mar. 26 Comanche Nation Princesses Sorority Annual Celebration, Watchetaker Hall, Comanche Nation Complex, Lawton, OK. Program Schedule: Split Program - 2:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.; Supper Break - 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Resume Gourd Dance at 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m. Contests: Straight: 1st Place (Sponsored by Joyce Mathews; 2nd & 3rd Places Sponsored by Marion Simmons). Buckskin: (Sponsored by Ida Lura Jones & Olamae Tsatoke in honor of Jamie Franklin Cudmore, Lula Jean Blackowl Smith and Isa Attocknie Brave Scout). Ladies Cloth: With trophies (Sponsored by and honoring Ronna Kay Potts, Jolene Schonchin, Jessica Tahah, and Arlene Wockmetooah Jiminez). Tiny Tots: (Sponsored by Darci Codynah Kerchee). "Security will be provided". For more information: Ida Lura Asah Jones at (405) 249-9087, Randi Attocknie Santos at (580) 319-2032, or Joyce Mathews at (580) 429-3168. Vendors may contact Karel Ann Coffey at (580) 355-2961. No alcohol or drugs will be tolerated. Not responsible for any accidents, thefts, or vandalism to your person or property
Mar. 26-27 Yahoola Spring Powwow, 891 S Chestatee St., Dahlongega, GA 30533 (Located behind the Gas station atop Crown Mountain what is known as Findley Ridge). Some of the activities that will take place are: Tomahawk Throw Contest, Primitive Archery Shoot Contest, Raffle, Native American Demonstrations, Food, Vendors and more! Fees: $8 per adult, $5 for children 12 years thru 18, Seniors and disabled free. Primitive camping is available for vendors. Contact: Johnny Chattin yahoolacherokee2@aol.com. http://yahoolacherokeemuseum.com/rendevous.htm
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Apr. 2 All Nations Annual Powwow of Ada, Kerr Activities Center, Ada, OK. Free Door Admission. General Public Invited. Arts and Crafts, Food, Music, Dancing and Contesting. Gourd Dance: 2:00 PM; Break: 5:00 PM; Grand Entry: 7:00 PM. Competition Powwow, Categories may be Combined. Further Info call Jean and Bobby Billey 580-332-1983, E-mail jrbilley@yahoo.com. Arts and Crafts Vendors call Couita Nucosee 580-310-6179, E-mail couita@wildblue.net. Security on Site. Drugs and Alcohol not allowed. Committee not responsible for accidents or theft. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Apr. 2 39th Annual UC Davis Pow Wow . Davis, CA. UC Davis ARC Pavilion. Hutchinson & LaRue Road, Davis, CA. Time Saturday, April 2 · 10:00am - 10:00pm Location ARC pavilion UC Davis Created By UC Davis 39th Annual Pow wow April 2, 2011 , Akale Brown More Info ***ALL DRUMS WELCOME*** HAND DRUM CONTEST!!! MC: Tom Phillips Arena DIrector: Earl Naconie Headman: Michael Singh Head Woman: Antoinette Ortiz Headboy: Gabriel Castro Headgirl: Fancis Rocha Vendor applications are still Open!!! Vendor set up 8:00am Dancer registration 9:00am . Akale Brown. 310 - 405 -9404 . http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183292798361762&ref=ts abrown@ucdavis.edu
Apr. 2 Southern Illinois Saluki Powwow, Carbondale Civic Center, Carbondale, IL. (618) 201-7953 email: nativeatsiu@hotmail.com
Apr. 2-3 POWWOW Big Spring, Dorothy Garrett Coliseum,1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX. Vendors selling Native American Wares, Frybread sales, and Silent Auction. Camping: Dorothy Garrett Coliseum Howard College Campus. Fees: Admission $5 CHildren under 12 years free. Contact: Robert Downing 432-263-3255, rddowning@yahoo.com. http://www.POWWOWBIGSPRING.net
Apr. 2-3 Powwow On The River, 1st Tennessee Pavilion,1826 Reggie White (formerly Carter Street), Chattanooga, TN. SATURDAY 9AM - 10PM Grand Entry 1pm & 6pm GOURD DANCE: 11:30am -1pm & 4:30pm-6pm SUNDAY 9AM - 5PM Grand Entry 1pm GOURD DANCE 11:30am -1pm HEAD STAFF: Host Drum: Southern Hills MC: Jeff Whaley AD: Jimmy Reedy Honor Guard: All visiting Veterans Head Man: Jackie Ross Head Lady: Kate Jolly Head Gourd Dancer: Dick King, White Star Gourd Society Head Veteran: TBA SPECIAL: Gourd Dancing & Entertainment with various Artists & MUCH MORE - DANCERS: - LUCK OF THE DRAW - money REG. DRUM & HAND DRUM CONTESTS VISITING DRUMS: DAY MONEY ALL VENDORS WELCOME: Limited Spaces COME JOIN US - BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND BLANKETS. Onsite RV Camping. Primitive Camping nearby. Onsite Restrooms and Electricity. No Showers. Fees: $6 Adults/$3 ages 6-12, $4 Seniors & Students w/ID, Military/Police/Fire/EMS MEMBERS FREE WITH ID. Directions: Come into Chattanooga from Alabama and/or Nashville on I-24 around Tennessee River. Come to 3-way split and follow the I-27 North (#178) Downtown Chattanooga split. As soon as you split the left lane automatically takes you towards I-27 North. You will then need to get over to the far right hand lane immediately and take the very next exit you come to called MAIN STREET EXIT. Come down exit and turn left and then an immediate right at light onto CARTER STREET. Come to the end of this road that FINLEY STADIUM is on your left and the 1st TENNESSEE PAVILLION is on your right. NOTE: Should you miss the MAIN STREET EXIT, take the very next exit called M L KING BLVD EXIT. At the bottom of the exit go right. Go to the light and turn right onto CARTER STREET. Follow Carter Street until you come to MAIN STREET. Go through light there and continue down and FINLEY STADIUM will be on your left, 1st TENNESSEE PAVILLION on your right. Come into Chattanooga from Knoxville on I-75 south or from Atlanta on I-75 north and go towards Downtown Chattanooga/Birmingham, Nashville. You will follow Interstate I-24 around until you come to 2 way split Nashville left and Downtown Chattanooga right. Take the right split towards Downtown Chattanooga I-27. Follow this I-27 on around. You will take the MAIN STREET EXIT. Come down exit and turn left and then go to the light and turn right onto CARTER STREET. Follow this street and FINLEY STADIUM is on your left, 1st TENNESEE PAVILLION is on your right. Contact: Tammera Hicks 423-240-7270 tammera08@aol.com
Apr. 7-9 Cherokee Of Georgia Spring Pow Wow. 110 Cherokee Way. St. George, Ga. (904) 446-7223 EMAIL: fmmcgahee@bellsouth.net or http://cherokeeofgeorgia.us
Apr. 8-10 Red Eagle Lodge Powwow, Floral City Park, Floral City, FL. Descendants Guest Drum; Unity MC: Tony Thunder Wolf AD: Ken Cloud Walker, Hm Todd Killer Fish, Hl: Stacy Gentle Wolf,HV: Bear Bozarth Special Guest J.J. Kent @009 Nami Award Flutist of the year, Grandma Coyote storyteller along with many other, vendors, dancers. All Native American Dancers Welcome. Fees: Donations: Adults $3.00 Children 6 to 16 $1.00 5 and under Free. Directions: The park is located approximately 8 miles South of Inverness, Fl on US 41 and approximately 13 miles North of Brooksville. Contact: Pansey 352-400-5644 pansey57@sprint.blackberry.net
Apr. 9 Oklahoma City University 5th Annual Spring Contest Pow-Wow, Oklahoma City University, 2501 North Blackwelder Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1493. Phone: (405) 208-5251. For more information please contact: Lindsey Factor at lfactor.stu@my.okcu.edu; Kim Balderas at kquach.stu@my.okcu.edu; Chris Roman Nose at cromannose@okcu.edu; or the Multicultural Students Affairs Office at (405) 208-5750.
Apr. 9 Cherokee Of Georgia Spring Pow Wow. 110 Cherokee Way. St. George, GA. (904) 446-7223. fmmcgahee@bellsouth.net or http://cherokeeofgeorgia.us
Apr. 15-17 45th Annual LIHA (Louisiana Indian Heritage Association) Powwow. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center---Gonzales, Louisiana Exit 177 off of I-10. Public Welcome--Rain or Shine(indoors) Gourd and Intertribal Dancing with demo, craft and food vendors. On-site full and tent camping facilities. Admission $5.00 for adults, children. First responders, military, and scouts in uniform all free. Traders: (985) 796-5433. Info: andi4769@aol.com. www.liha.webs.com
Apr. 16 Sherman Indian High School Inter-Tribal Powwow. Riverside, CA. Sherman Indian High School. 9010 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92503. All dancers & singers welcome! Grand entry: 1:00 P.M. (NOON) & 7:00 P.M. GOURD DANCE: 11:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. (Gates Open 9:00 A.M.) Head Staff and Drums TBA Miss Sherman Pageant: Miss Toshina John 2010/2011 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 – 6:00 P.M. to 9:00P.M. Robert Levi Performing Arts Auditorium, Vendor information: arts & crafts booths – $125.00 food booths – $225 deadline: April 11, 2011 contact: Lorene Sisquoc (951) 276-6325 ext 309 Cultural Awareness Area Activities: Cultural displays and demonstrations; Nex’wetem- So. Cal. Basketweavers, Traditional dances, information booths. Evening: Bird singing and dancing. . Josie Montes. (951) 276-6325 ext 303. www.shermanindianmuseum.org josephine.montes@bie.edu
Apr. 16-17 2nd Annual Native American IIM Pow Wow, Bedford North Lawrence High School, 595 Stars Blvd, Bedford, IN. Contact: Marilyn Cleveland 812-279-2335 marilynwinn@att.net. Free primative camping only
Apr. 23 American Indian Pow Wow, A Celebration of Life for All People. Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA. (757) 385-2992 dvick@vbgov.com Web: http://vbgov.com/specialevents
Apr. 23-24 26th Annual UCLA Powwow, UCLA North Athletic Field, Sunset Blvd and Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1548 Los Angeles, CA. Contest Powwow. All dancers, singers, and art/craft vendors welcome! 2nd Annual Ms UCLA Powwow Princess Pageant and Easter Egg Hunt. No camping allowed. Admission: Free. Contact: powwow@ucla.edu.
Apr. 29-May 1 Cherokee River 11th Annual Indian Homecoming Festival. Bankhead National Forest, 1075 County Road 67, Moulton, AL. Gates Open 11 AM Grand Entry Times Friday: 3 PM, Closing Colors 7 PM Saturday: 11 AM & 5PM Closing ? Sunday: 1 PM, Closing 5 PM Every Armed Service Veteran is invited to take part in our Grand Entry & Veteran’s Activities. native dancing, foods, crafts, vendors, gold & gem panning, free Primitive camping, no admission fee on Fri. Cecil Brill. 205 221-3873. kbagwell1@gmail.com or http://cric2010.weebly.com
Apr. 30 Chemawa's Spring Pow Wow, 3700 Chemawa Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305. Grand Entries at 1:00 and at 7:00. Vendors contact Karen 503-399-5721 x225. Email: kserna@chemawa.bia.edu. URL: www.chemawa.bie.edu
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