May 2011
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May 6-7 5th Annual O.N.E Health and Wellness Pow Wow, Johnson County Community College Gym, Overland Park, KS 66210. The American Indian Health Research and Education Alliance (AIHREA) will be hosting the 5th Annual O.N.E. (Our Nations Energies) Health and Wellness Pow Wow on Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th, 2011. The pow wow will be held at the Johnson County Community College Gym in Overland Park, KS. The Health and Wellness Fair will run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the pow wow will run from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday. On Saturday the Health and Wellness Fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the pow wow will run from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is no admission cost and the event is open to everyone. The AIHREA O.N.E. Pow Wow is an educational and cultural event for the Kansas City metro area and northeast Kansas. The event has grown in recent years. An estimated 1,500 people were in attendance at last year’s pow wow and over 800 free health screenings were conducted. This year the free health screenings will include body mass index, blood cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, lung function tests, heart disease and cancer risk assessments, hearing tests, vision tests and referrals to free medical care. Incentives will be given to people who participate in the health fair screenings. The pow wow will feature American Indian singing, dancing, arts and crafts, and food. Friday night will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a grand entry. A hand drum contest and the Sr. and Jr. Miss AIHREA contest will also be held on Friday night. On Saturday, Gourd Dancing will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grand entry will be at 12:00 p.m. with a dinner break from 5:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. There will also be a healthy pow wow food cooking contest at 5:00 p.m. AIHREA is committed to addressing health disparities currently facing American Indian communities. AIHREA seeks to collaborate and partner with American Indian nations, communities, and organizations to improve the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of American Indians throughout the United States through quality participatory research and educational programs. For more information about the pow wow or to schedule interviews and dance performances contact Angel Cully at (913) 945-7049 or visit our website at www.aihrea.com. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
May 7-8 Noxen Volunteer Fire Co 6th Annual Mothers Day Pow Wow, Stull Road, Noxen PA 18636. Free Admission! Gates open at 10 am with Grand Entry at noon both days. Head Male = Joseph "Spirit Wolf" and Head Lady = DiAnne "Running Wolf". Emcee = Richard "Grey Owl" Green. All drums welcome and vendor spaces still available. Dancing, drumming, native american craft vendors, good food, fry bread, story telling by Grace Dove, trade blanket and evening dancing. Dennis Wagners Honor Gaurd honoring all veterans! Camping available and electric is $5/day payable to Noxen Fire Co. Meals provided to dancers and vendors Fri., Sat and Sun. Saturday is POT LUCK dinner, please bring a dish to pass.
May 13-15 6th Annual White Buffalo Powwow, Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, 2272 N. Coley Road Tupelo, Mississippi. www.tupelobuffalopark.com. Honoring Our Military and Veterans Luck of the draw/Competition $5000.00 Prize Money Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy as we dance with our drums to the songs of our ancestors. Special dances for the children. 1st Place = $200.00, 2nd Place = $100.00 Come try Lacies mouth watering Frybread. Beautiful arts and crafts available for purchase. Headman/lady = Daily Pick; MC = Ken Dixon; AD = Jason Thigpen; Host Drums = Jarvis Poahway - Commanche Southeren, Red Road Singers AZTEC DANCERS QUETZALCOATL. All drums and gourd dancers welcome. May 13: 9AM - 5PM School Day; May 14: 9AM - ??; May 15: 9AM - 5PM. Contact 1-866-272-4766 or Hal Colston 901-876-5344 for more information.
May 13-15 Honoring our Elders Inter-tribal Gathering, 5830 S. Dixie Hwy, Glendale, KY. (270) 317-6200 deputymike969@yahoo.om
May 14 Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow. Ontelaunee Park 7911 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA. (484) 941-1317 email: ontelauneepowwow@yahoo.com or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ontelaunee-Powwow/154346537949911
May 14 4th Annual Healing Horse Spirit Powwow. Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds, Mt. Airy, MD. (443) 478-0670 horsenet@yahoo.com; http://www.horsenethorserescue.org
May 21 Honoring Our Children Powwow. Springwood Park, Richmond, IN. (513) 256-3146 email: george_j_reiter@yahoo.com or http://astevens@richmondindiana.gov
May 21 Powwow on the Mountain, Honoring All Survivors, Cumberland County Comlex, Crossville, TN. (931) 788-0744
May 21-22 Annual Drums of the Pocomoke Powwow. Cyrpess Park, Pocomoke City, MD. (302)732-9350
May 21-22 Native American Cultural Awareness Powwow (N.A.C.A.).Massachusetts Army National Guard Armory,70 Victory Road, Dorchester, MA. Info: George Thomas (617) 364-3718
May 28 De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow. Custaloga Town Scout Reservation, Carlton, PA. Phone: (412) 882-0613 email: info@langundowi.org or http://www.langundowi.org/PowWow.htm
May 28 Honoring All Veterans. VA Campus, 4100 3rd St., Dayton, OH. (513) 256-3146 Email: greiter@cinci.rr.com Website: http://www.americanveteransheritage.org/
May 28 29th Annual Selma Walker Memorial Weekend Powwow. Franklin Co Fairgrounds, Hilliard, OH. (614) 443-6120 email: naicco@aol.com web: http://naicco.org
May 28-30 Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow. Wailoa River Park, Hilo, HI. www.hilopowwow.com
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June 3 Black Horse Powwow, Christian County Fairgrounds,Taylorville, IL. (217) 528-9172 sevenhawks@SBCGLOBAL.NET or http://THETAYLORVILLEBLACKHORSEPOWWOW.WEBS.COM
June 3 Gateway to Nations Native American Festival, Floyd Bennett Field Aviator Sports Complex, Gateway National Park, Brooklyn, NY. (718) 686-9297 redhawkarts@mindspring.com or http://www.redhawkcouncil.org
June 3-4 Alabama-Coushtta Tribe of Texas 43rd Annual Powwow, Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Ball Park, Livingston, TX. (936) 563-1131 or sawa@actribe.org
June 3-5 Red Earth Annual Powwow. Oklahoma City, OK. www.redearth.org.
June 4 Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park Powwow. Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park, LeRoy, IL. (309) 376-3400 www.grand_village@yahoo.com or http://www.grandvillage.org
June 10 Second Annual Muddy River Traditional Powwow. 28163 Willow Ave, Farmington, IA. (319) 572-4904 indianlakepowwow@aol.com
June 10-12 Manataka Powwow, Bald Mountain Park and Campgrounds, 300 Bald Mountain Road, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dancers, Drums and Vendors Welcome. Contest prizes. Dancing, drumming, singing, crafts, food, games, wildlife show, storytelling, family fun. Nightly entertainment. Veterans and kids under 5 free. Adults $5; Kids $3. Plenty of parking and primitive camping on a first-come basis. Daniel Sevenhawks, Chairman, sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net 217-528-9172. Manataka American Indian Council, 501-627-0555, P.O. Box 476, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902. http://www.manataka.org/powwow.html, manataka@sbcglobal.net
June 11 Annual Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Powwow. Tri-State Antique Gas Engine Grounds, Portland, IN. (765) 426-3022 kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com or http://www.ncglnac.org
June 11 PNAIA Native American Powwow, 5745 Lincoln Hwy, York, PA. (717) 858-6953 franklittlebear@att.net
June 11 Gathering of Tribes, Franklin County Fairgrounds, Brookville, IN. (765) 647-4947. brookvillepowwow@yahoo.com or http://brookvillepowwow.webs.com/
June 11 Return to Pimiteoui 20th Annual Powwow, WH Sommer Park, Peoria, IL. (309) 691-8423 tmiller@peoriaparks.org or http://www.peoriapowwow.org/index.html
June 15 Honoring Our Ancestors 8th Annual Powwow, Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club Grounds, Williamsfield, OH. (440) 998-2308 redwolf_0801@yahoo.com or http://www.ueln.com
June 17 Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow, Riverfront Park, Lansing, MI. (517) 543-3744 email: cole@ia4u.net or http://www.riverbanktraditional.org
June 17-18 Dancers of the Plains Pow Wow, The Great Platte River Road Archway, Right Off I-80 Exit 272 - 3060 E 1st Street Kearney, NE 68847. Dancers of the Plains POW WOW EXHIBITION & CULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE June 17-18, 2011. Welcoming the Otoe-Missouria back to Nebraska in 2011. Dancers of the Plains is an entertaining and educational Native American event, featuring Native American dancing and drumming. Beginning in 2009, each year the event features a tribe that once called Nebraska home, along with members of other Plains Indians tribes. Both days of the event are full of educational experiences for guests, as well as Native American foods and crafts. Supported by grants from the Nebraska Humanities Council and the Nebraska Arts Council, and many local sponsorships. Free-will donations help make this event happen! For more information contact: Ms. Ronnie O’Brien, Event Coordinator The Great Platte River Road Archway Toll Free 877-511-2724
June 17-18 55th Annual TIHA Powwow. NEW DATE/NEW LOCATION: Bosque Bottoms RV & Camp Park, Meridian, TX. Traders: (830) 839-4549 or straightdancingfool@yahoo.com
June 17-18 33rd Annual AICA Spring Powwow. Van Hoy Farms Family Campground, Harmony, NC. (828) 464-5579 exdt@webtv.net
June 18 Honoring our Veterans Powwow. Togus Veterans Hospital, Togus,Augusta, Maine. (207) 861-7476 Web: http://toguspowwow.webs.com email: redhawkmedicinedrum@hotmail.com
June 24-26 Jim Thorpe Rocky Mount Powwow. Nash County, NC
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July 2011
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July 2 Native American Gathering. Bonaparte, IA. 319-592-3400 office 319-561-0992 cell
July 2 American Indian Festival of Indiana, Boone County 4 H fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN. (941) 924-2784 rexbegaye@gmail.com
July 2 The 2nd Annual Independence Day Powwow, Monroe County Fairgrounds, Woodsfield, OH. monroepowwow@gmail.com
July 2 Hobby Horse Ranch Native American Festival, 428 Hartz Rd, Fleetwood, PA. (610) 944-5797 willowearth@verizon.net or http://willowearth.tripod.com/nativeamericanfestival/
July 6-9 National Powwow XV. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville, IN. www.nationalpowwow.com or www.facebook.com/nationalpowwow
July 8-10 Strong Sun Powwow 2011. Tanglewood Park. Hwy 158. Clemmons, NC. Native American Week End in North Carolina. Honoring of veterans and a teaching Pow Wow. This is a non-contest intertribal pow wow. All Dancers are welcome. We still need a few Vendors. All forms must be in by May 15, 2011. Contact 1-336-816-7747, e-mail chief@nearriverdwellers.org or http://nearriverdwellers.com/ for more information.
July 9 Sussex County Pow Wow & Native American Festival. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ. (718) 686-9297 redhawkarts@mindspring.com or http://www.redhawkcouncil.org
July 13 55th Annual O-Sa-Wan Pow Wow. Peotone, IL. (708) 798-9550. ro@mascoutin.com or http://www.mascoutin.com
July 15 Healing Mother Earth 4th Annual Powwow. Lake Village Campground, Andover, OH. (440) 998-2308 redwolf_0801@yahoo.com or http://www.ueln.com
July 16 Mandaree Celebration. Mandaree, ND. (701) 421-0403 email: medicinefox52@yahoo.come
July 23 10th Annual Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe Pow Wow & Gathering. South Hampton County Fairgrounds, Courtland, VA. (757) 562-7760 http://www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org
July 29 Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow. 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY. (201) 587-9633 thunderbirdvendors@gmail.com or http://www.thunderbirdamericanindiandancers.org
July 30 Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Annual Contest Pow-Wow, Cox Pavilion, State Fairgrounds, 3001 General Pershing Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing: 2:00 p.m.; Supper Break: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Grand Entry: 7:00 p.m.; Closing: 11:00 p.m. Contests: All Categories: 1st $400, 2nd $300, 3rd $200. Men: Straight, Fancy, Grass, Traditional. Women: Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl. "Security will not be provided". "Food Vendors will not be on hand". "Merchandise Vendors will be on hand". Vendor Contact Name: Andii Tittle at (405) 601-9076. For more information contact Steve Barse at (405) 556-1665 or Email: steve.b@okcic.com. Event Website: www.okcic.com
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Aug. 6 Bear Mountain Pow Wow, Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Harriman State Park. Harriman, NY. (718) 686-9297 redhawkarts@mindspring.com or http://www.redhawkcouncil.org
Aug. 6 Island Falls VFW Powwow, Island Falls VFW Post 7529, Island Falls, ME. (207) 365-6666 grayhawk@fairpoint.net
Aug 6 Whitehall Intertribal Pow Wow, Whitehall Canal Side Park, Whitehall, NY. whitehallpowwow@yahoo.com
Aug. 12 Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow, Morsches Park, Columbia City, IN. (260) 609-7844 emailhttp://www.miamipowow.org or comanche72@centurylink.net
Aug. 12-14 17th Annual Sacramento Powwow, O'Neil Park, Sacramento, CA.Vendors - E-mail: wailaki10@comcast.net or wailaki10@comcast.net
Aug. 13 35th Annual Leonard J. Pamp Memorial Powwow, Rogers Lake 58620 Sink Rd., Dowagiac, MI. (517) 204-3016sdonnis@yahoo.com
Aug. 13-14 Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe Powwow, RT 5A, Brownington, VT. (802) 754-2216 firstnationslw@yahoo.com www.abenakitribe.org
Aug. 19-20 18th Annual Frank Liske Park Powwow, Frank Liske Park, Concord, NC. www.frankliskepowwow.webs.com
Aug. 19-21 Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of King Pow Wow, King Fairgrounds, 436 South Main Street, King, NC 27021. We invite you to join us. Event activities include: Native drumming, singing, dancing, traditional and contemporary arts & crafts, demonstrations, Veterans and Emergency Services Honor Ceremony, shopping, raffles, child crafts, face painting and Native food. Native genealogist, Rick Haithcock, will be present to assist those interested in researching their family history. Special performances by Bill Crouse and the Allegheny River Indian Dancers, Hoop Dancer Pete Four Winds, Flute Player Tatanka Yellowbird Jr. and Aztec Fire Dancer Jose Rico. Participants are members from over 30 different Indigenous Nations, Bands and Tribes. Event Hours: Friday, August 19th, 5Pm - 10PM. Grand Entry 7PM. Saturday, August 20th, 10AM - 10PM. Grand Entry 11AM & 7PM. Veterans and Emergency Services Honor Ceremony 12 Noon. Sunday, August 21st, 11AM - 6PM. Grand Entry 12 Noon. Admission: Adult $7.00. Child $6.00. Senior $5.00. Bring 2 non-perishable food items and get in for $5 Bucks. (Minimum 2 food items per adult. 1 food item per child. Food items are for King Outreach.). For directions:(336)983-9308. General questions email: thecityofkingpowwow@yahoo.com.
Aug. 19-21 Annual Grand Ronde Powwow, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Contact: gimmicocacola@juno.com.
Aug. 19-21 AIM Canoe Border Crossing and Traditional Pow Wow, Belle Isle Park and Council Point ParkRiver Drive and Stewart, Lincoln Park, MI 48146. Directions: Southfield Road to River Drive to Park. Fees: $7.00 for adults. Camping is available at no charge. All Drums welcome, Ramada Inn is host Hotel. Contact: Bryan Halfday 313-427-0631 bryanhalf@aol.com. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1312067142#!/event.php?eid=201640749866143
Aug. 20-21 6th Annual Turtle Island Native American Association Powwow, USA Baseball Stadium, Millington, TN 38053. Come try Lacies mouth watering Frybread. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy our drums beat to the songs of our ancestors. Admission: Adults $3.00, Children over 6 $2.00, Elders $2.00, Handicapped - Free. Event Hours: Saturday 9AM - ??, Sunday 9AM to 5PM. AZTEC DANCERS QUETZALCOATL. Headman = Grady Jones, Headlady = Carmella Rork AD = Jason Thigpen, MC = KenDixon, Princess = Erin Carter, Northern Drum = TBD, Southern Drum = Shoti Ikbi, Tiah Piah Warrior Society. Contact Hal Colston = 901-878-5344. No Drugs, Alcohol or Firearms.
Aug. 20-21 13th Annual Thunder Mountain Lenape'Nation Native American Festival, Festival grounds236 Skyline Drive, Saltsburg, PA 15681. Native people will be coming from across the country to gather to celebrate dancing, drumming, food, crafts, programs and more. Directions: Rt 286 to Saltsburg PA and follow signs to 236 Skyline Drive. Fees: adults $3, children free. Primitive camping available for participants. Breakfast and dinner served to dancers and vendors. Contact: Patricia Selinger 724-639-3488 thundermtlenapenation@hotmail.com. http://www.thundermtlenape.org
Aug. 20-21 The Sounds of Thunder Mountian Heritage Day Celebration, Kaibab Paiute Reservation, HC 65 Box 2, Fredonia, AZ, 14 miles west of Fredonia, AZ 86022. Directions: Turn at junction of SR 389A & Pipe Spring Rd. Fees: Free for all and a Saturday evening free feast!!! Camping Available - $10 per night RV Park hookup - $5/night Limited on-site camping - $5 shower charge if not staying at Campground. Vendor Information - $150 Per Space - $250 food vendor Contact: Celia Milner (928)643-7245. Contact: Charley Bulletts or Celia Milner 928-643-6278 or 928-643-7245 SPC@kaibabpaiute-nsn.gov. http://www.kaibabpaiute-nsn.gov
Aug. 20-21 Mingo Confederation of North America, Harrison Smith Park, 525 East Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Directions: from I75 take St.Rt.15 Exit toward Carey (St.Rt.15 becomes St.Rt.23S at Carey)stay on St.Rt.23S to East Wyandot Avenue Exit in Upper Sandusky, turn right and continue till Harrison Smith Park appears on the left and follow signs. From the South take St. Rt. 23 North to East Wyandot Avenue Exit in Upper Sandusky, turn left and continue till Harrison Smith Park appears on the left and follow signs. Fees: Donation: $3 per person or Groups of 4 or more $10. Primitive Tent camping is available in powwow area. No electricity available. Host motel- Comfort Inn, 105 Comfort Drive, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351 ask for powwow rate. Phone: 419-294-3891 Opens 10am - 5pm both days, Saturday, August 20 & Sunday August 21. Grand Entry is NOON. RAIN or SHINE !!!!!! Enter park at main entrance(near park sign)and follow signs within the park to the powwow area. Parking is available in lots or on grass areas of the park. Powwow area is near swimming pool.
Aug. 26-28 The Indian Council of Many Nations 49th Annual Summer Powwow, Leavenworth County Fairgrounds, Tonganoxie, Kansas. Everyone invited, and welcome to attend!! All Drums and Singers welcome! (no drum hopping allowed). All Dancers welcome! All Color Guards Welcome! All Gourd Societys Welcome! All specials must be approved by the Powwow Committee and AD!! All raffles must be approved by the Powwow Committee! FREE PARKING! FREE ADMISSION! FREE CAMPING: Tent and RV! Vendors with Native American Arts and Crafts for sale! Native American food for sale at powwow. Camping on grounds at powwow. FREE electrical hook-ups for vendors and campers: Tent and RV. Shower House on powwow grounds. Hot Showers, Flush Toilets. This is an outdoor powwow, in the event of rain, dancing will be held in a roofed, open-sided building. For vendor information, contact Neil Carriker at 816-223-5978, email: cowtown_cookers@sbcglobal.net. For powwow information, contact Mike Henre at 913-626-4798, email: henresr@earthlink.net. Visit our website at www.kc-icmn.org. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Aug. 27 Spirit of Nations Pow Wow 2011, Chilhowee Park, 3301 East Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Fees: $5, children 12 & under free. Luck of the Draw, Storytelling, Hoop Dancing, Flute, Frybread, Blowgun Competition, Arts & Crafts. Contact: Mark Finchum 865-607-9427 indiancreekproductions@gmail.com. http://www.indiancreekproductions.com
Aug. 27 Native Americans Speak, Shore Acres Park, 100 Park Blvd., Chillicothe, IL 61523. 10am – 4pm presented by the 4 Directions Healing Foundation, a Native American charitable and educational organization made up of American Indian people from different state and different tribes, with offices in Chillicothe, IL This will be a pivotal event for Central Illinois. An event in which the public can learn about Native American culture(s) in the most direct and authentic way, straight from the hearts of Native American people. There will be speakers, storytellers, ceremony, music, dancing, and traditional food. Confirmed Participants: Jamie Russell (Cherokee Nation Oklahoma) Singer, songwriter, speaker Mel Grey Owl (Dakota Nation, Crow Creek Reservation) respected elder Adam Danner (Cherokee descent, adopted Abenaki/Odawa) 4DHF President, author, speaker Gary Billiot (United Houma Nation) 4 DHF Vice President, flute player, craftsman , Kim Shultze (Cherokee Descent) traditional dancer Fred Shaw (Shawnee Descent) -- 4DHF board member, traditional storyteller Phyllis Singing Bird Ballard (Mohawk, Seneca descent) -- 4DHF board member, author Spirit of the Rainbow Drum -- respected Northern-style drum Jo Lakota (Lakota, Yakima) -- Traditional Storyteller Danira Parra (Pima, Yaqui) -- 4 DHF board member, speaker Dan Lybarger (Cherokee, Ojibwa) NAF Dayspring Pastor, flute player Randy Tuttle -- (Lakota Nation, from Pine Ridge Reservation) Respected Elder Esther Tuttle -- (Lakota Nation, from Pine Ridge Reservation) founder of "Lakota Love Rescue" organization Roscoe Conklin -- (Ponca/Osage, from Oklahoma) respected head singer Likely Participants: Lionel Little Eagle Pinn (Mikmaq Nation) -- 4 DHF Board member, Pipe Carrier, author, respected elder. This will be a unique and authentic learning experience for all ages. Admission is FREE. Directions: approximately 15 miles North of Peoria,IL, in Chillicothe, along the Illinois River. Contact: Adam Danner 309-635-1107 fourdirectionshealingfoundation@yahoo.com. http://4directionshealingfoundation.org
Aug 27-28 Mending The Sacred Hoop Pow Wow, Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean Street, Adrian, MI 49221. A fireworks show Saturday night. Directions: US 223, or M 52 will bring you to Adrian Mi, Google Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds. Primitive camping and electric camping are available on site $10.00 per night primitive, $20.00 per night electric. All sites have access to restroom and showers and dump station. Contact: Ron Reed ronreed@sandcreektelco.com
Aug 27-28 8th Annual Native American Style Powwow, Smoky Mountain Visitors Center, 4381 Cosby Hwy - Hwy 32, Cosby, TN 37722. MC: Danny 2 Eagles Host Drum: NDN Grease Head Veteran: Clyde Maize Head Female Dancer: Mayola Maize. All drums are welcome. Food and refreshments provided by Double Touble Powwow Treats and Fun Time Concessions Bring a lawn chair and Join us. Free parking and no admission charge but a $2.00 donation will get you a chance of winning an item donated from one of our vendors in the daily raffle. Additional raffle tickets can also be purchased. There is free primitive camping on the grounds and there are several campgrounds and hotels close by. Directions: I-40 , Newport Exit 435 toward Cosby, follow signs approx. 8 miles. Contact Marsha Johnson 865-335-6907 e_t_o_c_d@yahoo.com. http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Tennessee-Overhill-Cherokee-Descendants/247433434066
Aug. 27-28 Heritage of Healing Summer Gathering, Willow Run Middle School, 235 Spencer Lane, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Please see our website at www.NativeYouthAlliance.org for more information on the Heritage of Healing Project. No Admission fee, but donations are appreciated. Directions: From Downtown Ypsilanti: East on Michigan Ave to Spencer Lane, turn North on Spencer Lane to Willow Run Middle School on the left. Contact: Shoshana 734-550-7094 HeritageofHealing@NativeYouthAlliance.org. Web: http://www.NativeYouthAlliance.org
Aug. 27-29 Turtle Island Powwow, Ditto Landing, Huntsville, Alabama. MC = Ken Dixon, Choctaw AD = Jason Thigpen, Cherokee Headman/Lady = Daily pick Drum = Red Road Singers, Cherokee. Bring you lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the drum beat of our ancestors. Free to the public. No drugs, politics or weapons. For more information contact: Lowrey Hesse e-mail: tlkstone@charter.net
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Sept. 1-4 Crowheart Butte Battle Historical Days, 33 Old Yellowstone Highway, Crowheart, WY 82512. This is a smaller venue as it is a community powwow event but attended by many different dancers, singers, and visitors some that come from various states and abroad. The area is near the Rocky Mountains and camping is free at the grounds. It is just past the Crowheart Store heading towards Dubois, Wyoming. Past the elementary School if coming from the store and if you are coming from Dubois you went to far if you past the school. Always attended by various fans of this event that has been around for over 30 years but with different themes in the past. Has an elder lady representative picked to represent this event. Contact: Grantsman, 307-335-2072, Email: rqstump@hotmail.com, www.easternshoshone.com
Sept. 2-4 48th Annual Ottawa Pow-Wow & Celebration, Adawe Indian Park, 11400 S. 613 Rd., Miami, OK. (918) 540-1536. (About 7 miles southeast of Miami, OK). Program Schedule: Friday, Sept. 2: 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 9:00 p.m. - Stomp Dance & Social Dances. Saturday: Sept. 3: Morning Turkey Dance (tentative); Noon Camp Feast; 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 8:00 p.m. – Midnight - War Dance; Midnight – ?? - Stomp Dance. Sunday, Sept. 4: 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 – ?? - Stomp Dance. (Please note the schedule of events is subject to change due to weather and other factors.). Master of Ceremonies: Steve Kinder. No Contests, Just Plenty of Good Dancing and Singing. Day Money for all Participants Each Inter-Tribal Session. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Contact Phone number: (918) 540-1536. For more information contact Steve Kinder at info@ottawapowwow.com. www.ottawapowwow.com. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Sept. 2-4 Foothills Native American Powwow 2011, Thurmond Community Center, 1679 US Hwy 21, Thurmond, NC 28683. Indian Dancers in Regalia, Powwow Drums,Crafts, Native American Food, Hickory Smoked Pit Cooked BBQ, Ice Cream & Italian Ice, Children's Events, Demonstrations, Ceremonies, Veterans Tribute, Flute Concert Sunday By Roy Spotted Eagle Renowned Native American Flute Player with Silverheels Singers Drums Sam & Lane Glass also Raven Wood and others. Gates open 9am Gates close 7pm all 3 days. Adults $10 Children 12 & under $5 Children under 5 FREE Seniors 62 & older FREE All Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firemen, Firewomen, & Rescue Squad FREE. Camping spaces available. Motorhomes, Tents, Campers call for availability. Generators needed. Directions: I-77 North get off exit 83 Sparta Bypass US 21 continue 14 miles Thurmond Community Center on left. Watch for signs. Traveling south on I-77 exit off exit 85 turn right go to 2nd stoplight turn right and continue approx. 14 miles Thurmond Community Center is on the left. More Info. call Double Trouble 336-428-4395 or Ridge Runner 336-306-4654. Contact: Double Trouble 336-428-4395 nwacarolinas@yahoo.com.
Sept. 2-4 25th Numaga Powwow, Hungry Valley, NV, Reno, NV. Numaga Princess Contest: Rita Imus 775-425-5024. Craft Vendors $100 day or $175 for weekend. Food Vendors $175 day or $300 for weekend. Contact: Emily Abbie 775-329-3836. For more information Contact: Veronica Imus 775-722-7341 numagapowwow@gmail.com. Directions: From Reno North on Pyramid Highway Left of Eagle Canyon Road Camping: Veronica Imus 775-722-7341
Sept. 2-4 30th Annual Labor Day Pow-Wow, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA. All Drums & Dancers Welcome this is a Contest Powwow with a Powwow Princess Contest. there will be: 50/50 * Raffles * Hand Drum Contest * Cash Prizes, Authentic Native American Foods & Craft. Please be aware Drugs, Alcohol, Violence and Weapons will not be tolerated. Absolutely no outside sales or raffles unless approved by Powwow Committee. Directions: On Interstate 5, there are nine Stockton exits. Take the March Lane exit (rather than the Pershing Avenue Exit). If you are driving south from Sacramento, turn left off the March Lane exit and go under the overpass. If you are driving north from Los Angeles or San Francisco, turn right off the March Lane exit, away from the overpass. Drive east on March Lane for approximately 1.5 miles until you get to Pacific Avenue and turn right. A Target store is at that intersection. Drive south on Pacific Avenue for almost 1 mile. You will see the most prominent building on campus, Burns Tower, as you cross a bridge. After the bridge, turn right at the next stop light onto the campus. follow the signs to Pow-Wow Parking. Then follow the sound of the drums to the arena. Free to the public. Camping is available, showers from 9am to 11 am. Please no fires, stoves or BBQ pits. Contact: Brenda Guzman 209-373-3655 209cookie@gmail.com.
Sept. 2-4 Circle of Life Bandera Powwow, 2886 State Highway 16 N, Bandera, TX 78003. Contest Powwow. Dance Competition Information and Rules: The 2011 Circle of Life Intertribal Powwow will be holding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place competition dancing for all adult categories. We will also have Teen Boy/ Teen Girl “winner takes all” competitions and Jr. Boy/Jr. Girl “winner takes all” competitions. First place adult categories will take home $200.00 in prize money. Overall, we will have $3,900.00 payout! We welcome all dancers, to come and participate, competition and non-competition. There will be plenty of dancing for all. We will have the following categories for the Adult competition: Men’s Golden Age / Women’s Golden Age, Men's Traditional Dancer / Women's Buckskin Dancer, Men's Grass Dancer/ Women's Cloth Dancer, Men's Fancy Dancer / Women's Fancy Shawl Dancer, Men's Straight Dancer/ Women's Jingle Dancer, Teen Dancers:, All male dancers between the ages of (17-13yrs.) will be combined in a “winner takes all” dance competition. All female dancers between the ages of (17-13yrs.) will be combined in a “winner takes all” dance competition. Junior Dancers: All male dancers between the ages of (12-6yrs.) will be combined in a “winner takes all dance” competition. All female dancers between the ages of (12-6yrs.) will be combined in a “winner takes all” dance competition. Tiny Tots: For ages 5 yrs. and younger, All are winners and will receive a prize right after their dance exhibition. Basic Rules and Registration Info: All dancers must register and receive a number before the first Grand Entry. You must be in all 3 Grand Entries and dance during the Powwow in your category. Dancers will be judged on performance. You must also be in your regalia to receive prize money on Sunday. All dancers must register in appropriate category, based on age and regalia attire. Dancers can only register for one category. Dancers wanting to challenge judge’s decision will be required to pay a $200.00 challenge fee. Any dancer who looses a major piece of regalia during dance competition is asked to disqualify themselves voluntarily or be disqualified by the head judge. (Dyed hackles or plumes are not considered a major part of an outfit.) A detailed Competition Rule Sheet, will be given to each dancer who registers. Our overall effort is to make this competition fun and fair for all dancers! Contact: Melody Jacobs - 830-328-9992. Email: melodyjacobs5@yahoo.com. www.celebratebandera.com/powwow.htm
Sept. 2-4 21st Annual Traditional Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, Lake Shawnee - Reynolds Lodge, Topeka, KS. Admission: Advance: $6.00; at gate $8.00. Kids 11 and under Free with adult. Vendors contact: Mike Ballard, 785-272-5489, emballard@aol.com. Contact: Roger Lewis, 785-845-7171. Email: negonkouk@yahoo.com. http://www.shawneecountyalliedtribes.org
Sept. 2-4 32nd Annual Puyallup Tribal Pow-Wow, 5625 52nd St. E., Puyallup, WA 98371. Contact: Puyallup Tribe, 253-680-5730. Email: ptoi.pow-wow.committee@puyalluptribe.com
Sept. 2-4 Flying Dust First Nation Pow Wow 2011, Flying Dust First Nation, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. Singing Contest. Contest Powwow. Grand Entry starts Friday at 7pm, contest to follow. Sat & Sun Grand Entrys at 1pm & 7pm, contests to follow. Also specials To Be Announced at Pow Wow. Contact: Melinda Morin/FDFN Band Office. Phone: 306-240-9553. Email: saskatoongurl25@yahoo.ca
Sept. 2-4 41st Annual Barona Powwow, 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside, CA 92040. Free Camping! Food booths are sold out. For Arts & Crafts vendor information, contact Cilla Houser at (619) 443-6612 or email chouser@barona-nsn.gov. Contact: Laurie Whitecloud, phone: 619-443-6612. Email: lwhitecloud@barona-nsn.gov. www.barona-nsn.gov
Sept. 2-5 Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Annual Celebration, Highway 212, Eagle Butte, SD 57625. Contest Powwow. Golden Age Mens Combined 60+, Golden Age Womens Combined 60+, Special Category Chicken Dance all ages, Adult Mens Traditional, Grass, Fancy ages 18-59, Adult Womens Traditional, Jingle, Fancy ages 18-59, Teen Boys Traditional, Grass, Fancy ages 13-17, Teen Girls Traditional, Jingle, Fancy ages 13-17, JR Boys Traditional, Grass, Fancy ages 6-12, JR Girls Traditional, Jingle, Fancy ages 6-12, Tiny Tots paid by session ages 0-5. Contact: Bud Lone Eagle, Ted Knife Jr - Phone: 605-200-0320. Email: waniyetuopi@yahoo.com. waniyetuopi@facebook.com
Sept. 2-5 Two Moons Memorial Pow-Wow, 4th St., Shartlesville, PA 19554. Contact: Amy Salas 484-866-1242. Email: amyhalfmoon@excite.com.
Sept. 3-4 Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow, Rodgers Lake, 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Contact: anishmama2@aol.com. http://www.pokagonpowwow.com/
Sept. 3-4 Ardoch Algonquin First Nation - 8th Annual Manoomin Festival, Plevna Community Hall Grounds, 2518 Buckshot Lake Rd., Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Canada. This is a traditional powwow with day money paid to dancers for participation. Fees: By donation. Camping: Vendors, dancers and drummers and volunteers may camp on site at no cost. Grand Entry is at noon both Sat & Sun Join us for traditional Anishinaabe drumming, singing, dancing, crafts, teachings and enjoy the celebration of the Manoomin harvest. This is an alcohol free event Dancers welcome Vendors $75 per booth for the weekend 50/50 draws. Contact: Paula Sherman 705-750-7490 paulasherman@trentu.ca. http://manoominfestival.webs.com/
Sept. 3-4 41st Annual LIHA Labor Day Pow Wow, 109 Osgood Rd, Sanbornton, NH. Contact: Danielle Rix, phone: 315-921-2709. Email: drixcreations@yahoo.com
Sept. 3-4 Labor Day Weekend Pow Wow, 1900 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. Black Hawk State Historic Site Labor Day Pow Wow, 71st Anniversary, Sat. Schedule 12 noon - 4 pm, 6:30 - 8 pm Sunday Schedule 12 noon - 4 pm. Open to Public 11 am both days. Sponsored by Native American Coalition of the Quad cities, Black Hawk Historic Site, & Citizens to Preserve Black Hawk Park Foundation. Contact: Regina Tsosie, phone: 309-797-8779. Email: ragarrison@mchsi.com
Sept 3-5 North Country Inter Tribal Pow-wow, Littlefield Pow-wow Grounds, 934 Elm Street, Newport, ME 04953. Fees: Adults 18 and older $5.00 per person per day. Kids under 18 is FREE with a paid adult. Elders $3.00. Natives FREE. Dancers in regalia is FREE. Camping is FREE on site with your paid daily admission. A reservation is required. Camping spaces are limited. NO HOOK UPS. Animals are welcome but must be on a leash. No drugs or alcohol is allowed on grounds. No weapons. Gates open at 10:00am until 5:00pm each day. Grand entry is at noon each day. All drums and dancers are welcome. Directions: Exit 161 (East Newport/Plymouth) exit turn Left onto route 7. Go straight. Turn Right at blinking light, onto route 2/100. Go straight. Follow the signs. Contact: Ellie Luce 207-368-4959 ncountrypowwow1@yahoo.com. http://www.wanderingmoosecreations.com
Sept. 3-5 Kipona, City Island, City Island, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Contact: Michelle Fry 717-589-7744 sunrisesigns@nmax.net. http://www.harrisburgevents.com/Events/Kipona.html. Directions: From Interstate 81 or 78 (South from Scranton) Coming from Scranton or Allentown, Follow I-78 or I-81 South towards Harrisburg. When you begin to see signs for I-83 South, stay to the right and follow signs for 81 South, (the highway forks). After that interchange, watch for Exit 22, Front Street South. Front Street South, which becomes a one-way street will take you directly into downtown Harrisburg. From Interstate 81 (East from Carlisle) Coming from Carlisle and points West, on I-81 East, cross the Susquehanna River and take the very first exit (Exit 22 south) onto Front Street South. Front Street South, which becomes a one-way street will take you directly into downtown Harrisburg. From Route 11 / 15 (South from Williamsport) Coming from Williamsport and points North on Routes 11 & 15, follow South to I-81 North. Take I-81 North across the Susquehanna River and take the very first exit (Exit 22 south) onto Front Street South. Front Street South, which becomes a one-way street will take you directly into downtown Harrisburg. From Route 15 (North from Gettysburg) Coming from Gettysburg and points South on Route 15, follow North to I-83 North. Take 83 North over the South Bridge across the Susquehanna River. Take the very first exit (Exit 23) onto Second Street and into downtown Harrisburg. From Routes 22 & 322 (South from State College) Coming South from State College and points North on Routes 22 & 322, follow South to Routes 11 & 15 South. Follow South to I-81 North. Take I-81 North across the Susquehanna River and take the very first exit (Exit 22 south) onto Front Street South. Front Street South, which becomes a one-way street will take you directly into downtown Harrisburg. From Interstate 83 (North from York) Coming from York and points South on I-83, follow North to 581/83 split. Stay to the right and follow 83 North over the South Bridge across the Susquehanna River. Take the very first exit (Exit 23) onto Second Street and into downtown Harrisburg. From the PA Turnpike - Route 76 (West from Philadelphia) Coming from Philadeplhia and points East on the PA Turnpike (Route 76), follow 76 West to Exit 19 (283 North). Follow 283 North, stay in the left lane, to 83 South. Once on 83 South, pass Harrisburg East Mall, stay in the right lane, to Exit 23, which flows down onto Second Street and into downtown Harrisburg. Fees: Admission is free, donations are welcome
Sept. 3-5 29th Annual NAICCO Labor day Weekend, Moundbuilders State Memorial, 455 Hebron Rd, Heath, OH 43056. Contest Powwow. Fox Family Special Drum Contest Winner Takes All $1000. Primimitive Camping. We are next to Mounds not on or in. Motels nearby.KOA nearby. Committee feeds participants Breakfast- Sun & Mon. Supper -Sat, Sun, Mon. Flag Raising at 9am. Richard BringsThem is Head Veteran Dancer. Grand Entry at 1pm. Contact: NAICCO, phone: 614-443-6120. Email: naicco@aol.com. facebook naiccopowwows
Sept. 9-10 NAYA Family Center Neerchokikoo Powwow, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97218. Contact: Powwow Committee, phone: 503-288-8177.
Sept. 9-11 Indian Summer Festival, Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202. Contact: Siobhan Marks 414-604-1000 indiansummer@wi.rr.com
Sept. 9-11 4th Annual White Buffalo Pow-Wow, Lou Yaeger lake,picnic area#4, Litchfield, IL 62056. The motel we are using is Americas Best Value Inn (217)324-2181. Single Room- one person $45.00 Single Room - two people $49.00 Double Room $54.00. Tell them you are with the White Buffalo Pow Wow. Contact: Rick and Patty Rhodes, phone: 217-710-1950. Email: whitebuffalo@consolidated.net. whitebuffalopowwow.org
Sept. 9-11 Wyandotte Nation Powwow, 69701 US Hwy. 60, Wyandotte, OK 74370. Contest Powwow. $15,500 in prize money. Wyandotte Nation Pow-Wow Grounds, 5.2 miles East of Wyandotte, OK on Highway 60. HOST MOTELS: Boone Slick Lodge 417-455-0888; Super 8 Motel: 417-455-1888. POW?WOW CONTEST SCHEDULE: Friday, September 9 – Evening: Jr. Girls Cloth; Golden Age Men’s; Jr. Boys Straight; Women’s Jingle; Men’s Grass. Saturday, September 10 – Afternoon: Jr. Boy’s Fancy; Women’s Cloth; Men’s Straight; Jr. Girl’s Buckskin. Saturday, September 10 – Evening: Tiny Tots; Jr. Girl’s Fancy; Men’s Fancy; Women’s Buckskin; Jr. Boy’s Traditional. Sunday, September 11 – Afternoon: Golden Age Women; Jr. Girls Jingle; Men’s Traditional; Women’s Fancy; Jr. Boy’s Grass. Gourd Dancing One-Hour Prior To All Sessions. All Specials Held Saturday Afternoon Contact The Arena Director For Additional Information. ACTIVITIES: Friday Night – 49 Contest – Jennifer Lunsford, Coordinator; Saturday Night – Stomp Dance – TBA, Coordinator; Sunday Morning – Special Grandparent Day Honor Dance – Prizes For the Oldest Grandmother and Grandfather Present. RULES: Must Be Registered and Participate In Two Grand Entries. Two Exhibitions To Qualify For Contests. Must Be Registered In Only One Category. Must Be In Full Dress To Receive Contest Monies. All Decisions By The Committee Are Final! The Above Schedule Is Intended As A Guide Only, And Is Subject To Change At The Discretion Of The Pow?Wow Committee! FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Sherri Clemons, Wyandotte Nation, 64700 E Hwy 60, Wyandotte, Ok 74370, 918?678?2297 ext. 244. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFTS OR ACCIDENTS. ABSOLUTELY NO FIREARMS, DRUGS, OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED! Everyone Welcome! Bring Your Cameras And Lawn Chairs! Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Sept. 10 Indian Spring Native American Festival 2011. Indian Spring Hotel and Museum, Flovilla, GA. (770) 655-5905. t_r_m@etcmail.com or http://www.buttscountyhistoricalsociety.org
Sept. 16 Wounded Warriors Powwow, Madison County Fairgrounds, Richmond , KY. (859) 624-3086 oldndn55@wildblue.net
Sept. 16-17 - UPDATED: Fifth Annual Ft. Hamby Pow Wow. Ft. Hamby Park, 1534 South Recreation Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Hours: 9 am to 6pm both Friday and Saturday. This is an educational event. There will be demonstrations all day in addition to the regular pow wow activities. The Park Rangers help with the demonstrations and we will have dancing, drumming, singing, flint knappers, tipis, Kids activities, story telling, and lots more going on all weekend. ADMISSION: The park charges $1 per person up to $4 per car. The pow wow is $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Friday is Kids Day and all school children are FREE with the schools. Boy and Girl Scout groups will be admitted FREE on the weekend when they come as a group with their Scout Leaders. DIRECTIONS: From Wilkesboro, NC, take US421 north six miles to MilePost 293. At the Ft. Hamby Park sign turn south on South Recreation Road to the park entrance. Contact: Mabel Benjamin, cell 813-765-3073 and for the park call 336-921-3390 for camping reservations or park information. Juanita Souther is the park ranger in charge.
Sept. 16-18 White Cloud Powwow, White Cloud, KS. For more information contact: Iowa Tribe (785) 595-3258. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Sept. 17 Paw Paw Moon Powwow, George Rogers Clark Park, Springfield, OH. (513) 256-3146 greiter@cinci.rr.com
Sept. 17-18 Autumn Harvest Powwow, Little Theater on the farm. 27 Plum Road. Fort Edward., NY.518-747-3421
Sept. 17-18 Four Winds Intertribal 19th Annual Powwow, Killeen Civic & Convention Center, Killeen, TX. (254) 493-6236 jynxt_1610@yahoo.com or http://www.fourwindstx.org
Sept. 17-18 Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. Powwow, Surry Parks and Recreation Center, 205 Enos Farm Drive, Surry County, VA 23883. Gates Open at 10am on Sat. & Sun. Grand Entries at 12noon on Sat. and 1pm on Sun. MC: John "Blackfeather" Jefferies; Head Female Dancer: Debora "Little Wing" Moore; Head Male Dancer: Doug Logan; Host Drums: Yough-Ta-Nund; Guest Drum: Na-Ma-Wo-Chi; Intertribal Dancing,Arts and Crafts, Native American Cooking, Demonstrations, Storytelling. You may contact: Ed Branch at: (757) 654-9301 Email: branchedward@aol.com or Archie Elliott at (757) 686-8602 Email: a-selliott@cox.net. Visit us online at: www.nottowayindians.org for more info.
Sept. 24 Mohansic (FDR) Pow Wow, FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights, NY. (718) 686-9297 redhawkarts@mindspring.com or http://www.redhawkcouncil.org
Sept. 24-25 Noxen Volunteer Fire Co 7th Annual Fall Pow Wow, Noxen Fire Company Grounds, Stull Road, Noxen, PA 18636. This is an “all nations gathering” Pow Wow. Gates open at 10 am on Saturday and close at 10 pm with grand entry at noon with night dancing and trade blanket. Sunday gates open from 10 am until 6 pm on Sunday with grand entry at noon. All times are on “Indian time”. Host Drum: Daughters of the Southern Wind with Wyona Singers and Thunder on the Mountain as guests. Head male dancer Joe “Spirit Wolf” and DiAnne “Running Wolf” as head female. There will be Native American dancing in full regalia, various local drums, story telling, trade blanket, and Native American food and craft vendors. No Admission fee, open to the public. All dancers/vendors are welcome. This is a non competition gathering. Camping is free but there is a $5.00 per day fee for electric. Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday, please bring a covered dish. All with an open heart are welcome. Interested Vendors and Drummers, contact Wisteria e-mail: wisteria18704@yahoo.com.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 CANCELLED: Manataka Powwow, Bald Mountain Park and Campground, Hot Springs, AR. (501) 627-0555 manataka@sbcglobal.net or http://www.manataka.org/powwow.html
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Miami NOW (Native Oklahoma Weekend), Miami Fairgrounds, Miami, OK. For schedule of events: http://www.miamiokchamber.com/media/MiamiNOW2011_4pg_tab_Page2.pdf. Jackson and Mary will be attending this festival.
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Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Miami NOW (Native Oklahoma Weekend), Miami Fairgrounds, Miami, OK. For schedule of events: http://www.miamiokchamber.com/media/MiamiNOW2011_4pg_tab_Page2.pdf. Jackson and Mary will be attending this festival.
Oct. 1 Cumberland Plateau 10th Annual Powwow, Cookeville, TN. (931) 544-4908 iicpowwows@yahoo.com
Oct. 1 Saratoga Native American Festival. Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. (518) 583-1440 azonic@aol.com or http://saratoganativefestival.com
Oct 1-2 Cherokee Nation of New Jersey 15th Annual 5 Nations Inter-tribal Pow Wow. Vasa Park, Mount Olive Twp, Morris Co., NJ. (862) 576-0434 kuras@aol.com
Oct. 8 24th Annual American Indian Gathering. Community College of Beaver County, Monaca, PA. (724) 480-3450, john.goberish@ccbc.edu or http://logstownhistoricalassociates.blogspot.com
Oct. 8 Public Powwow in the Hocking Hills/Honoring Chief Logan. US33 @ SR374, Rockbridge, OH. (740) 385-4660 gcook6@gmail.com
Oct. 8 Cherokee Of Georgia Fall Pow Wow.110 Cherokee Way, St.George GA. (904) 446-7223 cherokeeofga@att.net or http://cherokeeofgeorgia.us
Oct. 8 8th Annual Pryor Wellbriety Powwow, Mid-American Expo Center in Pryor, Oklahoma. This event is in memory of Ellis Carnes and Leona Mae Roberson. This years head staff will be: MC-George Coser, Headman-John Arkeketa, Headlady-Lacie Wynn, Head Gourd Dancer-Dusty Billie, Head Singer-KC Bills, Arena Director-Jess Robedeaux and Host Color Guard-Choctaw Nation Color Guard. The contest categories will be Men’s Fancy, Men’s Traditional, Women’s Cloth and Tiny Tots. All contestants must be in grand entry. For more information contact Mary Hayes (918) 698-0583, (918) 825-4816 or (903) 821-3303. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Oct. 13 (Thursday) Li'l Feathers Benefit Powwow, West Lake Jr. High School, 3400 South 3450 West, West Valley City, UT 84119. ALL DRUMS AND GENERAL PUBLIC WELCOME. Grand Entry @ 5:30 p.m. (ends @ 9:00 p.m.). Come hungry! Come ready to dance! Come buy a cake walk plate or all! Cake walk, round dance, door prizes, potato dance, two-step, dance specials. Food Sale: Navajo Tacos, Navaburgers, Frybread, etc. Please come and support our Native American Youth in raising funds for annual events, activities and meetings to encourage knowledge in cultural heritage and traditions. The excitement and interest of the students is evident by their attendance to the weekly Li'l Feathers meeting where songs, drumming, dancing, other cultural heritage/traditions and education is taught and supported. In return, the students are eager to demonstrate and teach others what they have learned by performing in local areas (another fundraising opportunity for them). The students and parents of the Li'l Feathers Granite School District Title VII program voluntarily donate time and efforts because each one believe in a bright future. Powwow & Vendor Contact Info: Facebook: Mis Jelly, Emberson Bill or Lilfeathers Titleseven. Michelle 801-897-9232. Emerson 801-973-0108.
Oct. 14-16 30th Ann Fall Festival & TN State Powwow, 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076. Contest Powwow. For more information: Ray Emanuel, 615-232-9179. Email: naia@bellsouth.net. http://naiatn.org/powwow/index.html
Oct. 15 Accohannock 18th Annucal Healing of All Nations Pau Wau. Bending Water Park, Marion Station, MD. (410) 623-2660 Accohannock@verizon.net or http://indianwatertrails.com
Oct. 15 Native Dawn. Downtown Lawrenchburg, KY. (502) 600-0024 Email: fredkeams@hotmail.com or http://yellowknifeflutes.com
Oct. 15 8th Annual Red Star Gourd Dance & Powwow, Benson Convention Center, 1008 E. Sedalia Ave., Clinton, Missouri. Located indoors, midway between Kansas City and Springfield at the junction of 7 & 13 and 52 Hwy. Free admission. Contest Powwow. See flyer: http://www.redstargourd.com/Flyer%20Memorial%2011-Clinton.pdf. For more information contact Bill Two Horses: (417) 455-2817. www.redstargourd.com. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Oct. 15 Tama Intertribal Pow Wow, 107 Tall Pine Drive, Whigham GA. (850) 832-0682 Bamacreek@knology.net
Oct. 21-23 Florida Indian Hobbyist Assoc Homecoming Powwow, Lake Park County Park, Tampa, FL. (352) 650-9105 FIHAHomecoming@yahoo.com or http://www.fiha.info
Oct. 22 Eagle's Nest 3rd Annual Powwow. Coliseum (indoor), Seguin, Texas. Email: eaglesnest.info@yahoo.com Web: http://www.eaglesnestseguin.com
Oct. 22 Mid-America All-Indian Center Benefit, 650 N. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67203. For more information: April Scott, 316-350-3341. Email: ascott@wichita.gov. www.theindiancenter.org
Oct. 28-30 17th Annual Coushatta Powwow Celebration. Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, LA. www.coushattapowwow.com
Oct. 29 12th Annual Buffalo River Pow Wow. 1690 Airport Rd, Linden, TN. (931) 589-9628 rbenge1@tds.net
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Nov. 4 Jessamine Powwow. City-County Park, Nicholasville, KY. (859) 229-3503 kenwm60@roadrunner.com
Nov. 5 Clearfield Veteran's Day Powwow. Clearfield County Fairground Expo II Building, Clearfield, PA. pjcrow@hotmail.com or http://clearfieldvdpw.homestead.com/clearfield.html
Nov. 5-6 SANAO Powwow, Rockin R Arena, El Dorado, AR. (870) 875-1408 zlovejoy7@hotmail.com
Nov. 18 Shu-Shu-Gah Indian Seminar & Pow-Wow. Alpine Scout Reservation, Alpine, NJ. (718) 541-1108 khood@siuh.edu
Nov. 18 Annual Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Inter-Tribal Corn Harvest Fall Festival Pow Wow. First Landing Foundation Historical Villages at Cape Henry, (910) 796-3911. mattahari@juno.com or http://www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org
Nov. 25-27 Native American Heritage Month Social & Indian Craft Market, San Xavier Plaza, Mission Rd, Tuscon, AZ 85726, from Noon to Dusk. Indian Craft Market & International Dancers. 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 a few Tribes! Authentic Hand Made Crafts! Traditional Indian Foods! Information Booth. FOOD AND ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS Limited to 40 Authentic Vendors. Vendors call (520) 622-4900. 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 info@usaindianinfo.org
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Dec. 30 Boomers 4th Annual Pow Wow. 516 N.W. 3rd St., Webster, FL. (352) 603-2643 boomer2563@yahoo.com or http://Boomerspowwow.com
Dec. 30, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012 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. 30, 2011-Jan. 9, 2012: Thunder in the Desert 2012. Rillito Raceway Park, Tucson, AZ. Phone: 520-622-4900 Email: info@usaindianinfo.org. Website: www.usaindianinfo.org
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