Apr. 1-3 Cherokee of Georgia Spring Pow Wow 2010, Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Grounds, Hwy.94 & Cherokee Way, Saint George, GA 31646. Contact Robin Rodefer, Harley McGahee, email fmmcgahee@bellsouth.net. Website: http://www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us/main/home.sfx
Apr. 2 Kiowa Tribe Indian Child Welfare Powwow, Red Buffalo Hall, Carnegie, OK. Contests are for boys and girls 5&under, 1st-3rd grade, 4th-6th grades, 7th-9th grades and 10th-12th grades. Supper served at 5:00pm. Guest speaker on Child Abuse and Neglect from 5:30-6:00pm. Gourd Dance from 6:00-7:30pm. Grand entry at 7:30pm. Contests and social dancing 7:30-11:30pm. Summer 580 654 2349, 100 Kiowa Way, Carnegie, Carnegie OK 73015, smorgan@kiowatribe.net
Apr. 2-3 American Indian Council Powwow, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT. Master of ceremonies: Rueben Littlehead, Lawrence, KS. Host Drum: Tha Boyz, St. Paul, MN. Free admission and free chili dinner on Saturday at 4:30. Jim Burns at 406 994 4880, 2100 16th Ave. South, Great Falls, MT 59405, jburns@montana.edu
Apr. 2-3 10th Annual DCIYC Contest and Scholarship Pow-Wow, Bulldog Arena, 322 E. Monroe St., Jay, OK 74346. Program Schedule: April 2nd: Gourd Dancing - 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m.; War Dance & Contests - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. April 3rd: Scholarship Interviews - 11:00 a.m.; Gourd Dancing - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Supper Break - 5:00 p.m.; Gourd Dancing - 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m.; War Dance & Contest - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Contests: Mens Golden Age; Womens Golden Age; Mens Straight, Traditional, Grass, Fancy; Womens Buckskin, Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; Junior Boys Straight, Traditional, Fancy, Grass; Junior Girls Buckskin, Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Wade Blevins at (918) 314-2244 or Email: wade-blevins@cherokee.org
Apr. 3 Kanosh Benefit Powwow, 100 S 100 W., Fillmore, UT. Contact: Jennifer Kanosh 435-759-9190. Email: jshadowsevents@myspace.com. http://www.myspace.com/jshadowsevents
Apr. 3 Seminole Nation Honor Guard Pow-Wow, Seminole State College Gym, 2701 Boren Boulevard, Seminole, OK. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Grand Entry & Contesting. Contests: Mens Fancy: (Sponsored by Seminole Nation Honor Guard); Mens Straight: (Sponsored by Seminole Nation Honor Guard); Mens Grass: (Sponsored by Wilson Family in Honor of Victor Underwood); Mens Traditional: (Sponsored by Charlie Harjo); Northern Shawl: (Sponsored by Underwood Family in Honor of Willie B. Underwood); Tiny Tots: (Sponsored by Seminole State N.A.S.A.). Security will be provided. Food Vendors will not be on hand. Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Art & Crafts set-up fee $25.00 + item. Vendors can contact Charlie Harjo at (918) 758-0814. For more information contact Jimmy Johnson at (405) 964-2263 or (918) 650-2263 or Email: theresaahgoom@yahoo.com. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Apr. 3 A.I.L.Y.C., American Indian Leadership Youth Council, of Broken Bow Public Schools, McCurtain County Sports Complex, Broken Bow, OK. CONTEST Powwow. Schedule of Events: 11:00 am - Stickball Game, All Stickball players welcome. 1:00 pm - Gourd Dancing; 5:30 pm - Supper Break; 6:30 pm - Grand Entry. Contests: Men's: Traditional/Straight and Fancy/Grass; Ladies: Buckskin/Cloth and Fancy/Jingle; Teen Boys: Traditional/Straight and Fancy/Grass; Teen Girls: Buckskin/Cloth and Fancy/Jingle; Junior Boys Combined and Junior Girls Combined; Junior Girls sponsored by a'an Parra; Tiny Tots. All Dancers must register and be in Grand Entry to compete. Arts and Crafts spaces available. Arts and Crafts Vendor information call Kim Battiest 580-236-1305. For more information please contact: Monica Billy 580-584-3365 ext. 4069, Kim Battiest 580-236-1305 or Katrina Anderson 580-236-1280. No Political Soliciting - No Videotaping - No Drugs or alcohol allowed. Security provided. Host Motel: Broken Bow Inn, Pow Wow Rate, 580-584-9103.
Apr. 3 Honor the Youth Contest Powwow, SIPI Gymnasium, Albuquerque, NM. Powwow dancing 1:00-4:00 PM. Supper break. Then dancing continues from 7:00-11:00 PM. All drums welcome but must bring own chairs. Vendors must bring own chairs and tables. Susan Medina 505 262 6532, 9169 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, thomas.goodluck@ihs.gov
Apr. 3 16th Annual Cache JOM Pow-Wow, Cache Intermediate Multi-Purpose Building, Cache Public Schools, Multi-Purpose Building, 302 W. H Avenue, Cache, OK 73527. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Resume Gourd Dance; 8:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. - Social and Contest Dancing. Closing will be at midnight. Contests: Men’s Straight: ($100/$75/$50); Women’s Buckskin: ($100/$75/$50); Junior Boys Combined: ($50/$30/$20); Junior Girls Combined: ($50/$30/$20); Tiny Tots: ($1 per contestant); Prettiest Shawl: ($20 Winner take all); Two-Step: ($40 Winner take all); Team Dance: ($40 Winner take all); Drum Contest: ($200 Winner take all)
Special Contest-Cloth & Buckskin: ($100/$75/$50). Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Setup contact: Audrey Yackeyonny at (580) 583-6036. For more information contact Justin Boos at (580) 574-5486 or Email: Jboos@Cache.k12.ok.us. Host Concession - Native American arts and crafts vendors only; limited vendor space available @ $20 each or a comparably valued raffle item acceptable; must provide own table and chairs.
Apr. 3 Iowa Pow-Wow Committee Easter Dance, Iowa Tribe Pow-Wow Grounds Building, 720 Rd., Perkins, OK 74059. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. No Contests, raising money for the 25th Annual Iowa Tribal Pow-Wow. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Ashlee Jacobsen at (405) 547-2948 or Email: monkapeme@yahoo.com
Apr. 3-4 El Camino College All-Nations Powwow, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA. Contact: Emily Rader 310-660-3593. Email: erader@elcamino.edu
Apr. 4 USC Pow Wow, University Park Drive, USC Campus Los Angeles, CA. 12pm-10pm Pow Wow, 11am Easter Egg Hunt, 12pm-7pm Native films at Leavey Library(next to pow wow grounds), Pottery making at USC art school. Contest Powwow. Everyone is welcome. Art and food vendors. Admission: FREE. More Information: Email Address: contact@uscpowwow.com, Phone: 323.466.7400, Website: http://www.uscpowwow.com
Apr. 4-5 Eighth Annual Brown University Spring Thaw Powwow, Lincoln Field, Providence, RI. Rain site: Pizzitola Gym on Hope St. and Lloyd St. Check out the website to see some colorful pics! Loyola Rankin 505-917-1162. Between Waterman St. and George St., along Thayer, Providence RI. nativesatbrown@gmail.com, http://www.brown.edu/NAB
Apr. 8 Dance for Clean Air Pow-Wow - Celebrating Healthy Nations, National Center for Employee Development Conference Center & Hotel, 2801 State Highway 9 East, Norman, OK. Pow-Wow in Ballroom. Program Schedule: 6:30 p.m. - Grand Entry; 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Intertribal Dancing; 9:30 p.m. – Closing. For more information contact: Cassandra Thompson at: cassandra.thompson@creekhealth.org or call: (918) 623-1189 or (405) 788-1590.
Apr. 9-10 9th Annual Camp Bucoco Social. Slippery Rock, PA. Contact: Jim English 724-368-8310 jpenglish@embarqmail.com. Cost: $25 Friday & Saturday-includes 4 meals, bunk in cabin for sleeping, $15 (Saturday only)-includes 2 meals and registration fee. Starts at 10pm Friday night & 7pm Saturday night.
Apr. 9-10 Montana State University American Indian Council Pow Wow, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Boseman, MT. Grand entries Friday night, Sat noon, and Sat night; traditional buffalo chili feed Sat between sessions; vendors; dance contests (men's & women's traditional, women's fancy shawl, men's fancy dance, jingle dress, grass dance, chicken dance, men's & women's Crow traditional, and more); intertribal dance; drum contests; http://www.montana.edu/wwwnas/club/powwow.htm. Jim Burns; 406-994-4880
Apr. 9-11 31st Annual Chambers Farm Spring Pow Wow, 22400 CR 315, Ft. McCoy, FL. Special guests to include Walker Calhoun, Woodrow Whitecrow, Albert Grayeagle, Parker and Tina Emhoolah, Malika Parker, Mathison Hamilton, Rainbow, and Sunshine Carrion. As always admission, parking, and camping is free to the public. Native Food, crafts, and dancing. Grand entry's at 1:00 and 7:00 Friday and Saturday. Sunday at 1:00. All dancers and drums invited. Contact: Paul Harvey 352-546-2984. Email: cross22bear@yahoo.com. myspace/chambersfarmpowwow
Apr. 9-11 Golden Eagles Intertribal Society 8th Annual Powwow, Southern Mississippi Campus, Medicine Wheel Garden, Hattiesburg, MS. Phone: 601-466-0948 or tammy.greer@sum.edu or www.usm.edu/geis
Apr. 10 Natchez Nation Benefit Powwow, Fort Smith Convention Center, Fort Smith, AR. Outdoor stomp dancing at 10AM. Grand entry and intertribal dancing at 2PM. Dinner at 5PM. Gourd dancing at 6PM (NDN time). Powwow benefits Meals for Kids. Helping feed children in western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. Tribal Office 918 489 5055 or 479 221 7810, Community Services Clearinghouse P.O. Box 1522, Fort Smith, AR 72902. tribal-office@natchez-nation.com. This is also a part of the second annual Heritage Festival in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. Events include a powwow hosted by the Natchez Nation, live cowboy shoot outs, barbeque meals, tours of the Fort Smith Museum of History and living history events at the Fort Smith National Historic Site. This fund raiser is organized by the non-profit group, Community Services Clearinghouse. All events are free to the public. There will be charges for food and vendors will be in operation. Proceeds are used in the Meals For Kids program, which provides weekend food for low income children in local public schools. We welcome visitors, vendors and sponsors. Please join us in downtown Fort Smith, the most historic town in Arkansas. www.csclearinghouse.org (479)782-5074
Apr. 10 Leech Lake Tribal College Traditional Powwow, Cass Lake-Bena High School, Cass Lake, MN. Grand Entry 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm. Meal at 5:00 pm. Give Aways & Specials during supper break. Traditional Powwow. Everyone is welcome. Admission Fees: FREE. Directions: 15308 State Highway 371 NW, Cass Lake MN 56633. More Information: Email Address: flower.kingbird@lltc.edu, Phone: 218-335-4210
Apr. 10 Wambli Tokoda-Coyote Clan Powwow, Central Ct State University, New Britain, CT. Grand Entry at Noon. Sponsored By Wambli Tokoda Native Student Organization. Jim Wind Eagle 860-832-8138, 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053. wamblitokoda@yahoo.com, www.ccsunativeclub.org
Apr. 10 32nd Annual Operation Eagle Pow-Wow, Washington Fairground Building, 1109 N. Delaware St., Dewey, Ok 74029. Program Schedule: Grand Entry – Juniors 1:30 - 4:30 Tiny Tots & Junior contests; 4:00 - 5:00 Gourd Dance; 5:00 - 6:00 Dinner Break; 6:00 - 7:00 Gourd Dance; 7:00 - 12:00 Grand Entry. Contests: Juniors (7-11), Teens (12-15), Adults (16 & over); Junior contestants must dance in (2) Grand Entries! Adult contestants must be in evening Grand Entry. All contestants must be dressed to receive prize money. Security will not be provided Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Admission is free!! Vendors Contact Leslie Donnell at (918) 337-0130. Arts & Crafts Booth Fee: Own Tables $25.00, Our Tables $30.00. For more information contact Quannah LittleAxe at (918) 337-0130 or Email: Operation.Eagle78@gmail.com
Apr. 10 Osage Nation Head Start Benefit Dance, Central Elementary Gym, 710 S. Osage, Skiatook, OK 74070. Program Schedule: Gourd Dancing: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Dinner Break: 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.; Grand Entry: 7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. *All specials are to be scheduled with the Arena Director for the afternoon. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS. Contests: Women’s Southern Cloth Contest 1st: $300.00, 2nd: $200.00, 3rd: $100.00; Tiny Tot Contest (5 and under): Must be dressed in their Regalia. Cake Walks, Raffles, 50/50. For More Info Contact: Terri Buffalohead at (918) 699-5471 or Samantha Harrison at (918) 699-5474
Apr. 10 42nd Annual Talihina Indian Festival Pow-Wow, Gateway to Talimena National Scenic Byway, New Gym Located on HWY 1 & 271, Talihina, OK. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Grand Entry, Intertribals, & Contests. All contests are in Adult Categories only. All contestants must be 16 years or older in order to compete. Prize Money: 1st: $300.00, 2nd $175.00, 3rd $75.00. Fancy/Grass (Combined); Straight/Traditional (Combined); Southern Cloth/Buckskin (Combined); Fancy Shawl/Jingle (Combined); Tiny Tots (6 and under). Indian-made Arts & Crafts, Food Concession, 50/50, Raffles, Cake Walk. Public Welcome - No Admission Fee - Bring your own chairs. All Princesses, Clubs, and Drums Welcome. For Info or Arts and Crafts Booth space, contact Harry or Carol James at (918) 567-2539. $30.00 Booth Space plus item donation - Tables/Chairs NOT provided
Apr. 10 Fire Keepers Art Market, Prairie Band Casino and Resort, 12305 150th Road, Mayetta, KS (north of Topeka on Highway 75). Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Native American artists will have on sale: beadwork, art work, turquoise and silver jewelry, Pendleton accessories, handmade crafts and many more handmade items. Schedule: 11:00 am – Hand Drum Singing; 1:00 p.m. – Fashion Show (Native Traditional Dress); 3:00 p.m. – Native Flute Music. For vendor application visit: www.pbpindiantribe.com for Fire Keepers Art Market, email laverneh@pbpnation.org or call 785-966-0041. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Must be 21 years of age or older to gamble. Owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Jackson and Mary will be attending this event.
Apr. 10 Tecumseh High School Native Club Powwow, New Gym, Tecumseh MS 315 W. Park, Tecumseh, OK. MC(Chance Rush),Head Singer (Rowe Kishketon),Head Man (Billy Pewo), Head Lady(Chelsea Lynn Sapcut),Head Gourd Dancer( Dr Andrew Stevens),AD(Bobby Billey),Northern Drum(Horse Creek) Color Guard(Citizen Potawatomi Nation Veterans Org.) Contest Adult -Tiny Tots. Contact: 405/598-2067.
Apr. 10-11 Pow Wow on the River, 1826 Carter Street (aka Reggie White), Chattanooga, TN. Contest Powwow. Luck of the Draw for Dancers money will vary. Drum Contest: $1,000 winner take all. Pavilion is a covered facility with large inside restrooms. Holds 5,000 + people. Saturday 9am-9pm/Grand Entry 1pm & 6pm Gourd Dancing 12-1pm. Sunday 9am-5pm/Grand Entry 1pm Gourd Dancing 12-1pm. Admission: $6 adults; $3 ages 6-12; $4 Seniors & Students & Sponsors w/ID; All Military, Police, Fire, EMS—FREE. FREE PARKING Bring lawn chairs. Host Hotel available. Primitive Camping near site available. Self Contained Campers/RV's welcome. Please inquire. Vendors welcome but spaces will be limited. Contact: Tammera 423-240-7270. Email: NASofTN@aol.com.
Apr. 10-11 38th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow, Saline Middle School, Saline, MN (five minutes south of Ann Arbor). Hours: Doors open at 10:30AM both days. Saturday Grand Entries at 12:00PM & 7:00PM. Sunday Grand Entry at 12:00PM. Contest Powwow. Everyone is Welcome! General Admission: Adults - $10. Students - $5. Children (4-12) - $5. Children under 4 - free. Seniors 60 (sixty) years and over - $5. Family Passes - $25 for 2 adults and 2-4 children (between 4-12). Weekend Passes - $9 for students, $18 for adults. More Information: Email Address: a2powwow@umich.edu, Phone: 734-565-8670, Website: http://www.umich.edu/~powwow/
Apr. 10-11 7th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Mt. Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA. Free admission! Hrs: Sat 11-9pm Sun 11am-6pm. More info :em: apache@psu.edu, www.powwow.psu.edu, or call John Sanchez 814-863-7994
Apr. 16-17 42nd Annual Kyi-Yo Celebration - Uniting Two Worlds Through Dancing, Adams Center, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT. More Information: Kyi-Yo Student Phone: (406) 243-5302 Kyi-Yo Program Coordinator: (406) 243-5403, E-mail: kyiyo@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.umt.edu/kyiyo/powwow.htm
Apr. 16-18 Spartanburg Pow Wow, Spartanburg Fairgrounds, 575 Fairgrounds Road, Spartanburg, SC 29305. First annual educational pow wow. Lots of demonstrators. 20 craft vendors. Continuous entertainment. Story tellers, tee pees, flint knappers, corn husk doll makers, etc.. All dancers and drums are welcome. Luck of the Draw dance money for registered dancers. Hours: Friday and Saturday 9 to 9, Sunday 9 to 5. Admission: $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children. MC Dave Trezak, Head Man Burke Lemons, Head Lady Brenda Bowlin, Arena Director Rob Watkins, Head Veteran Larry Graham. Directions: From Business 85, take Exit 4 South on Hwy 56 (Asheville Hwy.) 2.3 miles to Chapel St. Turn right to Howard St. Turn right to the Fairgrounds. Contact: Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073, Email: rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com, http://bripa.suchexists.com
Apr. 16-18 United Cherokee 12th Annual Festival & Native American Pow Wow, National Guard Armory, 3550 Creek Path Road, Guntersville, AL 35976. Non Competition Dancing. Posting of Colors: UCAN Veteran's Society & Honor Guard. Drums: RedRoad Singers, Thunderheart, Drums Welcome. MC: Lee Trevino; AD: Butch Richardson & Steve Edge; Head Man: Skippy Smith; Head Lady: Katie Smith; Jr. Head Man: TBA; Jr. Head Lady: TBA; Flute Player: Jimmy Yellowhorse; Storyteller: Foy Southerland. Pow Wow Princess Contest: Tiny Tot, Junior, Senior: $2.00 Entry Fee. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Friday, April 16th, Children's Day-ADMISSION FREE-PUBLIC WELCOME. Gates Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dancing, Singing, Various Demonstrations of Crafts, Story Tellers, Flute Playing, Archery, Flint-knapping. Saturday, April 17th, Gates Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public Welcome. ADMISSION: Adults-$5.00; Children/Seniors-$3.00. Grand Entry: 12:00 Noon; Dancing till 7:00 p.m.; Dancing, Drumming, Demonstrations. Sunday, April 18th, Gates Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public Welcome. ADMISSION: Adults-$5.00; Children/Seniors-$3.00. Grand Entry: Noon; Dancing till 5:00 p.m. Dancing, Drumming, Demonstrations. NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR POLITICS. Grounds Security & EMT Services will be provided. Concessions, Shower Facilities, Handicap Facililties & Primitive Camping Available. DIRECTIONS: From US Hwy 431 in Guntersville (at the Holiday Inn) take AL Hwy 79 south .7/10ths mile to Cherokee Elem. School. Turn right on Willow Beach Rd. Turn left on Creek Path Rd. to Pow Wow. Submit your confirmation by contacting: 256-582-2333.
Apr. 16-18 43rd Annual LIHA (LA. Indian Heritage Assn) Powwow, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center – Arena B Rain or Shine (inside event), Gonzales, Louisiana. I-10 Exit 177 West. Intertribal and Gourd Dancing, Native Crafts and Foods and More. NO ALCOHOL or DRUGS – TRADERS by invitation only. Info: Joe/Deb (504) 837-6085 or www.liha-news.com or email djpm2@cox.net
Apr. 16-18 24th Annual Powwow at ASU, ASU Band Practice Field, Phoenix, AZ. Powwow Office 480 965 5224. Volunteers are needed for 2010 to make this year a successful powwow! The Powwow is a Smoke-Free event. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the Pow Wow grounds. No drugs or alcohol. ASU Powwow Committee, P. O. Box 248, Tempe, AZ 85280. letspowwow@asu.edu
Apr. 17 Brown University 9th Annual Spring Thaw Powwow, Pembroke Field (Meeting & Hope St), Providence, RI. Phone: 505-917-1162. Email: loyola_rankin@brown.edu. Website: www.brown.edu/NAB
Apr. 17 2nd Annual Native American Ministries Celebration Dance, Asbury United Methodist Church, 6767 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK. Contest Powwow. Admission $2. Schedule: 1-4 Gourd Dancing; 4:00-4:45pm Supper Break (on your own); 5:00pm Grand Entry. For info contact: Sunrise Ross: 918-408-8554. Vendor info: Rose McHenry: 918-510-2921. All proceeds to benefit the Native American Ministry of the NE Region OIMC. PLEASE HELP the Native American Warrior Society by donating care supplies: Baby Wipes, Hand Lotion, Tooth Brushes, Mouthwash, Dental Floss, Roll-on Stick Deodorant
For more info contact: Dwayne Cahwee - 918-361-8457. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Apr. 17 96th Annual OU Spring Contest Pow-Wow, 2900 Jenkins Ave., Lloyd Noble Center, Norman OK. Schedule: Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - Doors open to the public and vendors; 1:30 p.m. - Opening prayer followed by Gourd Dance Session (All specials will be in the afternoon - NO EXCEPTIONS); 5:00 p.m. – Supper; 6:00 p.m. - Crowning of 2010 MIOU; 6:30 p.m. - Grand Entry; 7:00 p.m. - Intertribals and Dance Competitions; 10:30 p.m. - Announcements of Winners and Committee Special. Contests: Golden Age (Ages 55+): 4 places paid; Men: (Combined); Women: (Combined). Adults (Ages 18-54): 4 places paid; Men: Traditional, Grass, Fancy; Women: Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; Juniors (Ages 7-17): 3 places paid; Boys: Straight/Traditional (Combined), Grass/Fancy (Combined); Girls: Cloth/Buckskin (Combined), Jingle/Fancy Shawl (Combined); Men's Southern Straight & Women's Southern Cloth (18-54): 1st: $300, 2nd $250, 3rd $150, 4th $50. Sponsored by the American Indian Alumni Society, 4th place sponsored by AISA. Open to the public! Oklahoma's largest and oldest University Pow-Wow! Free parking. No outside food and drinks. No baby strollers. No chairs allowed. Stadium seating provided. Pow-Wow info contact: Pow-Wow Chair: Genasa Richey: (918) 200-6163; AISA President: Oliver Plumley: (405) 612-6422; Vendor info contact: Lindy Waters: (405) 325-1468.
Apr. 17 Catlin M Tsoodle 2009 Kiowa Tribal Princess Honor Dance, Red Buffalo Hall, Kiowa Tribal Complex, P.O. Box 369, Carnegie, OK 73015, 1/4 Mile West on SH-9. Program Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Gourd Dancing; Dinner; Family Special; 49 singing is to follow. The family would like to thank everyone for their support. Catlin would also like to express how much of an honor it was to represent the Kiowa People as their 2009 Kiowa Tribal Princess. She would also like to extend an invitation to all Kiowa Organizations and to all the tribal princesses that she has befriended throughout her reign. Ah-Ho. The family is not responsible for any accidents or thefts. For more info. Call Tim Tsoodle @ 580-512-2439 or Joe Fish Dupoint @ 580-654-1099
Apr. 17 5th Annual Azalea Pow-Wow, Muskogee Civic Center, 5th & Oklmulgee Street, Muskogee, OK 74401. Program Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing (Including all specials); 5:00 p.m. - Dinner Break; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry. Contests: Men's Straight & Traditional (Combined); Men's Fancy & Grass (Combined); Women's Cloth & Buckskin (Combined); Women's Fancy Shawl & Jingle Dress (Combined); Tiny Tots. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. Vendor Setup, contact: Carrie Moses at (918) 687-1660. For more information contact Charlene Allen at (918) 351-5892 or Email: Charlene-Allen@sbcglobal.net. Not Responsible for Accidents or Thefts! Absolutely no alcohol, drugs or weapons! Admission $3.00 (Including Dancers & Staff). Booth Space $50.00. All Drums Welcome! All Gourd Dancers Welcome!
Apr. 17 2010 Spring Pow-Wow, Jones Academy, Hartshorne, OK 74547. Program Schedule: 11:00 a.m. - Vendor Set-up; 12:00 p.m. - Concessions Open; 2:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 5:00 p.m. - Dinner Break; 6:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 8:00 p.m. - Choctaw Social Dance; 11:00 p.m. – Close. NO CONTEST. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Joseph Bohanon at (918) 360-4649 or Email: joe_pat_2000@yahoo.com. Not responsible for accidents. No drugs, no alcohol, no weapons and no pets allowed.
Apr. 17 Otoe Missouria Encampment Benefit, Otoe Missouria Tribal Complex, Highway 177, Red Rock, OK. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance - 2:00 p.m.; Supper - 5:30 p.m.; Gourd Dance - 6:30 p.m. NO CONTEST. Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Earl or Diana Plumley at (405) 598-0636 or Email: nachepe@allegiance.tv
Apr. 17-18 12 Annual Chumash Day Pow Wow, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265. 2 day event open to everyone. All Drums and Dancers welcome! Native American Arts and Crafts vendors and food. Parking on Malibu Canyon Rd and Winter Canyon Rd with free shuttle to and from event all day. To be a vendor please contact Kristin at (310) 456-2489 ext. 350. For more information contact Amy Crittenden, Email: acrittenden@ci.malibu.ca.us, 310-456-2489
Apr. 17-18 United Schools Pow-Wow, Central High School 800 E. Central Entrance, Duluth, MN 55802. Directions: Central High School is located at the top of Mesabi Ave in Duluth and overlooks Lake Superior. Contact: Bob Miller 218-590-8405 rem7626@yahoo.com
Apr. 17-18 Yale University Pow Wow, New Haven, CT. Contact: Inoli Hall 252-642-4550. Email: noli_ich@yahoo.com.
Apr. 17-18 1st Annual Catawba Come See Me POW-WOW, 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC. Contact: Catawba Cultural Center (Ronnie Beck) 803-328-2427. Email: www.ronnieb@ccppcrafts.com. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1271
Apr. 17-18 3rd Annual Alabama Band of Cherokee Kanalidiha (Making Friends) PowWow will be held at State Boat Docks, Leesburg, AL. Admission $3.00, Elders, Children under 12 and Dancers free. Contact Ed at: 256-523-7251 or beanbread@webtv.net
Apr. 17-18 Big Spring Powwow, Howard College, Big Spring, TX. Phone: 432 263 3255 Email: powwowbigspring@suddenlink.net
Apr. 17-18 Catawba Pow-Wow, 1162 Eden Terrace Rock Hill, SC. Saturday: Parade 9:00am. Gates Open 10:00am. Grand Entry 1:00pm and 7:00pm. Sunday: Gates Open 9:00am. Grand Entry 12:00pm. Contest Powwow. Everyone welcome. Drum Contest: 1st $2000. 2nd $1000. 3rd $500. Dance Contest All Adult Categories: 1st $300. 2nd $200. 3rd $100. Teens 1st $150. 2nd $100. 3rd $75. Juniors: 1st $100. 2nd $75. 3rd $50. Tiny Tots: Ribbon Ceremony. Admission: Tribal Members Free. Adults $5.00. Kids $3.00. Kids 5 and under free. Camping Info: There is camping but call for more information 803-328-2427 ex230. Vendor spaces for the weekend $100.00 applications are on the website and can be mailed back to Catawba Cultural Center, 1536 Tom Stevens Rd, Rock Hill, SC. http://sites.google.com/site/catawbapowwowinformation/. More Information: Email Address: catawbapowwow@gmail.com, Phone: 803-328-2427 ex230 or 803-493-3907.
Apr. 21 APS Spring Powwow, Highland High School Gym, Albuquerque, NM. Gourd Dancing: 4pm-6pm. Grand Entry: 6:30pm. Intertribal Powwow. Sponsored Contests!!!! All Dancers, Drums, Royalty. Vendors and Public Welcome!! Admission: FREE! Camping Info: 505-265-3711. Directions: 4700 Coal Ave. S.E. Albuquerque, NM 87108. More Information: Email Address: sla_hhs_10@yahoo.com, Phone: 505-259-3722. Vendors-$25.00
Apr. 22-24 27th Annual Gathering of Nations World Celebration Powwow, University of New Mexico Football Field, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (I-25 exit Avenida Cesar Chavez, across the street from The Pit). (Miss Indian World is April 23rd, Powwow and Trader's Market is April 24th25th). Hours:Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm: 7:00pm: Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations. for all tickets, Doors open at 6:30pm). Friday & Saturday: 10:00am (and never closes). Grand Entry: Friday Noon and 7:00; Saturday Noon and 6:00.. Admission: Miss Indian World Program: Thursday April 22rd (evening): $12.00 Powwow & Trader's Market: Friday April 23th: $15.00. Saturday April 24th: $15.00. Two Day Pass:$30.00. For more information: (505) 836-2810 www.gatheringofnations.com
Apr. 23-25 10th Annual Cherokee River Homecoming Indian Festival, Klieta Bagwell, 1075 County Road 67, Moulton, AL 35650. Our 10th Annual: Kent Ware, Sr. Memorial. Thursday the 22nd as setup day for vendors and campers. Gates Open 11 AM Grand Entry Times; Friday: 3 PM, Closing Colors 7 PM Saturday: 11 AM & 5PM Closing 7PM Sunday: 1 PM, Closing 5 PM. Every Armed Service Veteran is invited to take part in our Grand Entry & Veteran’s Activities. Special Events and Entertainment! Draw Money for Dancers: Saturday & Sunday. Children’s & Senior’s Day: All day Friday Free Admission. Gem & Gold Panning booth open all weekend, Try a bucket; you might find real gold or a gemstone. Trade Blanket Friday & Saturday After events. Indian Crafts, Native Food, Intertribal dancing, demonstrations, gem & gold panning, craft vendors & more. All Veterans, Dancers, Drums, youth groups and the public are invited to enjoy this weekend with us. Be sure and bring your lawn or powwow chairs and plan to spend the day. Contact: Cecil Brill, Email: kbagwell1@gmail.com, 205 221-3873
Apr. 24. Caney Pow-Wow, Caney High School, Highway 75, Caney, KS. 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry. Contests. Security will not be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information contact Marsha Wilmoth at (620) 515-0660 or Email: trail_of_hope@yahoo.com. Not responsible for theft, or injuries. No drugs, alcohol, or firearms. Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.
Apr. 24 Kiowa Tia-Piah Society All Gourd Dance Benefit Pow-Wow, Red Buffalo Hall, Kiowa Tribal Complex, P.O. Box 369, Carnegie, OK 73015, 1/4 Mile West on SH-9. Special Honored Guest: Kimberly Dejesus - Miss Indian Lawton. Program Schedule: Gourd Dance: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Supper: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Supper provided by KTS); Round Dance: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Gourd Dance: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Raffle ~ Cakewalk ~ Concession ~ All Day Long. Arts & Crafts Vendors are welcome with donation of 1 raffle item. No Drugs or Alcohol Allowed. The Kiowa Tia-Piah Society is not responsible for theft, accidents, or personal injury. For more information contact: Warren Queton - Headsman (405) 824-6584; Richard Kauahquo - Headsman (405) 638-0158; George Tahbone, Jr. - Headsman (580) 347-3291; Wallace Bointy, Jr. - Headsman (405) 933-3862; David Geimausaddle - Secretary (405) 638-1917; Carel Toppah - Treasurer (580) 492-4497. (All proceeds raised will go toward annual July 4th ceremony)
Apr. 24-25 The Ohio State University Student Powwow, The Ohio State University – RPAC, 337 W. 17th Ave, Columbus , OH 43210. Doors Open at 11am. Grand Entry at 1pm. Admission is FREE! Contact Trent Everhart, Email: everhart.59@osu.edu
Apr. 24-25 Internationales Schwarzwald-Powwow (Black Forrest). Schlossberghalle, Schlossbergweg, Unterkirnach/Baden-Württemberg (Germany). Phone: +49 (0)7721/91 666 91 Email: waltbine@web.de Website: www.schwarzwald-powwow.eu
Apr. 24-25 40th Annual Spring Ceremonial Celebration, Comanche Nation Complex Gymnasium, 584 N.W. Bingo Road, Lawton, OK (9 miles north of Lawton, Oklahoma off of the Medicine Park exit and go west to Madiche Road to Bingo Road and up and around the curve to gym). Program Schedule: Saturday April 24th: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Ceremonial Tail Dance; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Ceremonial Tail Dance cont'd. Sunday April 25th: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Gourd Dancing cont'd; 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Inter-Tribal. Contests: Men's Straight (no tennis shoes); Women's cloth (no shine). Security will be provided. Food & Merchandise Vendors will be on hand. For more information including Vendor Setup, contact Joetta Sommers at (580) 429-3157 or Email: joettasommers@gmail.com. Special Invitation to the Lone Star War Dance Society, AIS Man Dance Society, O-Ha-Mah Lodge, Ponca Hetluska, Bear Claw Singers, Comanche Nation Princess - Natalie Blackstar, Comanche Nation Jr. Princess - Shelby Mata, and all Military.
Apr. 30-May 1 Coconino High School Contest Pow Wow, CHS Gym, 2801 N, Izabel, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004. Categories DRUM CONTEST; GOLDEN AGE MEN & WOMEN(50+); MEN(18-49)- fancy, grass,no. & So traditional; WOMEN(18-49)- fancy, jingle,no. & So traditional; TEEN BOYS & GIRLS(12-18)-fancy,jingle, grass,no. & So traditional; JR. BOYS & GIRLS(6-11)-fancy, jingle,grass,no. & So traditional; TINY TOTS (5 & UNDER). All dancers & Drum groups Welcome! Contact: Emily Begay - ebegay@fusd1.org
Apr. 30-May 2 Ma- Chis, 167 North corner of County Road 156. The Bama Jam Grounds, Enterprise, AL. Gate opens at 9:00 a.m. You will need chairs and blankets to set on. There will be about 15 vendors, food, intertribal dancing, story telling, games fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy the fun. Hope to see you there. There will be No alcohol at all. You will be asked to leave. Luck of the draw dancing. Contact: Dewey Emfinger 334-347-1187.
