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
