Feb. 7 NCSSM Powwow, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, 1219 Broad Street (corner of Broad Street and West Club Blvd. just outside of downtown Durham), Durham, NC 27715.   Admission $4, Children 5 and under FREE. Building opens to the public at 11:00 am. Powwow begins with Grand Entry at 1 pm. Supper break at 5 pm. Second Grand Entry at 7 pm. Powwow closing song at approximately 9:45 pm. Contact: Joe Liles, 919-286-9401, liles@ncssm.edu, www.ncssm.edu/powwow

Feb. 7  Seminole Nation Honor Color Guard Annual Powwow, 1151 Holly Ln., Tecumseh, OK 74873.  Contact: Jimmy, 405-964-2263.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Feb. 13  St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program Monthly Traditional pow wow, American Indian Magnet, 1075 East Third St, St. Paul, MN. Info: 651-293-5191 www.indianeducation.spps.org. Free and open to the public.  Additional Info: Monthly winter pow wow. Everyone is welcome. Pow wow 6-8 PM. This is an opportunity for families to sing, dance, socialize and and enjoy our cultural traditions. No smoking on school grounds. Concession stands or booths $10; no candy sales. Children 11 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult or they will not be admitted. Security provided by First Nations Security.

Feb. 13-14  Jicarilla Day Powwow, 25 Hawk St., Dulce, NM 87528.  Contact: Miranda Harrison, 575-759-4325.

Feb. 13-15  2009 Lincoln's Birthday Powwow, Simnasho Longhouse, Simnasho, OR 97761.  Contact: Jodi Orr, 541-553-9230, jorr@wstribes.org.

Feb. 14  ICMN Annual Valentines Day Winter Powwow, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112.  Vendor Info:  Vendors may apply on line at www.kc-icmn.org or call 913-888-1563. Sorry, no food vendors please.  Contact: Dick Porch, 913-888-1563, rporch@sbcglobal.net, kc-icmn.org.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Feb. 14 Saint Catherine School Valentines Day Dance, 2515 West 46^th Street, Tulsa, OK 74107. Contact: Ms. Hansen, 918-231-1132, hhansen@saint-catherine.org

Feb. 14  WOJB's 5^th Hand Drum Contest, Corner Hwys B&K, Hayward, WI 54843.  Contact: Wojb-Vinny Dez, 715-634-2100, producer@wojb.org, http://www.wojb.org.

Feb. 14-15  Wildhorse 13th Annual Powwow, 3620 W. 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504. Contact: Jorge Lechuga, 310-987-1274, wildhorsesingers@yahoo.com, http://www.wildhorsesingersanddancers.org

Feb. 14-15  United San Antonio Powwow, Crossroads Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX. Info: 210-736-3702 Email: NativeAmerican@netscape.net Website: http://www.unitedsanantoniopowwow.org

Feb. 14-15  11th Annual Cherish the Children Powwow, Central High School, Marshall & Lexington, 1 block south of I-94, 2 blocks north of Selby Ave., 275 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55104.  Admission $3/day, $5/weekend.  Children under 7 and Elders are Free.  Vendors contact Tammy, 651-227-4184.  Contact:  Chelsea Fairbanks, 651-227-4184, chelsea@aindahyung.com, http://www.aindahyung.com/powwow.html

Feb. 20-21 29^th Annual Flagstaff High School Native American Club Powwow, 400 W. Elm Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Contact: Jason Curley, 928-221-4851, curley.jason@hotmail.com

Feb. 20-22 5^th Annual DeLand YMCA Powwow, 761 E. International Speedway Blvd., Deland, FL 32724. Contact: Jennifer Cyr, 386-736-6000, powwowlady1@yahoo.com

Feb. 21 Winter Round Dance, 603 Princeton St., Vermillion, SD 57069. Contact: Mark, 605-658-0222,  intertribal@cedarriversingers.4t.com,  http://cedarriversingers.4t.com

Feb. 21  Turtle Drum Singer's Winter Social, Rockville United Methodist Church 142 Grove St., Rockville, CT.  Pot luck - pls bring a hot or cold dish to share - all are welcome Call 860-454-7340 or email cikalabear@aol.com

Feb. 21  Shawnee County Allied Tribes Winter Appreciation Dinner Dance, Topeka Zoo Big Gage Shelter House, Topeka, KS 66606.  Contact: Chris Wagner, 785-969-7890 . wagner@topeka.org, http://www.shawneecountyalliedtribes.org

Feb. 21  FWIS 4th Annual Senior's Powwow, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen, TX 76547.  Contact: Phil Stucker, 254-423-1846, tameroa@hotmail.com, http://www.fourwindstx.org

Feb. 21  Birthday Gourd Dance for Daniel L. Sherron, White Eagle Dr., Ponca Tribal Cultural Center, Ponca City, OK 74601.  Dance will begin at 2:00 PM with Gourd Dancing followed by supper at 5:00 PM.  Round Dancing and Wolf Songs will follow supper followed by more Gourd Dancing.  Co Hosts for the event are Osage Gourd Clan, Ponca Pa-Tha-Ta, Tonkawa Scalp Dance Society, Ponca Gourd Dance Society, & the Wichita Inter-Tribal Warrior Society.  Special Invites go out to Black Beard Descendants and all other Gourd Dance Organizations! This event is sponsored by the family and friends of Daniel.  Daniel is a member of the Ponca Tribe and is currently the Director of Indian Child Welfare and Social Services for the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma.  Contact: Dorothy BuffaloHead, 580-823-0205, dsherron@tonkawatribe.com

Feb. 21  DreamCatcher's Powwow, 600 Lake Murray Dr., Ardmore, OK 73401.  Contact: Deana Craighead, 580-226-7680.  Jackson will be attending this powwow.

Feb. 21  Benefit Dance-Ottawa Powwow & Celebration, 114 S. 8th Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354.  Benefit PowWow to raise funds for the 2009 Ottawa PowWow & Celebration.  Location: Ottawa/Peoria Tribal Building, Miami, OK.  Schedule: 2pm - Gourd Dance; 5pm - Supper; 6pm - Gourd Dance; 7pm - War Dance/Intertribals.  For more information contact Beth Blalock at bblalock@neo.edu or visit: www.ottawapowwow.com.  All vendors are welcome.  Arts & craft spaces available.  Contact:  Mariah Tyner, 417-434-4204, martyner@hotmail.com.  Mary will be attending this powwow.

Feb. 21-22 Lima Ohio Mid-winter Powwow, UAW Hall, 1440 Bellefontaine Ave. (behind Shell gas station), Lima, OH 45804. Powwow is at UAW Hall directly behind Shell Gas station at exit #125 off I-75. Co-Host Drum- Sky Hawk; Head Veteran- George Reiter. Admission: Adults- $5.00, Children- $3.00 (family rate and two day pass available at door). Grand entry Saturday 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM. Host Hotel: Holiday Inn, Lima, Oh (419-222-0004) ask for Powwow rate of $65.00, plus tax. Contact: Larry Grigsby (513) 398-7441 or tbirddesigns@zoomtown.com, http://thunderbirddesigns.org

Feb. 21-22  Sa'Heh'Wa'Mish Days Powwow, 91 West State Route 108, Shelton, WA 98374.  SaHeWaMish Days Pow Wow will be held at the Little Creek Casino Resort on February 21st and 22nd.  Grand Entry time is noon each day, with many contest categories and prize money nearing $20k.  Contact: Darlene Krise, 360-427-3027, darlene.krise@little-creek.com, http://www.squaxinislandmuseum.org/
 

Feb. 21-22  MSU Powwow of Love, N. Kalamazoo, East Lansing, MI 48825.  Contact: Marcus Winchester, 269-501-6826, winche19@msu.edu, https://www.msu.edu/~naiso/powwow/index.html

Feb. 21-22  Kiyaksa Waniyetu Wacipi, 101 Main St., Kyle, SD 57752.  Contact MJ Bull Bear, 605-454-1068, mjbb78@yahoo.com

Feb. 27-Mar 1 2009 Thundering Spirit Family Powwow, Renninger's Twin Markets, 20651 New Highway 441, Mount Dora, Florida 32757. Native American Performers: Grammy Award & 11 Time Nammy winning artist: Joanne Shenandoah; 2002 Nammy 'Flutist of the Year' : Tommy Wildcat; Dineh Singer: Allen Mose Jr.; Hoop & Fancy Shawl Dancer, Artist, Singer/ Songwriter: Jackie Bird; Singer/Songwriter: Crystal Woman; Story Tellers: Sarah 'Sunshine Badger Woman' and Grandma Coyote; Guest Elder: Kashka-Tlingit Legend Keeper Storyteller; Flutist: Utah Farris; Special Animal Appearances:'Paint the Pony' and 'Thunder' the American Bald Eagle.  Honoring 'All Warriors'. Friday Feb. 27th is Children's Day with demonstrations, games, etc. Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Food. Bring Chairs and/or Blankets. Children Under 12 Free. Active, Retired or Service Persons Admitted Free. MC: Ric Bird; Head Veteran: Blue Deer; Head Man Dancer:  Bobby DuBose; Head Woman Dancer:  Sandra DuBose; Host Drum: Family Drum Singers. Co-Host Drum: Bird Chopper Bird Family Drum; Firekeeper: Ken Cloudwalker; Color Guard: American Legion ~ Austin-Giles Post #21. Tony Ledford   352 636-4271 -800 619-0045 ext. 61, PO BOX 1141, Eustis, FL  32727, ThunderSpiritFam@yahoo.com, http://thundering-spirit.tripod.com/

Feb. 27-Mar. 1 Vero's Thunder on the Beach Powwow, Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32977. Treasure Coast Wildlife Center Exhibit. Eagle Dancing, Hoop Dancing, flute playing, dancing , drumming. Host hotel: Travellodge 8800 20th St, Vero Beach FL 32966 772-562-9991. Call or email for a lodging discount coupon and flyer.  Dona Chesser   772-567-1579, 1670 11th Pl, Vero Beach, FL  32960, deedee1579@aol.com, www.thunderonthebeachpowwow.com

Feb. 27-28  Utah State University Powwow, 700 North 800 East, Logan, UT 84321.  Contact:  Sam Curley, 435-797-1765, sam.curley@usu.edu, http://www.usu.edu/nasc/

Feb. 28  Tulsa Indian Club Winter Dance '09, Glenpool Indian Community Center, 13839 S. Casper (next to the smoke shop on Hwy 75), Glenpool, OK 74033.  Contact:  Robert Anquoe (918) 671-2417, tici@tulsapowwow.org.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow as vendors.

Feb. 28-Mar. 1  International Peace Powwow 2009, Enmax Centre, 2510 Scenic Drive S., Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.  Contact:  Mary Ann Crow Healy, 403-327-6807, mcrowhealy@shaw.ca, http://www.blackfoot.ca

Feb. 28-Mar. 1  Red Hoop Round Dance, 1585 Main River, Gardnerville, NV 89460.  Contact: Martin Montgomery, 775-450-9655, rdhoop3@yahoo.com

Feb. 28-Mar. 1  White Bluff 1st Annual Native American Pow-Wow, 202 Commerce St., White Bluff, TN 37187.  This is a social gathering with drums, dance, music and storytelling.  No contests or competitions.
The powwow will be held in downtown White Bluff and we are working on having free camping nearby.  Hours are Saturday,  February 28th from 12-9 and Sunday, March 1st from 12-4.  More info at www.myspace.com/cross_bright or call Tim @ 615-973-120.  Contact: Horses Ghost, 615-967-4765, horsesghost@att.net  

March 2009

Mar. 5-7 2009 Canyon Echoes Contest Powwow, Hwy 191, Chinle, AZ 86503. Thursday - March 5, 2009, Gourd Session ONLY - Starts @ 6pm; Friday - March 6, 2009, Gourd Session - 3pm, Supper Break  - 5pm, Gourd Session - 6pm, Grand Entry    - 7pm; Saturday - March 7, 2009, Gourd Session – Noon, Grand Entry     - 1pm, Supper Break  - 4:30pm, Gourd Session - 5:45pm, Final Grand Entry - 7pm. ARTS AND CRAFTS BOOTHS AVAILABLE. Contact: Alfred Nelson, 928-674-9448

Mar. 6  Surprise Lake Middle School Powwow, 2001 Milton Way, Milton, WA 98354.  Contact: Lauren, 253-405-2962

Mar. 6-8  Sokaogon Chippewa 22nd Annual T.R.A.I.L.S Powow, Boys and Girls Club, Crandon, WI 54520.  Contact: Paul Ackley or Jessica Van Zile, 715-478-7600

Mar. 6-8  Strong Hearts Native Society 29th Annual Pow Wow, Rt. 1 676 Baseline Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283.  Contact: Faron Owl, 760-572-0222, fowl@spvusd.org

Mar. 7 Lawilowan American Indian Festival (Walking the Red Creek Path), Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K Street (across from Carlisle Fairgrounds), Carlisle, PA 17013. Drums and Vendors by Invitation Only. Host Drum: White Buffalo, Guest Drums: by Invitation Only.  Head Lady Dancer: Toni Seaflower; Head Man Dancer: Peppi EagleWing; Emcee: Don Hockenberry. American Indian Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Crafts. Public Admission: $5.00. Dancers with regalia, children under 10, and elders-free. Open to the public 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Grand Entry – Noon. This venue has plenty of free parking.  Many hotels and motels in immediate area.  Close to PA Turnpike and I-81.  For further vendor information contact Arvil Meisenhelter at 717-817-6421, or e-mail walksas1one@yahoo.com.  Other information, contact Noni at ManyHawks@Comcast.net, re Lawilowan AIF.  This festival is a non-profit event.  All proceeds will be donated to Amer. Indian Diabetes Assoc. and the Faithkeepers School, Steamburg, NY.  This project is supported by the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Contact: Noni Many Hawks Nickerson, 717-776-1075, ManyHawks@Comcast.net

Mar. 7 LHS Native American Club Spring Powwow, 1901 Louisiana St., Lawrence, KS 66046. Host Southern Drum: Sizzortail, Shawnee, Oklahoma; Host Northern Drum: The Agency, Lawrence, Kansas. Grand Entry Times: 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Admission: $3.00.  Head Man Grass Dance Special! 3 Places. Head Women All Ages Cloth Special! Mens Chicken Dance Special! $500 Winner Take All! Lawrence High School Native American Club is seeking vendors for this event. Vendors will have indoor space to set up! Fees: Arts and Crafts Booths $100.00 Informational Booths $75.00. Contact: Marlene Bad Warrior, 785-832-5050, lhsnaclub@gmail.com, http://sites.google.com/site/lhsnaclub/Home   Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Mar. 7 2009 Waco Intertribal Powwow, 3801 Campus Dr., Waco, TX 76705. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the Gourd Dance at noon and 4:30 p.m. and Grand Entry at 1 and 5 p.m. Admission is Free. Drum: Dallas Bois; Emcee: Steve Zavala; Head Man: Rene Rodriquez; Head Lady: Mary Keeler; Head Gourd: Travis Harris; Arena Director: Paul Cochran; Flute Music: William Linthicum; Flute Program: Tejas Winds. Sponsored in part by Four Winds Intertribal Society Inc.(No drugs or alcohol allowed! Vendor Info: Contact Jake Beaver for Information at (254) 867-2623 or Leah Williams at (254) 867-3622. Admission is Free; all events held in the TSTC Waco Gym. For more info contact: Leah Williams, 254-867-4814, waconasa@tstc.edu, http://www.geocities.com/tstcnasa/index.html

Mar. 7  Peoria Stomp Dance, Ottawa/Peoria Cultural Center, 114 S Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK. http://www.peoriatribe.com

Mar. 7  UT Arlington NASA Scholarship Powwow, 701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019.  Contact: Kenneth Roemer, 817-272-2729, roemer@uta.edu, http://www.uta.edu/studentorgs/nasa_aises

Mar. 7  Western Heights Indian Education Powwow, 8401 SW 44th, Oklahoma City, OK 73179.  Contact: Cathie Parker, 405-350-3428, catherine.j.parker@westernheights.k12.ok.us

Mar. 7  Title VII Native American Education Program Powwow, 11200 NE Rosewood Rd., Vancouver, WA 98662.  Contact: Gary Wallace or Dede Hammond, 360-604-4013

Mar. 7-8 New Twin Eagles Rebirth Traditional Powwow, LA State Fair Exhibit Bldg., 3015 Greenwood Rd., Shreveport, LA 71109. Twin Eagles Indian Association strives to preserve the culture and traditions of the Native American community through educational presentations tailored to both Native and Non-native audiences.  Admission:  $5.00 (12 & under free with paid adult. Scouts free in uniform. FREE PARKING!! Contact: Bill Arant, 318-927-6626, twineagles@bellsouth.net

Mar. 7-8  California State University Long Beach Powwow, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840.  Contact: American Indian Student Council, 562-985-8528, powwow@csulb.edu, http://www.csulb.edu/powwow

Mar. 13 St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program Monthly Traditional pow wow, American Indian Magnet, 1075 East Third St, St. Paul, MN. Info: 651-293-5191 www.indianeducation.spps.org. Free and open to the public.  Additional Info: Monthly winter pow wow. Everyone is welcome. Pow wow 6-8 PM. This is an opportunity for families to sing, dance, socialize and and enjoy our cultural traditions. No smoking on school grounds. Concession stands or booths $10; no candy sales. Children 11 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult or they will not be admitted. Security provided by First Nations Security.

Mar. 13-15  13th Annual Apache Gold Casino Intertribal Pow Wow, 5 miles east of Globe, Hwy. 70, San Carlos, AZ 85550.  Contact: Paul Thompson III, 800-272-2438, mktpt@agcr.us, http://www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com

Mar. 13-15  Lunsa and Oasa Annual Powwow, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.  Lunsa & Oasa present the Annual Student Powwow.  Oshki-Bimadizhiwin Biidabin “Dawning of a new life: learning to heal and go forward”.   Lakehead Universities C.J. Saunders Field House (Across from the TB health Sciences Centre). Friday, March 13^th, warm ups from 7 -10 pm; Saturday, March 14, Grand Entry @ 1:00 pm, Feast, Evening Grand Entry @ 7:00 pm; Sunday, March 15, Grand Entry @ 1:00pm, Closing Ceremonies @ 6:00pm. Information:  M.C: Ron Kanutski; A.D:  Tony Towedo; Host Drum:  Debut of Animkii Gwiizens.  For information Call: Tom, Coordinator @ (807)-285-0746 or Visit Facebook Event: Lakehead University Native Student Assoc. Annual Powwow.  General Inquires Email: lunsa@lakeheadu.ca.  Vendor Registration: LUNSA ph# 807-346-7713. Leave msg

Mar. 13-15  Spirit People Intertribal Family, Inc. Presents, 12959 SR 54, Odessa, FL 34638.  We will have drumming, dancing, singing, storytelling and vendors from around the country. Celebrate the honoring of are Vets, youth and elders! Special activities for children all weekend. Gates open at 10a daily. $6 donation per car. All drums and tipi welcome. Dancers and drums receive primitive camping. Camping is available for either primitive sites or electrical for your RV at a minimum fee.  Contact:  Sue Langlais, 813-546-4958, Spirit_wonders@yahoo.com, http://spiritpeople.org

Mar. 14 Williamette University 7^th Annual Social Powwow, 900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301. Contact: NAEA, 503-370-6265, naeawu@gmail.com

Mar. 14 American River College Powwow, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841. Contact: Rena Horse, 916-484-8987, horser@arc.losrios.edu

Mar. 14  Pink Shawl Powwow, Albuquerque, NM.  Contact: Susan Eswonia, 505-514-3233, unitednativecouncil@yahoo.com

Mar. 14  Osage Tribal Princess Sorority Annual Honor Dance, Wakon Iron Hall, Pawhuska, OK.  Contact: Anita Maker, 918-284-4865, nativebeauty74@hotmail.com

Mar. 14-15  Low Country Powwow and Cultural Festival, 55 Mill Stone Landing Rd., Hardeeville, SC 29927.  Come celebrate with us back on the Great Savannah River in Hardeeville, South Carolina, at Mill Stone Landing.  Adults: 5.00  Students and Seniors: 3.00  6 and under are FREE.  Dancers and Drums get free entry in regalia and with Drum.  One Meal both days for Dancers and Drums and Head Staff, also day money drawings each day for Dancers and any Guest Drums only.  Grand Entry: 12:00 Noon Both Days and again at 6:00PM on Saturday.  Many activities in the works so come enjoy the Spirit that can only be felt there.  See and hear sights and sounds that will awaken all those that attend Native and Non Native a like. Experience a culture that had died in this area, but has been revived to enlighten and teach all who are intrigued enough to attend.  Directions: From I-95 North take exit 8 and head west to stop sign US-17 (Whyte Hardee Blvd). Turn left and go into Hardeeville. At traffic light (Main St). take a right and follow that road. Gross over US-321 onto Church St and go to stop sign then turn left onto Purrysburg Rd. Pow wow will be on the right 1/2 mile.  From I-95 South take exit 5 and travel North on US-17 (Whyte Hardee Blvd) 1/4 mile and turn left on US-321(Deerfield Rd) travel 1/2 mile and turn left onto Church St. Go to stop sign and turn left on Purrysburg Rd. Pow wow is on right 1/2 mile.  Vendors Please call Mike at 843- 384-5551.  Contact: Mike Benton, 843-384-5551, mb3710@yahoo.com

Mar. 14-15  GLICA Winter Powwow, Baker College, 1050 W. Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48503, Head Dancers - Jim Charlton, St. Petersburg, FL & Barb Loehman-Graf, Chicago, IL. No Contests.  Contact: Jack Shumaker, 810-630-1727, Email: jcobbler58@aol.com

Mar. 20-21 8000 Drums of Tennessee, 1254 Toms Creek Road, Linden, TN 37096. Red Hearts Gatheringpresents The Ceremony of 8,000 Sacred Drums. According to a Sacred Prophecy revealed at the Otomi Ceremonial Center by the Otomi Elder Sages as a Vision of our Venerable Ancestors, the day when the sounds of 8,000 Sacred Drums join together will be the beginning of the healing of Mother Earth, of all the species and the human family in order to be able to live together on the road to Sacred Peace. It is time to unify ourselves and rediscover all the seeds of the Four Directions in order to reactivate cosmic energy, heal historical wounds and heal Mother Earth by respecting life, liberty and the dignity of our Peoples. The first great ceremony was held March 21, 2004 in Temoaya, Mexico and there will be drum circles joined around the world on the Spring Equinox continuing every year until 2012. So we will hold a Drumming on Friday March 20th 2009, at our place in Perry County, Tennessee, this will be a Free 2 day event with the drumming starting a little before Noon on Friday till ??. A Pot Luck Feed will be held afterwards (Bring a Covered Dish) Hopefully the Weather will be good, if not it will be on the carport, Primitive Camping sites will be available for those who would like to come for the weekend. We will continue with a friendship fire on Friday night and Breakfast on Saturday. (Who knows what else, Trade Blanket, Sweat, ??)  We will have a Dance Circle for those who would like to dance.  If you are Interested in attending, please contact me and give me your thoughts and Ideas. Wado (Thank You) for your time in reading this. Contact: Leon or Janet, 931-593-2986, redhearts@tds.net

Mar. 20-22  Second Annual Florida Gathering and Pow Wow of the United Cherokee Nation (UCN) Florida Clan.  Location: Fish Eating Creek Resort, Palmdale Camp Grounds,7555 US Hwy 27 N, Palmdale, Florida. Call for reservations 863-465-2543. Just 20 min. south of beautiful Lake Placid Florida. Pow Wow Times: Fri. March 20th. 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Sat. March 21st 10:00 am-8:00 pm.;Sun. March 22nd, 10:00 am-6:00 pm.  Native Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, Food, Venders, Raffles and Door Prizes.  Public Welcome. Bring the family. Bring your dancing shoes. Bring your fishing pole. Bring your swim suit. Bring your Tent. Bring your Motor Home. Amenities:Hot an Cold Showers, Laundry Facilities, Canoe and Kayak rentals, fishing lake and creek. Contact Chief Walking Bear and reserve your space -863-465-2543. Camping price will include a weekend pass to the event Other Public: Park entry fee $2.00 Public entry for the event is: Adults $5.00 per day, Kids Under 7 Free.  Host Drum: The Family Drum Singers.  Drum Contest paying first and second place.  All Drums are welcome to register.  Dance Contest Information Dancers from all nations welcome.  We are doing Luck of the draw so every one gets a chance to take money home. Must Dance to have a chance to Draw. Tee Pee Village and contest. Tee Pee participants and Drums contact Chief Walking Bear, drumkeeper@earthlink.net.  Emcee John Ferguson, Head Man Herb Shephard, Head Lady Raven, Arena Director TBA. All Crafters and artisans welcome. Vendor Information: We are taking apps. Vendors may e-mail Walking Bear, assistant Chief, UCN FL. Clan at drumkeeper@earthlink.net Or Call the numbers below.  Information contact: Chief Walking Bear, Assistant Clan Chief Of Florida, 863-465-2543, Cell# 941-544-3677.

Mar. 20-22  The United Cherokee Indian Nation Gathering and Inter-Tribal Powwow.  Festival Park 2738 Gall Blvd. (USHwy 301S), Zephyrhills, FL. Info:  813-715-6104 Email: Rabbit9@hughes.net Website: www.theunitedcherokeeindiannation.com 

Mar. 20-22 The Gathering – 2^nd Indian Festival, Blount County Fire Dept., Louisville Town Hall Field, Louisville Rd, Louisville, TN 37777. Special WWII Veterans Honor Program. Parking $3 per car. Donations of school supplies, clothing, etc. for children and elders of Pine Ridge and other reservations would be greatly appreciated. Vendor Spaces Available - $50 for any size. All items, unless geared for children, craft supplies or media format, must be hand crafted. No dollar store or overseas items. A deposit must be paid before confirmation (at least half- $25) and balance due upon set-up. Contact: Linda Sue Spirit Eyes Stage or Jerry (Raging Wolf) Stage, 865-223-5890 or 865-223-5841, the_river_gathering@yahoo.com, http://www.myspace.com/the_river_gathering

Mar. 20-22 35^th Annual Denver March Powwow, Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216. Contact: Denver March Powwow, Inc., 303-934-8045, denvermarchpowwow@comcast.net, http://www.denvermarchpowwow.org/

Mar. 20-22  Chasco Fiesta Contest Powwow, Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL.  Native American Night, March 19, 2009, Special Guest: Gabriel Ayala, Yaqui, celebrated and accomplished Classical Guitarist.  Check out the web site http//www.chascofiesta.com for updates and times.  CONTEST POWWOW.  Specials to be Announced.  Grand Entry: Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 1pm, 7pm; Sunday, 1pm. Vendors contact: West Pasco County Chamber of Commerce 727 842-7651 or visit http//www.chascofiesta.com.  For more information contact: Katrina, 727-842-7651, sask_creewoman@yahoo.com, http://www.chascofiesta.com

Mar. 20-22  Mul-Chu-Tha Powwow 2009, Blue Bird Lane, Sacaton, AZ 85247.   Admission - 5&Under- Free; 6yrs-12yrs - $4.00; 55&Older- $4.00; 13-54yrs- $6.00.  Friday - Gourd Dance-6pm; Grand Entry-7:30pm.  Saturday - Gourd Dance-11am&5pm; Grand Entry-1pm&7pm.  Sunday - Lori Piestewa Memorial; Gourd Dance-11am; Final Grand Entry-1pm.  Head Mans Southern Straight Special - 1st Place- $1,000.00; 2nd Place- $800.00; 3rd Place-$500.00.  Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors Call Gila River Recreation at: 520.562.6087 or Public Information Office 520.562.9848.  For more information contact: Gila River Recreation at: 520.562.6087 or Public Information Office 520.562.9848.

Mar. 20-22  8^th Annual Wellbriety Powwow, 4820 She Nah Num Dr., SE Olympia, WA 98513.  Contact: Joyce or Monica, 360-459-5312, mccloud.joyce@nisqually-nsn.gov, http://nisquallytribe-nsn.gov

Mar. 21  Turtle Drum Singer's Winter Social, Rockville United Methodist Church 142 Grove St., Rockville, CT Pot luck - please bring a hot or cold dish to share - all are welcome Call 860-454-7340 or email cikalabear@aol.com

Mar. 21 Honoring the Animals Paw wow, 11300 Nacogdoches Road (Three miles outside Loop 410, just north of Wurzbach Parkway), San Antonio, TX 78217. Save the date! Dancers, Vendors & Sponsors needed on March 21st, 2008 from 10am to 4pm! Join Apache del Rio Intertribal as we honor our animal brothers through partnership with Danza Azteca de Yanaguana Tejatzlan and the Animal Defense League of Texas. ADL has allowed us the use of their property to sing, dance and socialize on this wonderful first day of Spring. The "Honoring the Animals" Paw Wow is an event for cultural sharing. The American Indians who participate do so because of their traditional beliefs and a desire to share with those willing to learn more about our heritage. The "Honoring the Animals" Paw Wow continues to attract attention from the local community, ADL patrons and the American Indian community. We receive no support from the state or any tribal government or agency but are solely funded by individual and public donations. Proceeds are used to fund worthy Native American programs, particularly educational programs for youths. Powwow participants (dancers, drums, elders, and families) often travel from other parts of Texas, as well as other states at their own expense. It is customary for these people to be given an "honorarium" to help with their expenses and time away from work. The honorarium is especially critical this year with the high price of gas and troubled economy. The "Honoring the Animals" Paw Wow is asking for your help. Honorariums make this powwow possible, and your sponsorship of a dancer or drum is vital to the powwow in its mission to share the Indigenous traditions of the San Antonio area and of Texas. Thank you for your consideration. All Powwow Princesses - we invite you, please come and represent your tribe, band, organization or group! All Drums are welcome to offer a song. To advertise in our Powwow Program, please call Eugenia at 210-413-0961 or email efernandez@apachedelrio.org. Business card size (2"x3") ad - $20; 4"x5" - $30; 5"x8" - $50; 8"x10" - $80. The event itself will be advertised on radio and televison. For more information contact Steven Fernandez, 210-902-2735, lanzavolante@apachedelrio.org, http://www.apachedelrio.org

Mar. 21 Carolina Indian Circle’s 22^nd Annual Powwow, Raleigh Rd. and South Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Contact: Rachel Ensing, 919-843-5928, cic_powwow@live.com

Mar. 21 The Tolleson Union High School Powwow, 9419 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353. Contact: Sherry Gray, 623-936-3232, azhocak@msn.com

Mar. 21  Butler Family Benefit/Contest Powwow, Red Lake Day School, Tonalea, AZ 86044.  Norman Butler, 928-797-7670.

Mar. 21  Indian Education Program 16th Annual Powwow, Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak St, Florence, OR 97439.  Contact: Lynn Anderson, 541-997-2514, x5403, Email: landerso@lane.k12.or.us

Mar. 21-22 Central Michigan University’s 20^th Annual Powwow, 500 E. Broomfield, Rose Arena, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Grand entries: Saturday – 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday – 12 Noon. Doors open to public at 11 a.m. Admission: Adults (18-59 years) - $5, Elders (60 years and up) - $3, Youth (5-17 years) - $3, SCIT members (with I.D.) – Free, CMU students (with I.D.) – Free, Children (4 years and under) – Free. Contact: Native American Programs, 989-774-2508, NAP@CMICH.EDU, http://www.cmich.edu/powwow

Mar. 21-22  UCN Spring Traditional Powwow, 436 7th Street, East, Box 3000, The Pas, Manitoba, Canada. Contact:  Tina Cook-Martin, 204-627-8698, tcook-martin@ucn.ca, https://mycampus.ucn.ca/ics/Campus_Life/Mamawechetota 

Mar. 27-28 32^nd Annual Southern Utah University Powwow, SUU Sharwan Smith Center Ballroom, Cedar City, Utah. Grand entry Times:  Friday 7 pm, Saturday noon and 6 pm. Native American arts and crafts booths available, call 435-586-7772, or calamity@suu.edu. Admission:  $3 per session: Dancer registration, $3, point system will be used

Mar. 27-28 Phoenix Union High School District 6^th Annual Benefit Powwow, 4525 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012. Contact: Lorraine Shirley, 602-274-7558, shirleylorraine@msn.com

Mar. 27-29 Napier Field 2^nd Annual Intertribal Fund Raiser Powwow, 358-400 Headquarters Street, Napier Field, AL 36303. Contact: Clarles/Beth Klein, 334-983-3007, Xargette@sw.rr.com, http://www.nffd.net

Mar. 27-29 1^st Annual Thunderbird Powwow at Beech Lake, W. Church St., Lexington, TN 38351. Contact: Blue Thunder, 731-858-2419, uxfwelterweightchamp@rocketmail.com

Mar. 27-29  Annual Suquamish Renewal Powwow, Down Town, Suquamish, WA 98392. Contact:  James Old Coyote, 360-394-8509.

Mar. 28  TIHA (Texas Indian Hobbyist Association) Spring Powwow.  Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, Burnet, TX. Info: tihasmokesignal@yahoo.com. 

Mar. 28 Westwood High School 6th Annual Social Pow Wow, 945 W. 8^th St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Food Vendors (limit 4) Arts & crafts vendors. Gourd Dance 11:00 am & 5 pm, Grand Entry 1pm & 7pm, Specials: Tiny tot, Mens old style grass dance, Regular grass dance, more specials to TBA. Admission is free...Open to the public. Bring own chairs. Alcohol/Drug free event. Contact: Virginia or Doug, 480-472-4511, vclinton@mpsaz.org or doknorton@mpsaz.org

Mar. 28 19^th Annual Washington University Powwow, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO. Contact: The Buder Center, 314-935-4510, http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/buder/events.html

Mar. 28 Warriors of the Light, Rimer Hill Rd., Templeton, PA 16259. Contact: Winterhawk, 724-868-2771, winterhawk40@gmail.com

Mar. 28 Augsburg College 1st Annual Traditional pow wow, Augsburg College Gymnasium, Minneapolis, MN. Directions: http://www.augsburg.edu/about/directions.html Campus Map: http://www.augsburg.edu/about/map.html. Info: Jennifer Simon or Brent Belisle 612-330-1144 simonj@augsburg.edu or belisle@augsburg.edu http://www.augsburg.edu/aissp/.  Additional Info: "American Indian Student Services ~ Celebrating 30 years". Grand Entries at 1:00 and 7:00 PM. Feast at 5:00. pm

Mar. 28  East Carolina Native American Organization 17th Annual Powwow, Minges Coliseum, Greenville, NC 27858.  Admission is free.  Campus tours will be available.  Free Parking. Parking available for buses and RVs.This is a traditional powwow with no contests but with plenty of good singing, dancing, and food.  It is held on the campus of East Carolina University.  We will have lots of traders.  We hold this powwow, in part, to recruit new American Indian students, to educate our community and campus about the Native American culture, and most of all to celebrate.  Vendors: All venders are welcome- setup time is at 930 AM. Food vendors who wist to setup, please contact Aleshia by phone or e-mail before coming. Admission, setup, and parking are free of charge.  Contact: Aleshia, 252-864-7162, hunta@ecu.edu

Mar. 28  Caney Valley Powwow, Bull Pup Blvd., Caney, KS 67333.  Contact: Marsha Wilmoth, 620-515-0660, l_watts@caney.com.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Mar. 28  Red River Intertribal Club Benefit Powwow, Northwest Boys & Girls Club, 1402 N. Beverly Drive, Wichita Falls, TX 76306.  Benefit powwow for Kids Cafe. Head Gourd Dancer: Bruce Caesar, Head Man: Emiliano Flores, Head Lady: Mary Wade, Head Singer: Parker Emhoolah, MC: Wallace Coffey, AD: Freddie Banderas, Security: Joetta Sommers & Eddie Nahquaddy, Co-Host: Comanche War Scouts. Gourd Dancing 2-5 PM. Supper 5-6 PM. Gourd Dancing 6-7 PM. Grand Entry 7PM. Contests: Men's Straight, Ladies' Jingle Dress, Ladies' Fancy Shawl, Tiny Tots. Winner takes all in each category.  Contact: Jim Moore, 940-782-7747, redriverintertribalclub@yahoo.com, http://redriverintertribal.org

Mar. 28-29 Natchez Powwow. Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, Natchez, MS. Info: http://groups.msn.com/NatchezPowwow

Mar. 28-29 2^nd Annual Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Reunion, Cumberland County Fairgrounds, Crossville, TN 38572. Contact: Dana Sappier, 931-335-0024, spiderbearcreations@yahoo.com,  http://www.fatchiefproductions.synthasite.com

Mar. 28-29  Coconino High School Contest Powwow, 2801 N. Izabel Street, Flagstaff, AZ.  Contact Emily Begay, 928-773-8221

Mar. 28-29  Historic Time Line Event, Wanda Priest Park, North Main St, Fredericktown, MO 63645.  Contact: Tim Dane, 573-783-8686, Email: fmanning@timelineevent.org 

April 2009

Apr. 2-4  Cherokee of Georgia Spring Powwow, Cherokee Way, St. George, GA 31562.  Contact:  Chief Tall Oak Martin, 904-699-6416, damascus3@yahoo.com, http://www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us

Apr. 3-4 Montana State University, 5000 Southgate Dr., Billings, MT 59101. Contact: Inter-tribal Indian Club, 406-657-2182, craig.falcon@myportal.montana.edu

Apr. 3-4  9th Annual DCIYC Scholarship Powwow, Bulldog Arena, Jay, OK 74346.  Contact:  Jaxin Enemy-Hunter, 918-314-2245, sjenemyhunter@hotmail.com, www.dciyc.com

Apr. 3-4  4^th Annual LifeWay Sobriety Contest Powwow, Main St./Fir Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045.  Contact: D.L. Bedonie, 928-283-5860, ndnstyle@yahoo.com

Apr. 3-5 3rd Annual Pow Wow on the River. First Tennessee Pavilion ( all under cover), 1826 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN. Hours - Fri 10am-4pm (Kids Day), Sat 10am-10pm (Grand Entry at 1 & 6pm), Sun 10am-5pm (Grand Entry 1p). Adults $6, Seniors $4, Children (6-12) $3, Children (5-under) free, College Students w/ID $4, Military w/ID free. Dance Money & Drum Contest Money! All vendors welcome. Free Parking & bring your own chairs.  Info: (423) 240-7270 Email: NASofTN@aol.com

Apr. 3-5 30^th Annual Chambers Farm Spring Powwow, 22400 NE Highway 315, Ft. McCoy, FL 32134. Contact: Dan Berke, 706-983-9367, mbrill@interscopemfg.com, http://chambersfarm.org

Apr. 3-5  Kisipatnahk Powwow, Louis Bull Tribe, Hobbema, Alberta, Canada.  Contact: Vice Chairman-Mr. Michael Sangrett, 780-312-3062, kisipatnahk_powwow@yahoo.ca

Apr. 3-5  Fort McDowell Casino 25^th Anniversary Powwow, 10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264.  $75,000 in Total Prize Money.  Prizes 1st Place $1,000.00; 2nd Place $800.00; 3rd Place $600.00; 4th Place $400.00; 5th Place $200.00.  Golden Age Men & Women (60+); Adult Men (40-59); Southern Straight; Southern Fancy; Northern Traditional; Northern Fancy; Grass; Adult Women (40-59); Southern Cloth; Southern Buckskin; Northern Traditional; Fancy Shawl; Jingle; Dress; Jr. Adult Men (21-39); Southern Straight; Southern Fancy; Northern Traditional; Northern Fancy; Grass; Jr. Adult Women (21-39); Southern Cloth; Southern Buckskin; Northern Traditional; Fancy Shawl; Jingle Dress.  Special Contest-Switch Dance Men & Women.  1st Place $500.00; 2nd Place $400.00; 3rd Place $300.00; 4th Place $200.00; 5th Place $100.00.  Prizes are to paid in adult categories only.  For more information call 480-789-4687 or Powwow@fmcasino.com.  The Radisson is offering a special rate of $99 per night for the Pow Wow.  To get the special rate you must call the Radisson and speak to reservation agent and use the code word "Pow Wow".  For reservations please call 480-789-5300.  Additional lodging is available at the Holiday Inn located just minutes away in Fountain Hills. Call (480)837-6565 for reservations and mention the Pow Wow  to receive a special room rate.  Trailers & RVs must call the Eagle View RV Resort at 480-789-5310. Mention that you are attending the Pow Wow and you will receive a special discounted rate  The Casino does not allow over night RV parking.

Apr. 4 UCO Spring Powwow, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. Contact: Kathryn Toahty, 405-974-2224, ktoahty@ucok.edu

Apr. 4 Southwestern University Powwow, 930 Southwestern Blvd, Georgetown, TX 78626. Non Contest Powwow - Free Admission. 11am - 10pm. Grand Entry: 1 & 7pm.  Vendors by invitation only. Contact: Ben Nava, 512-639-4931, navab@southwestern.edu, www.myspace.com/sunative

Apr. 4  American Indian Leadership Youth Council 13th Annual Pow Wow, 108 W. 5^th St., Broken Bow, OK 74728.  Contact: Monica Billy, 580-584-3365, mbilly@bbisd.org

Apr. 4  Oklahoma City University Spring Contest Powwow 2009, NW 27^th & Florida Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73106.  Contact: OCU Native American Society, 405-208-5171, jtippeconnic.stu@okcu.edu

Apr. 4  NC State University's 19th Annual Powwow, NCSU's Carmichael Gymnasium, Dan Allen Rd, Raleigh, NC 27611.  Dancer Registration - $5 each. Northern & Southern Host Drummers, Dance Competition Prizes, Raffles, Vendors, Food and much more!  Contact: Mallory Richardson, 252-469-1829, Email: mbricha3@ncsu.edu, clubs.ncsu.edu/nasa

Apr. 4  Duke University Powwow, 120 Science Drive, will be held on Main Quad, Durham, NC 27708.  Contact: Sadie In The Woods, 605-441-2375, sji2@duke.edu

Apr. 4  University of Utah 37^th Annual Traditional Social Powwow, 120 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT.  Contact: Carrie @ American Indian Resource Center, 801-581-7392, airc@sa.utah.edu

Apr. 4  2^nd Annual Benefit Powwow RRPS, Rio Rancho High School, 301 Loma Colorado Dr., NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.  Vendor info: Pete Vallejo or Fama Yazzie,  505-896-5600.  Contact info: Victoria Tafoya, 505-896-0667.

Apr. 4  5^th Annual Skiatook JOM Powwow, Central Gymnasium, 710 S. Osage, Skiatook, OK 74070.  Contest powwow.  Walmart gift cards will be awarded to contest winners: 1st place- $100, 2nd place- $80, 3rd place- $60 & 4th place- $40.  Contact:  Avis Ballard, 918-287-5545, aballard@osagetribe.org, http://www.osagetribe.org/education.

Apr. 4  Chahsenah Descendants Annual Powwow, Comanche Nation Complex Gym, 504 NW Bingo Rd., Lawton, OK (Medicine, OK 73507).  Schedule: 2pm Gourd Dancing, 5:30pm Supper, 6:30pm Gourd Dancing, 7:30pm War and Social Dancing.  Vendors are welcome for a fee and donation.  Contact: Mary Chahsenah, 580-483-7284, Leon.E.Chasenah-1@ou.edu

Apr. 4  University of Kansas 21st Annual Spring Powwow, Kansas Union Ballroom, 5th floor, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045.  Saturday, April 4th, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Free and open to the public.  Contact: Stephanie Farve, 785-393-4588.

Apr. 4-5 El Camino College 11^th Annual All Nations Powwow, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506. Contact: Professor Emily Rader, 310-660-3757, erader@elcamino.edu

Apr. 4-5 31^st Annual First Nations University of Canada, 1 First Nations Way, Regina, Sas. Contact: Richard Missens, 306-790-5950, rmissens@firstnationsuniversity.ca, http://www.firstnationsuniversity.ca/default.aspx?pag

Apr. 4-5  Tutxinmepu Pow-Wow, University of Idaho Memorial Gym, Moscow, ID 83843.  Contact: David Velarde, 208-885-5341, davidvelarde@vandals.uidaho.edu

Apr. 4-5  Powwow Big Spring, 1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX 79720.  Contact: Ronert Downing, 432-263-3255, powwowbigspring@suddenlink.net, http://powwowbigspring.com

Apr. 4-5  Eighth Annual Brown University Spring Thaw Powwow, Between Waterman St. and George St. along Thayer, Providence, RI.  Contact: Loyola Rankin, 505-917-1162, nativesatbrown@gmail.com, http://www.brown.edu/NAB

Apr. 4-5  USD 37^th Annual Wacipi, Vermillion High School, 1001 E. Main St., Vermillion, SD 57069.  Registration opens Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Day money provided for registered dancers and registered drums of four or more people.  Saturday, April 4: USD Tiospaye U. Princess Contest, Live Auction, Honoring Ceremony for Patty Evans.  Grand Entry: 1 pm and 7 pm, Saturday, 1 pm on Sunday.  Meal provided at 6 p.m.  Contact: Conrad Two lance, 605-864-1893, Tiospaye@usd.edu, http://orgs.usd.edu/tiospaye/Tiospaye_2009.pdf

Apr. 10  St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program Monthly Traditional pow wow, Battle Creek Middle School, 2121 North Park Drive, St. Paul, MN. Info: 651-293-5191 www.indianeducation.spps.org. Free and open to the public.  Additional Info: Monthly winter pow wow. Everyone is welcome. Pow wow 6-8 PM. This is an opportunity for families to sing, dance, socialize and and enjoy our cultural traditions. No smoking on school grounds. Concession stands or booths $10; no candy sales. Children 11 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult or they will not be admitted. Security provided by First Nations Security.

Apr. 10-11  Unity Powwow, The Navajo VIllage Heritage Center, 1253 Coppermine Rd, Page, AZ. Info: Merle Begay, 928-640-3137, pageazunitypowwow@yahoo.com Website: www.myspace.com/pageazunitypowwow

Apr. 10-11 14^th Annual Wildcat Powwow, 4^th Street and Highland Ave., Tucson, AZ. Contact: Recynthia Robinson, 520-248-6192, rrr491@email.arizona.edu

Apr. 10-11  MSU Bozeman, American Indian Council's 34^th Annual, #1 Bobcat Circle Dr., Bozeman, MT 59717.  Contact: Orlando Avery, 406-579-2654, nicholas.dick@myportal.montana.edu, http://www.montana.edu/wwwnas/

Apr. 10-11  Diné College Contest Powwow, Diné College Campus, Tsaile, AZ 86556.  Friday: Gourd Session-5:30pm, Grand Entry: 7:00pm.  Saturday: Gourd Session-11:30am & 5:30pm, Grand Entry: 1:00pm & 7:00pm.  DRUM  CONTEST:  $1000.00 Winner takes all!  Boys Fancy Dance Special:  8 yrs & younger, 1st-4th place, Sponsored by Kaulaity Family.  Entrance Fee:  Adults-$5.00, Child-$3.00.  Vendors:  Arts/Crafts & Food Vendor Space Available Contact: Dawayne at 928-724-6783 or dabahe@dinecollege.edu.  Contact:  Elfreda 505-368-3560 or Dawayne 928-724-6783, 928-724-6743, elfyazzie@dinecollege.edu or dabahe@dinecollege.ed, http://www.dinecollege.edu

Apr. 10-12  11^th Annual Spotted Bird Powwow, Elk City Civic Center, 1016 Airport Industrial Rd, Elk City, OK 73644.  Contest powwow.  All Vendors Welcome! Raffle item or Donation required.  For more info Contact: The Starr Family at (580) 473-9163.

Apr. 11  37th Annual UC Davis Contest Powwow, University of California at Davis, CA., 2401 Hart Hall, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA  95616.  Powwow Committee  530-752-6656, ucdavispowwow@gmail.com

Apr. 11 Casa Blanca Community School Powwow, 3455 W. Casa Blanca Road, Bapchule, AZ 85221. Contact: Elizabeth Young, 602-995-9578, elizabethyoung@cbcschools.com

Apr. 11  University of Iowa Powwow, 125 N. Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52245.  Contact: Theresa Heitz or AISA, 319-335-8298, studorg-aisa@uiowa.edu, http://www.uiowa.edu/~aisa

Apr. 11  Seminole State College, N.A.S.A. Spring Powwow, Raymond Harbor Field House, 2701 Boren Blvd., Seminole, OK 74868.  Contest Powwow.  Free Event.  Gourd dancing 2-5pm, Supper 5-6pm, Grand Entry 7pm.  Vendors welcome - $15 plus 1 donated item. No Food Vendors. Vendor Contact: Keri Larney, 405-683-1246.  Contact:  Marie Dawson, 405-382-9246.  Jackson will be attending this powwow.

Apr. 11  Old Chief Lonewolf Gathering & Powwow, Red Buffalo Hall, Carnegie, OK.  Contest powwow.  Vendors: $25 or equivalent gift (limited space). Contact: Alinda Yellowhair, 580-919-4545 and/or Dorla Yeahquo, 580-654-1649.

Apr. 11  Otoe Eloska Spring Tail Dance, Otoe-Missouria Cultural Center, 8151 Highway 177, Red Rock, OK 74651.  Traditional Dancing - No Contests.  Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - Tail Dance Program, 5:30 p.m. - Evening meal, 6:30 p.m. - Intertribal Program.  Food and Merchandise Vendors will be on hand.  For more information including Vendor setup contact: Bernadette Huber at (405) 240-2600 or Email: iowayhuber@hotmail.com.

Apr. 11  Osage Nation Head Start Benefit Dance, Skiatook Community Building, 220 S. Broadway, Skiatook, OK. 74070.  For more information contact: Terri Buffalohead at (918) 699-5471 or Email: tbuffalohead@yahoo.com

Apr. 11  Relay for Life Children Youth Contest Pow-Wow, Sponsored by the Tecumseh High School Native Club, Farris Willingham Field (Football Field), W. Main St. & S. 12th St., Tecumseh, OK 74873 (In case of rain: W.P. Wood Alumni Center).  Dance Contest: 1-6 years, 7-12 years, 13-17 years, Womens: Buckskin, Cloth, Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Mens: Straight, Fancy, Traditional, and Grass.  Vendors Welcome: $30.00 per Booth Space Call: (580) 598-2067.   5km Run/Walk: 9:00 a.m. - Entry Fee/Donation: "Suggested Donation:  $10.00 for 5km Run/Walk".  "3 on 3" Basketball Tournament (High School - Adult) 10:00 a.m.  Entry Fee/Donation: $30.00 per team.  All proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life (Cancer Research)

Apr. 11  4^th Annual Azalea Powwow, Muskogee Civic Center, Muskogee, OK.  Gourd Dance 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Specials will be performed during afternoon session.  Dinner break 5pm to 6pm.  Gourd dancing 6pm to 7pm.  Grand Entry 7pm.  Special invitation to all Veterans.  Vendors welcome.  Contact Carolyn Moses (918) 687-1660 – Booth Rental $25 or donation for raffle.  For powwow information contact Joyce Deere (918) 230-4734 or Cassandra Gaines (918) 682-2622.  Mary will be attending this powwow.

Apr. 11-12 Inter-tribal Spring Powwow, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831. Contact: Anna Tiger, 760-508-7761, itsc_3603@hotmail.com

Apr. 11-12 Seven Arrows Powwow, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725.  Admission is $2 per day.  Contact: Tai Simpson, 208-514-7062, bsuintertribalnativecouncil@gmail.com, http://www.myspace.com/bsu_inc

Apr. 11-12  NCIPA 17th Annual Spring Contest Powwow, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO 80538.  Vendors: $125 for 10x10 space before 03/27/09; $175 after. See our website for application.  Contact: Jan, 970-498-0290, http://www.fortnet.org/PowWow/NCIPA_powwow.html

Apr. 11-12  Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow, 100 Olds/Robb, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.  Welcome to the largest pow wow in the Midwest!  37th Annual "Dance for Mother Earth" Ann Arbor Powwow will be held April 11-12, 2008 at the Olds-Robb Student Rec Building on the Eastern Michigan University Campus.  http://www.umich.edu/~powwow.  Doors open at 10:30AM both days.  Saturday Grand Entries at 12:00PM & 7:00PM; Sunday Grand Entry at 12:00PM.  For a complete schedule of events visit http://www.umich.edu/~powwow/.  Come for a couple of hours, for the whole day, or for both days! And bring cash to shop from over 40 Native vendors!  Admission Prices:  Adults - $10; Students with ID- $5; Children (5-12) - $5; Children under 4 – free; Seniors (60 years and over) - $5.  Volunteers are needed! Gain free admission with a volunteer shift of just 2hrs! Email powwowvolunteers@gmail.com for more information.  Event is open to the public. All are welcome!!  The Ann Arbor Powwow is hosted by the UM Native American Student Association (NASA).  http://www.umich.edu/~powwow/.  This is an alcohol and drug free event.  Over 400 dancers & 10 drum groups from ALL OVER THE COUNTRY! Buy hand made crafts and artwork from Native vendors and artists!!  Contact:  Conner Sandefur, 734-565-8670, a2powwow@umich.edu, http://www.umich.edu/~powwow

Apr. 17  15th Annual Kiowa Indian Child Welfare Pow-Wow, Red Buffalo Hall, Kiowa Tribal Complex, west side of Carnegie on Highway 9, Carnegie, OK.  No Merchandise Vendors will be on hand.  Contact: Kiowa Tribe ICW, 580-654-2349, (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) or Summer Morgan at (580) 654-2349 or Email: summer73038@yahoo.com

Apr. 17-18 41st Annual Kyi-Yo Celebration, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812. Contact: Kyi-Yo Program Coordinator, 406-243-5403, kyiyo@yahoo.com, http://www.umt.edu/kyiyo/powwow.htm

Apr. 17-18  32nd Texas Gulf Coast Tia-Piah Annual Powwow, 21675 McClesky Road, New Caney, TX 77357.  A.V. Sallas County Park.  Head Gourd Dancers:  Tia-Piah Headmen.  U.S. 59 to New Caney, exit FM 1485, south 1 mile on feeder, west 1 mile on McClesky Road to park entrance.  Free admission.  Camping for out-of-towners.  Electrical hookups only. No ground fires.  Covered arena and pavilion.  Friday, April 17th:  gourd dancing begins 7 p.m., intertribal to follow.  Saturday, April 18th:  gourd dancing @ 2 p.m., supper @ 5, brush dancing @ 6:30, grand entry about 9 p.m.  Vendors:  By invitation only: go to website for info.  Contact:  Ted Weatherly, 281-842-8972, davebang@dbang.net, http://www.gulfcoasttiapiah.com

Apr. 17-18  Black Eagle Powwow 2009, 3001 Civic Center, Rio Rancho, NM 87144.  Contact: Malcom Yepa, 505-321-0402, malcom_yepa@yahoo.com.

Apr. 17-18  The 95th Annual OU Spring Pow-Wow, The Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 Jenkins Ave. #315, Norman, OK 73019 and The 19th Annual OU Stompdance, at Norman North High School, 1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman, OK  Schedule for Stomp Dance: Friday, April 17, 2009, 5:00 p.m. - Doors Open, 6:00 p.m. – Supper, 11:00 p.m. - Last Dance.  Schedule for Pow-Wow: Saturday, April 18, 2009, 2:00 p.m. - Doors open to the public at the Main East Entrance, 3:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance, 5:00 p.m. – Supper, 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry.  Free Parking - Free Admission - No outside chairs - Stadium Seating is provided - No outside food or drinks allowed - No giveaways - No exceptions.  Arts and Crafts Vendors - For Vendor information please contact Lindy Waters at lwaters@ou.edu.  Accommodations based on disability, contact Lindy Waters, American Indian Student Life Director at (405) 325-1468

Apr. 17-19  Red Hearts Gathering, Pineview Powwow Grounds, Linden, TN.  Intertribal Powwow. Vendor Fee = $ + item donation (for raffle/auction) Must be ½ pre-paid to confirm $50.00 for 10'x10' $75.00 for 10'x20' $150 for Food Vendors Space is Limited to 15 unless geared toward children, all items must be handcrafted, Please No Imports.  Admission - $5.00 per car.  Grand Entry - 11:00 am on Saturday, 1:00 pm on Sunday. Primitive Camping Available. Ron or Janet  931-593-2986  1-877-458-2528, 1254 Toms Creek Road, Linden, TN 37096, redhearts@tds.net

Apr. 17-19  43rd Annual LIHA (Louisiana Indian Heritage Association) Powwow, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 4-H Bldg., Gonzales, LA. Indoors - Rain or shine! Annual Dance and Princess Contest. Head Singer: Alex Alvarez, Host Drum: Medicine Tail Singers, MC: Walter Celestine, AD: Lloyd Thompson, Head Gourd: Ken Dixon, Head Man: Leeland Johnson, Head Lady: Melissa Bond, Head Boy: Watee Farmer, Head Girl: Shatina Farmer, 2008 LIHA Princess: Norma Isaac, Humanities Scholar: Deborah White Eye. Onsite camping available. Contact Flo or Betty for reservations. 225-621-1700.  Contact: Andi, 504-367-1375, Email: andi4769@aol.com, www.liha-news.com

Apr. 17-19  United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation 11th Annual Pow-Wow, 3550 Creek Path Road, Guntersville, Alabama 35976.  Non-Competition Dancing Posting of the Colors: UCAN Veteran's Society & Honor Guard.  Drums; RedRoad Singers, Thunderheart.  Drums Welcome.  MC-Lee Trevino; AD - Butch Richardson, Steve Edge; Head Men-Skipper Smith; Head Ladies-Katie Smith Jr.; Head Man-TBA; Jr. Head Lady-TBA; Flute Players-Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster & Mike Serna; Hand Drum: Cindy Zavala.  Pow Wow Princess Contest, Tiny Tot, Junior, Senior- $5.00 Entry Fee.  Calendar of Events: Friday, April 17^th, Children's Day-Admission-Free; Exhibition-Dancing, Singing, various demonstrations of crafts; Story Tellers, Flute Playing, Archery, Flint-knapping.  Saturday, April 18th-Admission $5.00 Per Car.  Dancing, Drumming, Demonstrations.  Gates Open 8:00 AM til 9:00 PM - PUBLIC WELCOME.  Grand Entry-Noon, (Noon til 7:00 PM). Bon Fire & Story Telling at Dark:30 PM.  Sunday, April 19th-Admission $5.00 Per Car.  Gates Open 10:00 AM til 5:00 PM - PUBLIC WELCOME.  GRAND ENTRY 12:00 Noon (Noon til 5:00 PM).  NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR POLITICS.  Grounds Security & EMT Service will be provided.  Concessions Available, Shower Facilities, Handicap Facilities, Primitive Camping Available.  "The tall mountains and the valley floors, this is our church. We worship there so our Indian way of life can exist."  Please send all mailed documentation to: Pow Wow Committee, 6407 Jarmon Rd. Guntersville, AL 35976.  For more information contact Gina Williamson 256-582-2333, ucanonline@bellsouth.net, www.ucan-online.org

April 17-19  44^th Annual Haliwa-Saponi Powwow, 130 Haliwa-Saponi Trail, Hollister, NC 27844.  Contact: Marty Richardson, 252-586-4017, mrichardson@haliwa-saponi.com, http://www.haliwa-saponi.com

Apr. 18 6^th Annual Livermore Powwow, Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551. The 6th Annual Livermore Pow Wow will be held at a NEW location at Las Positas College OUTSIDE on the new astroturf field! Absolutely NO SMOKING allowed on field! Smoking is ONLY permitted in parking lot! ALL violaters will be asked to leave! New gymnasium has been reserved in case of poor weather! FREE ADMISSION! Gourd Dance: 11:00 AM. Grand Entry: 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM. All interested vendors please email your address and phone number to Smoke Johnson at sjohnson@laspositascollege.edu. Contact info: Smoke Johnson, 925-577-8471, sjohnson@laspositascollege.edu. 

Apr. 18  Whispering Wind Powwow, 2708 Dovefield Rd., Elgin, SC 29045.  Traders are welcome.  There is no charge for a space.  Raffle donations are appreciated.  There are limited spaces available.  Chief Steve Silverheels will be guest of honor.  All veterans will be honored.  Contact:  Susan, 803-729-4434, susanvet1212@yahoo.com

Apr. 18  Caddo Nation Head Start Benefit Powwow, Oklahoma Street Gym, 407 West Oklahoma Avenue, Anadarko, OK 73005.  Venue Phone: (405) 247-2342.  There will be no contests.  We will have Gourd Dancing, Caddo Dances, Intertribal Dancing, Stomp Dancing, and the crowning of the 3 year old and 4 year old Princess and Brave.  All Princesses, Singers, Clubs, & Organizations are welcome to participate.  Security will not be provided.  Food and Merchandise Vendors will be on hand.  Vendor Contacts: Brenna Nance or Melody Redbird at: (405) 247-2342.  For more information contact: Patty Leemhuis at (405) 656-2344 ext. 257 or Email: pleemhuis@caddonation.org

Apr. 18-19  Golden Hill Paugusett Powwow, East Rock State Park, New Haven, CT 860-873-1672 or shiakoda@att.net

Apr. 18-19 37th Annual UC Davis Contest Pow Wow, University of California - California. Contest Powwow, 9am-midnight, FREE. Contact:Powwow Committee, email: ucdavispowwow@gmail.com.

Apr. 18-19  6th Annual New Faces of an Ancient People Tradition, 656 Brandywine Dr., Boalsburg, PA 16801.  Drums and Vendors are by Invitation Only.  This is a traditional powwow and admission is free. Native Kitchen.  Grand entry is 1pm and 6pm on Saturday and 1pm only on Sunday. Powwow Hotels have a powwow rate- but fill up quickly - please reserve early. For more info visit www.powwow.psu.edu.  E-mail is fastest way to get a response from the powwow committee.  Contact: John Sanchez, 814-863-7994, apache@psu.edu.

Apr. 18-19  Chumash Day PowWow and Inter-Tribal Gathering, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265.  parking on Malibu Canyon Rd and Civic Center Way.  Free shuttle service all day to event site.  Free event.  All drums and dancers welcome!!  Contact:  Amy Crittenden, 310-456-2489, acrittenden@ci.malibu.ca.us, http://www.malibu-ca.gov/

Apr. 19  11^th Annual Modesto Junior College Intertribal Powwow, 435 College Ave., Modesto, CA 95355.  Contact: Associated Student of Modesto Junior College, 209-575-4261, asmjc@mjc.edu, http://www.mjc.edu

Apr. 19  Sand Creek Remembrance Gathering, 32905 West 84th Street, De Soto, KS  66018.  DeSoto Community Center Gym 32905 West 84th Street DeSoto, KS 66018. Off Hwy 10, 19 miles East of Lawrence and 14 miles West of Lenexa.  11AM Community Worship Service in the gym.  12Noon Lunch* ;1PM Gourd Dancing & Specials; 3PM Grand Entry and Inter Tribal Dancing.  *Carry in/pot luck lunch. A cake for the cake walks would be appreciated.  All drums, singers, honor guards, Gourd Dance organizations, veterans and the public are invited and encouraged to attend.  Free admission, free parking, bleacher seating, handicap accessible.   Dancers & dancer pit crews please bring your favorite lawn chairs.  Singing, Dancing, Raffles, Cake Walks, Native American Crafts, Native American food (will be available for purchase on site).  Contact:  Steve Bruce, 816-737-3663, PowwowInfo@att.net, http://www.kansaseast.org/page.asp?PKValue=929.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this gathering.

Apr. 21-22 34^th Annual Pah-Loots-Pu Celebration, Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA 99164. There is no admission charge, this event is open to the public; and any and all dancers and drums. Grand Entry on Friday is @ 7pm. Vendors: Please contact us for applications and more info. Contact: Jonathan Hamilton, 509-335-8676, wsunaa@gmail.com

Apr. 23-25 Gathering of Nations Powwow, University of New Mexico Arena (“the Pit”), Avenida Cesar Chavez Blvd. SE (Hwy. 25, exit #223), Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations is the evening of April 23rd, Powwow and Indian Trader's Market is all day and night April 24th & 25th). A Family Event: EVERYONE (the public) INVITED! We hope to see you there! A FAIR CONTEST for Dancers & Singers. Over $175,000.00 to be awarded! Also included: "stage 49" the Gathering of Nations stage on pow wow alley featuring the best in Native American music! If you are interested in booth space at the 26th Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow - Indian Traders Market Friday April 25th - Saturday April 26th, call 505-836-2810 and request an application.

Apr. 24-25  20th Annual Honor Dance and Spring Celebration (Pow Wow) at MSU Dome, 500 University Ave. W., Minot, ND 58707. Friday April 24 - Educational presentations.  1 PM and 7 PM - Grand Entries.  Competition Pow Wow.  Contact: Wylie Hammond, 701-858-3365, wylie.hammond@minotstateu.edu

Apr. 24-26  Cherokee River Homecoming Fun Festival, Bankhead National Forest Hwy 33, Moulton, AL.  Indian Crafts, Intertribal dancing, demonstrators, Gold & Gem panning, Danza Azteca, Karaoke by MC Entertainment, Mountain Men Village, Trade Blanket, Free Primitive camping, free parking, $3.00 Admission. Children's Day is Friday Apr. 24th free admission for all groups of children. Head Lady: Amy Bird, Head Man: Mark Flood, Head Veteran: Charlie Hannah, Arena Director: Jay West, MC: Charles LaHay, Drums: Wiregrass & TBA Prizes for Dancers.  Cecil Brill   205 221-3873 or 205 471-2395, 1075 County Road 67, Moulton, AL 35650, kbagwell1@gmail.com, www.webjam.com/hogohegeeindiancenter

Apr. 24-26  Trail of Tears Powwow, 9457 Fm Rd 1142, Purdy, MO 65734.  The Trail of Tears Powwow is being hosted by the White River Cherokee at the Star City Ranch. A 1,247 acre ranch that is certified by the National Park Service for the 2-1/2 miles of the Trail of Tears, where the spirit still lives.  Contact: Sheryl Taylor, 417-847-3000, Email: spiritdancer1057@aol.com, http://www.starcityranch.com/.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Apr. 24-26  Southern Miss Powwow, Campus of Southern Miss, Payne Center, Hattiesburg, MS 39406.  The Golden Eagles Intertribal Society, a student group at Southern Miss, would like to invite you to our powwow. The event is open and free to the public.  Contact: Tammy Greer, 601-266-6336, Email: tammy.greer@usm.edu.  http://www.usm.edu/geis

Apr. 25  Talihina Indian Festival Powwow, Old School Gym (Hwy 271 N) Talihina, OK. chamber@talihinacc.com

Apr. 25  2009 "Return to Tradition" Pow-Wow, Madison Area Technical College (MATC)- Truax Campus 3550 Anderson Street, Madison, WI 53704.  Grand Entries scheduled for 1pm and 7pm.  Traditional Feast at 5pm.  For more information about the event, please contact: Valentina Ahedo, VAhedo@matcmadison.edu

Apr. 25  Turtle Drum Singers Mini-Powwow, Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove St., Rockville, CT For more info email wanblingleska@comcast.net

Apr. 25 2009 Madison Area Technical College 2009 Powwow, Truax Campus, 3550 Anderson Street, Madison, WI 53704. Contact: Valentina Ahedo, 608-246-6461, VAhedo@matcmadison.com

Apr. 25 9th Celebration of Life for All People Powwow, Red Wing Park, Virginia Beach, VA. MC - Clark Stewart (Chickahominy); HM - Daniela Garneaux (Oglala Lakota); HF - Lindsey Fortune (Rappahanock); AD - Thomas Lewis (Meherrin). Host Drum - Red Wolf (Hollister, NC); Gust Drum - Red Earth (Hollister, NC).  American Indian dancing, educational exhibits and displays, arts and crafts, storytelling, and authentic foods for sale.  Vendor spaces fill early.  Over 5,000 at least year's event! Free admission and parking. Contact: Debra Vick   757 427-2990, 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, dvick@vbgov.com  fun@vbgov.com

Apr. 25  Sumner Spring Powwow, 1707 Main Street, Sumner, WA 98390.  Contact: Kandis Reyes, 253-778-7988, kreyes@psesd.org

Apr. 25  Mendocino College Pow-Wow, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, CA 95482.  Contact: Darletta Fulwide, 707-468-3229, dfulwide@mendocino.edu

Apr. 25  Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference, The United Methodist Church, Glenpool Creek Indian Community Building, South Hwy 75, Glenpool, OK.  Contests:  Adult: (18 years & up), Men’s Traditional: $250.00 "Winner take all", Woman’s Cloth: $250.00 "Winner take all"; Boys & Girls (ages 6 to 17 years), Boys Grass & Girls Jingle (1st: $40.00, 2nd: $35.00, 3rd: $25.00), Tiny Tot Contest: (ages 5 and under).  Arts and Crafts Vendors contact: Rose McHenry at (918) 510-2921 or Email: rmmchenry@yahoo.com.  For more information call: Sunrise Ross at (918) 408-8554 or Pat Tah at (918) 766-3460

Apr. 25-26  2^nd Annual Kanalidiha (Making Friends) PowWow, Riverside Street, Leesburg, AL 35983.  Contact: Ed Elliott, 256-523-7251, ABOC2007@webtv.net, http://alabamabandofcherokee.bravehost.com/

Apr. 25-26  3rd Annual Salt River Veterans Recognition Pow Wow, McDowell & Longmore Rd., Salt River, AZ 85256.  Contact: Michelle, 602-710-8012

Apr. 25-26  American Indian Council Inc. 18th Annual Spring Powwow, Location: Boone County Fair Grounds, 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN 46052.  $5 ages 13-59, $2 ages 6-12, $2 ages 60 and older, $1 for dancers and free for kids under 6 years old.  Contact: Kathy Wamsley, 765-481-1571, Email: aicindiana@yahoo.com, http://americanindiancouncil.com

Apr. 25-26  3rd Annual Swatara Creek Powwow, Old Ferry House grounds, Rt. 441 & South Union, Middletown, PA.  Contact: Paul Bear, 717-215-3079, Email: pablooso@peoplepc.com

Apr. 26  Good Medicine Gathering, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle, WA.  Contact:  Alivewithskies, 206-595-7185, columbuswasnohero@yahoo.com

Apr. 26  American Indian Festival and Concert, Smoky Hill United Methodist Church, 19491 E Smoky Hill Rd, Centennial, CO 80015.  Contact: Susanne, 303-477-8442, Email: Producer@alterNativeVoices.org

May 2009

May 1-2  Southern Soul Contest Powwow, Monument Valley High School (S.A.C.), Kayenta, AZ 86033. Friday-Gourd Dance @ 5:00pm, Grand Entry @ 7:00pm. Saturday-Gourd Dance @ 10:00 am, Grand Entry @ 12:00 pm, Gourd Dance @ 5:00pn, Grand Entry @ 7:00pm. Admission $6.00 per person. Contest will be in all CATAGORIES!! Contact: Rance Redhouse, 928-697-4899, dine_soul_az@yahoo.com, http://www.myspace.com/southernsoulsingers

May 1-2  Portland State University UISHE Naimuma Powwow, 930 SW Hall, Portland, OR 97201.  Contact: Nicole Charley, 503-725-5671, naimuma@gmail.com. 

May 1-2  3^rd Annual Native American Heritage Celebration and Art Show, 1400 Texas Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086.  Contact: Kay Huse, 817-599-6187, kay.huse@dosscenter.org, or Paul Griffith, 817-599-6168, admin@flyingeagletradingpost.com, http://wwwdosscenter.org

May 1-2  Chemawa Spring Powwow, Chemawa Gymnasium, 3700 Chemawa Rd. NE, Salem, OR.  Grand Entries: Fri. 6pm, Sat. 1pm and 6:30pm.  Directions from Portland, I-5 South, exit 260 – Chemawa/Keizer exit. Head east.  From Eugene, I-5 North, exit 260B – Head east.  Contact: kserna@chemawa.bia.edu, 503-399-5721 ext. 225, http://www.chemawa.bia.edu

May 1-3  Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama, Coffee County Farm Center, U.S. Hwy 84 East, New Brockton, AL 36351.  Contact: James Wright, 334-449-0607, Email: machis@centurytel.net.

May 1-3  River Oak Inter Tribal Communities, 2077 & 2081 Troupeville Rd, Quitman, GA 31643.  Contact: Gray Wolf, 229-305-5728, Email: timothy_kimmerling@yahoo.com

May 1-3  St.Labre Indian School Powwow, 1000 Mission Rd, Ashland , MT  59003.  Contact:  Deb Cady, 406-784-4500, n_speelmen@stlabre.org, http://www.stlabre.org/

May 2 1^st Annual College of Santa Fe Powwow, College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael’s, Santa Fe, NM. Schedule: 11:30 a.m. Entertainment; 12 Noon-Gourd Dance; 2 pm-Grand Entry and Afternoon Program; 5 pm-Dinner Break and Entertainment; 6 pm-Gourd Dance; 7 pm-Grand Entry and Evening Program; 11 pm-Closing. For vendor or more information contact Irene Edwards (505) 473-6177 (work).

May 2 Harvard14th Harvard University Pow Wow - Cambridge, MA

May 2  Celebration Powwow, Tecumseh Square, Tecumseh, OK 74873.  2pm Gourd Dance, 4:30 Supper Break, 6pm Gourd Dance, 7pm Intertribal.  Josiah and Valarie will join in marriage on May 1st 2009.  Join us in celebrating their Marriage with Native song and Dancing.  We encourage everyone to dress and dance with us.  Vendors are encouraged to setup, no fees just a donation toward raffle prizes. Host Special Only, all others are discouraged at the request of the family.  Contact: Valarie Logan, 405-201-7666, wheecha06@gmail.com.  Jackson will be attending this powwow.

May 2  Cherokee Heritage Day Benefit Powwow, Gainesville Civic Center, 311 S. Weaver St, Gainesville, TX 76240.  A benefit intertribal powwow benefiting the Murrow Indian Childrens Home in Muskogee, Ok. and the Four Winds Food Distribution organization in Azle, Texas. All drums welcome.  Contact: Doug Walp, 940-482-3381, Email: grayhawk@grandecom.net, cherokeeheritagetx.tripod.com

May 2  3rd Annual AIHREA Health and Wellness Pow Wow, Johnson County Community College, GYM Field House, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS  66210.  Arts & Crafts 11:00am – 10:00pm.  Gourd dancing 12:00 noon to 1:00pm.  Grand entry 1:30pm.  Vendor Info: Arts, crafts, and food vendors, contact Stephanie Joseph at 913-588-2708 or at sjoseph@kumc.edu for information and for vendor registration forms.  Contact: Sean M. Daley, 913-469-8500, smdaley@jccc.edu, http://www.aihrea.com.  Mary will be attending this powwow.

May 2  Kiowa Gourd Clan, CR 9, Carnegie, OK  73015.  Contact: Tim Tsoodle, 580-512-2439.

May 2  University of California Berkeley Powwow 2009, 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA  94704.  Contact: Ruth Hopper, 510-642-6613, redcorn@berkeley.edu

May 2  AIRO Pow-Wow (UW-Stevens Point), 4th Avenue, Stevens Point, WI  54481.  Contact:  Sharon Cloud, 715-346-3576.

May 2  Time of No Shadows: Ceremony/Service of Forgivness, Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 N. 20th, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.  Contact: Amanda, 719-548-1000, Email: amanda@whitebison.org

May 2-3 Tawana Springs Intertribal Powwow, 1350 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, OH 45384.  Grand Entry 12 Noon Sat. & Sun. Head Man: Dean (Boo) Bringsthem, Head Lady: Sharon Provance, Head Veteran: Richard Bringsthem, AD: Darryl Jimerson, MC: Jamie Oxendine, Drums: By invitation only. Concert by award winning musician, Michael Jacobs. Enjoy Native American food and Crafts. Primitive camping and RV spaces available. No pets allowed.  Contact: Rick Haithcock, 937-903-1907, TawawaSpringsIntertribal@yahoo.com, 937- 219-8311 saponi56@hotmail.com

May 2-3  Cherokee's of Alabama Spring Indian Festival/Powwow, Hwy 69 West, Arab, AL 30516.  Contact Bobby Redhawk Sterling, 256-931-6004, redhawk1947@yahoo.com, http://cherokeesofalabama.com

May 2-3  UCLA Powwow, Sunset Blvd & Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095.  Presented by the American Indian Student Association. Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-6pm. UCLA North Athletic Field. All Dancers Welcome.  Contact: UCLA Powwow Committee, 310-206-7513, Email: powwow@ucla.edu, geocities.com/uclapowwow

May 2-3  NABI Chasing the Sun Powwow, Arizona University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ.  Hours: Gates: Friday 5pm to 9pm.  Powwow Dancer Check-In and Registration 10am to 6pm.  Grand Entry 7pm (sharp).  Saturday (gates) 10am to 9pm.  Powwow Dancer Check-In and Registration 8am to 11am – Cut-off 11am – No Exceptions.  Sunday (gates) 10am.  Closing ceremonies 6:00 pm.  Admission: $12.  60+, children 6 & under and contestants free.  Free entry Friday night only!  Parking: Free.  More information:  Jason Coochwytewa 602-254-1952, 866-277-4210.  chasingthesun@nabihoops.com

May 2-3  Spring Corn Festival, Allentown Indian Museum, 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown, PA.  Contact: Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, Email: info@museumofindianculture.org or donna.dorn@gmail.com

May 3  Anthony Pewenofkit Graduation Powwow, Verden High School Gym, Verden, OK.  Schedule: 2:00pm Gourd Dance, 5:30pm Supper Break, 6:30pm War and Social Dancing.  For more information contact:  (405) 247-2838

May 8-9 2009 Haskell Indian Nations Commencement and Native American Powwow, Haskell Indian Nations University, 25th & Massachusetts St., Powwow Grounds, Lawrence, KS. Friday, May 8, Gourd Dancing begins at 5 p.m. Grand Entry of dancers will take place at 7 p.m. May 9, Grand Entry of dancers will take place at 1 and 7 p.m. Gourd Dancing will begin at 3 p.m. For vendor information, please contact Patti Grant-Orosco, pgrant@haskell.edu. For general pow wow information, please contact Manny King, mking@haskell.edu.

May 8-9  11th Fredericksburg Intertribal Powwow, Fort Martin - Fredericksburg, Texas.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: (830) 997-8925, website: www.fredericksburgintertribalpowwow.org.

May 8-9 - 41ST EWU Cheney Powwow, EWU Pavilion - Cheney, Washington.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 509/359-2441 or 509/359-6660, Website: www.ewu.edu, Email: ewunasa@yahoo.com.

May 8-10 Crittenden County Powwow, Old Morganfield Road, Marion, KY 42064. Primative camping only for dancers & venders. No fires !  Friday-School day   9am until 3pm. Grand Entry Friday-11:30 am; Saturday 12pm to 8pm; Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Public welcome. Admission: Adults $3.00 Ages 17 to 55, Adults 55 & over $2.00, Children 7 to 16 $1.00. Spend the day or just a few hours. 20 vender & trader limit 10x10 =$55.00 10x20= $110.00 Food venders $130.00 per 24x24 space. Would be wise to bring a generator as a precaution. Not sure we will have strong enough current at poles, especially if you run Air. Contact: 270-965-9432, twinbutterflys@aol.com, http://http://hometown.aol.com/irnbuffalospirit/index

May 8-10  Fourth Annual Old Fort Pow Wow, Rodeo Grounds, Old Fort, NC,28762.  Fourth Annual event at the Rodeo Grounds at I 40, Exit 73 on the Southwest service road behind Mustards Restaurant. This is an educational pow wow. Kids Day is Friday (Kids $1). Regular admission is $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Hours are 9 to 9 on Friday and Saturday and 9 to 5 on Sunday.All dancers and drums are invited. Luck of the Draw dance money for registered dancers. Camp feed on Friday and Saturday. Contact number 888-233-6111 for the Tourism Bureau and Mabels number is 813-765-3073.

May 8-10  18th Annual Mother's Day Powwow, Withlacoochee River Park, River Rd, Dade City, FL 33525.  18th year of honoring all mothers. We have village tours, storytelling, demonstrators, New World Celts, West Wind Riders, all hand made items, auction on Saturday night after dancing, fun for the whole family. Family atmosphere no  Withlacoochee River with camping available with and without electric. Contact: Mittie Wood, 352-583-3388, Email: mvto@embarq.com

May 8-10  The Gathering, Turkey Bend Park, 28828 Fine, Marble Falls, TX 78654.  Turkey Bend Park is charging $15 per car for all weekend or $5 per day. MUST state with gathering to get this rate and to park in our area. Additional activities: Blow gun, Bow & arrow, Games, Swimming. Bring yours and any activities from your tribe is welcome. No alcohol, drugs, phones or radios. Trade blankets are welcome - there will be no booths or tables. You must teach a trade - no charge for trading. Teaching herbs, tanning, customs, traditions and more. Drums and Flutes are welcome. The village will be raw camping at an old Comanche camp site. There is room for horses & teepees.  Contact: Sandra Cone or Daniel Beckworth, 210-845-7431, Email: thecrystalman@yahoo.com

May 8-10  14th Annual Northern Southern Winds Powwow, Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.  All Powwow Drums, Dancers & Nations Welcome. Fri-May 8th, 6-9pm; Sat-May 9th, 10am-10pm; Sun-May 10th, 10am-6pm. Our Powwow Celebrates The Wonderfully Rich And Divers Cultures Of The First People Nations Living In Southern California, By Way Of Exhibition Dancing, Drumming And Singing. Indigenous Cultures Throughout North And South America Will Be Represented.  Contact: 323-377-3523, Email: info@nosowinds.org, website:  http://www.nosowinds.org/

May 8-10  38^th Annual Stanford Powwow, Eucalyptus Grove, Stanford, CA.  Admission:  Free.  Camping Info: Camping Available.  Directions:  From 101 (North and South). Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street at El Camino Real as you enter campus near Stanford Stadium.  The powwow will be to your right – follow the signs to parking.  From 280 (North and South) – exit Page Mill Rd. East toward Stanford.  Turn left at El Camino Real. Turn left at Galvez/Embarcadero near Stanford Stadium.  Follow the signs to parking.  For more info: PO Box 20090, Stanford, CA 94309. stanfordpowwow2009@gmail.com, http://powwow.stanford.edu/

May 8-10  Fredereicksburg Intertribal Powwow. Ft. Martin Scott, 1606 East Main St, Fredericksburg, TX.  Contest Categories:

Men's: Straight/Fancy/Grass/Traditional.  Women's: Cloth/Buckskin/Fancy Shawl/Jingle.  Junior's: Boys & Girls Combined.  Prize Money: Adults $500/$300/$200.  Juniors $100/$75/$50.  All contestants must be in Grand Entry, 7 pm each evening. Competition Dance from 7pm-11pm.Info: Nick Bradford, (830) 997-8925, email: inquiries@fredericksburgintertribalpowwow.org

May 9 Institute of American Indian Arts Annual Spring Powwow, IAIA Campus Plaza, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508.  Contest Powwow.  Contact: Nocona Burgess, 505-424-2339, nburgess@iaia.edu, http://www.iaia.edu

May 9  28^th Annual Pawnee Title VII Youth Dance, 610 Memorial Road, Pawnee, OK 74058.  Contact: June Hamilton or Angie EchoHawk, 918-762-3564, angechohawk@hotmail.com

May 9  Omak Mother's Day Powwow, Omak Longhouse, Omak Lake Rd, Omak, WA 98841.  One-Day Traditional Powwow. Grand Entries at 1pm and 7pm. Dinner will be provided. All singers & dancers welcome. The public is invited.  Contact: Charissa Marchand-Williams, 509-846-6519, Email: cmmarchand@yahoo.com

May 9  Comanche Little Ponies Powwow, Comanche County Fair Grounds, Lawton, Oklahoma.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 580/583-5279, Email: lowelln@affiliatedtrans.com.

May 9  17TH Occoneechee State Park Powwow, Occoneechee State Park - Clarksville, Virginia.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 434/374-2210, Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov, Email: scott.shank11in@dcr.virginia.gov

May 9  Mother’s Day Powwow, Mask Arena, Rama, Ontario.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 705/325-3611 ext. 1298, Email: robinh@mnjikaning.ca.

May 9  39th Eastern Oregon Univ. Mother’s Day Powwow, Quinn Coliseum, La Grande, Oregon.  Contest PowWow.  Contact:541/962-3741 or 541/962-3225, Website: www.eou.edu/oma, Email: oma@eou.edu.

May 9  Taos Pueblo School Mothers Day Powwow, Taos Pueblo Community Ctr., Taos Pueblo, New Mexico.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 575/758/3652, Email: Val_Suazo@yahoo.com.

May 9-10  Full Moon Powwow, 1475 Rt. 2, Charlemont, MA.  Contact: Harold, 413-325-8425.

May 9-10  Native American Festival, 1673 Manor Rd, Windsor, PA 17366.  10am-5pm. Grand Entry at 12 noon on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday. There are activities for young and old, including our “Please Touch” table, live auction and special entertainment. There is a $5 per car admission fee. All proceeds benefit Native American charities and those in need of aid. To attend the festival, take I-85 to Mt. Rose exit 17, travel east approximately 8 miles, turn right onto 1673 Manor Road. The entrance is 1 mile on the right. Just follow the signs. Everyone is welcome!  Contact: Cyndy, 717-741-1059, Email: cynhenry@gmail.com

May 9-10  16^th Annual Mariposa Powwow, Mariposa County Fairgrounds, Mariposa, CA.  Once a year the American Indian Council of Mariposa County (AICMC) - aka the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation - organizes a traditional Native American celebration. To most people this celebration is known as a Pow Wow but, to us it is known as Chi-Tock-Non Kote-U-Pu - a drug-free, alcohol-free, smoke-free Spring Celebration The next event, May 9 - 10, 2009, marks our 16th annual Pow Wow and is important not only as a celebration of our Native American culture, song and dance but, more importantly, helps to fund the Nellie Tucker Scholarship. At present, the Southern Sierra Miwuk are not Federally recognized and, therefore, do not qualify for the larger Scholarships and Grants that are available to recognized tribes. The Nellie Tucker scholarship, administered through the AICMC, provides funds for local Native students who are trying to further their education.  Flyer:  http://www.visitmariposa.net/powwow/flyer.jpg, http://www.visitmariposa.net/powwow/index.html

May 9-10  20th Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother's Day Powwow. Boling Park, Canton, GA. Contest PowWow.  Contact: 770/735-6275, Website: www.rthunder.com, Email: chipa1@earthlink.net. 

May 9-10  21st American Indian Cultural Days Powwow, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.  Traditional PowWow.  Info: 619/281-5964, Email: john_da_ndn@yahoo.com

May 9-10  7th Gourd Dance Powwow, Pow wow Grounds, N. Chambers, Arizona.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 505/979-4809 or 928/755-3131, Email: bugy49er@yahoo.com or ndn112@yahoo.com.

May 9-10  Mohawk Trail Powwow, Indian Plaza, Charlemont, Massachusetts.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 413/339-4096, Website: www.indianplazagifts.com, Email: indianplaza13@yahoo.com.

May 9-10  Huntsville Powwow, Cahaba Shrine Park, Huntsville, Alabama.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact:256/880-8987, Email: abbou8@aol.com.

May 9-10  16th Native American Arts Festival Powwow, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, Oregon.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: (541) 472-0215, Email: nativeartsfestival@yahoo.com.

May 9-10  37th Dartmouth Powwow, The Green, Hanover, New Hampshire.   Contest PowWow.  Contact: 603/646-3792, Website: www.dartmouth.edu, Email: joseph.brewer@dartmouth.edu.

May 9-10  Mother’s Day Powwow, Cedar Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 612/724-0023

May 9-10  Socorro Mother's Day Contest Powwow, Sedillo Park, Socorro, New Mexico.  Outdoor dance contest PowWow. Grand Entry 7pm Saturday, May 9 & 1pm May 10. Arena Director Paul Pacheco, MC Rick Poolaw, Head Gourd Dancer Barney Botone, Saturday Head Man Dancer Chris Padilla, Sunday Head Man Dancer Ron Martinez Looking Elk, Head Lady Dancer Miss Alamo Navajo, Justine Morgan. Traditional Dinner Saturday. Pueblo Throw Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment, Food, Arts, Crafts, Jewelry Vendors. "Think Green" theme with seedling give away, demonstrations & recycling information. New Mexico Buffalo Soldiers as special guests with presentation 2pm Saturday.  Contact: Donna Monette 505/881-8847, email: lori@ranchomagdalena.com.

May 9-10  E. Woodland Lenape Whispering Wolf Band Powwow, 1673 Manor Rd., Windsor, Pennsylvania.  The Steam-O-Rama grounds is the setting for this year's Native American Festival on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Grand Entry at 12:00 noon on Saturday and 1:00 pm on Sunday. Come out and learn about the Native American life and traditions - this event features Native American music, dance, food - featuring the world's greatest fry bread and taco salad. There are activities for young and old, including our "Please Touch" table, live auction and special entertainment. There is a $5.00 per car admission fee. All proceeds benefit Native American charities and those in need of aid. To attend the festival, take I-85 to Mt. Rose exit 17, travel east approximately 8 miles, turn right onto 1673 Manor Road. The entrance is 1 mile on the right. Just follow the signs. Everyone is welcome!  Contact: Whispering Wolf Band at 717/741-1059.

May 10  18th Annual Mothers Day Pow Wow in Dade City Fl. at Withlacoochee River Park. Village tours, kids games and candy dance, New World Celts, horse riding drill team, and demonstrators. Join us in this pristine natural park for a weekend of honoring all mothers. Camp sites are avaliable for the weekend. Mittie Wood 352-583-3388 or Sharon Thomas 352-521-3012.

May 10  Comanche Homecoming Benefit Powwow, Comanche Nation Complex Gym Lawton, OK.  Contact: 580-574-2419

May 15-16  12TH Annual Spokane Falls Community College Powwow, 3410 W Fort Wright Drive Spokane, Washington.  MC-Thomas Morning owl-Pendleton, Arena Director-Elgin Scabby Robe-Whiteswan, Headman- Merle Eagle speaker-Fort Hall, Headwoman- Jamie Eagle speaker-Fort Hall, Host Drum-Wild Rose. 3rd Annual Intertribal Vibes held at the same time on campus. Hip Hop contest $1,000 winner take all. Grand Entry Friday 7pm. Free Dinner Saturday Dinner Break.  Contact: Gary Smith 509/216-4806, Email: sfccrednations@gmail.com.

May 15-16  29th Tuscarora Nation Powwow, 288 Tuscarora Nation Rd, Maxton, NC 28364.  All vendors welcome.  Admission: Adults $2, Children $1, Seniors: Free.  Contact: Chief Locklear, 910-844-3352, Email: tuscaroranationnc@yahoo.com.  http://tuscaroranationnc.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/2009PowWow.8145823.pdf

May 15-17 Gathering Of Eagles, Indian Cave Park, 1165 Indian Cave Rd, Blaine, TN 37757.  Contact: Trackingbear, 865-209-2563, Email: trackingbear@yahoo.com

May 15-17  20^th Vet's of the Menominee Nation Gathering of Warriors Pow-wow, Woodland Bowl, Keshena, WI 54135.  Contact: Al, 608-567-9986, harley1450ccs@yahoo.com, 715/851-4748, or 920/544-9709, Email: westmartin@new.rr.com.

May 15-17  Red Hearts Gathering, Pineview Powwow Grounds, 1254 Toms Creek Rd, Linden, TN 37096.  : Admission $5 per car. Grand Entry: 11 am, Saturday; 1pm, Sunday. Camping availible for vendors & dancers. Red Hearts Gathering or Land Owners will not be held responsible for any damages, injuries, thefts or losses to any person, vehicle or personal belongings. No weapons will be permitted. Alcohol & drug-free event.  Contact: Janet or Ron, 311-593-2986, Email: redhearts@tds.net

May 15-17  Tunica-Biloxi Powwow, Chief Joseph Alcide/Pierite Powwow Grounds, Hwy 1, Marksville, LA 71351.  Native American Dance Competition: Entry fee is $5 for dance competition participants. Up to $28,000 in prizes. Committee Special: Traditional Style Dance Contest – Best Man and Best Woman, $1,000 each, Friday, May 15, 8:30PM. Participants must register and dance in Grand Entry on Friday. Drum (Singing) Contest: Three Places in both the Northern & Southern categories; 1st Place $3,000; 2nd Place $2,000; 3rd Place $1,000. Host drums are not eligible. Competition Points start at 1PM Saturday. The Powwow features over 40 food and craft vendors.  Contact: John Barbry, 800-946-1946 ex 2034, Email: tunica40@bellsouth.net.  http://www.tunicapowwow.org/

May 15-17  2^nd Healing Horse Spirit Pow Wow, 1003 Twin Arch Road -Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds, Mt. Airy, MD  21771.  Contact: Ellen Williams, 410-984-0824, horsenet@yahoo.com, http://www.horsenethorserescue.org. or contact: 443/474-6960 or 240/426-9588, Email: deb1617@aol.com or discoark@hotmail.com.

May 15-17  17th Monacan Powwow, Rte. 131, Elon, Virginia.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 434/946-0389, Website: www.monacannation.com, Email: MNation538@aol.com or monacannation@yahoo.com.

May 15-17  Painted Hand Casino Powwow, Gallagher Center, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 306/786-6777, Email: siga@siga.sk.ca.

May 15-17  5th Honoring Our Children Powwow, Middle Fork Reservoir, Richmond, Indiana.  Traditional PowWow. Host Drum: Blue Heron. Contact: 765/914-4185 or 765/914-4134, Website: www.powwowwaynecounty.org, Email: astevens@ci.richmond.in.us.

May 16  Spring Bear Powwow and Indian Market, Regis University Fieldhouse, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver, CO 80212.  All day traditional community powwow and vendor market. FREE admission and parking for everyone. Family friendly.  Contact: Bear Limvere, 303-648-3414, bear@alterNativeVoices.org, http://www.ravendancers.org

May 16  In Honor of Our Children Powwow, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626.  Contact: Mike Brock, 360-425-0806, shelley.hamrick@kelso.wednet.edu, http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/indian_ed/powwow.html

May 16  Honor Dance Pow-wow for Gloria Matthews – Retiree, Cherokee Cultural Grounds, Tahlequah, OK.  Schedule:  2:00 - 5:00 Gourd Dancing, 5:00-6:00 Dinner, 6:00-7:00 Gourd Dancing, 7:00 Grand Entry.  Special Contests: Tiny Tots, Hand Drum, Old Style Jingle, Golden Age Buckskin and Cloth, Mens Fancy, More TBA.  For Info and Vendor Info please call: Karen Simpson (918) 434-2925, nuhnosh1@yahoo.com, Bernie Washee (918) 825-2594, or Nadine Spotted Horse (785) 841-3998,

May 16  School-Out Celebration Pow-Wow, E Hwy 160, Dennehotso, AZ  86535.  Contact: James Jones, 928-658-3201, jamesjones.edu@gmail.com

May 16  Comanche Homecoming Benefit Powwow, Comanche Nation Complex Gym Lawton, OK.  Contact: 580-574-2419

May 16  Penn Cove Water Festival Powwow, Whidbey Island, Coupeville, Washington.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 360/678-1702, Website: www.penncovewaterfestival.com, Email: bradkin@whidbey.net.

May 16-17  Cumberland Plateau 8^th Annual Powwow, Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairgrounds Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

Event Detail: This is a Traditional Powwow.  Times: Saturday May 16th 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday May 17th 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Gate Fees: Adults $6.00, Children 5-12 $3.00 Seniors $3.00. Group Rates available. Please call or E-mail for prices.  Contact: Linda Veal or Carol Cash, 931-544-4908 or 931-372-0495, Email: iicpowwow@yahoo.com

May 16-17  2009 OSU Rebirth Powwow, 377 W 17th St., Columbus, OH 43210.  Contact: Candi Krisch, 614-688-8449, ckrisch@studentlife.osu.edu

May 16-17  Armed Forces Day Gourd Dance Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 287 Carrizo Canyon, Mescalero, NM 88340.  Co-sponsored by Mescalero Inter-Tribal Veterans Association & Mescalero American Legion Post 48. Hours: 11am to 10pm daily. MC: Joe Fish Dupoint& Freddie Kaydahzinne, Head Gourd Dancer: DeWayne Tofpi, Host Drum: Southern Hills, AD: Tommy Spottedbird. Booths: Arts/Crafts $100 (2 days), Food $200 (2 days). Drugs, alcohol & weapons prohibited. Not responsible for theft, accidents or short-funded travel.  Contact: Tommy Spottedbird, 575-937-2179, Email: tspottedbird@yahoo.com

May 16-17  Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow, Ontelaunee Park, Rt. 143 (Kings Hwy), New Tripoli, PA 18066.  : All drums welcome. Gates open 10am with Grand Entry at noon both days. Proceeds to benefit Indian Law Resource Center & Ontelaunee Park. Camping available for dancers, drums, vendors and volunteers. Sorry, no public camping. A potluck togetherness feast will be held on Sat. Night for powwow participants, bring a favorite food to share if you can. This will an alcohol free event open to the public. Please bring you own seating. Vendors please contact Dave at 717-944-7557.  Contact: Mark Onehawk, 484-941-1317, Email: wastelo@comcast.net

May 16-17  5th Annual Honor the Eagle Powwow, Starved Rock State Park, Rt 178 & 71, Utica, IL 61373.  Grand Entry - Saturday, Noon & 6PM, Sunday, 1PM. Call for prices/group discounts.  Contact: Janet, 773-585-1744, Email: msfpowwow@aol.com.  Website:  http://www.midwestsoarring.org/

May 16-17  35th Anniversary Keeper of the Plains PowWow: Friends of the Keeper 2-Day Celebration (Wichita River Fest Event), Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67203.  Contact: Susan Seal, 316-706-9242, choctawbuffing@gmail.com.  http://www.theindiancenter.org/PowWows

May 16-17  First Annual Heart of America Indian Center Powwow at Line Creek, 5640 Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO.  Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm.  Hand drum competition, 1 man/woman or 1 man and 1 woman.  Drum competition, $500 winner take all, Northern and Southern categories.  Vendor spaces are $50 for pre registrants. $60 beginning May 16. Food vendors welcome, but must obtain a health permit from the city. For information, call Heart of America Indian Center at 816-421-7608 , or contact information@haicindian.com.  No pets, drugs, alcohol, or weapons allowed.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

May 16-17  Big Sandy Rancheria Powwow. Auberry, CA. Info: 559-760-5391.

May 16-17  Flint River Competition Powwow. Cavern cove near Cathedral Caverns, Woodville, AL. Info: 205-960-4914 Email: Bearnlildove@cs.com

May 16-17  Kiowa Black Leggings Powwow, Indian City USA, Anadarko, Oklahoma.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 580/654-2300, Website: www.anadarko.org, Email: coc@anadarko.org.

May 16-17  9th Spring Woodland Powwow, Southwind Park, Bellefontaine, Ohio.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 937/592-9592, Website: www.zaneshawneecaverns.net, Email: denverjk@yahoo.com.

May 16-17  16th Drums On The Pocomoke Powwow, Cypress Park, Pocomoke, Maryland.  Traditional PowWow. Host Drum: White Buffalo.  Contact: 757/824-3060, 302/732-9350 or 757/331-2188, Email: firewolf@intercom.net.

May 16-17  New Hampshire Intertribal Powwow, Tamworth Camp Ground, Tamworth, New Hampshire.  Traditional PowWow.

Contact: 603/528-3005.

May 17  Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival, 215^th Street & Indian Road, New York, NY 10034.  Contact: Arielle Falk, 212-627-1076, afalk@lotusmusicanddance.org, http://www.drumsalongthehudson.org

May 22  End Of The School Year Celebration Powwow, Tribal School, Keshena, Wisconsin.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 715/756-2354.

May 22-23  UCLA Powwow, UCLA North Athletic Field, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Free Admission; All Dancers Are Welcome.  Contact: UCLA 2009 Pow Wow Committee, Heather Torres, 310-206-7513, 3201 Campbell Hall, Box 951548, Los Angeles, CA  90095. powwow@ucla,edu

May 22-24  For The People Powwow, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5212 N Oakland Gravel Rd, Columbia, MO 65202.  Admission: Adults: $3, School Age Children: $1, Elders & Preschool – Free.  Bring your own chairs – no seating available.  Plenty of free camping and RV parking.  Vendors contact:  Angel Talawyma, 816-803-9491.  Event Questions Contact: Dona McKinney, 573-896-8968, Email: McKinneyD@missouri.edu.  http://www.jmw.net/wcpeople/powwow/2009-flier.pdf.  Mary will be attending this powwow.

May 22-24  The United Cherokee Indian Nation, Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Peleham, AL 35040.  Event Detail: Grand Entry - Friday 10am, Saturday 10am, Sunday 11am. AD: Cecil Brill, MC: Ten Bears, Head Man: Gene Thomas, Head Lady: Valorie Cooper, Head Veteran: Chief Jerry Eagle Two Feathers Armstrong. Drum Team #1: Wire Bird, #2: Chickumga. All drummers, flute players and dancers welcome.  Contact: Chief Jerry Eagle Two Feathers Armstrong, 205-305-9769, Email: jerry_armstrong3@bellsouth.net

May 22-24  Leech Lake Veterans Memorial Traditional Pow Wow, Cass Lake, MN., Located by Palace Casino on Palace Casino Dr., Cass Lake, MN. Info: Lance Kingbird 218-335-3784 lance.kingbird@llojibwe.com. Jerry.Morgan@leechlakegaming.com

May 22-24  2009 North Bay Clan Pow Wow, 3733 County Road 2321, Southport, FL  32409.  Contact:  James Bush, 850-381-8400, TATOWIER@aol.com

May 22-24  45th Annual Delaware Powwow. Fred Fall leaf Memorial Campgrounds, Copan, OK. Contest Powwow.  Info: (918) 914-3496.  918/273-0530 or 918/273-3821, Website: www.delawaretribe.org.

May 22-24  5th Seven Clans Powwow, 7 Clans Casino, Thief River Falls, Minnesota.  Contest PowWow. Host Drum: Black Lodge & Blackfoot Confederacy.  Contact: 218/679-3361 ext.1404, Website: www.sevenclanscasino.com, Email: ralussier@sevenclanscasino.com.

May 22-24  Memorial Day Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds. Kennel, South Dakota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 701/854-7201, Website: www.standingrocktourism.com, Email: ladonnabrave1@aol.com.

May 22-24  4 Bears Powwow, 4 Bears Casino, Newtown, North Dakota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 701/421-0615 or 701/627-3155, Website: www.4bearscasino.com. 

May 22-24  19th Upper Mattaponi Powwow, Tribal Grounds, King William, Virginia.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 804/769-3854 or 804/769-3378.

May 22-25  35th De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow, Custaloga Town Scout Reservation, 7 Boy Scout Lane, Carlton, PA  16311.  Host Drum is MacKenzie River - OH; Invited Drums are Morning Star-CT and Southern Heart-OH. The goal of the De-Un-Da-Ga is to present a traditional northern style event centered around the Lakota traditions practiced at Porcupine and other traditional communities on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations today. The Pow wow is hosted by Langundowi Lodge 46 at Custaloga Town Scout Reservations permanent pine-covered dance arbor. The 2009 Pow Wow is in memory of Lester "Les" Bean. Whipmen: Chris Reardon - Oil City, PA; Brandon Masters - Franklin, PA (Grandchild of Les Bean). Junior Whipmen: Dakota Bean - Stow, OH: Hunter Bean - Erie, PA (Grandchildren of Les Bean). Veteran Coordinator: Curt Baltzer - Akron, OH. Dance sessions: Saturday and Sunday 1:00-4:00 and 7:30 - ?? Camping: $8.00 per person, includes admission, hot showers, etc.  Camping trailers welcome (no hookups or dump station).  NO early camping, NO ground fires. Food booth by Langundowi for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Spectator daily admission $6 (13 and older), $4 (7-12), $3 (under 7).  NO scheduled activities on Friday or Monday. Custaloga Town Scout Reservation is first and foremost a property of the Boy Scouts of America and is therefore subject to the standards set forth by the policies of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. NO PETS, NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL, NO FIREWORKS CAN BE PERMITTED ON THE POW WOW GROUNDS. If you can not abide by these policies, you are requested to not attend this event.  Anyone that is discovered to have (Pets, Drugs, Alcohol, Fireworks) will be asked to leave - there are no exceptions and no person is permitted to relax these standards. Traders by Invitation Only. Contact: Bob Swartz 412-882-0613 or Tom Mance 412-331-6129, info@langundowi.org, http://www.langundowi.org

May 23  Hilary Sanchez Graduation Pow Wow, Wetumka High School Gym, Wetumka, OK  74883.  Schedule:  2:00pm Gourd Dancing, 5:00pm Supper Break, 6:00pm Gourd Dancing, 7:00pm Grand Entry.  Vendors:  Vender fee 25.00 & a donation. Contact:  Amanda Yahola Martinez, 405-452-3048, jdsamhs00@yahoo.com.  Jackson will be attending this powwow.

May 23  21st Annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow and Bird Singing & Dancing Gathering, Snow Mountain Reservation, Las Vegas, NV  89124.  This is a NON-Contest Gathering. Registered dancers in appropriate dance attire (i.e. dress, ribbon shirt or vest, etc...) will receive a monetary gift.  Admission Fee:  $5, Children 12 yrs and younger FREE.  Grand Entry Schedule: 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM.  Vendor Information: Janae DuBray, email: jdubray@lvpaiute.com or powwow@lvpaiute.com.  Food Booth  $200.00, Arts & Craft: $125.00.  General Info:  Pow Wow Committee, 702-386-3926, powwow@lvpaiute.com, http://lvpaiutetribe.com/powwow.

May 23  28th Annual UC Riverside Powwow, UC Riverside Sports Complex, Riverside, CA.  Info:  951-827-3850.  http://nasp.ucr.edu/Events/UCR+Pow+Wow.htm.  Contact: 951/827-4143, Website: www.nasp.ucr.edu, Email: ucr.nasa@yahoo.com.

May 23  S.C. Indian Affairs Commission Unity Gathering, Columbia Riverfront Park - Columbia, South Carolina.  Traditional PowWow. Contact: 803/414-2981 or 803/356-4807, Website: www.southcarolinaindianaffairs.com, Email: klcrothers@mindspring.com.

May 23  Native American 5k Run National Championships, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico.  This event serves as the National Championship for Native American tribal members. It is the only running event specifically focused for Native Americans. Also 1K youth races, walks, and toddlers 400 meter dash.  Contact: For more info: 505 710-3323, email: SportsWarriorsTC@aol.com and\or visit the NASC website: www.nascsports.org.

May 23-24  MCNAA Spring Planting Moon Pow Wow (tentative Memorial Day Weekend on Sat/Sun only) - Marshfield, MA

May 23-24  Old Women Springs Gathering & Traditional Powwow, Pioneer Park,33187 Old Women Springs RD, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356.  Contact: Carole Ann, 760-617-0274, owspowwow@msn.com

May 23-24  Oroville Powwow, School's soccer field, 440 Plumas Ave., Oroville, CA 95965.  Event Detail: Community powwow with contest dancing, Royalty contests, arts & crafts, food vendors. Limited camping is available. Contact for Royalty or vendor applications.  Contact: Lucky Preston, 530-532-1611, Email: orovillepowwow@live.com

May 23-24  27th Abenaki Nation Of Mississquoi Powwow, Village Green, Swanton, Vermont.  Traditional PowWow.

Contact: 802/868-2559, Website: www.mcnaa.org.

May 23-24  AIS Memorial Day Powwow, 4-H Camp, Spencer, Massachusetts.  Traditional PowWow. 781/963-1472, Email: bigtree0000@hotmail.com.

May 23-25 Ohio Valley Powwow, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm Street, London, OH 43140. FREE vendor registration for pre-registered vendors. Steve Harris, 740-304-8950, steve@ohiovalleypowwow.org, www.ohiovalleypowwow.org.

May 23-25 The Eel River Tribe Honoring All Veterans PowWow, 4505 West US 24 West, France Park, Logansport, IN 46947. Contact: Mike, 574-722-2857, nativetoamerica@earthlink.net, http://eelrivertribeofindiana.org

May 23-25 4^th Annual Hilo Intertribal Powwow, Wailoa River Park Drive, Hilo, HI 96720. This free, family-oriented event starts at 9:00 am and ends at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, there will be a Veterans' Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4 pm. Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days. This is a non-competition powwow. Everyone is invited to experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America through music, dance, storytelling, food and crafts. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Head Staff includes: Head Man Dancer, Joseph Hacker (Rosebud Lakota); Head Woman Dancer, Shelly Hill (Mohawk); Master of Ceremonies, Chip Begay (Navajo); Arena Directors, Dan McDaniel (Choctaw) and Tom Rowland (Oglala Lakota), with Host Drum Red Warrior from Southern California and invited drums Wildhorse from Southern California and 808NDNZ from Honolulu, HI. The Red Warrior Drum sings traditional Kiowa Southern Plains songs. Tim Redbird is the lead singer for this drum from Southern California which includes Kiowa, Apache, Yaqui, and Huichole tribal members.   Wildhorse has attended many Hawaii powwows over the years whose members include all ages from the Navajo, Apache, Tohono O’Odham and Cherokee Nations. 808NDNZ from Oahu includes both active and retired military from the Hopi, Colville, Lakota, Zuni, Laguna, Navajo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Mandan-Hidatsa, Crow-Metis, and Apache Nations. The powwow is hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc., with support from Hawai’i Tourism Authority, County of Hawai`i and Connections PSC. Contact: Liz DeRoche, 808-968-6688, info@hilopowwow.com, http://hilopowwow.com

May 23-25  Eastern Woodland Indian Gathering, 14099 Wolf Creek Road, Brookville, IN 47012.  Contact: Kathy Baudendistel, 513-312-9143, WolfCreekHabitat@msn.com, http://www.WolfCreekHabitat.org

May 23-25  Selma Walker Memorial Weekend Powwow, Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, I 270 Exit 13, Columbus, Ohio.  AD-Ken Irwin, Sr. MC-Jerry Dearly, Sr.. Host Drum TBA. Sponsored by the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio, PO Box 07705, Columbus, Ohio 43207.  Fairgrounds charge $20/weekend for camping includes electric & showers.  For more information contact:  (614)443-6120, naicco@aol.com.

May 23-25  Memorial Day Weekend, 1475 Rt. 2, Charlemont, MA.  Contact: Harold, 413-325-8425.

May 23-25  34th Mohawk Trail Powwow, Indian Plaza, Charlemont, Massachusetts.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 413/339-4096, Website: www.indianplazagifts.com, Email: indianplaza13@yahoo.com.

May 23-25  Powwow On The Hudson, Bowdoin Park, 58 Sheafe Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.  Gate Opens at 11am. Sat. & Sun: 11am-6pm. Mon: 11am-4pm. Grand Entry 12 Noon. Head Man: Dennis Owl Red Moon, Head Lady: Gerri Panther Eyes, Host Drum: Nimham Mountain Singers, Guest Drum: TBA. All Drums & Dancers Welcome. Free Parking, but there is preferred parking at $5; close to Powwow grounds. No drugs, No alcohol, No weapons.  Contact: Tony Moon Hawk, 917-415-5139, Email: moonhawktitw@msn.com  http://www.nimham.com/

May 23-25  Ho-Chunk Wazijaci Memorial Powwow, Red Cloud Memorial Park - Black River Falls, Wisconsin.  Notes: Contest PowWow.  Contact: 800/294-9343 ext. 1123 or 608/847-5694

May 23-25  16th Cherokee Festival Powwow, Temple Univ., Ambler, Pennsylvania.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 215/549-4191, Website: www.secherokee-confederacypa.org, Email: buffy@ICDC.com.

May 25  Veterans Memorial Day Powwow, Mille Lacs Indian Museum, Mille Lacs, Minnesota.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 320/532-3632, Website: www.mnhs.org.

May 29-31  1st Annual Spirit of the Wolf Pow Wow, County Road 5, Ashland, AL  36251.  Contact: Jana Bland, 256-396-0412, jana@wolfgardens.org, http://www.defendthewolves.org/blog

May 29-31  19th Annual LCO Ojibwe School Contest Powwow, 8575 N Round Lake School Rd, Hayward, WI  54843.  Contact:  Elaine Miller, 715-634-8924, emiller@lcoschools.bia.edu, http://www.lcoschools.bia.edu/ContestPowwow.htm

May 30  Honor Dance for all Veterans, Kickapoo Pow-wow Park, Kickapoo Reservation, Horton, KS.  All Veterans are honored guests.  ALL DRUMS WELCOME.  Admission: Non-perishable food  OR  Monetary donation for food bank.  For your comfort – Please bring your own chairs.  VENDORS WELCOME,   FEE:  Donation to the church.  For General information contact:  Rev. Julienne Judd,  785-842-2477.  Absolutely No Alcohol or Drugs Permitted.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

May 30  Red Road To Freedom Benefit Dance, Red Buffalo Hall, Carnegie, OK.  Master of Ceremonies Mike Burgess.  2:00-5:00 pm Gourd Dance, 5:00-6:00 pm Supper Bean& Fry Bread (Concession Stand Available), 6:00 - 11:00 pm War Dance & Contest.  Head Man - Billy Pewo; Head Lady- LaRisha Waubansee; Head Boy - Trace Totherow; Head Girl - Jeannie Niedo; Arena Director Raymond Kingfisher.  Proceeds to Benefit Annual Dance October 3,4,5 BrickTown Hotel and Convention Center. Dance Committee, Contact Person Charisse RedBone 405-247-5131.

May 30- 31 MCNAA Pow Wow (Get your end-of-the-year teacher gifts!) - Topsfield, MA

May 30-31 1^st Annual Bishop Youth Contest Powwow, Paiute Palace Casino Powwow Grounds, 2742 N. Sierra Hwy, Bishop, CA 93514.  HD-Red Creek Singers, MC-Ben Wolf, AD-Sage Romero.  Teens(13-17): 1st-$300, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100. Jrs(10-12): 1st-$200, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50 Young B&G (6-9): 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, 3rd-$50 Tiny Tots: paid per session. SPECIALS: Father/Daughter 2 Step, Youth Team Dance, Youth Hand Drum/Clapper. Bailee Pipers "Crowhop Challenge": 1st-$150, jacket & trophy, 2nd-$100 jacket & trophy, 3rd-$50 jacket & trophy.  Contact: Alison Piper, 760-937-9605, 920-2354 or 1330.  apiper2@yahoo.com

May 30-31  8^th Annual UCI Powwow, Mesa Court Lawn (corner of University Dr. and Campus Dr.), Irvine, CA 92697.  Admission is free. Parking is $7 at UCI.  Vendors: Please contact UCI.AISA@gmail.com for a vendor application.  Contact: Cheyenne Reynoso, 949-824-2223, uci.aisa@gmail.com, http://www.clubs.uci.edu/aisa

May 30-31  Mescalero Gourd Society Memorial Day Gourd Dance, Community Center Gym, Tribal Office Complex, Mescalero, NM 88340.  May 30 - 1-8pm, May 31 - 1-6pm. MGS Food Concession & raffles throughout event. Craft Vendor spaces available for $25/day. MGS events are alcohol/drug free & is not responsible for accidents/theft. All Veterans & families of veterans are welcome.  Contact: Baldwin or Judy Lester, 575-464-2681, Email: ceyelash@yahoo.com or smokingindian88346@yahoo.com

June 4-5  Kitigan Zibi Anishinabe Kijigon Powwow, Kitigan Zibi School Grounds - Maniwaki, Quebec.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 819/449-1275 or 819/449-5449.

June 4-6  2009 National Native American Veterans Pow Wow, San Antonio, TX.  Itinerary will be released after it has been finalized. Set your calendars now and plan on being here. Families are most definitely invited, not just members only.  Native American Veterans Association (NNAVA).  http://www.nnava.org

June 5-6  41^st Annual Alabama-Coushatta Powwow, 425 Daycare Road, Livingston, TX 77351.  Contact: Mary Alec, Sharon Miller, Herb Johnson, 936-563-1120, powwowassociation@actribe.org, http://www.alabama-coushatta.com

June 5-6  10th Miami Nation Powwow, N.E.O Equine Ctr., Miami, Oklahoma.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 918/961-1498 or 918/542-1445, Website: www.miamination.com.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow

June 5-7  4^th Annual Taylorville Black Horse Powwow, Christian County Fairgrounds, Taylorville, IL.  The 4th annual Taylorville Black Horse Powwow will be held at the Christian County Fairgrounds. Free Camping, Free Admission, Free Parking, Hot showers for dancers and vendors. Host Drum, Head man and lady dancers, John and Penny Richmond, Emcee, David Wayahneetah Welch. Arena Director, Yellow Jacket. Head Gourd Dancer, Thomas Three Feathers. Dedicated to the memory of Chief Red Cloud and his family. Hawk Hoffman  217-528-9172, 1012 North 12th Street, Springfield, IL  62702.  sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net, http://blackhorsepowwow.bravehost.com

June 5-7  Native Solutions 11th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow, Oxford Lake Park, across from the tennis courts, Oxford, AL 36203. Contact: Ruth Davis, 256-820-6315, ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com

June 5-7  Red Earth, 23^rd Annual , Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK.  Contact: Randy Frazier, rfrazier@cox.net, Graham Primeaux, graham.primeaux@yahoo.com.  For additional information:  RED EARTH, INC., 2100 NE 52nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.  www.redearth.org • (405) 427-5228 • info@redearth.org

June 5-7  Lil'wat Celebrations Pow wow, Hiway 99, Lillooet Lake Road, 45min\'s North of Whistler 1.5hrs south of Lillooet, Mount Currie, BC.  Specials - Mens Grass Dance: Prize to be Announced. * Sponsored by Broderick Gabriel, Lilwat.  Womens Traditional: Prize to be Announced. * Sponsored by Joanne John, Margaret Jones and Joyce Thevarge.  Womens All Around: 1st-$500, 2nd-$300, 3rd-$200.  *Sponsored by Lilwat Celebrations Pow wow Committee.  PA SYSTEM PROVIDED BY COMMITTEE.  Camping available **NO CAMP FIRES**ADMISSION: $5/PERSON, 65+ FREE and 6 AND UNDER FREE.   Bring own chairs and tables.  Vendor information:  ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS $35 A DAY $100 WEEKEND FOOD VENDORS $125 A DAY.  Contact:  Elizabeth Andrew, 604-894-6550, oscarosalinde@gmail.com

June 5-7  24th Annual Honoring of the Elders Gathering at Mt. Madonna Park on Hwy 152 between Watsonville and Gilroy, CA.  The Honoring of the Elders Gathering is a community event organized by the TENA Council. TENA is a grass roots org. Booths: $300 Arts & Crafts (10\' x 20\'); $500 Food booths; $50 informational booths.  Contact: Lubia Sanchez (510) 599-0130

June 5-7  13th Standing Bear Powwow, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, California.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 661/589-3181 or 661/589-8414, Email: earawhide@sbcglobal.net. or standingbearpowwow@yahoo.com.

June 5-7  154th Yakama Treaty Days Powwow, Pavilion, White Swan, Washington.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 509/865-5121, Website: www.yakamamuseum.com, Email: treatydays@yahoo.com

June 6  28th Annual Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow, North Beale Hwy, Marysville, CA 95901.  "Honoring Our Youth".  Open Gourd @ 11 AM, Grand Entry @ 12 PM, Vendors - Raffle - Fun Dances.  All Drums & Dancers Welcomed!  Free Admission!  Sponsored by the American Indian Education Program of Marysville JUSD & Native American Student Ass. of Yuba Com. College.  (530) 749-6196

June 6  Honoring Elders, California State Indian Museum, 2618 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816.  On the grounds outside the museum.  10am - 5pm.  Opening ceremony, dancers, Indian Crafts, food and more.  (916) 324-0971 Helen

June 6-7 3^rd Annual Miami Nation Gathering, US 36, Rockville, IN 47872. Contact: Steve Buchanan, 765-344-7333, tiki.hut@sbcglobal.net

June 6-7  Hunlock Creek Vol. Fire Co. 8^th Annual, Sunset Lake Rd., Hunlock Creek, PA 18621.  Contact: Russ & Rhoda Dawson, 570-759-3711, rd357@bwkip.com,

June 6-7  Eastern Woodland NA Gathering and Pre-1840 Encampment, 5901 N. Seneca County Road 33, Tiffin, OH 44883.  Contact: Jeff, 419-618-5437, steyergathering@gmail.com

June 6-7  12th Annual Rogue Valley Veterans Powwow, 8495 Crater Lake Hwy, White City, OR  97503.  Contact: Max McHatton, 541-840-2565, maxinde@charter.net

June 6-7  26th Annual American Indian Festival and Pow Wow, 16816 Country Lane, Waldorf, MD 20601.  Contact:  Natalie Proctor, 240-464-5899, info@piscatawayindians.org, http://www.piscatawayindians.org

June 6-7  11th Annual Intertribal Powwow. Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park, LeRoy, IL. Info: 309-287-0044 or 309-663-6034 Email: grand_village@yahoo.com Website: www.grandvillage.org

June 6-7  Golden State Gourd Society Annual Dance & Powwow, Long Beach Boy Scout Camp, Long Beach, CA.  Info:  951-264-1330

June 6-7  12th Annual Pow Wow in the Pines, Hon-Dah Resort-Casino, Pinetop, Arizona.  Grand Entry: Saturday 12pm and 7pm, Sunday 12pm Gourd Dancing: Saturday 11am and 6pm, Sunday 11am.  Registration: Saturday 8am-4pm.  $5 per dancer - $5 per individual drummer. Contest points begin Saturday 12noon at Grand Entry.  Prize money over $33,000.  Free Admission - Camping Available.  For more info: 1-800-929-8744, www.hon-dah.com

June 6-7  Worcester Intertribal Powwow, Rutland State Park, Rutland, Massachusetts.  Traditional PowWow. Host Drum: Walking Bear.  Contact: 508/754-4994, Website: www.mcnaa.org. 

June 6-7  5th Dakota Homecoming Powwow, Unity Park, Winona, Minnesota.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 507/452-2278 or 507/457-0957, Website: http://www.dakotahomecoming.org, Email: BAldrich@winona.edu.

June 6-7  7th Honoring Saganing Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Saganing, Michigan.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 800/884-6271 or 989/775-4943, Email: lpeters@sagchip.

June 6-7  American Heritage Festival Powwow, Chesapeake City Park, Chesapeake, Virginia.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact:  252/771-2476, Email: earlbass@inteliport.com

June 11-14  Quanah Parker & Herbert Woesner Memorial Powwow, Eagle Park, 810 N 8th St, Cache, OK 73527.  Contest Powwow. June 12: 4PM-Gourd Dance, 7PM-Grand Entry. June 13: 1:30PM-Gourd Dance, 7PM-Grand Entry. MC: Nipper Tiddark, Head Man: George Tahdooahnippah, Head Gourd: Darryl Hebb, Head Lady: Susie Hubbard, Drum: Sovo, AD: Labert Tahah.  Contact: Ron Parker, 301-330-0578, Email: quanahparker@gmail.com  http://www.barkley.biz/~ronald/qpreunion/powwow09.htm

June 11-14  Chief Victor Days Powwow, School Football Field - Victor, Alabama.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 406/642-3924, Website: www.victormt.com, Email: angiedobberstein@yahoo.com.

June 12  Chilocco Reunion Thunderbird Powwow, During Chilocco Indian School Reunion: Cherokee Casino - Resort Convention Ctr., Tulsa, OK (I-44 East at 193rd East Ave.).   5:30 p.m. Intertribal Fahion Show 6:30 p.m - Gourd Dance, 7:45 p.m. Color Guard, Grand Entry, Posting of Colors 8:00 p.m. - Midnight, Intertribal Dance.  Chilocco Reunion is June 11 - 14, 2009.  www.chilocco.org

June 12-13 Honoring Veterans Out Door Wacipi. Sioux Empire Fair Grounds, I-229 Madison exit, Sioux Falls, SD. Free tent camping, RVs small charge.  Over 100 hundred veterans attend this very sacred pow-wow honoring all veterans and families of veterans.  Over 60 veterans in grand entry.  Meal provided at end of day session each day.  This fast growing pow-wow brings together veterans from all over the midwest.  Contact persons: Marilyn LoneHill American Indian Services (605) 334-4060 or Dennis Quigley (605) 271-4184 after 6:00pm.  E-mail: francisq2001@yahoo.com or mhlonehill@msn.com.  "WE SHALL GATHER EACH YEAR TO PROMOTE THE HEALING OF OUR VETERANS".  Vendors welcome!  vendors located inside indoor pow-wow contact chairman of committee Dennis Quigley 605 271- 4184 after 6:00pm.  PLEASE BRING A PICTURE OF A VETERAN SO WE MAY RECOGNIZE HIM OR HER DURING THE POW-WOW.

June 12-13  44th Annual Will Rogers Indian Club Powwow, Marshfield Equestrian Center, 13800 Hwy West 38, Marshfield, MO  65706.  Contact: Misty Curl, 217-783-2539, curl1@consolidated.net.

June 12-14  9^th Annual Table Mountain Rancheria Powwow, Table Mountain Casino, 23736 Sky Harbour Rd, Friant, CA.  Contact: Pow-wow Committee, 559-822-2890

June 12-14  26th Annual ODE IMINI GIIZIS (Strawberrymoon), Sokaogon Drive, Mole Lake, WI  54520.  Contact: Robert Van Zile, 715-478-7520.

June 12-14  7th Annual Sky Ute Casino Resort Pow-Wow/Handgame, 14324 Hwy 172 North, Ignacio, CO  81137.  Pow-Wow Info: Molly Cotton, 970-563-1755 / Mikki Roubideaux 970-563-1400 or bobbie.briscoe@skyutecasino.com.  Vendor: Dustin Weaver 970-563-1759 / Shannon Brown 970-563-1760.  Registration: Bobbie Briscoe 970-563-1393.  Hand Game: Mike Santistevan 970-563-0255.  Hotel Reservations: 970-563-7777 / 1800-876-7017.  Website: www.skyutecasino.com

June 12-14  Prairie Band Potawatomi Pow Wow, Prairie Peoples Park, 15402 M Rd, Mayetta, KS 66509.  Contact: RJones@pbpnation.org, (785) 966-4005, Toll Free: (877) 715-6789.  http://www.pbpindiantribe.com.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

June 12-14  Cannonball Flag Day Celebration Powwow, Downtown Cannonball, Cannonball, North Dakota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 701/854-7201 or 701/854-7170, Website: www.standingrocktourism.com, Email: ladonnabrave1@aol.com.

June 12-14  10th Intertribal Gathering Powwow, Fort Robinson State Park, Crawford, Nebraska.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 308-632-1311, Website: www.panhandlercd.com, Email: ron.moore@ne.usda.gov or panhandle.rcd@allophone.com.

June 12-14  31st Lower Sioux Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Morton, Minnesota.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 507/697-6185, Website: www.jackpotjunction.com, Email: kokeefe@lowersouix.com

June 13  Cherokee Voices Festival, Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, 475 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee NC 28719.   Demonstrations of basketmaking, pottery, fingerweaving, carving, & flintknapping. Storytelling, traditional music, flute music, gospel music in Cherokee language, Indian dinners, traditional dance including the Warriors of AniKituhwa. Sponsored by the N.C. Arts Council & Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The Cherokee Voices Festival is free & open to the public from 10am-5pm. It is in the front of the museum.  Contact: Barbara Duncan, 828-497-3481, Email: travel@nc-cherokee.

June 13  7th Tinker Inter-Tribal Council Powwow, Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, Midwest City, Oklahoma.  Contest PowWow.

Contact: 405/733-3587, Email: marshalena@cox.net. 

June 13-14 3^rd Annual Powwow on the Plateau, Cumberland County Complex, Industrial Blvd., Crossville, TN.  This is a traditional Powwow. Times:9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Gate Fees: Adults: $6.00, Children 5-12 $3.00 under 4 free. Seniors:$3.00. Head Staff: Host Drum: Red Road Singers, Headman: Shaun Hedgecoth--Head lady: Loretta Howard--Head Veteran: Ronnie Johnson-- Arena Director: Gary Johnson. M.C. Robert "White Wolf" Jr. Headman/Head lady: Daily Pick. Cumberland County Complex: Take I-40 to exit 317, go South, turn right on Industrial Blvd. (first right pass Taco Bell). Take a right at the stop sign. Complex is on the right.  Signs will be posted on Friday June 12th, 2009.  Contact: Mary Cox-Pluff, 931-787-0744, red71wolf@yahoo.com   - Crossville, Tennessee, or Contact: Carol Cash 931-372-0495 or Linda Veal 931-544-4908.

June 13-14  Ft. Ancient Celebration, 6123 St. Rt. 350, Oregonia, OH 45054.  Native drums, dancing, traders, flute music & storytellers. This is traditional powwow. There will be stories, Children's activities, traders, flue music, talks, drums and non contest dancing. Come join in the fun. Ed Buffalo Hodges is Head Man and Tammy Wolf Walker is Head Lady, with Martin Tall Hoerse is MC.  Come join the fun.  Contact: Jack Blosser, 513-932-4421 email: JBlosser@OhioHistory,Org.

June 13-14  4th Annual Riverside Pow Wow, Riverside Camp Ground, 125 S Main St, Montgomery, PA 17752.  Come join the fun at the 4th Annual Riverside Powwow. Eagle Thunder is the host drum, all other drums welcome. Jim "Dancing Crow" and Kay "Falling Leaves" Reynolds are the head dancers and Makwa is the MC and AD. Saturday there are 2 Grand Entries: 12 noon and 7pm & Sunday Grand Entry is 12 noon. Come see the Aztec Fire Dancers from Mexico. Enjoy the Native Crafts and food. A great family outing for all ages.  Contact: Makwa, 570-799-0537, vicfarmwoman5@wmconnect.com

June 13-14  Mother Earth Indian Festival, Genessee St., Greene, NY 13778.  Set up date is June 12. Camping is available on grounds, but sorry no electric. All drummers, dancers, vendors, storytellers, demonstrators are welcome. There will be a potluck dinner Saturday night, so please bring a dish to pass as well as one ingredient for the stone soup. There will also be a trade blanket. Guaranteed to be an enjoyable weekend for all. Grand entry is 12 noon on Sat & Sun. Gates open for the public at 10am, and close at 6pm. Admission for the public is free. There will be security on the grounds around the clock all weekend.

Contact: Waukea or Golden Eagle, 607-843-7429, Email: motherearthdrumandsingers@yahoo.com

June 13-14  6th Metis Of Maine Powwow, Bentley’s Campground, Dayton, Maine.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 207/793-4801, Website: www.metisofmaine.org, Email: bofa43@adelphia.net.

June 13-14  Mohawk Trail Powwow, Indian Plaza, Charlemont, Massachusetts.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 413/339-4096, Website: www.indianplazagifts.com, Email: indianplaza13@yahoo.com.

June 13-14  Occaneechi Saponi Spring Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Mebane, North Carolina.  Traditional PowWow.

Contact: 919/732-8512 or 919/304-3723.

June 13-14  Spring Gathering Powwow, Ossipee Park Rd, Moultonborough, New Hampshire.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact:  508/477-1772, Website: www.cowasuck.org, Email: cowasuck@comcast.net.

June 13-14  30th Three Fires Homecoming Powwow, Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact:  616/458-8759, Email: grboi3fpw@yahoo.com.

June 13-14  29th Nanticoke Lenni-Lanape Powwow, Salem City., Salem County Fairgrounds on State Hwy. 40, Woodstown, New Jersey.  Traditional PowWow.  Competition dancing for prize money.  Contact: 856/455-6910, Website: www.nanticoke-lenape.org. 

June 13-14  13th San Luis Rey Band Inter-Tribal Powwow, San Luis Rey Mission Grounds - Oceanside, California.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 760/724-8505, Website: www.slrmissionindians.org, Email: cjmajado@slrmissionindians.org.

June 13-14  Return To Pimiteoui Pow Wow, Sommer Park, on Koerner Rd in Edwards, IL.  The 18th Annual Return to Pimiteoui Pow is a gathering of Native and Non-Native Americans from all over the country to sing, dance, and share each other's company. The cultural center offers hands on activities. Storytelling and educational exhibits are featured. There will be a primitive camp that depicts a living history of the 1600's.   Contact 309-691-8423.  www.peoriapowwow.org

June 16-19  Otoe Powwow, Red Rock Oklahoma.  (918) 734-2165

June 18-21  106th Red Bottom Celebration Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds. Frazer, Montana.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 406/768-5557.

June 19-20  Annual Wah-Shun-Gah Days Festival Kaw Inter-tribal Pow Wow, 500 N Mission, Council Grove, KS 66846.  Other Information:  June 19 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.  June 20 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.  Hosted by: the Kaw Nation Cultural Committee.  Sponsored by: the Kaw Nation, Friends of Kaw Heritage, Inc., & City of Council Grove.  Contact: Phone - (620) 767-5410, Fax - (620) 767-5410.  Website: http://www.kshs.org/places/kawmission/pdfs/powwow09.pdf

June 19-21 The Second Annual Intertribal Buffalo Nation PowWow Tatanka Oyate Wacipi II, Woodland Zoo, Farmington, PA.  Friday Evening: Informal gathering at the fire - admission free to public. Lots of primitive camping spots available. Parking for RVs and campers.  Saturday: 12 noon - 7 p.m. Grand Entry at Noon, Dinner break 3 - 4; Sunday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. Grand Entry at Noon.  Parking and Admission:  Dancers, vendors and performers free admission; Powwow Only: $7 adults, $5 kids (aged 12 and under); Powwow and Zoo: $10 adults, $8 kids (aged 12 and under).  Vendors by agreement only - no unauthorized sellings. Primitive camping available - first come first servd basis.  The powwow will be held rain or shine.  Nation Flags, as well as Staffs will be welcomed and posted during this dance. There is no disrespect intended, however only flags of the original Indigenous Nations will be posted. Traditional sweatlodges will be conducted each evening during this dance and all are invited and encouraged to particpate. Any Elders and recognized Spiritual Leaders are welcome to pour water for the People. For more information: Woodland Zoo 724-329-8664, Justina Tyson 724-384-0674, jytysonimc@netscape.net, www.buffalomessengers.org 

June 19-21  2009 Lake Vermilion Pow Wow, Lake Vermilion Pow Wow Grounds, Tower, MN 55790.  Contact: Tracey Dagen, 218-753-7713, tdagen@fortunebay.com

June 19-21  Honoring Our Ancestors 5th Annual, Ashtabula Co. Antique Engine Club, 4026 US Hwy 322, Williamsfield, OH.  All drums and dancers welcome. Camping available. Admission: age 12-adult $5/ children & seniors $3. Gates open 10am-6pm. Crafts, food, both native and modern available. No drugs, alcohol or firearms allowed.  Contact: Sandi Redwolf, 440-319-5781, redwolf_0801@yahoo.com

June 19-21  Osage River Pow Wow, 8th Street, Eldon, MO  65026.  Contact: Janet Dudley, 573-369-2710, oscar.dudley@att.net, http://www.osageriverpowwow.com

June 19-21  32nd Great Lakes Area Traditional Powwow, Woodland Valley Gathering Grounds - Hannahville, Michigan.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 906/466-2932 ext. 110 or 906/466-9243.

June 19-21  Sah-Gii-Bah-Gah Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Nett Lake, Minnesota.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 218/780-3903 218/753-4905, Email: tdagen@fortunebay.com

June 19-21  Eastern Delaware Nation Powwow, Fair Grounds, Forksville, Pennsylvania.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 570/833-4279 or 570/928-9416.

June 19-21  11th Native American Wildlife & Festival, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 479/253-3790, Website: www.turpentinecreek.org, Email: cliff@turpentinecreek.org.

June 19-21  Stewart Fathers Day Powwow, The Former Stewart Campus, Carson City, Nevada.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 775/687-8333, Website: http://indiancommission.state.nv.us, Email: srupert@govmail.state.nv.us or cgibbons@govmail.state.nv.us.

June 19-21  Twin Buttes Celebration Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Twin Buttes, North Dakota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 701/938-3362 or 701/938-4396, Website: www.mhanation.com, Email: rezboy@ndsupernet.com.

June 19-21  31st Chief Joseph & Warriors Memorial, Community Building, Lapwai, Idaho.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 208/843-2300, Email: chloeh@nezperce.org.

June 19-21  10th Riverbank Powwow, Louis Adado Riverfront Park, Lansing, Michigan.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 517/393-7236 or 517/543-7153, Website: www.riverbankpowwow.com, Email: robin_menefee@yahoo.com.

June 19-21  Porcupine Powwow, 1/2 mile West of Porcupine, Porcupine, North Dakota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 701/854-7201 or 701/422-2002, Website: www.standingrocktourism.com, Email: ladonnabrave1@aol.com.

June 19-21  8th Muckleshoot Veteran’s Assoc. Powwow, Tribal Grounds - Auburn, Washington.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 253/876-3225.

June 19-21  18th Grand Celebration Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Hinckley, Minnesota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 800/472-6321 ext. 4843 or ext. 4913.

June 19-21  24th Iowa Tribal Powwow, Iowa Pow-wow Grounds, Perkins, Oklahoma.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 405/547-1097 or 405/714-2168, Email: dmoldin@iowanation.org.

June 19-21  Graduation Wacipi Powwow, Oglala Lakota College, Kyle, South Dakota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 605/455-6000, Website: www.olc.edu, Email: mpourier@olc.edu.

June 19-21  7th Timiskaming First Nation Gathering Of The Clans Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Timiskaming, Quebec.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 819/723-5206, Email: dawnish2467@hotmail.com.

June 19-21  16th Two Worlds Lodge Spring Gathering, Finkbeiner Farm, Reed City, Michigan.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 218/924-4018, Email: polttwil@wcta.net.

June 20  Dancers of the Plains, Great Platte River Road Archway, off exit 272 Interstate 80, 3060 East 1^st Street, Kearney, NE 68847. In 2009, the Great Platte River Road Archway welcomes the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma back to their traditional homeland for the featured tribe of the first exhibition of a powwow celebration. Visitors can also learn about Native American life on the plains from primitive-life exhibitors and vendors, enjoy American Indian style food and crafts, and more. Admission to the primitive exhibition and powwow exhibition area will be by free-will donation. Guests can also tour the Archway at regular admission prices.  Contact: Ronnie O'Brien, 888-511-2724, Email: robrien@archway.orgInfo: Ronnie O’Brien, 308-237-1000, 877-511-2724, Email: robrien@archway.org Website: http://www.archway.org

June 20  Fundraiser Concert for the Cherokee Removal Memorial Park at Blythe Ferry, Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, 6800 Blythe Ferry Landing, Birchwood, TN 37308.  Donations encouraged for this fundraiser concert featuring: Arvel Bird (headliner), Mike Serna, Keith Stalcup, Ace Bailey, Ed Maynard, Ed Winddancer, Grady Jones, Cynthia Zavala, and a Nashville Songwriters round with Steve Brook, Lisa Hannah and Paul Nielsen. A day of music, including a flute duel between Mike Serna and Ed Winddancer. Drums: Battlecreek and Southern Echo; honor guards U.C.A.N. Veterans Society Honor Guard and Native American Warriors Society; dancing, storytelling by Robert "Redhawk" Eldridge, blowgun demonstrations by Alva Crowe, food, crafts, 50/50 raffle and silent auction.  Contact: Judy Serna, 423-322-5632, Email: judyserna@bellsouth.net

June 20  14th Mattaponi Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, King William, Virginia.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 804/769-8783

June 20-21  Togus Veterans Powwow, Togus Veterans Hospital, Togus, ME. Info: 207-872-2410 Email: deepquietspirit@yahoo.com Website: http://toguspowwow.webs.com

June 20-21  2nd Annual World Chicken Dance Championship, PO Box 1639, Siksika, Alberta, Canada. Contact: BCHP, 403-734-5171, info@blackfootcrossing.ca.  http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/chicken_dance.html.  Dancers email chickendancers@blackfootcrossing.ca,

June 20-21  Lost But Not Forgotten, 300 W. Main St., Junction City, OH 43748.  Contact:  Clearskywoman Linda Songbird Connie, 740-987-2809, eastern_woodland@yahoo.com

June 20-21  Powwow By The Sea, 974 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA  91932.  Contact: Barbara McCoy or Jackson, 619-429-6621, careercollegebythesea@yahoo.com.

June 20-21  Native Bermuda Powwow, Lords, St. David's County Cricket Club, St. David's, Bermuda DD 01.  This year’s powwow is part of the Bermuda 400 Year Committee’s calendar of events. It begins at 11am.  Contact: Heather "Precious" Brangman, 441-536-3392, Email: stinesbda@yahoo.com

June 20-21  7th Red Road Sobriety Powwow, Behind Town Hall, Dighton, Massachusetts.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 508/880-6887 or 617/232-0343.

June 20-21  20th Honor The Fire Keepers Powwow, Dunn Field, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 262/248-2784, Website: www.lakegeneva-powwow.org, Email: lsobey@comcast.net.

June 20 -21  24th Strawberry Moon Powwow, Camp Grounds, Mole Lake, Wisconsin.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 715/478-7605, Email: tinavz30@newnorth.net.

June 20 -21  Nuxbagga Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Parshall, North Dakota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 701/627-3333 or 701/421-0144, Website: www.mhanation.com, Email: csun@mhanation.com

June 20 -21  28th Plains Indian Museum Powwow, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 307/578-4049, Website: www.bbhc.org, Email: rebeccaw@bbhc.org.

June 20-21  3rd Honoring Our Sisters Powwow, Camo O’ the Hills, Brooklyn, Michigan.  Traditional PowWow. $5.00 per adult, children 5 to 16 $3.00. Children 5 and under Free. Grand entry on Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm and Saturday evening 7 pm. Richard Snake Head Male Dancer, Rose Johnson Head Female Dancer, Eagle Boy Host Drum and Otakuye Co-Host Drum. Grounds open at 12pm both days.  Contact: 800/322-1209, Website: www.girlscoutsihc.org, Email: dtrusty@girlscoutsihc.org.

June 25-28  50th Eastern Shoshone Powwow, Pow-wow Grounds, Fort Washakie, Wyoming.  Contest PowWow. Host Drum: North Bear.  Contact: 307/332-2380 ext. 5018 or ext. 5060 or 307/349-8031.

June 26-27  12th Annual White Star Gourd Dance and Inter-tribal, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN 46122.  Contact: Richard King, 317-780-0000, kingv6253@yahoo.com, http://whitestargourddance.homestead.com/home.html

June 26-28 S. Lake 6th Annual Traditional pow wow, Eagleview School, S-Lake, MN (28 mi. N Hwy 46 north of Deer River, Minnesota). Info: Gary Charwood 218-760-7955 maang40@yahoo.com. LaVonne.Thompson@leechlakegaming.com. Contest info: Specials to be announced, call for information. June 26, 2008 is warm ups.

June 26-28  Great Lakes Area Traditional Powwow, Hannahville B1 Road, Hannahville, MI.  Contact: David Tovar, 906-280-4359, honnabones@aol.com

June 26-28  18th Annual Honoring Our Veterans Competition Powwow, 12140 Brimley, MI 49715.  Contact: Allyn Cameron, 906-248-8118, ajcameron@bmic.net

June 26-28  Heber Valley Powwow at Soldier Hollow, 2002 Olympic Drive, Midway, UT 84049.  Contact: Dusty Jansen, 801-360-8960, soldier.hollow@live.com, http://www.soldierhollow.com

June 26-28  12th Annual Peoria Pow-wow, 60610 East 90 Road, Miami, OK  74354.  Contact:  Annette Black, 918-540-2535, ablack2@peoriatribe.com, http://www.peoriatribe.com

June 26-28  Trade Days Festival, Trade Days Grounds, 228 Modock Rd, Trade, TN 37691.  Trade Days Festival is a 3 day celebration of Native American and Appalachian culture, always held the last full weekend in June for over 20 years. Trade is Tennessee's oldest settlement. Daniel Boone established a trading post for Pioneers and Native Americans to buy and sell their wares near here. Trade is located at the NC/TN state line at the base of Snake Mountain. This is a weekend of activities the whole family can enjoy. Kids 5 and under are free.  Contact: Doug McFadden, 423-727-3007, Email: dwmcfadden@hotmail.com

June 26-28  First Powwow, 6 Niparict, Opitciwan, Québec, Canada G0W-3B0.  Raoul Weizineau, 819-974-1100, Email: lawol_oul@hotmail.com. 

June 26-28  Paiumesha Powwow, Baseball Field, Warm Springs, Oregon.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 541/553-2128 or 541/553-1196, Website: http://www.warmsprings.com/, Email: catherine.katchia@ihs.gov.

June 26-28  16th Fort Randall Casino & Hotel Powwow, Fort Randall Casino & Hotel, Pickstown, South Dakota.  Contest PowWow.  Contact: 605/487-7871 ext. 473 or 800/362-6333, Website: www.fortrandall.com, Email: swade@fortrandallcasino.com.

June 26-28  17th St. Croix Casino & Hotel Powwow, Mak’oode Arena, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin.  Contest PowWow. Host Drum: Meskwaki Nation.  Contact: 800/846-8946 ext.3203, Website: www.stcroixcasino.com.

June 27 16^th Annual WINS Powwow, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016. Contact: Liz Litchfield, 202-885-5934, litchfie@american.edu, http://www.american.edu/wins

June 27  White Star Gourd Dance Society & Auxiliary 12th Annual Gourd Dance and Inter-Tribal, Hendrick County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122.  Contact: Richard King, 317-780-0000, Email: kingv6253@yahoo.com.  Website: http://whitestargourddance.homestead.com/home.html

June 27-28  Six Dreamcatchers Powwow, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old BethPage, NY.  Contact: Chief Little Fox, 631-539-9282, chiefsoholi@yahoo.com

June 27-28  Aamjiwnaang Powwow, 1972 Virgil Ave., Sarnia, Ontario.  Contact: N. Plain, 519-336-8410, aamjiwnaangpowwow@hotmail.com

June 27-28  Keeping the Tradition Powwow, 2301 W. River Road, Dayton, OH 45418.  Contact: Cassie Mendenhall, 937-286-4065, chupachup07@yahoo.com, http://www.tmvcna.org/4powwow.htm

June 27-28  NHBP Traditional Pow Wow, Pine Creek Indian Reservation, 2221 1 1/2 Mile Rd, Fulton, MI 49028.  Sat - 6:05a sunrise ceremory; 8a - 5k Rez Run; 11a - Parade of Cheers; 1p & 7p - Grand Entry; Sun - 1p Grand Entry, dance contests and giveaway.  Contact: Homer A Mandoka, 269-729-5151, hmandoka@nhbpi.com

June 27-28  8th Annual Mending of The Sacred Hoop, Calzorn Recreation Center, 300 West Russel Road, Tecumseh, MI 49286.  Vendor Info: Ron Reed, 517-436-3589.  Powwow Info: Abel Cooper, 517-263-3233.

June 27-28  7th Annual ThunderHeart Village American Indian Festival, Buffalo Valley Sportsman's Assoc., RR 1, PO Box 8, Mifflinburg, PA.  Open to the Public. Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm. Grand Entry - Sat. & Sun. 12 Noon. Free Admission. Native Dancing, Singing, Food and Craft Vendors.  Contact: Marty Little Crow, 717-637-2548, Email: Littlcrowz@aol.com

June 27-28  33rd Topic Powwow, Prowse Farm, Canton, Massachusetts.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 781/294-1824, Email: evnsky@wmconnect.com.

June 27-28  9th Shenandoah Valley Powwow, Trading Post, Mount Jackson, Virginia.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 540/477-9616, Email: sphoenix@shentel.net

June 27-28  4th Martinsburg Powwow, Fair Grounds, Martinsburg, West Virginia.  Traditional PowWow.  Contact: 252/532-0821, Email: powwow@vance.net.

June 27-28  16th June Festival Powwow, Kanatisiohareke Mohawk Community, Fonda, New York.  Social / Benefit PowWow.  Contact: 518/673-5356 or 405/206-1949, Website: www.mohawkcommunity.com, Email: rwhite@mohawkcommunity.com.

June 27-28  7th Pasadena Powwow, William Carey International University, Pasadena, California.  Traditional PowWow.

Contact: 818/870-0000, Email: bbrightcloud@hotmail.com.

June 27-28  3rd A. Conoytown Pow Wow – at Governor Stables Park off Rt 441 on Governor Stables Rd., Bainbridge, PA.  12noon-5pm Sat & Sun.  Info: 717-426-2166

July 2009

July 2-5  63rd Homecoming & Powwwow, Pawnee Memorial Field, Pawnee, OK, P.O. Box 675. Hawk Chief Run (Sat) Co-Ed Softball Dance Contests Nightly Arts $ Crafts.  Lily Harms.  918 399 1398.

July 3-4  Kayenta Fourth of July Pow-wow, PO Box 3866, Kayenta, AZ 86033.  Hattie Gray, 928-697-8445, hattie_gray@yahoo.com

July 3-4  Grand River Rodeo Productions, Chief White Cloud Rodeo, White Cloud, KS.  Performance Time:  7:30pm nightly.  Call-in:    Mon. - June 29.  Call-in Time:   R/S - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.  T/E - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Entry Phone:  641-773-5232.  Additional Information:  Team Ropers Enter One Time!!!– both close 5pm.  Entry Number:  641-773-5232.  Perf:  7:30 pm   No Slack until all perfs are filled!!!!  Emergency Number:  641-773-5232.  $1000 bonus to All Around.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this rodeo as vendors.

July 3-5 Leech Lake 4^th of July Traditional pow wow, Veterans Memorial Pow Wow Grounds, Palace Casino Dr., Cass Lake, MN. Palace Casino Dr., Cass Lake, MN. Info: 218-335-7573 Jerry.Morgan@leechlakegaming.com, Lance Kingbird 218-335-3784 lance.kingbird@llojibwe.com.

July 3-5  Hobby Horse Ranch Native American Festival, 428 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522.  Contact: Jim, 610-944-5797, willowearth@verizon.net, http://willowearth.tripod.com/nativeamericanfestival/

July 3-5  Redcliff 31^st, Blueberry Rd., Redcliff, WI  54814.  Contact: Demetri Morris, 715-331-9034, southersky70@yahoo.com

July 3-5  Quapaw Powwow, 5681 S 630 Road, 2 1/4 miles south of Quapaw, Okla. Special Hoop Dance contest. For info, call Sonny Glass 918-542-1853.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

July 3-5  Swan Lake First Nation 12 Annual Competition Pow Wow, Box 347, Swan Lake, ROG2SO, Manitoba.  Contact: Paula Cameron, 204-836-2424, swanlakepow_wow@hotmail.com

July 3-5  4th of July Chiefs Powwow, Highway 212, Lame Deer, MT 59043.  Contact:  August, 406-740-2856, spin2win23@yahoo.com

July 3-5  Pechanga Powwow, Temecula, CA.

July 4-5  4^th of July Powwow, 2750 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH 45804.  Contact:  Larry Grigsby, 513-398-7441, tbirddesigns@zoomtown.com, http://www.thunderbirddesigns.org. 

July 4-6  Independence Weekend Pow Wow, 1475 Rt. 2, Charlemont, MA.  Contact: Harold, 413-325-8425.

July 10-12  25th Annual Great Mohican Indian Powwow, Mohican Rez Campgrounds, Loudonville, OH. A Top 100 Show in North America by the ABA. Learn Native Culture & Lifestyles-Fellowship & Competitions. Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Story Telling, Dance & Drum Competitions Demos and more... See over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen & Traders. Held Rain or Shine w/Free Parking. Located 7 mile S. of Loudonville,OH. off St. Rt. 3 on the Wally Rd. Scenic Byway. Chris Snively  Earl Gant   800.766.2267, 23270 Wally Rd., Loudonville, OH  44842. powwow@mohicanreservation.com, www.mohicanpowwow.com

July 10-12  Strong Sun Festival & Powwow, 2147 Bethabara Rd., Winston Salem, NC 27105. Contact: Tribal Headquarters, 336-816-7747, info@neetribe.org, http://www.neetribe.org

July 10-12  24th Annual Taos Pueblo Pow Wow, PO Box 2441, Taos, NM 87571.  Contact: Debbie, 575-741-0181, taospueblopowwow@gmail.com, http://www.taospueblo.com

July 10-12  Nespelem 4th of July Celebration, Highway 155, Nespelem, WA 99155.  For information:  509-634-2800

July 10-12  Prairie Island Dakota Wacipi Celebration, Sturgeon Lake Blvd., Welch/Prairie Island, MN.  PIIC Pow Wow Hotline, 651-267-4024

July 11  19th Annual Shoalwater Bay Sobriety Powwow, Elm Street, Tokeland, WA 98590.  Contact:  Earl Davis, 360-267-0731, edavis@shoalwaterbay-nsn.gov

July 11-12  16th Annual Howard County Pow Wow, PA at the Howard County Fairgrounds on 1022 Fairground Rd., 695W to I70W, exit 80(Rt.32) Right on Rt 144.  Traditional Open to all native & non-native.  Dancers in proper regalia.  Info: Barry (252)257-5383, Email: powwow@vance.net. Web:http://www.myspace.com/powwow4life.

July 17-19  Baltimore American Indian Center's 35th Annual Pow Wow Native American Festival, Timonium State Fair Grounds, Exhibit Hall, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD.  July 17 hours are 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm, July 18 - 10 am until 9 pm, July 19 - 10 am until 7 pm.  Adult admission is $6.00 children 6-12 $4.00 (5 and under free).  Timonium Fair Grounds is on the light rail and a #9 busline.  You can call 410-539-5000 for a schedule.  There is also a park & ride.  For more information:  (410) 675-3535 or www.baic.org.

July 17-19  Mii-Gwitch Mahnomen Days 47th Annual Traditional pow wow, Mii-Gwitch Mahnomen Pow Wow grounds, Ball Club, MN (Directions: 6 mi. W of Deer Diver, MN on US 2). Milton Gotchie 218-308-3680 or 218-335-7046 milton.gotchie@llojibwe.com LaVonne.Thompson@leechlakegaming.com

July 17-19  Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA 93021.  Contact: Corina Roberts, 805-217-0364, redbirds_vision@hotmail.com, http://www.RedbirdsVision.org

July 17-19  Healing the Earth 2^nd Annual, Lake Village Campgrounds, 6684 Leon Rd., Andover, OH 44003.  Traditional dance: Drums and dancers welcomed and appreciated. Free camping available for participants. Admission: 12-adult $5, children and seniors $3. Traditional & modern food & crafts. Gates open 10am-6pm. No alcohol, drugs or guns allowed.  Contact: Sandi Red Wolf, 440-319-5781, redwolf_0801@yahoo.com.

July 17-19  Robert Woolery, Sr. Memorial Powwow, Highway 65, Sedalia, MO 65301.  Contact: Bob Woolery, Jr., 660-826-5608, dwoolery@aol.com.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

July 17-19  35th Annual Powwow, Timonium State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093.  Powwow will be held in the Exhibit Hall.  Adult admission is $6.00, children 6-12 $4.00, (5 and under free). 

July 17-19  2009 Tulsa Pow Wow, OK.  105th & Memorial Spirit Bank Event Center.  Contact Dorcas Williams 918-437-5115.  Sitsonhill@sbcglobal.net.  The historic Tulsa Powwow is the signature annual event of the Tulsa Indian Club (TIC), one of Tulsa's oldest Native American cultural organizations. The TIC was established in 1952 to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the North American Indian through the organization of multi-tribal cultural events, patriotic and religious ceremonies, and sporting events. We are also committed to projects promoting greater health awareness, education and economic development for the Native American community.

July 17-19  Ocean Man First Nation Competition Powwow, Ocean Man Powwow Grounds, 21 klm North of Stoughton, Stoughton, SK, Canada S0G 4T0.  Competition Powwow. Drum Contest. Iron Woman Special honoring 2008-2009 Princess Chanel Big Eagle. Friday & Saturday evening grand entry: 8pm. Saturday & Sunday grand entry: 1pm & 7pm.  Contact: Tara Parisier, 306-457-2679, Email: tparisier@ymail.com.  Website: http://www.oceanmanband.com/

July 17-19  Tamkaliks Celebration, Whiskey Creek Rd, Wallowa, OR 97885.  Horse Parade, Competitive & Social Dancing, All Veterans Honor Dance, Specials & Friendship Feast. Free camping and Vendors.  Contact: Nancy Crenshaw, 541-886-3101, Email: tamkaliks@gmail.com

July 18-19  3rd Annual Honoring Our Veterans Powwow, 19183 State Route 339, Waterford, OH 45786.  Contact: Christina Thrasher, 740-525-7588, muskingumriverredtailhawkvillage@yahoo.com.

July 18-19  Dancing Wolf's 1^st Native Gathering, 6834 Pringle Rd., Cass City, MI 48726.  Contact: Janice Reed, 586-634-2674, basbabys@yahoo.com.

July 18-19  Hiawatha Powwow, Marshland Rd., Owego, NY 13732.  Walk Thru Time: 10–3, Powwow: 12–6, Grand Entry: 12 Noon. Admission: Ages 5–12 & over $5, 65 & over $3, under 5 free. All proceeds directly support the Waterman Conservation Center and their ongoing nature education programs. Camping for vendors and dancers only. No alcohol, drugs, or politics permitted on powwow grounds.  Contact: Doug Jenks, 607-768-9123, smallengrep@yahoo.com

July 18-19  Festival of Native Peoples & Cherokee Indian Art Market, Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, 475 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee NC 28719.  Gates open from 9am-6pm daily w/performances throughout the day. Art market opens at 9am. Admission: Adults $10, children 6 & under free.  Contact: John Grant, 828-497-4496, Email: travel@nc-cherokee.com.  Website http://www.cherokee-nc.com/events-calendar.php?page=72

July 18-19  12th Annual Native American Powwow at DelGrosso’s, DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Rt 220, Bus I99N to exit 44(Bellwood), Tipton, PA.  Free admission to Amusement Park and to the Powwow. Competition dancing, 100+ champion dancers!  Contact: Ezra Fields, 918-576-9661, Email: donna.dorn@gmail.com.  Free parking & admission to amusement park & pow wow!

July 23-26  Fort Totten Days Pow Wow, 12 South, Fort Totten, ND 58335.  Contact: Darren Walking Eagle, 701-351-5486, http://www.spiritlakenation.com

July 23-26  143^rd Annual Winnebago Home Coming Celebration, Winnebago Powwow Grounds, East side of the Reservation, Winnebago, NE 68071.  Winnebago, Nebraska Located at the scenic Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1 1/4 miles east of Winnebago, Nebraska on U.S. Hwy 75.  Grand Entry everday at 1 pm and 7 pm.  Over $95,000 in prize money. Also a walk Run. Vendors or info contact : Maria J Scott 712.266.6474 or mj_henu@hotmail.com or Linda Free 712.389.1119 or ljfree@winnebagotribe.com.  Website Flyer:   http://www.winnebagotribe.com/images/2009%20PowWow%20poster.pdf

July 24-26  Kihekah Steh 40th Annual Powwow, N. 193rd and Javine Hill Road, Skiatook, OK 74070.  2009 will be our 40th annual Pow-Wow. Crowning Blake Sisk 2009 Princess Friday night. Osage Gourd Clan will host our Gourd Dances, Honor Our Veteran Color Guard to carry in the colors.  Head Singer William Kemble. Celebration to have Past Head Man, Past Head Lady, and Past Princess in Grand Entry on Saturday night.  Kihekah Steh Elder Honoree 2009 Reva Polson.  Camping: Primative only.  Admission: Donation accept.  Come join us to celebate 40 years of Pow-Wow fun in the outdoors under the stars. Bring your lawn chairs listen to the music, watch the dance, and visit our vendors.  Vendor information:  Booth space are for 3 day event, plus 1 raffle item ($20.00 minimum), electric provided for space only.  10x10 $80, 20x10 $150.   For more information contact: Donna Phillips, 918-396-1155, donnak51@sbcglobal.net

July 24-26  All Nations Green Corn Festival & Powwow, 6394 N. Scenic Hwy, Bastain, VA 24314.  Contact: Penny Plumber, 276-688-3438, Indianvillage@naxs.net, http://www.indianvillage.org

July 24-26  Spirit of the People, 45323 Hodgins Ave., Chilliwack, BC.  Contact: Paula Cramner-Underhill, 604-824-5276, scf.paula@shawcable.com, http://www.stolotourism.ca

July 24-26  Carry the Kettle First Nation Annual Wacibi, Box 57, Sintaluta, SK, Sas.  Contact:  Jim Red Eagle, 306-727-3117, gabubuman@yahoo.com

July 24-26  1st Annual Sacred Visions Competition Powwow, Big Bend Ranch RV Park, Wadsworth, NV 89442.  Camping available.  Contact: Gordon Dodd, 775-560-1551, gordondodd@yahoo.com

July 24-26  31st Annual Thunderbird Powwow, Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004.  Contact: Louis Mofsie, 718-347-3276, Email: thunderbirdvendors@gmail.com. 

July 25  Annual Mid-America All Indian Center (MAAIC) Pow Wow, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67203.  http://www.theindiancenter.org/PowWows/

July 25-26  Cheroenahaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe 8th Annual Powwow, New Market Road, Courtland, VA 23837.  Contact: Chief Walt Brown III, 757-562-7760, wdbrownIII@aol.com, http://www.cheroenhaka-nottoway.org

July 25-26  14th Annual Vallejo Contest Powwow, Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA 94590.  Vendor info:  (916) 421-0657 leave an address and an application will be mailed or e-mail at wailaki10@comcast.net for info. Booths are $275 for three days. Food Booths are full.  Contact: Powwow Committee, 916-421-0657, wailaki10@comcast.net

July 25-26  Ditto Landing Powwow, Ditto Landing, 293 Ditto Landing Road, Huntsville, AL 35002.  Contact: Betty Abbou, 256 880 8987, Email: bettyabbou@att.net

July 25-26  Annual Powwow & Native American Festival, 5970 Koman Rd, Edinboro, PA.  Open 11am-6pm both days. Grand Entry at 12pm Saturday & Sunday. Host Drum: Assequi Singers, Guest Drum: Muddy Creek Singers.  Contact: Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm, 814-734-2833. 

July 26  Hassanamissitt Pow Wow - Grafton, MA

July 30-Aug. 2  2009 Rocky Boy Powwow, Rocky Boy, MT.  For more information call Stacy Small or Michelle Sangrey at 406-395-4478.

July 30-Aug. 2  Menominee Nation Contest Powwow, Woodland Bowl, Fairgrounds Rd, Keshena, WI 54135.  Contact: Menominee Tribal Chairman's Office, 715-799-5114, Email: alegriab@mitw.org

July 31-Aug. 2  41^st Annual SCIC Powwow, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027.  Vendors: please contact Lydia Gonzales via email lgonzales@indiancenter.org or by phone at 714-962-6673.  Contact: Starr Robideau or Adam Loya, 714-962-6673, srobideau@indiancenter.org

July 31-Aug. 2  10^th Annual Circle of Nations, 60 Skunk Hill Rd., Rt. 6, Lee, ME.  Contact: Chief Red Deer, 917-456-2898, whiteghost04@hotmail.com, http://www.cherokeeblackfeet.org

July 31-Aug 2.  2nd Annual Pala Powwow, Pala Indian Reservation, Pala, CA.  760-742-1590

July 31-Aug 2.  20th Annual Oklahoma Indian Nations Powwow, Concho Powwow Grounds (7mi No.) El Reno, OK.  Contest Powwow.  For more info:  405-422-7545.  http://www.powwowok.com/component/eventlist/venueevents/61-concho-pow-wow-grounds-concho-ok

July 31-Aug 2  Kaw Nation Intertribal Powwow, Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds At Washunga Bay Kaw City, OK.  Located ½ mile west of Washunga Bay entrance on Kaw Lake.  Camping space available.  NOT responsible for accidents.   NO drugs or alcohol.  All persons on site are subject to the Laws of the Kaw Nation.  Food concessions. Arts and crafts space available.  Vendors contact Donna Villa at 417-364-6734.  One raffle item required from Meat Pie vendors.  For more information:  417-364-6734.  http://www.kawnation.com/culture/CULTURAL%20COMMITTEE/pw.pdf

August 2009

Aug. 1-2  Fourth Annual Prophetstown Powwow, 37 Ferry St., Prophetstown, IL 61277.  Contact: Dan Eads, 815-441-0148, riverat2@yahoo.com , http://www.prophetstownpowwow.com

Aug. 1-2  Wasauksing First Nation Powwow, Wasauksing First Nation Parry Sound, Ontario.  Contact: Maggie Tabobangung, 705-746-2531

Aug. 1-2  Public Powwow in the Hocking Hills, Honoring Chief Logan, 27101 Apple-Max Rd., Rockbridge, OH 43149.  Contact: Greg Cook, 740-385-4660, gcook6@gmail.com

Aug. 1-2  Bull Run All Nations Powwow, Riverfront Park/Canfield Island, Canfield Ln, Loyalsock, PA 17701.  Host Drum: Iriquois Thunderheart. Aztec Fire Dancers. Gates open 10am. Grand Entry: 12 noon Sat & Sun.  Contact: Dave Tree, 570-777-2602, Email: treedpg@hotmail.com

Aug. 1-2  Cree Eagleman "Honoring Her Veterans", Dance grounds,  Window Rock, Arizona.  Golden Ages (Womens/Mens), Womens (northern,Southern,Fancy Shawl,Jingle) Mens (Northern, Southern Straight,Grass,Fancy) Teen & Junior Girls (Northern/Southern Traditional,Fancy shawl,Jingles) Teen & Junior Boys (Northern/Southern Traditional, Grass,Fancy) and Tiny tots girls & Boys.  Marty  928-221-8065, Highway 264 & Route 12,, Window Rock, AZ  86515.  Email - c_e.powwow@yahoo.com

Aug. 1-2  39th Sierra Mono Museum Indian Fair Days & Powwow, North Fork Recreation Center Road 225, North Fork, CA  93643.  Admission $1 presale, $6 at the gate each day, contest powwow, hand games, horse shoes, volleyball, native arts & crafts booths, Indian taco and other food booths, RV & tent camping, swimming, fishing.  head staff  MC: Frankie Williams, AD Jr: Manual, Color Guard: American Indian Veterans Association, HM: Pealingy Alvarado, HW: Johanna Morris, THB:, Johnny Coronado, HTG: Alexis Reid, HJB: Nee-Buh-Bih Smith, HJG Allyson Bass, Host Southern Drum: Humming Bird Singers, Host Northern Drum Black Bear Crossing.  Barbara  559-877-2115, 33103 road 228, North Fork, CA  93643.  director@netptc.net.  http://www.sierramonomuseum.org

Aug. 1-3 Wikwemikong 49th Annual Cultural Festival, 64-3 Beach Rd., Wikwemikong, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Cynthia Bell, 705-859-2385, cbell@wikwemikongheritage.org, http://www.wikwemikongheritage.ca

Aug. 3-8  78th Annual American Exposition Indian Fair, Caddo County Fairgrounds, 7th & E. Broadway Anadarko, OK. 
Monday Morning: 10:00 a.m. Opening Day Parade Downtown Anadarko. 
Monday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Honor Indian Celebrity/Pageant to follow
Tuesday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Tiny Tots; Golden Age; Princess Contest; Tribal Contest
Wednesday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Pageant
Thursday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Jr. and Teen Categories; Men's Fancy Preliminaries; Princess Contest
Friday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Sr. Womens Categories; Men's Categories; Men's Fancy Preliminaries; Princess Contest
Saturday Morning: 10:00 a.m. Closing Day Parade Downtown Anadarko
Saturday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Honor Indian of the Year; All finals in all categories; Men's Championship Fancy War Dance Competition.  Vendor Contact Information: Doris Bish at (405) 247-9351.  County Fairground is open to "ALL Campers" if funding made available.  Rations will be given to all registered campers.  For more information contact Tracey Gabehart at (405) 247-7656 or Email: exposecretary@yahoo.com

Aug. 6-9  46th Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival, 16158 N Hiline Rd. (approximate address), Fort Hall, Idaho.  Contest powwow with many committee specials, Hand Game tournament, All Indian Softball Tournaments, Parades, Children's Activities, Feasts, Arts & Crafts, Casino specials, Indian Relay races, Jr. & Sr. Rodeo and Rocky Mountain All Indian Circuit Finals Rodeo, Pageant and royalty contests and much more.  For more information: http://www.shoshonebannocktribes.com/festival/index.html

Aug. 6-10  Medicine Waters Rendezvous, YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO.  Free, fun event for all ages. Traders call for availability. Mountain man and demonstrations daily. Set up a Tipi , fire starting with flint and steel, black powder shooting, hawk throwing, knife throwing, also other crafts from the period will be demonstrated. Buckskins and period clothing will be worn by the traders and demonstrators. Buckskins and a large supply of other crafts will be available for sale. There will be living history presentations nightly and storytelling around the campfire.  Rich Dowell  970-887-0555.  Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO  80446.  Email - oxbowrdd@msn.com

Aug. 7-8  24th Annual Bell Pow Wow, Stilwell Bell Community, Rt 5, Stilwell, OK. Contest Pow Wow Emcee: Archie Mason/AD: Don Howell/Head Man: Chuck Love/Head Lady: Lena Nells/Host Drum: The Drum Busters/Host Gourd: Cherokee gourd Society.  Thomas Muskrat.  (918) 696-4480.   nthomas@bell.k12.ok.us

Aug. 8-9  Gathering of Spirits, Whitehall NY, Skenesborough Dr., along the canal, Whitehall, NY 12887.  For more info contact Beth Hayes/Barbara Flayter, 518-260-6059, email moose0113@yahoo.com or baf51@yahoo.com

Aug. 8-9  4th Annual Honoring Turtle Island, Community Park, Sedalia, OH 43151.  Contact Brian Darst, 614-832-6283, americannative1968@yahoo.com  

Aug. 8-9  Joaquim Presents Phillips Intertribal Powwow, 155 Golf Course Road, Whitehall Line, Hampton, NY 12887.  There are no fees except the vendors and traders are to donate 1 item to be raffled off.  There is no admission charge.  Grand entry time is 12:00 pm and closing is 5:00 pm each night.  This is a weekend event and all vendors and traders can set up Friday.  There is free camping at our own campsite for those who wish to enjoy the weekend.  The vendors have their own campsite also on property.  There is no limit for vendors or traders - we will accept all!!  We will also have a trade blanket- bring an item.  Potluck for only vendors on Saturday night.  For more information contact:  Wildfire, 518-499-1484 or 518-499-2052, peggiewildcat@yahoo.com

Aug. 8-9  6th Annual Roanoke Island American Indian Cultural Festival and Pow-Wow, Airport Pavilion Lawn located on Airport Road across from the NC Aquarium, Manteo, NC, 27954.  Honoring all Veterans and Active Duty Members.  Saturday Hours:

10:30 AM to 6:00 PM  - Grand Entry: 12:00PM.  Sunday Hours: 10:30 AM to 4 PM - Grand Entry: 1:00 PM.  Enjoy wholesome family activities including native dancing, music, food, storytelling, exhibits, health screening, and vendors as we share our history and culture. ADMISSION: Adults: $5.00 (Ages 13 +) Children: $3.00 (Ages 3 –12).  Food & Trade Vendors: $125 for both days.  *No Pets Allowed*.  ***All Veterans and Active Duty Members please bring his/her picture to place on our “Servicemen‘s Wall of Distinction”.  All American Indian drums and dancers welcome.  Call 757- 477-3589 for more information or www.ncalgonquians.com.  Contact Person: Marilyn Berry Morrison Email: pacoeagle1@ncalgonquians.com.

Aug. 14-15  15^th Annual Sacramento Powwow, 715 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818.  Contact:  Powwow Committee, 916-421-0657, wailaki10@comcast.net

Aug. 14-16  Annual Gathered Nations City of King Pow Wow, King fairgrounds in King, NC.  Event activities include veterans ceremony, drumming, singing, dancing, special guest performances, Native foods, art and craft demonstrations, live war pony's, raffles and more. Participants attending are members of over twenty different Nations, Bands and Tribes. Gates open Friday 5pm-11pm. Saturday 10am-11pm. Sunday 10am-6pm. Admission: adult $7.00. Child and seniors $5.00. Have a safe summer, See you there.  Contact:  Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of King Pow Wow, cityofkingpowwow@yahoo.com

Aug. 15  Mohegan Wigwam, Fort Shantok, Uncasville, CT.  One day only, 11am to 6pm.  Grand entry at noon.  Contact: Cultural Department, 800-664-3426

Aug. 15  1st Annual Disability Pow-wow, Tahlequah Community Building, 300 West 1st Street, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. What: 1st Annual Disability Pow-wow Sponsored by Ms Wheelchair Oklahoma Date: August 15, 2009 Where: Tahlequah Community Building Cost: Free for Admission but Indian Tacos cost $5.00.  Description: Opened to public to recognize all individuals who have special needs and their accomplishments in the community Contact: Elizabeth Reeve (Cherokee/Delaware) 431-1960.  Elizabeth Reeve.  918-457-8240. http://www.mswheelchairoklahoma.org   mswheelchairoklahoma2009@mswheelchairoklahoma.org

Aug. 15  Oklahoma City Indian Clinic *5th Annual Contest Pow-Wow, State Fairgrounds of Oklahoma - Cox Pavilion, Oklahoma City, OK.  Women Contests: Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl.  Men Contests: Straight, Fancy, Grass, Traditional.  All Categories:  1st Place: $400, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: $200.  Gourd Dancing: 2:00 pm Supper: 5:30 pm Grand Entry: 7:00 pm.  For Pow Wow information contact: steve barse 405.556.1665 or steve.b@okcic.com  Pow Wow vendors contact: andii tittle 405.948.4900 or andii.t@okcic.com.

Aug. 15-16  Roasting Ears of Corn Native American Festival- Museum of Indian Culture – 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown, PA 18103.  10:30am-6pm. Traditional.  Contact: Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org, http://museumof indianculture.com

Aug. 15-16  2nd Annual All Nations Action Powwow, KOA Campground/Soledad Canyon Guest Ranch, 7601 Soledad Cyn Rd, Action, CA.  (Enter KOA campground gate off Soledad Cyn Rd).  All dancers, drums and vendors welcome. Everyone welcome to a traditional family event. A weekend of intertribal singing, dancing, drumming, celebrating, ceremonies, arts, crafts, food and more.  Arena Director: Victor Chavez, MC:Mike Aviles, Spritual Advisor: Ted Garcia, Head Man:Dave Patterson, Head Woman:Gloria Baker, Head boy:Johnny Bartelt, Head girl: Monica Bartelt, Drums:TBA.  Vendor information: 818 365-2422 or drambeau@fromearthtohand.com.  Info:  828/365-2422

Aug. 15-16  2nd Annual “Honoring Traditions” Powwow, Jim Banks Sports Park, Pala Reservation, CA.  Sponsored by the Pala Band of Mission Indians.  Paulette Buff, hutsibahs_dance@yahoo.com

Aug. 21-23  The Klamath Tribes 23rd Annual Restoration Pow-wow, Chiloquin, Oregon.  Grand Entry: Friday, August 21 @ 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22nd @ 12:00 p.m & 7:00 p.m, and Sunday, August 23rd @ 12:00 p.m.  Contest Powwow.  Powwow Information contact Calvin Hill, 541-783-3020, ext. 107 For vendor information contact Eshoni Yazzie, 541-783-2219, ext. 107

Aug. 21-23  2009 Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa, Veterans Color Guard, Pow Wow of Champions.  New Location: Historic Perryman Wrangler Ranch, 1154 South Elwood Avenue, Jenks, Oklahoma.  Inside - Air Conditioned Tents.  Public is Welcome.  Doors open to public at 5:00 pm on Friday August 21^st.  No Drum Contest - special raffle only singers at drum(s).  Not responsible for accidents or theft.  No alcohol, drugs, or firearms permitted.  General information: 918-838-8276 or 918-510-4898.  Vendors/Vendor information: Betty Brewer 918-321-3460 email: arts-n-crafts@iicot.org.  Website: www.iicot.org

Aug. 21-23  2nd Annual Competition Pow Wow, George Gordon First Nation, Punnichy, Saskatchewan (8 miles south of Punnichy).  Band Office 306-835-2232.  Email: gordonfirstnation@sasktel.net

Aug. 22  Honouring Our Children Traditional Pow Wow, Torrance, Ontario.  Located at the Torrance Community Baseball Field on Hwy 169 in Torrance, Ontario. Torrance is located between Gravenhurst and Bala.  Info: Maureen Gaska 705-762-4444.  Email: nativespiritcreations@hotmail.com.  Open to public.  This celebration's primary focus is not as a fund raiser but instead it is to raise awareness of the culture and tradition of First Nations People. Our youth are losing sight of their grass roots and having a traditional Pow Wow in such a public place I hope will encourage a lot of people to come out and experience the spiritual connection a Pow Wow can offer.

Aug. 22-23 2nd Great Northern Moose Pow-wow, 1442 NH Route 16, Dummer, NH. Contact: Richard Tessier, 603-449-2300, info@greatnorthernmoose.com, http://www.greatnorthernmoose.com

Aug. 22-23  Seaside Festival and Pow Wow, Rt. 127, Gloucester, MA.  Contact: Mim McGuire/Marti Beaulieu, 978-281-2978, marta44@comcast.net

Aug. 22-23  Region of the Moundbuilders Powwow, 170 Everett Park, Newark, OH 43055.  Contact:  Shawn Reilly, 740-403-5560, moundbuilderspowwow@yahoo.com

Aug. 22-23   5th Annual Turtle Island Pow Wow, Babe Howard Blvd., Millington, TN 38053.  Hal Colston, 901-876-5344

Aug. 22-23  The Fires Homecoming Pow Wow & Traditional Gathering, Mississauga's of New Credit Reserve, ON.  Info. call (Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm): (905) 768-5686, or call Faith King (519) 445-2283 after hours.

Aug. 23  Indian Country Business Summit Powwow, Comanche Nation Casino, Lawton, OK.  (Exit 37 off I-44 Gore Blvd then right at the Best Western Entrance.  Follow the straight road behind the Best Western to reach the Comanche Nation Casino)

Drum Contest $2000 – Winner take all. Gourd Dance - 2:00 p.m. Grand Entry - 7:00 p.m.

Aug. 23-24  The White Eagle Powwow, 11407 NW Jester Park Drive, Granger, IA 50109. Contact: Robyn Byers, 515-266-0544, http://www.whiteeaglepow-wow.com

Aug. 27-30  133^rd Ponca Powwow, Powwow Grounds, White Eagle Park. Ponca, Oklahoma. Contest powwow.  Join Us.  Contact: 580/762-8104, Email: paula_poncatribe@yahoo.com or (918) 734-2165.  For more information: Delbert A. Cole, Chairman Pow-Wow Committee: (580) 763-0120 ext. 117 or Cell: (580) 401-3890 or Paula S. Mendoza, Pow-Wow Vendor Coordinator: (580) 762-8104 ext. 2107

Aug 28-30  Indian Council of Many Nations 47th Annual Summer Pow Wow, Leavenworth County Fair Grounds, 405 West 4th Street, Tonganoxie, KS 66086.  Vendors with Native American Arts And Crafts for sale!  Native American Food for sale at Pow Wow!  50/50 Pots! Tiny Tofs Special! Raffle ltems!  Camping on grounds at Pow Wow !!  This is an outdoor Pow Wow, in the event of rain, Dancing will be held in a roofed, open sided building. Contact: Dick Porch.  E-mail: officers@kc-icmn.org.  Phone: 913-888-1563.  Website: http://kc-icmn.org/index.php.  PDF Flyer: http://kc-icmn.org/images/IMG.pdf.  Jackson and Mary will be attending this powwow.

Aug. 29-30  The 5th Annual Kalama Heritage Festival.  This is a unique Hawaiian & Native American Indian Culture Event held in South Western Washington in Cowlitz County at The Port of Kalama.  We are into our 5th Year in Kalama, Washington next to the Columbia River at the Kalama Marina Community Park. Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Vendors Hawaiian Evening Concert Luau and Powwow.  The Kalama Heritage Festival is celebrating it's 5th Year and in it's 5th Year this Hawaiian & Native American Indian Culture Events has drawn over 15,000 people since it's conception back in 2005.  For More information Call(206)299-2662 Business Or Call Bill Nahalea-Sales & Marketing/Promotions Ph(206)478-0772. We are looking for Vendors!  Limited to 100 Spaces(Food, Arts, Crafts) Go to Email:alohaislandtreasures@yahoo.com.  Aloha and Mahalo, Bill and Gloria Nahalea, Producers & Directors, Hale Halawai O Hawaii Resource Center, P.O.BOX 33745, Seattle,WA 98133.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hawaiiankalamadaysofdiscovery

Aug. 29-30  Whispering Winds Traditional Pow Wow, Elkton, MD –at the Cecil County Fairgrounds in Fair Hill. Exit 100 off I95N toward Rising Sun on Rt 272 N. Right onto Rt 273. Fair Hill entrance fairgrounds on the right just past intersection of Rt 273 & 213. Can take Rt.1 instead of I95 to Rt 272N.  11:00am-6pm.  For more info: call Barry (252) 257-5383 or email: powwow@vance.net.  Website: http://www.myspace.com/powwow4life

September 2009