JANUARY 9, 2005

8th Winter Gathering & Pot Luck

United Native American Cultural Center (UNACC) Fort Devens, 29 Antietam St., P-5 Building, Off Rte 2,

Ayer, MA 

978-772-1306

Bearspaw Equestrian Centre, 

Morley, Alberta, Canada. 

Rod Hunter, 403- 881-0023  http://www.geocities.com/bearspawpowwow

Shelbyville, Tennessee at Calsonic Indoor Arena Contest including Drum Contest/ Concert Barbara Burch, 931-461-2843 tuhaniesa@charter.net  http://tennesseewinterfestpowwow.gem-of-r.com

Alex Sherwood Memorial Community Center, Wellpinit, WA. Spokane Indian Reservation. 1881 Warriors Special 1st Place $1,000. 

Inez Hubert, 509-258-7253

St. Labre Indian School. John Carroll School, Bel Air, MD. Doors open at 11am, Grand Entry at 1pm. Gary Scholl, 410-838-8333 ex2002 or glsjcs@yahoo.com

Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association

Bedford VA Hospital, 200 Spring Road

Bedford, MA 

207-361-4293

Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, Florida. Festival and contests, Dance Drum Tepee. Julie Norris, 941-485-9072 or jno8363406@aol.com

City of Chattahoochee, Florida, Chattahoochee 

City Park. Free to the public. 

Billy Johnson, 850-663-8000 

http://www.ci.chattahoochee.fl.us

Apache Fair Building, Apache, OK. 

Contest Powwow. 

Dolly Nestell, 580-695-4753 

nestell07@yahoo.com

Sequoyah High School Gym, Tahlequah, OK. 

Vendor $25 plus a Raffle item. 

Gloria Matthews or James Nells, 918-456-0631  rachel-chouteau@cherokee.nation

Island Grove Park, 4-H Building, 501N. 14th Ave., 

Greeley, CO

Admission: $4. includes dinner. 

John Cochran, 970-284-5835

http://www.alterNativeVoices.org 

Dulce , NM

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Gym. Drum contest, dancing contest in all categories, Juniors, Teens. Grand Entry 7pm Friday, 12 noon & 7pm Saturday, 12 noon Sunday. 

Eldina Pesata 505-759-1651 or 505- 860-1874. 

Nicolette Pesata, 505-759-1765 or 505-486-7029 

Orange Springs, FL 32182. 

White Fawn, 352-546-5525

Burgess Elementary School, Burgess Road 

Sturbridge, MA 

508-347-7829

Alabama-Coushatta Ballpark

Livingston, TX

Gabe Bullock, 936-563-4280 accelebration@yahoo.com

Indian River County Fairgrounds

Vero Beach, FL 

Head Woman Kaye Taylor

Head Man Ed Winddancer 

MC David Trezak 

Arena Director Billy Kipp 

Southern Drum Ron Gibson's Good Heart Drum Northern Drum Medicine Star Dona Chesser

Dona Chesser 1670 11th St.

Plave City, FL 32960 

772-567-1567 deedee1579@aol.com

Fort. Yates , ND

Vivian Gillette/ Kathy Johnson, 701-255-3285, bismarckmandan_powwow@yahoo.com  http://www.geocities.com/bismarckmandan_powwow/

Enmax Centre, 2510 Scenic Dr. South Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. 

Mary Ann Crow Healy, 403-327-6807, Fax: 403-327-5095

blackfoot@shawbiz.ca 

http://www.blackfoot.ca

9th New Hampshire Intertribal Council Powwow Mount Valley Mall

Conway, NH 

603-528-3005

West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
West Plains, MO

Amonsoquath Tribe of Cherokee, 

28 Court Square, West Plains, Missouri 

(417) 255-2232 

PowWow@amonsoquath.net

University of Southern Mississippi, Loyalty Field or Payne Center (rain site). 

Contests, Dancing, Food, Arts & Crafts. 

Joseph Bohanon, GEIS Faculty Adviser, 601-266-4173 

Joseph.Bohanon@usm.edu

Laughlin , NV 

Bird Dancing & Dancing Contest - Friday Night 7:00 p.m. in the AVI Pavilion (Big White Tent on West Side of Casino). Grand Entry - Sat 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m./Sunday 1:00 p.m. , 

Debbie Bricker, 760-629-4591 avikwaamepowwow@yahoo.com

Pierson Park Community Center, 1800 S. 55th St., Kansas City, KS. 

Dick Porch 913-888-1563

rporch@sbcglobal.net  http://www.kc-icmn.org/6955/2005.winter.powwow.html

South Dakota State University Powwow Brookings , SD

One day contest Pow wow put on by the SDSU Native American Club. 1st five drums are guaranteed $125. 

Steven Matin, 605-688-6129

$Drum Contest$ Specials: Women's Northern Traditional (All Ages) Teens Southern Cloth- Honoring Malorie King (1st,2nd,&3rd places awarded)

March 5, 2005

Dreamcatchers Pow Wow

Ardmore High School, Ardmore, OK

Cedric Ketcheshawno  580-317-3767

nativeboys3@yahoo.com

March 5, 2005

UNC-Chapel Hill Pow Wow

Chapel Hill , NC

In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Carolina Indian Circle , will be holding a contest pow wow in all categories (tribal cards must be shown). This pow wow will be located inside of the Frank Porter Graham Student Union. Note to vendors: Rooms will be made available to display and selling of various crafts. A registration fee of $25.00 and a copy of the vendor application should be turned in before setting up crafts. Note to dancers & drummers: There will be a registration fee of $10.00.

Ericka Cummings  919-962-4645

erickac@email.unc.edu

http://www.unc.edu/student/orgs/cic

March 5, 2005

Honor Dance for Frederick Gipp

Lawrence , KS

Haskell Indian Nation Univ. Coffin Sports Complex 

Junior Boys Grass Dance Special - 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100, 4th $75, Junior Girls Jingle sponsored by Mia Monteau and family, and Jr. Girls Fance sponsored by Jolona Shield and family.  Contests in adult categories - 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, Mens Grass, Fancy, Straight and Traditional, Women's Fancy, Jingle, Southern Buckskin/ cloth and Northern Traditional, Tiny Tots to be paid.  Gourd dancing at 1 p.m. Grand Entry 6 p.m.  Sponsored by Burgess and Millicent Tapedo and family. Co-hosted by Haskell's Kiowa Cultural Organization

F. Gipp   785-749-4250   gprs4life@aol.com 

March 5, 2005

Coeur d'Alene Casino 12th Powwow
Worley, ID
Head Man: Joe Mellon Head Woman: Dolly Heemsah MC: Thomas Morning Owl AD: Larry White Host Drum: Lightning Spirit All drums welcome. 

First 10 registered drums will receive day pay. 

Info: Vendors - Cindy Ladeaux (800) 523-2464 ext. 7225 All Drums contact Philip Barnaby (800) 523-2464 ext. 7236 Hotel Reservations (800) 523-2464 ext. 7707. Leanne SiJohn lsijohn@cdacasino.com

March 5 - 6, 2005

White Mountain Traditional Pow Wow

White Mountain Academy

Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
Info: 1-705-848-4347

www.huronnorth.on.ca

March 5 - 6, 2005

Indian Summer Winter Pow-Wow

West Allis , WI

14th Annual Traditional Pow-Wow & American Indian Market including a Sunday prayer ceremony at 10am, dream catcher craft workshops, silent auction of American Indian fine art.  Aztec Dancers, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico 11:30am Saturday.  Nammy nominee, Michael Jacobs 5:30pm Saturday.  Presentation by Ho Chunk Dance Troupe 6pm Saturday.  Amy Maack to perform "The Star Spangled Banner" in English & "Amazing Grace" in Cherokee before each grand entry.

Del or Diana Porter 414-645-6487

opichikwe@hotmail.com

http://www.indiansummer.org

March 5 - 6, 2005

34th Native Amer. Student Alliance Powwow

San Diego State University and the Native American Student Alliance (NASA) is proud to announce their 34th Annual Pow-wow on March 5th, 6th, 2005. For more information please log on to our website for updates. Parking area will be posted 2 weeks prior to event. All Drums and dancers are wlecome. Dance and Drum Contests. Dancing. Bird Singing.  Head Staff Specials. Men's Grass Dance $500.,  Teen Boys $400., Teen Girls Jingle, Jr. Girls Fancy $300.,

Elvina  619-269-3108  vinachar3@msn.com

http://nasa.sdsu.edu

March 11 - 13, 2005

9th Annual Apache Gold Casino Pow Wow

San Carlos , AZ

$50,000 Dance Contest - ALL CATEGORIES- Points begin Friday $12,000 Drum Contest (ALL DRUMS WELCOME!) Day monies to all drums that register before grand entry Friday Night. Specials: Original Old Style Grass Dance Contest "WINNER TAKE ALL" - Sponsored by Headman Dancer Original Old Style Chicken Dance Contest "WINNER TAKE ALL" - Sponsored by Headlady Dancer Vendor information: 1-800-272-2438 ext. 3248 Host Hotel: Apache Gold Best Western 1-800-272-2438 RV Park & Camping available Pow Wow held under covered Pavilion arena - $5.00 weekend pow wow pass sold at the door DRUMS bring your own chairs - sound provided

Apache Gold Casino Marketing Dept.

800-272-2438

marketing@apachegoldcasinoresort.com

MARCH 11 - 13, 2005

Red Nation Intertribal Powwow

Clinton Farms Nature Preserve, Winston, GA. 

Ed Nichols, 770-489-7263  404-313-1541

vikingbunch@aol.com

Zhawn Orion  trizorion@ aol.com
http://www.rednation.net

March 12, 2005

Iowa Princess Dance
Perkins, OK
Head Singer is Lloyd Gwin.  Head Man is Deswood Koshiway 

Head Gourd Dancer: Steven Redbird 2004-2006 Iowa Tribal Princess is Ashlee Jacobsen 2004-2005 Jr. Miss Iowa Tribal Princess is Alexis Tanyan
Joyce or Linda Bigsoldier

March 12, 2005

Nipmuck of Chaubunagungamaugg Pot-Luck

United Church of Christ, Church St, 

Webster, MA 

508-949-1651

March 12, 2005

Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Benefit

Okla. City , OK

Oakcrest Church Gym - 1111 S.W. 89th - OKC HGD: Virgil Franklin Jr. - HLB: Raylen Butler - HLG: Skyler Factor - Princess: Renda Walters - Contests: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Men's Straight & Ladies Cloth. Gourd Dance: 2:00 p.m. - Supper: 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance: 6:00 InterTribal: 7:00 p.m.

Randy Frazier, Chairman

405-949-0922

March 12, 2005

Minnesota Drum and Dance Competition 2005

Bug O Nay Ge Shig School 

15353 Silver Eagle Drive, Bena, MN

Open to All Minnesota Elem,High School Students. Must be enrolled in a Minnesota School. No Fee is Necessary

Drum Contest, Hand Drum Contest and Dance Contest

Regristration opens at 10:00am (No pre-regristration necessary) Categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 grades, Trophies: 1st,2nd,3rd place finishes. Tri - Star Competition Grand Entry at 12:00 and 4:00 pm Concession Stand Available

Not Responsible for stolen articles and Accidents Security will be on School Grounds. Nate King, Andrew and Tara Jackson or Bruce White Culture Director.

Culture Program

800-265-5576

brwhite@bugschool.bia.edu

March 12, 2005

13th 1st Americans Arts Award Ceremony

Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles , CA

FAITA Office Manger   310-270-5388

sandrafaita@aol.com

http://www.firstamericans.org

March 12, 2005

13th Annual Red Creek Mid-Winter Powwow

Dickenson College, Kline Gym, Carlisle , PA

MC: Clayton Old Elk; Arena Dir: Mike Salamh; Host Drums: Black Horse Butte Singers - Jeff Brings Plenty (Northern) Blackbear Singers - Pete Neconie (Southern). This is the former Gettysburg Powwow, now held in the Kline Center-Gym, Dickinson College. The Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard will be present. Other Drums: Greasy Fry Bread, Bum Knees, Sweet Water, White Buffalo, Southern Heart. Dinner meal for singers, dancers, and elders. Vendors by invitation only. S: There are restaurants within walking distance of the Kline Center Gym. Dickenson College is located between Cherry and West High Streets, 3-4 blocks west of Hanover Street (Rte 34 and 641W) in downtown Carlisle.

Don Hockenberry  717-677-8026

March 12 - 13, 2005

CSU Long Beach 35th Annual Pow Wow

California State University

1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach,  CA
Info:  (562) 985-4963
csulb_powwow@hotmail.com
HEAD STAFF- M.C.: Roy Track Assiniboine/Sioux, 

Areana.Director.: James Red Eagle, Assiniboine Head Southern Singer: David Sage Cheyenne/Arapaho,
Host Northern Drum: Rocky Park Singers, (Winslow, AZ), Gourd Dance Hosted by Golden State Gourd Dancing Society, Head Man Dancer: Apasanakwat (Menominee), Head Lady Dancer: Devon Perez (Oto-Missouri),  Hospitality Coordinator: Michael Cruz (Chumash).  Featured artists include Silversmith Brad Panteah (Zuni/Dine’), Contemporary Silversmith, Larry Pacheco (Santo Domingo Kewa), Silversmith Leroy Begay (Dineh), Gourd Artist David Snooks (Washoe), 2d/3d Artist Alvin John (Dine’), Silversmiths William & Paula Boyd (Dine’), and Silversmiths Frank and Evelyn Chee (Dine’).
Info:  (562) 985-4963
csulb_powwow@hotmail.com

March 12 - 13, 2005

CA State University 35th Pow Wow
Long Beach, CA
M.C.: Roy Track (Assiniboine/Sioux), A.D.: James Red Eagle (Assiniboine) Head So.Singer: David Sage (Cheyenne/Arapaho) Host Northern Drum: Rocky Park Singers, (Winslow, AZ) Gourd Dance Hosted by Golden State Gourd Dancing Society, Head Man Dancer: Apasanakwat (Menominee), Head Lady Dancer: Devon Perez (Oto-Missouri), Hospitality Coordinator: Michael Cruz (Chumash) This year’s featured artists include Silversmith Brad Panteah (Zuni/Dine’), Contemporary Silversmith, Larry Pacheco (Santo Domingo Kewa), Silversmith Leroy Begay (Dineh), Gourd Artist David Snooks (Washoe), 2d/3d Artist Alvin John (Dine’), Silversmiths William & Paula Boyd (Dine’), and Silversmiths Frank and Evelyn Chee (Dine’). All dancers and drums welcomed! Dancers, may set up canopies (no sidewalls) on Friday the 11th at 6:00pm! Dancers, registration closes at 2:00pm, Saturday the 12th, contest dancing by point system. Public is welcomed. We strongly recommend spectators to bring folding chairs (bleacher seating will not be available). This event is free, parking is available at no charge, and the campus is handicapped accessible. American Indian artisans and vendors, invitation only. The CSULB Pow Wow Committee supports the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644). Not responsible for theft, loss, accident, injury or personal expenses. CA State law forbids overnight camping.
Info: csulb_powwow@hotmail.com

(562) 985-4963 

http://daf.csulb.edu/maps/ 

http://www.csulb.edu/aux/alumni/

membership/chapters/americanindian

March 12 - 13, 2005

Hardeeville Pow Wow

Hardeeville, SC

Mike Benton  843-784-2233

mbenton@cityofhardeeville.com

March 12 - 13, 2005  1:00 p.m.

Native American Veterans Gathering & Pot Luck 

VA Hospital, 

White River Junction, VT

603-446-9453

March 18 - 19, 2005

Gathering for Unity Traditional Pow Wow

The Pas , Manitoba, Canada

University College of the North

Phyllis McLeod, Chantell Barker

204-627-8500

pmcleod@ucn.ca; barcha@ucn.ca

March 19, 2005

2005 Youth Fest Contest Powwow
Chinle Community Center,  Chinle, AZ
Youth Fest Powwow is an annual event is hosted on behalf of the Youth Fest Celebration. This event is a one day Powwow. From Central Navajo Nation we would like to extend our warmest invitation to all dancers and drum groups to join us on this day. 
Info: Shawna Claw or Willander Charley

Charley_98@lycos.com (928) 674-2065 

March 19 - 20, 2005

13th Learning To Walk Together Powwow
Vandament Arena, Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI

Info: cnas@nmu.edu, 906-227-1397

March 19 - 20, 2005

17th Annual at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
400 Jefferson Davis Blvd. 

Natchez, MS 39120
MC-Terry Adams, AD-Darsha Desilva, HGD-Ray Torgerson, Color Guard IICOT Honor Our Veterans Color Guard, Gourd dance 1p.m.,Intertribal 2p.m., Memorial Camp Feed for all Participants 5p.m.will be prepared by the Vernon Atkins Family (Red Rock & Tulsa, Okla.) In honor of all our absent loved ones. March 19th gourd dance 1p.m.,intertribal 2p.m., feed 5p.m., gourd dance 7p.m., intertribal 8p.m., March 20th GD-1P.M., Intertribal 2p.m.
Info: Chuck Borum, cborum@hotmail.com, 601-442-0200 fax 601-445-0210, http://groups.msn.com/NatchezPowwow

March 19, 2005

CSUF Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Fullerton , CA

One Day Pow Wow! Location: CSUF (ECS) Engineering Computer Science Lawn, Time:11am-11pm. 11:00am Gourd Dance, 12:00pm Grand-Entry! All Dancers, Drums, & Vendors are Welcome! Contest Dancing in Every Category. Drum Contest Winner Take All $300.00! Free Admission & Parking. Open to the Public. Exit Nutwood Ave. from the 57 FWY and Follow Signs. Cal State Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, Ca 92831

714-278-3603   cunavajo@aol.com

Cleveland County Fairgrounds 615 E. Robinson St. Norman, Ok 73071

Univ. of Okla. Society of Native American Gentlemen. Indian Taco Sale, Round Dancing, Two Step. Two Step and Potato Dance Contest Prizes!  Raffle Prizes! General Public Welcome!  Booth Space Available (10X10=$50) 

Lindy or Warren 405-325-1468    405-824-6584

Head Man, Head Lady and Head Gourd Dancer will be picked each session. Gourd Dancing: Saturday and Sunday 

Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn of Durango at a rate of $55 per night plus tax. Call the hotel directly for special rate 970.247.5393 (use reservation code # WOG).

Vendor Space Is Available: 

Charles Bloomfield @ 970.247.7222